Cheyenne News Briefs and Local Notices 1877
The issue reports on seasonal changes and weather hints, a petition against Wyoming Associate Justice Peck, political moves by Gould and Dillon regarding U S car shops, court costs in Uint a county, mine and coal observations, a cattle theft near Laramie, lodge sessions, whisky auctions, mineral prospects at Miners’ Delight, a humorous anecdote about Hon N L Andrews, Deadwood to Indian Creek travel, a Cheyenne Baptist church reorganization, and plans to promote morality while preserving Baptist doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benelimim
Sweetwater Country
Green River
Stage Road
8. F. Nuckolls
N. L. Andrews
Albany County
First Baptist Church of
Cheyenne
Rocky Mountain Baptist Association
Congregational Church
Laramie
Colorado Giant Attraction Draws Barnum Offer in Pueblo
P. T Barnum toured the petrified giant near Pueblo and offered 20000 dollars, aiming to pay 25000 after Denver examination. Pueblo Democrats call it a petrifaction and a former Indian giant, noting the skull shape and prominent cheek bones. The tale sparks debate whether a statue or fossil remains, with experts to study further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J T. Barnum
Colorado
Denver
Pueblo
Barnum
Pueblo Democrat
Dooley's Yeast Powder Promises Lighter Healthful Baked Goods
The ad asserts that light wholesome bread biscuits cakes and pastries aid health and labor. Dooley's Yeast Powder guarantees better lighter sweeter and more nutritious baked products than any other baking powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooley
Seeking Sitting Bull Franklin Ida September Journey
A dated reminiscence from September recounts a traveler’s hopeful, humorous journey to meet Sitting Bull and the West. He thanks conductors, notes gifts of clothing and supplies, mentions Royal M. Bassett and free passes, and observes Shoshone Indians, Salt Lake region scenery, and landmarks like Devil's Slide and Weber cartons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Ida
His Majesty
Sitting Bull
Gutterman
California
Major G
Black Hills
W. J. Phillips
Royal M. Bassett
Utah
Felena
Ogden
Great Salt Lake
John Ryder Acquitted In Firearms Case
In Justice Slaughter's court John Ryder was tried for discharging a firearm within city limits. Testimony from Officer J. W. Howard and Ryder's defense described location, motive, and events at the pond and near his home. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ryder
Ryder
Gol
W. Hi. Dudley
W. B. Trufant
P. McKay
Tie
Emigrant Train Shooting Near Granger Station
A Chinaman aboard the emigrant car fired on a passenger near Granger station at about 8 am, wounding William Lowe of Chicago in the right leg. The train sped to Evanston an hour early. the shooter was jailed after a warning from another passenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Granger Station
Wyoming House
Wm. Lowe
Chicago
Pueblo
First Public Meeting Held by the Association at City Hall
Pursuant to notice the association held its first public meeting on Sunday at 1633 p.m. at City Hall. The choir proved entertaining during the lectures, adding notable musical talent to the proceedings.
Meeting to Promote Temperance by Local Ladies Group
A well attended M. E. church gathering opened with Hold the Fort sung by the choir. Rev L J Hall gave a blessing, Rev Mr Pierce of Laramie City spoke then Hon J E Weeden of New York argued that all alcoholic beverages are deleterious, followed by benediction. A weekly Sabbath meeting is planned with notices to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BE
L. J. Hall
Pierce
Laramie City
J. E. Weeden
New York
Public nuisance loafer likened to book peddler and organ grinder
A critique describes the loafer as a public nuisance on par with book peddlers and hand organ players. It argues he should be invited to exhibit in another town and possibly lodged temporarily to prepare for travel. It condemns their vulgar behavior and fear of attracting female admiration.
Arrest Shrouds Train Robbery Suspect in Julesburg
A man arrested near Ogalalla, Colorado, is held in Julesburg and suspected of belonging to the band that robbed the Union Pacific express car at Big Springs. He claims to be a Deer Trail stock owner and was found on a mule en route to hunting stray cattle. Telegraphic checks with Deer Trail stock men were sent to compare descriptions with the detainee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julesburg
Colorado
Union Pacific Express
Big Springs
Deer Trail
Ogalalla
Three Shots End in Man's Death and Despair
Frank Turner drank and slept while three men fired at a target along a single line with him. They heard groans as they approached the scene and found Turner fatally wounded. Joe cared for the wounded man who later died, his delirium culminating in a nude street escape and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Turner
Turner
Purner
Joe
Joe Was Brought To the City and Tenderly Cared For. Delirium Tremens
Murphy Trip Profits Lead to Greeley Depot Drama
A Denver to Greeley excursion run by the Murphy committee earned about $1000 in profit after tickets sold for 1.50. The railway agent demanded payment at the stop, a staged standoff ensued, the express train did not stop, and the crowd was later hauled back to Denver after the managers paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Greeley
Murphy Committee
Carr
Mysterious Disappearance Near Castle Creek
About six weeks ago Samuel Pages son-Porter left Castle Creek for a few days hunting in the limestone range. A search party found their last camping ground. The wagon was burned and harness destroyed. no bodies seen, but authorities suspect foul play and disappearance possibly tied to local native wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Pages
Porter
Castle Creek
Black Hills
Page
Sam
Correspondence Wanted from the News Leader Readers
The Tennessee Leader invites readers nationwide to send in news and updates on progress and development. Local visitors are urged to stop by the office and share any information they may have.
