Wheely Leader And Wyoming Notes In This Issue
Cheyenne sends aid to the South totaling at least 1500 dollars while Fort Laramie and Fort Steele contributed 55 and 85 dollars respectively. Cattle movements include 500 head to Laramie City and 400 head from Rock Creek to Chicago. Major Gillespie leaves Sheridan’s staff for Portland. A political altercation ends with a finger bite. Yellow fever death toll tops 8500 with poor outlook. Knights of Pythias plan grand parade on the 18th and other local bets on diverse topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Fort Laramie
Fort Steele
Laramie City
Omaha
W. H. Parker
Deadwood
Dakota
Stanley Brothers
Rock Creek
Chicago
G. L. Gillespie
Sheridan
Portland
Oregon
J. M. Wilson
Col. Jacobson
J.cook, Jr
Denver
Cook
Knights of Pythias of Denver
Kitchen Brothers
Grand Central
Robbers Waylay Noble Herd at Lander Creek Camp
Four masked robbers surprised W. P. Nobles herd near Atlantic City Wyoming on Saturday morning. They bound the herders, stole fourteen horses and camp supplies, three saddles, guns, ammunition and blankets. The thieves claimed a life or death stake and boasted of a major deed as they fled toward the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
The
Leader
W. P. Noble
Thomas Butler
James McGiverny
William B. Gratrix
John C. Hill
Jimmy Reid
Lee Stewart
B. F. Lowe
John Sharron
William A. Johnson
James Calhoun
Sweetwater
Green River
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Nevada
Oregon
Washington
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
Iass
Lander Creek
Little Sandy
Bob Widdowfield
T. P. Vincent
Frightful Accident Involving Tony Pastor Jr
Tony Pastor Jr the son of the New York theatrical manager was struck by a cattle car near the freight office around 10 PM. Both legs were severed and authorities fear his death. He was taken to a hospital. Father Lee was summoned for consolation as reports say he was traveling with a fellow performer, having recently left Nevada for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Lee
New York
Jonas Hellawell
Cheyenne
Tony Pastor, Jr
Tony Pastor
Martin
Pastor
Nevada
Special Cheyenne fire meeting reconvenes over Sun controversy
A Cheyenne fire department special meeting at city hall on Sept 10 1878 with Chief Waldragen in chair reconsidered a prior Sun proprietors resolution and exonerated Slack. The memorial resolutions for Omaha firemen McNamara Lee Lockfeldt Wilson were adopted with sympathy to families. A quorum rule and revenue plan for expenses were also addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Fire Department
M. E. Waldragen
Cheyenne Sun
Peter Hamma
Omaha
Neb
Wm. McNamara
John Lee
Henry Lockfeldt
Louis Wilson
WueEnrz
Cheyenne
M. P. Hannifin
Pioneer H. & L. Co
J. E. WiLp
Durant
F. B. Co
J. N. Kevier
J. K, Jeffrey, Sec’y
Hoyt Sends Regret Over Zamacona Reception Invitation
Gov J W Hoyt responds to an invitation from the Northwest Manufacturers Association in Chicago to meet Senor Don M de Zamacona Mexican Minister to the United States He regrets he cannot attend but notes shared interests in strengthening friendly ties and commercial relations between Mexico and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Curious Denver Hotel Bill Word Salad
A clerk at a Denver hotel presents a verbatim bill listing odd items like trout soap egg saus corn befe and cabbig. Entires include cowcumber piccles prest corn befe calvs tung and a note about Finansier and Charlott an apiricotti with a reference to Try Kinnear's Toilet Soap dated jy25-w8m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Kinnear
Indian chase to intercept Cheyenne near Union Pacific
Information from Cheyenne dated September 13 1878 reports Cheyenne Indians leaving their reservation and moving north toward Sitting Bull's camp. Companies G Ky and a Fourth Infantry unit depart for Sidney to rendezvous and intercept across the Union Pacific with Maj Thornburgh to lead the expedition. Cavalry pursues with reinforcements likely to halt them before crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Indian Territory
Fort Reno
Kansas Pacific
North Platte
Sidney
Ninth Infantry
Cheyenne
Fourth Infantry
Fort Steele
Maj
Thornburgh
Sitting Bull
Fort Dodge
Funeral for boy raised by Pastor to be held today
Tony Pastor responds to a dispatch about the death of a youth hit by a railroad car. The boy, raised by Pastor, will be buried at his expense with services at the Catholic church at 2:30 pm led by Rev. Father Hayes, followed by interment in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Pastor
James McDaniels
Fifth Cavalry Band
McDaniels
Eddy Street
Father Hayes
Magnetic Observations by Baylor in Cheyenne for Magnetism Study
Prof James B Baylor of the United States coast and magnetic survey visits Cheyenne to conduct a series of terrestrial magnetism observations. He has tracked magnetic variations from the Gulf of Mexico through Texas Indian Territory Kansas Colorado to Salt Lake City and Ogden. He is encamped here for several days. John Phillips sold his Chugwater ranch north of Cheyenne to Hambleton Hall and McCrary for 16000 dollars, including cattle, horses and household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Baylor
United States Coast and Magnetic Survey
Cheyenne
Baylor
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
Indian Territory
Kansas
Colorado
Salt Lake City
Ogden
John Phillips
Chugwater
Messrs. Hambleton, Hall & McCrary
The Cattle Trade Shifts Westward From Texas
Texas loses its cattle leadership as western states reclaim the trade. Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, Idaho, Montana and even Oregon and Washington receive Texas cattle while eastern markets like Chicago and New York grow in demand. Montana plans direct shipments to Chicago as western ranges expand and stock quality improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
West
Texas
Lone Star
Rocky Mountains
Salt Lake
Wyoming
Nevada
Idaho
Montana
Washington Territory
Oregon
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Bloody Business in Deadwood Murder Plot Unfolds
Special telegram reports the arrest of Mrs. M V Boughton and M L Cook in Deadwood on suspicion of murdering Mrs. Callison. Cook jailed, Boughton under surveillance. Preliminary hearing held. both held without bail as district court action pending. Plot involved a plan to kill Boughton and elope with his wife’s fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Mark V. Boughton
Cheyenne
M. L. Cook
Callison
Hills
Wyoming
Cook
Mrs. Boughton
Robbery in Red Canon Strikes Merchant and Teamster
Special to The Leader details a band of three road agents robbing merchant M. Booth near Red Canon as he traveled to Cheyenne. Booth loses a team, $1,200, clothing, watch, and personal goods. Teammate D. I. Snively is also robbed. both men are left to survive on freighter provisions. An hour later the same robbers raid telegraph repairsmen Friend and Thompson, seizing money watches firearms and supplies, forcing them toward Custer for subsistence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custterr Crry
Booth
Red Canon
Cheyenne
D. IX. Snively
Mr. B
Custer
Mr. Snively
Friend
Thompson
Cheyenne & Black Hills
Sozo- DONT Tooth Cleaner and Remedies
An advertisement promotes Sozo- DONT as a botanic liquid that cleans teeth thoroughly, prevents premalignant decay, whitens and strengthens gums, freshens breath, and preserves enamel unlike gritty tooth powders. It claims strong enamel support and oral health benefits. A separate recipe lists ingredients for a batter using butter sugar milk eggs and Dooley's Yeast Powder.
