Weather and commerce notes from Laramie 1877
Weekly Weather and business round up from Laramie Wyoming Territory dated September 20 1877 reports a recent snow storm at Laramie news of cattle shipments from Julesburg and Sidney pipe deliveries for water works and a new brick residence project. The item also mentions Elocutionist A P Burbank and a visit by Master John Arnold to Annapolis with notes on local public works and legal notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
J. W. Iliff
Julesburg
Jno
F. Coad
Sidney
Cheyenne
John Arnold
Naval Academy
Corlett
Annapolis
Fire bug targets Nealon and Hecht wagon depot
A daring but unsuccessful arson attempt was made at dusk Saturday at the Nealon and Hecht wagon depot and blacksmith shop at Thames and 17th streets. The incendiary used a wagon sheet soaked in turpentine, set a rear fire, then fled as flames spread to the roof. Passers by helped extinguish it. the Durand engine brought water to douse the blaze. Police search for the attacker continues with no arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nealon & Hecht
Thames
17Th Streets
Jie
Durant
Nealon
Passenger brakeman narrowly escapes death near Columbus
James Murray, a passenger brakeman, climbed after tramp riders on a moving train near Columbus Nebraska. The train crossed a bridge and struck him on the head while he dangled from a stove pipe. He regained consciousness and held on as the train stopped and help arrived. He was treated in Columbus and then taken to Omaha in critical condition with hopes for recovery.
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James Murray
Columbus
Neb
Cate
Omaha
School rolls top 304 pupils across departments
At the close of the second week of the term the rolls show 304 pupils. High School under Prof. N E Stark lists 25. First Intermediate under Prof. Wells 55. Second Intermediate under Miss Marietta Williams 60. First Primary under Miss Clara Donlevy 50. Second Primary under Miss Ella White 69. Remaining department for First and Second Primaries led by Miss Lottie Smith includes 45 pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Stark
Wells
Marietta Williams
Clara Donlevy
Ella White
Lottie Smith
Bechler Party Reaches Camp Brown After Delay
A Sept. 14 telegram from Camp Brown Wyoming signed by G R Bechler confirms the safe arrival of Bechler and party at the post, easing earlier fears about the safety of the Ilayden survey division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bechler
Tims Leaper
G. R. Bechler
Ilayden
Camp Brown
Wyo
Mr. Bechler
Sioux and Arapahoe Chiefs Start Washington Delegation
Lieutenant W. P. Clark leads Indian scouts with a Sioux and Arapahoe delegation from Red Cloud Agency to visit Washington. Sioux names include Spotted Tail and American Horse among others. Arapaho representatives are Black Coat Shirp Nose and Friday. The party expects to reach Sidney on the 19th to continue east by train.
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Ropesson
W. P. Clark
Red Cloud Agency
Washington
Spotted Tail
Trollow Horn
Bear
Little Flank
Ring Thunder
White Tail
Sidney
Wyoming Inventors Report Patents and Claims
Notices from J McC Perkins Co in Washington DC announce letters patent issued to F Heaverer of Laramie City for a new car coupling and an improvement on it. J W Collins of Laramie obtained a patent quitent for an improved chair brace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McC. Perkins & Co
Washington, D D. C
F. Heavener
Laramie City
J. W. Collins
Laratoile
Robbery on Union Pacific Express Train at Big Springs
A Union Pacific eastbound express train was stopped at Big Springs Nebraska by 13 masked robbers. They seized the locomotive crew and express car, taking about 65 000 dollars in coin and 468 in currency, and robbed passengers of valuables before riding north. Authorities offered a five thousand dollar reward for the thieves and pursued by rail and telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
A. J. Borie
Here
North Platte
Ogallala
Big Springs
Davis
Nebraska
J. W. Barnhart
Julesburg
Denver
Deadwood
Strong
Burns
Chicago
Miller
Express
Morris
Day of Atonement Celebrated by Israelites Tomorrow
JOM KIPOOR notes that Sept 17 marks the Sabbath of Atonement and the start of the Hebrew month Ishri. It identifies Ishri as the first month of the Hebrew year and highlights the holy day as the central annual observance for Israelites.
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Israel
Jesus
Jerusalem
Christ
Sea of Galilee
Cana of Galilee
Paul
Put Up Job Sends Rock Box Through Town
A saloon keeper uses a rigged box of rocks to remove a troublesome patron. The burly man carries the 150 pound box from saloon to saloon, each stop misdirected by a card directing delivery elsewhere. He ends up wandering through streets as others dodge him in a comic pursuit.
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Col. Murrin
George Masten
George
Delmonico
Charlie Caswell
Gueck
Commission of Dakota officers to meet Sitting Bull en route to camp
Gen Alfred H Terry leads a mixed delegation through Cheyenne on a mission to Sitting Bull near the border. The party includes Gen A H Terry Gen A G Lawrence Col H Corbin and staff with reporters and a minister correspondent. They aim to persuade Sitting Bull to surrender arms and settle peaceably. route via Union Pacific Ogden Franklin Helena Fort Shaw toward the border.
