Railroad Timetable Entries From Union Pacific and Denver Pacific
Union Pacific timetable shows arrivals from the east and departures toward the west with passenger at 1 20 p m and 6 p m, mixed at 5 p m, freight at 7 00 a m, and departures to the east at 3 20 p m 8 40 p m and 10 p m. Denver Pacific section lists arrivals from the south and departures to the south with passenger at 8 07 p m and freight at 5 60 p m 3 50 p m, noting Union Pacific time runs thirty five minutes ahead of city time.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Devart West
Devart East
Denver Pacific Railway
Soutil
U. P
Post Office Hours and Mail Arrivals at Union Pacific
Arrivals and departures listed for the mall service with daily hours from 4 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Sundays, money order hours, and various mail closings and arrivals for Fort Laramie Red Cloud Spotted Tail agencies Davis Ranch Fort Collins Longmont and Denver routes. Postmaster GLAFCKE notes tax payments in Uinta county and local political canvass activity with Corlett’s upcoming Congress bid. Laramie Guards rode to scout Sioux but found none.
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Western Mill
Omaha
Western Mills
Hastern Mills
Denver Pacific Railway
Denver and Southern
Denver
Col
Way
Denver Pacific R. W
Fort Laramie
Red Cloud
Spotted Tail
Davis’ Ranche
N.m
Fort Collins
Longmont
Oly
Wi. Glafcke
Union Pacific
Uinta County
Bramel’s
Ordor
Chronicle
Cheyenne
W. W. Corlett
Congress
Green River
Sweetwater Country
Sweetwater County
Wyoming
Corlett
J. T. Martin
Erie Railway
C. W. Gardner
Elmira
N. Y
Western Lines
Martin
Laramie
Garamel
Cipilincy
Custer Welcomes World Link and Local Greetings
Custer receives telegraphic greetings as its connection with the world expands. Messages from Salt Lake City and Custer City Utah praise the line and send wishes to residents and sons pursuing fortunes in the Buck Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer Crry
D. T
S. FP. Nuckolls
Salt Lake City
Custer
Shake
W. H. Wanrrow
Sal Lake
W. H. Harlow
Custer City
Utah
Buck Hills
S. F. Nuckolls
News From the North Fort Fetterman Telegraph Restored
The Fort Fetterman telegraph line, down since the 16th, is back on air after Indian sabotage. Ellen Harrington died by self-inflicted shooting at Fort Fetterman on the 14th. A government supply train between Forts Fetterman and Laramie was attacked on the 15th. wagon-master T M Coleman wounded, several horses killed. Four Indians reported killed or wounded. A herd of cattle, stolen near Laramie Peak, crossed the Platte 15 miles south of Fort Fetterman en route to an Indian village for winter subsistence. John Ottens, wounded near Bridger s Ferry on the 16th, died in Fetterman hospital on Sunday.
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Fort Fetterman
Ellen Harrington
Forts Fetterman
Laramie
T. M. Coleman
Platte
Laramie Peak
John Ottens
Bridger's Ferry
Fetterman Sundity
Boot and Shoe House of Stephen Bon Frontiersman Supply
Frontier residents seek relief from raids by patronizing Stephen Bon boot and shoe house. He keeps a large stock of quality goods and urges customers to select from his reliable assortment rather than go barefoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Bon
Denver Yard Tragedy Claims Kansas Pacific Brakeman
Milton Lockridge, a Kansas Pacific brakeman, died after being crushed between an engine and a draw-bar in Denver yard. The accident happened at 11 am as he prompted the engine to back up while trying to raise the bar with a stone. He died at 2:40 pm after being taken to a nearby restaurant. A coroner’s jury returned a 2% verdict. Lockridge, regarded as a capable worker, leaves a wife in the city and was transported here by the D P express for his funeral today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Lockridge
Kansas Pacific
Denver
Lockridge
D. P. Express
Tom Talbot and the Sheep in a Chandeliers of Alley Incident
Policeman and Democratic constable Tom Talbot chased a sidewalk sheep that violated city ordinances. The animal fought back, tossing him into stairs and a ditch, injuring him as he was knocked down and repeatedly butted. He vowed no more trouble with the sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Talbot
Tom
Knight of the Star
Hat mischief on Hill street ends with nap blown off
In a brief Laramie street caper a grease stained plug slips from Limpy Dick’s forehead and is blown toward the depot. LA Dick chases then abandons the hunt at the telegraph office. A Black Willer later recovers the tile, exclaiming the wind has blown all the nap off. Local witnesses laugh at the unlikely incident and its curious spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Willer
Tjlill Street
Ropherty
Black Hiller
Four Council Bluffs youths depart under governor order
The quartette of delinquent youths from Council Bluffs left the Magic City yesterday under orders from the Governor of Iowa. They were reluctant to go but circumstances compelled their departure as a requisition proceeded.