Reorganized Presbyterian Choir Names Soprano to Basso
The Presbyterian church choir, as reorganized, lists Mrs. M. O. Barkwell as soprano, Mrs. George R. Thomas contralto, Miss May Gillich alto, Mr. T. S. Powelson tenor, Mr Gratton tenor, Mr. W. A. Whitcomb leader and basso, Mr. W. G. Provines bass, Mrs. E. B. Miller organist. The choir is noted for cultivated voices and early success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church Choir
M. O. Barkwell
George R. Thomas
May Gillich
T. S. Powelson
Gratton
W. A. Whitcomb
W. G. Provines
E. B. Miller
Smith and Halley Wed in Cheyenne Ceremony
In Cheyenne Wyoming on Friday September 13 1878 Miss Lottie Smith of this city married Mr James Halley of Deadwood at the bride's father's residence Rev C M Sanders officiating About twenty five friends attended the ceremony and gifts were numerous and costly Afterward the couple left by the afternoon train for a brief Eastward visit to principal cities.
Bowman Birth in Cheyenne (1878) A Son for Dr and Mrs Bowman
In Cheyenne Wyoming on Wednesday Sept 11 1878 a son was born to Dr and Mrs J R Bowman. The mother and child are doing well and Dr Bowman is out of danger. The note expresses hopes the boy will grow strong and handsome and obey his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BowMan
Cheyenne
Wyoming
J. R. Bowman
Infant dies in Cheyenne Williams family child
Mabel Florence Williams infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Williams died in Cheyenne Wyoming on Wednesday morning September 11 1878 at age 8 months 28 days.
West Moyer Sends Notable Turnips to Leader 2
Former city resident turned rancher Mr. West Moyer sent a batch of unusually large turnips raised on Upper Horse creek to the Leader 2. The vegetables measure notably in size and firmness with several estimated to weigh nine pounds or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Moyer
Upper Horse Creek
Cattle Shipments to Chicago Lead Union Pacific Traffic
Cattle shipments to Chicago via the Union Pacific were vigorous yesterday with multiple consignors. Durbin Brothers sent fourteen cars from Pine Bluffs, Messrs Stanley twenty from Laramie City, Shiedley Clark twenty from Ogallala, Snyder Brothers seventeen from Julesburg, and R S Van Tassell fourteen car loads from Pine Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Durbin Brothers
Pine Bluffs
Messrs
Stanley
Laramie City
Shiedley & Clark
Ogallala
Snyder Brothers
Julesburg
R. S. van Tassell
A. H. Swan
Chattel Mortgage Sale in Cheyenne on Sept 18 1878
Jacob Fuirman of Cheyenne Wyoming mortgagees property to Christian Kapp including a trotting buggy billiard table bar fixtures and two horses to cover 297 90 note now due 9790 with interest. Sale at 861 Sixteenth street Cheyenne September 18 1878 between 10 am and 4 pm to satisfy the balance and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Fuirman
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Laramie County
Territory of
Christian Kapp
Sixteenth Street
For Sale Forty Merino Bucks Cheap Cash Trade for Ewes
Forty first class Merino bucks offered for cash at low price or will trade for ewes or wethers. For particulars contact John F. Crowley at Egbert Station Wyoming. Dated September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Crowley
Egbert Station
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wheely
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Wyoming Rifle and Sportsmen’s Club
C. B. Blydenburgh
J. G. Murphy
Rawlins
Emma
Matthew Prior
Columbia River
Schwartze
Pole Creek
Messrs. Ballou & Joslin
Granite Carton
Chicago Inter Ocean
Colorado Silver World
Ute Commission
Gen. Pope
New Mexico Line
Four Mile Strip
Dick Turpins
Bery
Devil’s Hole
Spike Buck Cafion
Cafion
Frank Tuhey
Richard Thomas
Jim McDonald
Shea
Cincinnati
Jim
Ohio
Stevenson
Fort Buford
Buford
Fort Custer
Fort Rilis
Fort Keogh
Missouri River
Fire Department Meeting
Kinnear & Co
Chattel
H. M. Bond & Co
Shipping and Commission Merchants
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