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Sitting Bull Commission
United States
Mra
Merritt
Camp Carlin
Fort Russell
Alfred H. Terry
Cheyenne
Rockies
Wyoming
Terry
A. H. Terry
Department of Dakota
A. G. Lawrence
Rhode Island
Col. H. ©. Corbin
24Th Infantry
Gen. Terry
Col
E. W. Smith
18Th Infantry
Jay Stone
J. B. Stillson
New York Herald
C. Diehl
Chicago Times
Ilelena
Montana
J. Y. Cowhick
Presbyterian Church
Crosy- Enne
Union Pacific
Ogden
Utah
R. R
Franklin
Idaho
Helena
Fort Shaw
British America
Sitting Bull
Boundary Line
Interior Department
Gen. Lawrence
Maj. Walsh
Her Majesty
Uncle Sam
St. Paul
Army Officers Departures and Reassignments Noted
Surgeon Thomas A. McParlin is removed from duty in the Department of Missouri and ordered to report to the Surgeon General in Washington. Second Lieutenant Frederick Smith of the Thirteenth Infantry resigns. Captain William H. Andrews of the Third Cavalry granted one month's leave from the Department of the Platte due to disabilities.
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Thomas A. McParlin
Department of Missouri
Washington
Frederick ©. Smith
Thirteenth Infantry
William H. Andrews
Third Cavalry
Department of the Platte
Cheyenne Report on Murphy Movement and Local Courtesy
Salt Lake Tribune correspondent in Cheyenne notes strong local interest in the Murphy movement. He describes acts of kindness, employment help, and business support, plus a blue ribbon showing political fervor and a principled judge funding a fine from his own pocket.
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The
Salt Lake Tribune
Cheyenne
Murphy
Justice of the Peace
Blue
Black Hills
Perary
Gold Dust From the Hills of 1865 Mystery
An 1865 tale recounts an Indian guide directing a sutler to a Black Hills gold deposit. Betrayal claims and threats of vengeance allegedly blocked disclosure, but the guide later produced coffee cup dust worth $22 an ounce in New York. The gulch location remains undisclosed.
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Fort Rice
Black Hills
New York City
Cheyenne welcomes new fur and hide dealer Mr. George Ford
The growing stock interests in Cheyenne attract eastern manufacturers who view the city as a raw materials hub. Mr. George Ford opens a depot at French's warehouse on Fifteenth Street to handle hides pelts wool and furs. He is endorsed by eastern firms and already connects Wyoming Utah and surrounding regions to establish trade channels.
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Cheyenne
George Ford
French
Fifteenth Street
Wyoming
Utah
George S Spencer as Iowa secretary and Civil War aide
George S Spencer, age twenty three, built a fortune in Iowa and served as secretary of the Iowa Senate. A Spencer county seat bears his name. he later amassed wealth in Colorado and became secretary to Territorial Governor Sanders of Nebraska. In Omaha he joined General Granville Dodge as his chief of staff, serving in McPherson's army during the war.
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George S. Spencer
Iowa
Iowa Senate
Spencer
Colorado
Sanders
Nebraska
Omaha
Granville Dodge
Council Bluffs
Dodge
McPherson
Escape Convicts Seen Near Ecucation Between Hennekville and Wasatch
Utah’s escaped convicts Idaho Bill and Wells were last reported in Ecucation between Hennekerville and Wasatch. Jack Wiggins boarded a east bound train at Evanston Saturday morning. Lee was last heard passing through Evanston with an arm sling. Officers urged to watch for the men.
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Idaho
Bill
Wells
Hennekerville
Wasatch
Jack Wiggins
Evanston
Lee
Back to TH LEADER Founder Rejoins Publication Fold
The eleventh year of TH LEADER opens with founder N A Baker returning to full fellowship after a trial period. Algostable notices include a missing 16 year old Bert Medley of Ames Iowa sought by Mrs RH Andruss and progress reports on Longmont extension railroad work near Cache la Poudre river and Collins depot brickwork.
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N. A. Baker
Albert R. Medley
Ames
Iowa
Bert
Bertie
Lira
RH. D. Andruss
Longmont
Cachela-Poudre
Collins
Fossil Creek
Griffin
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Jas. A. Evans
Winnemucca
Nevada
Harry Ellis
Draper
Hammond
Judge Blair
A. P. Burbank
Y Mgc
Hayes
Gen
Marcy
A. S,a
Fort Laramie
John §. Collins
W. W. Corlett
East
Ohio
New York
U. S. Supreme Court
Congress
Crazy Horse
Big Road
Red Cloud
J.T. Allen
Kansas City
Missouri
Ryan & Lang
Leavenworth
Kansas
Washington Territory
Allen
John Winherty
Vather de
Messrs. Ward & May
Messrs
F. $. Whitney
A. T. Corlett
John I. Bowman
Cold Springs
Nealon & Hecht’s
Greenbacks
Jom Kipoor
Army Intelligence
Senator
Dooley
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