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Council Bluffs
Magic City
Towa
Notorious Wyoming Runaways Parade in Chains
A duly authorized officer escorted Haggerty and Cahoon from Wyoming. The boys wore elegant steel bracelets as they boarded the train, under watchful eye of Road master Whitney. Julia Whitaker is charged with forgery. Cahoon and Miss Story’s companions with being accessory to the crime. Miss Story and Miss Whitaker showed defiant behavior before departure.
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Wyoming
Haggerty
Cahoon
Callahan
Whitney
Iowa
Julia Whitaker
Miss Story
Miss Whitaker
Missouri
Telegraph Line Cut by Indians at Alum Springs
A telegraph line was cut at Alum Springs sixteen miles south of here last night. Indian activity left sixty one pony tracks in the trail, which moved westward from the direction of Red Cloud Agency.
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Red Canon
Alum Springs
Red Cloud Agency
No Longer Hidden Treasure in Black Hills Mines
Custer City reports that on October 16 the Black Hills Mining quartz mill began operations and the next day processed seven tons of ore from the Hidden Treasure lode, clearing five thousand dollars. Gulch mining advances. a Red Cloud Agency letter notes General Crook and Major Stanton at the agency as a new expedition, mostly new troops, is being assembled and will move out within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Atlasta Bath House
Laramie City
Custer City
Col. C. V. Gardner
Deadwood
Black Hills Mining Company
Iidden Treasure Lode
Red Cloud Agency
Crook
Stanton
Troops to Rest After Field Duty At Front Posts
General Merritt's command in the field will be distributed at posts including Robinson Sheridan Sidney McPherson Laramie and Russell to rest and recuperate for a period.
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Eral Merritt
Robinson
Sheridan
Sidney
McPherson
Laramie
Russell
Corlett Poised for Wyoming Victory in Territorial Vote
The article asserts Democrats oppose a third term and predict W. W. Corlett will sweep every county, including Uinta by 200 votes, while Hon. W. R. Steele has served long enough. It notes Democratic support for Corlett and predicts James Adams will win Carbon county clerk, framing Corlett as a self made man and the people’s candidate against Steele and Republicans.
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W. W. Corlett
Uinta County
W. R. Steele
Congress
Corlett
James Adams
Carbon County
Pawnee Scout Letter Describes Sioux Peace Talk and Custer
A Pawnee scout at Sidney Barracks writes from Indian Territory noting the Northern Sioux seek peace with whites. He reports reports of Pawnee numbers, fears of winter war parties, and a vow to seek revenge for losses on Wood River. He mentions fighting for Gen. Custer.
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North
Sidney Barracks
Indian Territory
Wood River
Custer
Crook surrounds Red Cloud for Sioux subjugation
Gen. Crook and eight companies under Mackenzie disarm Red Cloud and Red Leaf bands near the agency. About 300 lodges, ponies, and arms captured. Red Cloud deposed and Spotted Tail named chief of all the Sioux. Troops march toward northern hostiles as Merritt’s command arrives for payment.
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Red Cloud
Spotted Tail
Vin Fort Laramie
Crook
Red Leaf
Mackenzie
Gordon
Fifth Cavalry
Mauck
Fourth Cavalry
General Crook
Little Wound
North
Letter From Brave Officer von Luettwitz on Slim Buttes
Lieutenant A H von Luettwitz writes General Crook from Crook City Black Hills after being wounded at Slim Buttes D T Sept 9 and losing his right leg. He praises Crook's leadership notes the vast area from North Platte to Yellowstone Big Horn to Little Missouri and argues small forces could not halt a large country while blaming traders and British aid for ongoing Indian war.
