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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1883
Page
6
The Cheyenne press calls for swift punishment and lawful protection of life. It argues laws and courts must deter crime to prevent future mob actions, urging reform to avoid resort to self defense. A three year old half bred bull is for sale or trade by Hugh Barton in Bristol Col.
Notice is given that Marcus Sann has filed for final homestead proof on his claim No 1117 for the southeast quarter and other parcels in section 30 township 34 north range 61 west. Witnesses Edward J. Stevens Leroy P. Barnard Howard Murdock and Charlie T. Hopper testified to residence and cultivation at Rawhide Butte and Hat Creek Wyoming. Ep ar Mann Receiver.
Lane Orrick of Canyenny Wyoming dated September 4 1883 gives notice that Marion Marks has filed for final proof to secure a preemption. The Cheyenne Wyoming receiver sets October 15 1883 as the appearance date for a claim involving sections 25 and 24 township 34 north range 61 west with cultivation. Attending witnesses include John L. Nelan Mason L. Stagg Albert Smith and William J. Hayes of Hat Creek Wyoming.
Elk meat is plentiful at local butchers. North Park Union Pacific seeks laborers. Northern Pacific plans faster service between St Paul and Portland. Search for Mrs Bath continues with bloodhounds from Denver. Fort Collins hose team loses to Greeley. prize proposed for fair. Big Horn monument reaches Wyoming ground September 6 after transit from Dillon. Oregon Short Line may add sleepers on Granger to Wood River trains. Rawlins telegraph company formed with 15000 to 150000 capital. trustees named. North Platte irrigating and ditch company formed with 60000 capital. aims to build ditches along north bank of Platte in Laramie county. trustees named. headquarters at Fort Collins.
A letter from an immigrant in New York Mercury recounts rough work and harsh living conditions. He writes of farming gardens, a one dollar daily wage, a nailed box mortar job, and urging Michael to come to America while recalling past misdeeds and entertainment in Ireland.
A reprint from the New York Herald discusses murder trials and executions in Massachusetts Connecticut and New York City from 1860 to 1882 1850 to 1880 and 1877 noting few executions relative to trials. It argues the death penalty often fails and advocates harsh handling of criminals and critics hanging to deter crime.
Buffalo Bill recounts Sullivan's Western trip tale as the two clash with Comanche Jim in a Kansas City hotel bar. Sullivan dodges a deadly confrontation after a night of whiskey and braced threats, ending with a dawn escape past a mob of cowboys and a brutal chase through town.
Gray and Pease advertise their store as always attentive to business and announce possession of Dr. King's celebrated remedy for consumption and throat illnesses. The product offers a positive guarantee with trial tablets free and regular size priced at $1.00.
Advertising blurb touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for burns bruises cuts ulcers salt rheum fever sores cancers piles chilblains corns tetter and cracked hands with a money guarantee. Sold by Gray & Pearse.
The cattle trade in Wyoming is described as unprecedentedly bright with the next three months seen as decisive. The outlook predicts Wyoming will rank among the foremost stock growing and producing regions of the west based on the 1883 results.
Mrs. Julia Ferguson sues James Horrocks owner of the Globe Hotel in Junction City for 106 dollars claiming damages for boarding and lodging of Hattie Hyde. The suit, heard by Justice Middleton, centers on alleged promises of marriage and a tangled web of deceptions surrounding the hotel and its residents.
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