Miner Diggings Along Castle Creek Reveal Rich Finds
The writer tours Castle Creek diggings noting Tascher Co. hill claims, rockers, and pockets yielding from 3 to 5 dollars daily per man, with 20.70 per ounce gold. He reports 30 to 40 men at work, coarse gold on hillside, and a three-year-old discovery echoing Deadwood stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrine Bunyerry
Slate Creek
Cottonwood Gulch
Civilization
Cheyenne
Slaughter
Missouri
Castle Creek
Slate
Newton’s Fork
Tascher & Co
Washburn
Dunlap
Custer
Deadwood
Incendiary Hoodlums Threaten Stables
Last Monday afternoon a group of boys out of school set fire to dry manure near John Nagle’s stable and neighbors saved a possible blaze with water. A similar act targeted a wagon under H N Orr’s stable. witnesses saw flames on the wheels. Orr warns that any boy caught at such work will face severe measures and notes the need for police escort for students after study hours if the vandalism continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nagle
H. N. Orr
Orr
Colorado Central Construction Expands Toward Fort Collins
The Colorado Central reports nearly 500 workmen and 300 teams on the Longmont to Fort Collins line with bridges under construction over Big and Little Thompson. If weather holds, the railroad may open by October 15. A new large freight depot in Denver, about 300 feet by 25 feet, is planned to be completed within two weeks. Denver & Rio Grande seeks closer Denver connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Central
Black Hawk
Central
Longmont
Fort Collins
Big
Little Thompson
Denver
Denver & Rio Grande Company
Hairdresser in court over stolen handcart
Justice Fisher questions a stout young man charged with stealing a handcart. The inmate claims to be a hairdresser, prompting disbelief from the judge who muses about hairdressers’ supposed delicacy and strength amid the unusual exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Shine
Justice Fisher
Tragedy at Dawson Camp Ends in Double Death
A Wyoming inquiry reports Charley Cowan shot Dawson foreman T E Ryan after a quarrel over a settlement. Ryan died from a pistol wound, Cowan from a brutal beating. Messenger Dunbar died when his mule broke neck. Dawson and companion head to Colorado scene as officers prepare to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie City
Dawson’s Camp
Big Laramie
Harris
J. J. Cowan
Charley Cowan
Dawson's Ranch
LeRoy’s
T. E. Ryan
Mx. Dawson
Ryan
Tts
Cowan
A. T. Snodgrass
Dawson
Dunbar
Dawson's
Colorado
Fort Collins
Birth of a Daughter in Vaughan Family
A daughter was born in the Vaughan household in the city on September 28, 1877 to the wife of J D Vaughan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Vaughan
Married Warren Eggerman Werlen in Joliet and Atlantic
In this city on Sept 22 Judge C F Miller joined Miss Josephine Eggerman of Joliet Illinois to Mr John Werlen of Atlantic Wyoming. Subscribe for The LADER.
Excerpted notes outline carrier history and affiliations
Fragmentary OCR style notes mention individuals with ties to a theater, a trade group, and secret contacts. The text references housing, exhibition, and a post reference, plus terms suggesting a public or organizational context. Specific names and places are unclear due to garbled source.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weeklyeater
Uinta County
William Ware Peck
Wyoming
Colorado Journal
Jay Gould
Sidney Dillon
U. S
Omaha
Erie, Colo
Boulder Valley Company
Boulder Valley
Grand Lodge
Pease & Taylor
Gottstein, Idleman & Co
T. Endlich
Hayden’s
Geological Survey
Rawlins
Sweetwater County
Custer Road
Cheyenne River
Indian Creek
Brighamy
THE
Colorado Giant
Idaho
W. QW. C. T. Union
Castle
New “Dry Diggings
Crazy Horse
William A. Coffield
Thayer
Union Pacific
A. Bristol
A. S
Ganger
Marshal Sweesy
U. P. Express
Neb
Here
Longmont Extension
Nagle
Joe Mason
E. Nagle
Howlett Bros
Id, Griffin
McC
Marties
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!