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A. H. von Luettwitz
Third Cavalry
Slim Buttes
D. T
Crook
Crook City
Artillery and Engineer School
Berlin
Heart River
North Platte
Yellowstone
Big Horn
Little Missouri
France
Clara mine No 1 sold to Detroit firm for fifty thousand
A Deadwood report from Custer City notes Clara mine No 1 at Deadwood sold to a Detroit company for fifty thousand dollars. Clara No 2 is bonded for fifty five thousand. Woolsey sold for sixty thousand. Rich silver ore from Bare Buttes arrived with Robert Flormann, who plans twelve tons to Denver for reduction. Flormann employs ten men and believes a large, fine ore body lies ahead.
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Custer City
Deadwood
Detroit
Woolsey
Bare Buttes
Robert Flormann
Denver
Web Foot Mining and Smelting Company Formed Near Custer City
A new mining company organized in Custer City is named Web Foot Mining and Smelting. T. M. Neuson serves as president and F. W. Campbell as treasurer. The property lies a few miles north of Custer. Dump ore assays $850 in gold per ton. Machinery will be installed at once as two directors travel east to purchase equipment.
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Custer City
Web Foot Mining and Smelting Company
T. M. Neuson
F. W. Cambell
Custer
Cheyenne Stage Reports Faster Mail Service
The Cheyenne and Black Hills Stage Company coach returned Friday from Cheyenne in four days and a half. Isaac Gray, agent, says new stations will speed up horse relays and shorten running time. Fort Laramie postmaster J W Ford plans to place the entire mail with the stage company for free delivery and quick time to citizens.
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Black Hills
Cheyenne and
Bare Butte Silver Camp Attracts Attention In New District
A Pioneer reporter's visit notes Bare Butte as the first opened silver mining district. Two main gold bearing veins the Sundays and Rattlesnake lodes are identified amid silver dominance. Prominent lodges include Caribou Rufugean Hard Scrabble Prospector and more. A town named Galena City forms as McDonald & Co builds a road to the Custer and Deadwood road, with settlers erecting homes.
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Pioneer
Prospector
Hayes
Moanhoe
Prince
Flagstaff
Sun Flower
Merritt
Florence
Buckeye Tunnel
Wild street chatter and chaotic news from the city
A collage of eccentric city notes and gossip from a Cheyenne locale including weather musings, a Fort Russell mule incident, a Cheyenne livery purchase, a hunter’s shot at a duck, political quips about Tilden, street profanity, Sitting Bull’s supposed chant, a warning of war, and a plea for moral revival in Chicago's wickedness with Moody and Sankey still active.
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Black Hills
Fort Russell
Sloan’s Lake
Tilden
Ferguson Street
Sammy
Beno
Moody & Sankey
Chicago
Elopement in High Life in Laramie
The Laramie Sentinel reports a marriage in Cheyenne on Oct 24 1876 between T Joe Fisher and Kate O Brien. Fisher, deputy sheriff, wed after a walk with a minister, then returned to Laramie where O Brien’s telegram summoned him to duty. The note praises both families and wishes a smooth voyage in matrimony. Also born Oct 25 in Laramie to Joseph Dillman, a boy, weight unknown.
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Laramie
Laramie County
Joe
O’brien
Joseph
Mormondam
Dillman
Joseph Dillman
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Thomas J. Rogers
Harris and
Dysart
The
Sentinel
Orinoco
Gen. Crook
Agency
British North America
Lam
A. H. von Luertwitz
D.T
Tommy Patterson
Colorado
P. W. Hitchcock
Nebraska
U.S. Senate
Bill Sutherland
Wild Bill
Yankton
Sutherland
Omaha Herald
Sitting Bull
Wicasta Catkatanha Owapi
R. B. Hayes Eciyapi
Kapiee
Qa Unman
J. Tilden Eciyapi
Minnie Rogers
Sterling
Rice County
Kansas
Thompson
Deadwood Gold Mines
Web Foot Mining Company
Cheyenne Stage
Mail
Bare Butte
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