Wyoming Woman Suffrage Under Fire in Cheyenne Letter
A New York Times correspondent’s caustic critique of woman suffrage in Wyoming is reprinted, sparking debate over its claim that suffrage harmed society. The piece contrasts Cheyenne’s orderly life with urban vice while noting improvements amid broader territorial growth and policy changes. Road work by Downey’s crew toward North Park is also reported.
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New York Times
Cheyenne
Wyoming
East
Times
Black Hills
Greeley
Colorado
Why He Stays West Tale Of A Visit From New England
An oldtimer recalls his first trip west and back to New England where friends elected to drink soda lemonade pork and beans squash pie and kept him broke with squash pie and baked beans. He notes a change in New England attitudes if he visited again and suspects he would find willing drinkers.
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New England
West
Washington Territory Development Outlook in 1853 Report
The Western Correspondent outlines Washington Territory as of 1853, noting its separation from Oregon, dimensions of 350 by 200 miles, area 70,000 square miles, population over 100,000, and two thirds arable land. It highlights forests, timber quality, leading industries, climate, and future fruit potential, with stock raising emphasized and mineral resources mentioned. A separate note offers an undivided half interest in 2,400 good owes, 1,400 lambs, and about 100 Tams for sale by Huan Barron of Bristol, Col.
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Congress
Washington Territory
Oregon
Washington
Kentucky
Huan Barron
Bristol
Col
Parker's Hair Balsam Promises Hair Growth
A vigorous growth of the hair is promoted by Parker's Hair Balsam. It claims to restore youthful lustre and color to gray hair, give it new life, and remove irritation and dandruff.
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Parker
Public Notice of Final Proof for Charles W Perry
Notice is given that Charles W Perry has filed for final proof to establish his claim to the north half of the southeast quarter and the north half of the southwest quarter of section 15, township 18 north, range 62 west. The hearing will be before the Cheyenne register and receiver on December 28, 1888. Witnesses: Thomas M Herrick, Benjamin A Mills, John J Leatsch, Harvey M Babbitt of Little Horse Creek, Wyoming.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Charles W. Perry
Range
Thomas M. Herrick
Benjamin A. Mills
John J. Leatsch
Harvey M. Babbitt
Little Horse Creek
Wye
Lines From Lander Chronicle
Major Baldwin is sick and improving after a week at home. F E Crittenden now runs the Lander hotel stables. John Arnold ends his bull train season and rests stock on the range. Wilson’s mill at North Fork earns praise for flour from local wheat. War declared in Little Popoagie school district. judge Cottrell to rule soon. Lewis Peterson’s stable and haystack burned last Sunday. fire blamed on a family quarrel. W F Chalmers elected justice. W H Jackson constable in Lander precinct. Old timers predict a hard winter. locals joke about tender feet. Novel Lewiston wedding noted. Jack Higgins to host a Thanksgiving ball at North Fork. Doc.
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Major Baldwin
F. E. Crittenden
Lander Hotel
John Arnold
Wilson
North Fork
Little Popoagie
Lewiston
Jack Higgins
Senator Fair recalls mining days from 1849 to Nevada roots
Nevada Senator James G. Fair recounts his early years in Belfast 1843, arrival in California in 1849 to mine on Feather River, and later move to Nevada in 1860. He stresses lawless frontier life, communal miners, Nevada stock raising and mining harmony, while denying polygamy and noting peaceful Mormons and Indians.
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James G. Fair
Nevada
California
Belfast
Ireland
Feather River
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Health Renewer claims cures for dyspepsia and debility
An advertisement touts Skinny Men Wells Health Renewer as restoring health and vigor. It asserts cures for dyspepsia impotence and sexual debility and lists a price of $1.
Wells' Rough on Rats almanac at druggists and by mail
Wells Jersey City advertises Rough on Rats almanac available at druggists or sent by mail for a 2 cent stamp. Claims quick complete permanent relief for corns warts and bunions with Wells' Rough on Corns promotion.
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Wells
Jersey City
District Court Proceedings Reflect Busy Day in Wyoming Territory
The Daily Leader reports Judge Sener presiding as the grand jury meets and arraignments are set for tomorrow. Cases include A Blackmoor cattle theft and Robert Boatman cattle stealing with varied defenses. other indictments and motions are noted along with court house observations and a sighting of a charismatic witness at the courthouse.
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Sener
Territory
Wyoming
A. Blackmoor
C. N. Potter
Robert Boatman
W.P. Carrol
Charles Joyce
T. M. Fisher
Cottons
C. W. Stewart
Hurd
Godfrey & Treavitt
Stebbins, Post & Co
A. Gueck
D. Fisk
C. Brooks
Grand Jury
Cottens
Annie Talbot
T. F. Talbot
W. ©. Collins
Posey
Wilson
A. C. Campbell
Dissolution of Hanna and McCaulley Partnership
The co partnership Hanna and McCaulley is dissolved by mutual consent. William McCaulley assumes all rights of the firm and James W Hanna. Winnis McCauliey. Denver, Colorado, October 31, 1883.
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James W. Hanna
William McCaulley
Dissolution and Reorganization of Local Firm
On this day the partnership Hanna and McCaulley with Anderson Brothers and C A Campbell dissolves by mutual consent. The firm Hanna Anderson Campbell ends and McCaulley Anderson Campbell is organized to succeed to all rights. Cheyenne W T November 15, 1883.
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Hanna & McCaulley
Anderson Brothers
C. A. Campbell
Hanna, Anderson & Campbell
McCaulley, Anderson & Campbell
McCaulley
Cheyenne
W. T
Mills Files Final Proof for Land Claim at Cheyenne
Benjamin A Mills seeks final proof to establish his claim for the northwest quarter of section 21 in township 18 north range 62 west at Cheyenne Wyoming. He lists witnesses Charles W Perry Thos M Herrick John B Leatsch and Harvey M Babbitt of Little Horse Creek to prove residence and cultivation. Einar W Mann Register.
A Traveler's Story of Ginger Tonic Recovery
A Cincinnati woman narrates months of illness and failed treatment before trying Parker's Ginger Tonic. After consuming three bottles and following a careful diet she regains health and spirits, hoping to help others with similar suffering.
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Parker
Cincinnati
Turbulent Thursday News Report Terms
Reports from Austin Vincennes and San Francisco describe heavy rain and a dam break near a pony farm causing widespread road flooding and property damage. A shooting in Rushville left a man in the hospital with a chest wound. Yellow fever fears surface as two German sailors arrive from Colima and hospital officials monitor the disease.
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San Francisco
Geon Vanzandt
Marine Hospital
Maza
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