Wyoming News Roundup Reports Aid to South and Local Events
Reports show Cheyenne sending at least 1500 dollars to South victims. Fort Laramie and Fort Steele contributions total 140 dollars. Cattle shipments to Omaha and Rock Creek provide commercial movement. Local politics note Col W H Parker likely Dakota legislator. Yellow fever toll exceeds 8500 with bleak outlook. Knights of Pythias parade planned in Denver. Cheyenne hosts news and weather snippets amid broader regional notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Omaha
Kitchen Brothers
Grand Central
Roving Rascals: Noble Herd Robbed Near Atlantic City
The September 11 1878 report details W P Noble herd held at gunpoint by five masked robbers near Atlantic City Wyoming. Four gunmen tied and blindfolded herders, stole fourteen horses, provisions, two guns, ammunition, saddles and blankets. the band fled west after a long day, leaving the wounded and exhausted workers. Additional notes mention earlier hikers near Little Sandy and a deadly accident at Devil's Hole, plus updates on military telegraph construction and a possible murder conviction in Ohio.
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 Claims Tony Pastor Jr on Railcar
Tony Pastor Jr., son of New York theatrical manager Tony Pastor, was fatally injured when run over by a cattle car near the freight office. He and a companion had been riding freight from Nevada toward New York, pausing in Cheyenne, with his stepfather and others left in the troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Pastor, Jr
Tony Pastor
New York
Martin
Father Lee
Pastor
Nevada
Cheyenne
Special Meeting of Cheyenne Fire Department September 1878
Cheyenne fire department meets at city hall with Chief Waldragen in chair. Reconsideration of a Sun proprietor resolution passes then exonerates Slack. Resolutions honor Omaha firemen McNamara Lee Lockfeldt and Wilson. sympathy to families noted. Committee amends quorum rules and to plan revenue for current expenses. Adjournment.
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 regrets missing Chicago reception for Mexican minister
Gov J W Hoyt replies to an invitation from the Northwest Manufacturers Association to welcome Senor Don M de Zamacona Mexican Minister to the United States in Chicago He expresses regret at not attending and stresses the importance of friendly ties and commercial relations between Mexico and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Verbatim Bill of Fare At Denver Hotel
A clerk presented a quirky dining list from a Denver hotel, featuring misspelled items like trout, soap, egg saus, corn beef, cabbige, sugar cured hamz, line of beef, braze hart stuff. It includes entries such as cowcumber piccles, prest corn beef, calvs tung, and Try Kinnear's Toilet Soap with a date jy25-w8m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Indians Intercept Plan to Stop Cheyenne Northward
Cheyenne Indians from Indian Territory near Fort Reno are moving north toward the Union Pacific route between North Platte and Sidney. Maj. Thornburgh leads a mixed force from Omaha Cheyenne Fort Steele to rendezvous at Sidney to intercept the raiders before they cross the railroad. The pursuit is aided by cavalry detachments and reinforcements at Fort Dodge.
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 arrangements for youth run down by railroad car
Tony Pastor responds to the death fatality on Thursday night. The boy, raised by Pastor, will be decently buried at Pastor's expense. Funeral at 2 pm from McDaniels block on Eddy street to the Catholic church with Rev. Father Hayes delivering the sermon. Interment follows 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
Prof. James B. Baylor of the United States coast and magnetic survey is in Cheyenne to conduct a series of terrestrial magnetism observations. He targets three magnetic elements covering compass variations and has studied coast to Salt Lake City, camping in town for several days. Also noted is the sale of John Phillips's Chugwater ranch to Hambleton Hall McCrary for 16000 dollars, including 800 acres and 679 cattle.
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
Cattle Trade Shifts From Texas Leading to Western Markets
Texas loses its cattle trade dominance as western states grow their ranges and improve stock quality. Utah Wyoming Idaho Montana and Washington previously fed western markets, now drive large herds east toward Chicago New York Philadelphia and other big markets. Montana plans direct shipments to Chicago amid regional stock growth.
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 Case Unfolds
Special telegram reports the arrest of Mrs. M. V. Boughton and M. L. Cook in the Callison murder case. Cook remains jailed. Boughton under surveillance. Preliminary exam ends with both held without bail for district court action. The plot allegedly aimed to murder Boughton and elope with his wife’s knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Mark V. Boughton
Cheyenne
M. L. Cook
Callison
Hills
Wyoming
Cook
Mrs. Boughton
Robbery at Red Canon Hints Bandits Active in Territory
Special to The Leader reports three road agents held up merchant M. Booth near Red Canon as he and D. I. Snively traveled to Cheyenne. Booth lost a valuable team, $1,200, clothing and valuables while being stripped of shirt studs and boots. A second pair, Friends and Thompson, were robbed of money watches and supplies before being driven to 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 Promises Fresh Breath and White Teeth
An herbal remedy claims to remove tartar from teeth and prevent premature decay while whitening and strengthening gums. It also asserts a pleasant breath and enamel safety. A separate recipe details a cake batter with butter sugar milk eggs and Dooley's Yeast Powder.
Presbyterian church choir names announced after reorganization
The Presbyterian church choir, re organized, lists Mrs. M. O. Barkwell 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 basso Mrs E B Miller organist. Voices highly cultivated and its success is already assured.
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 Wedding in Cheyenne
In Cheyenne Wyoming on September 13 1878 Miss Lottie Smith of Cheyenne married Mr James Halley of Deadwood at the bride father home Rev C M Sanders officiating About twenty five friends attended the ceremony The couple left on the afternoon train for a short tour of eastern cities with generous gifts reported.
Bowman Baby Born in Cheyenne
In Cheyenne Wyoming on Wednesday September 11 1878 a son was born to Dr and Mrs J R Bowman The mother and child are reported to be doing well and Dr Bowman is out of danger The family expresses hopes the child will grow quickly and become a finer man than his father
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Lee
New York
Jonas Hellawell
Cheyenne
BowMan
Wyoming
J. R. Bowman
Infant Mabel Florence Williams Dies in Cheyenne
In Cheyenne Wyoming on Wednesday morning September 11 1878 Mabel Florence infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Williams died aged 8 months 28 days.
Turnips from West Moyer Fetch Notable Weights
Mr. West Moyer, once a city resident and now a prosperous rancher on Upper Horse Creek, sent a batch of choice turnips to the Leader 2. The vegetables are notable for size and solidity with several estimated to weigh nine pounds each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Moyer
Upper Horse Creek
Cattle Shipments To Chicago Over Union Pacific
Cattle movements to Chicago on the Union Pacific were brisk with multiple shippers. Durbin Brothers sent fourteen car loads from Pine Bluffs and the Messrs. Stanley twenty from Laramie City. Snyder Brothers sent seventeen from Julesburg and R S Van Tassell sixteen from Pine Bluffs. An estimated one hundred fifty six car loads are planned before next Saturday night. Hon A H Swan will ship fifty car loads today.
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 Dates Set
Jacob Fuirman of Cheyenne Wyoming transfers property under a chattel mortgage to Christian Kapp to secure a promissory note. Public auction planned for September 18 1878 at 861 Sixteenth street Cheyenne from 10 am to 4 pm, to satisfy the balance due plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Fuirman
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Laramie County
Territory of
Christian Kapp
Sixteenth Street
Merino Bucks for Sale or Trade at Egbert Station
For sale forty first class Merino bucks at very cheap cash price or will trade for ewes or wethers. For particulars contact John F. Crowley at Egbert Station Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Crowley
Egbert Station
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Wheely
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Fort Laramie
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
Kinnear & Co
Chattel
H. M. Bond & Co
Shipping and Commission Merchants
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