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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1889
Page
8
A long letter from Josern M. Carey defends republican home rule in Wyoming, lists appointments to federal offices, and pledges to uphold duties as Wyoming moves toward statehood. He rebuts Democratic critics, praises Governor Warren’s election actions, and attacks alleged dirty work by opponents.
A July 27 1889 column describes Mrs W W Corlett hosting a musicale in honor of New York vocalist Florence d Arona Davidson with reception by Mrs E Nagel. It lists performers including Prof Pasmore Theo Simons Mr Henderson and Mrs Glover and mentions social events at Camp Carlin Fort Russell and St Marks Church. It notes women?s clubs in Cheyenne and a GERMAN Kaffee Kranchen group with a C B C, plus lectures on Emerson and a garrison hop with Miss Dicken and Miss Thomas visiting.
The Union Pacific plans fencing fifty miles of its Wyoming division track as work begins on new equipment across the Rocky Mountain route. Last month UP earnings rose by 197,662 dollars from the previous year, with plans for Pullman reclining chair cars and other upgrades.
Rev Field describes the Sand Hills in Nebraska, noting 20 000 square miles of sandy basin between the Niobrara and Platte with poor cultivation prospects but good winter cattle range. He highlights the sand hill cherry found only near Agate Springs Rancho and guides to its location, growth, and edible fruit amid windy dunes and sparse water.
Richard E. Fiep asks in a letter dated July 27, 1889 for information about cherry varieties described to Professor Cope. He wonders whether these trees are fore-runners of the modern cherry or a dwarfed species, noting their perfect fruit and asking which distinct species they belong to.
The Wyoming Methodist mission at Laramie City ended its annual session Sunday night. Bishop Goodsell of Texas and Dr. A. B. Leonard of New York led services. Rev. D. L. Rader was reap pointed superintendent. Pastors S. A. Bright and H. L. Winston remain at their posts as discussions highlighted Cheyenne clergy.
A Wyoming territory frontier tale recounts Jim Averell and his supposed wife killed by vigilantes after their cattle herd grew rapidly. The incident, deemed punishment without trial, is cited by the New York Herald as emblematic of frontier life’s rough justice and judge Lynch’s grim approval.
The Lander Mountaineer denounces the Sweetwater lynching of James Averell and Ella Watson as a breakdown of formal law in Wyoming. It argues outraged citizens seek swift, crude justice after slow courts fail to convict. The paper condemns the hanging of the woman, calling her innocent and deserving mercy.
On Sunday morning at 1 30 Patsy Kil ty, the oldest son of Mr and Mrs J Kil ty, age 7 years ands months. Two other children of the same family are now le ing sick from cholera infantum, and one is not expected to survive. Mr and Mrs Kilty have the sorrowing sympathy of many friends in their hour of affliction.
Carbon county election returns for delegates to the constitutional convention are on file in Secretary Meldrum's office. Total votes cast about 1,200 with Republicans 850 and Democrats 350, giving Republicans a 500 vote majority. The hot season did not prevent a cold day for Democrats.
Colonel Downey displays a fine selection of marble from Plumbayo canyons for inspection, parading marble rivaling Italian Carara Sen tinel quality and promising a premier view of regional stone craftsmanship.
On the application of the county commissioners of Uinta county, John Wilkes of Afton was appointed water commissioner for district No. 9 by Governor Warren.
The Niobrara Transportation Company has loaded additional freight of Fremont County wool for shipment via cash. The clips are from Amoretti and pagers, Poire and McTurk, and Louis r.
A Milwaukee civil and military alliance backs the upcoming Grand Army encampment with railroads and city leadership. Secretary C. K. Pies pledges unity and grand preparations for a nationwide reunion featuring 3,000 gatherings of 5,000 veterans and allied groups, including Oregon naval displays. The letter praises Wisconsin support and promises a warm welcome for Colorado and Wyoming comrades.
A Gunnison telegram reports fires blazing for two to three days in the Lost Gulch area and the Marshall Pass district. Smoke thickens the air as timber burnings spread along a timbered mountain top sparked by passing locomotives and coal sparks.
The Sundance Republican notes a rumor that Kilpatrick Bros refused four million dollars for county coal interests. It argues only a field of good coking coal justifies such a bid given superior coal quality. Also reported are bay horses bred by N. R. Davis sold in New York after six months in city use.
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