Grand Hunt Aims to Sweep Wolves From Cheyenne Area
Organisers plan a Sunday wolf hunt near Cheyenne to curb ravages by wolves and protect cattle. Leaders include N R Davis and Hammond Organ. expected attendance of 40 to 50 riders with a barbecue at Chalk Bluffs. Proceeds aim to aid creditors in a defunct bank case, with a Walker mortgage hearing set for August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
N. R. Davis
Messrs
Hammond & Organ
Wyoming Hereford Association
van Tassell
F. E. Warren
D. Ulman
Chalk Bluffs
Chalk Bluff
Laramie
Taylor's Block
Sundance
Parshall
Requisition Issued for Sheridan County Horse Thief
Governor Warren issued requisition papers for Bruce A. Zachery of Sheridan County to be apprehended. Prosecuting attorney and Sheriff James Enoch named as agents to return the offender. Zachery has already been arrested by Montana authorities and is in confinement awaiting delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Montana
Bruce A. Zachery
Sheridan County
James Enoch
That County
Bruce
MEF Post & Company Creditors Meeting Planned
A creditors meeting for MEF and Post & Company is scheduled for Thursday. Details on time location and agenda are not yet disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MEF
Post & Company
New Town Emerges Near Black Hills Prospects Rise
Mr Blakey, a promoter of Crook county coal and oil ventures, tours the city with optimism about a forthcoming town in northern Wyoming. Kilpatrick Bros. employs hundreds, stockpiling lumber and bricks as tunnels and coal mining advance. Oil wells dot the bottoms and many engines and boilers move toward the fields while a new townsite awaits rail arrival and platting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakey
Crook County
Kilpatrick Bros
Black Hills
Iron Horse
Base Ball at Fair Grounds Gives Exciting Contest
A Sunday game drew a modest crowd but provided one of the summer’s best contests. Higgins and Capitols produced a tight score with late-inning twists. Hegel was hit by a batted ball, and several double plays stood out as Stow, Millett, and Rapp combined on key outs. The Capitols next face the Fort Collins Stars.
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Fair Grounds
Higgins
Capitols
Hegel
Stow
Erswell
Rapp
Millett
Boren
Little
Bell
Lynott
Boren G
Capitol
Marshall
Fort Collins Stars
Wendover Scraps Relates Weather and Farewells
A hail storm killed a horse near Uva and shipments move toward Cheyenne as the Platte river runs unusually low. Wendover district school ended its summer term. Miss Fry has gone to Colorado after a farewell party. Billy Collins, a cook for the q4 outfit, was killed by lightning near Belle Fourche and buried nearby. the foreman was knocked down but uninjured.
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Wendover
Miss Fry
Colorado
Billy Collins
Belle Founche
Jew Jakes
Collings
The Summer Camp at Fort Ruswell March Route
Troops from Fort Ruswell begin a phased march from Lodge Pole creek to Horse creek and onward through Little Bear creek Chugwater and Bordeaux then Six Mile springs to Port Laramie with future legs to Rob inson. The distance to Rob inson is about eighty miles. Camp Brook will host a large regular force, promising lively drills and marches. The piece recalls George Baker’s 24 year old scalping and killing by Cheyennes and Sioux at Seven Mile creek on the Laramie plains near Hen Halliday crossing, with two other soldiers killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Ruswell
Lodge Pole Creek
Horse Creek
Little Bear Creek
Chugwater Creek
Bordeaux
Six Mile Springs
Port Laramie
Fort
Fort Laramie
Robinson
Camp Brook
George Baker
Seven-Mile Creek
Laramie Plains
Old Hen Halliday Crossing
Chief Gall Leads Sioux Opposition to Reservation Opening
The New York Herald notes Chief Gall, famed for defeating Cus ter’s forces and steering against the Standing Rock, Cheyenne, Rosebud, and Pine Ridge agency openings. It praises Gall’s foresight that civilization will end tribal autonomy if the land opens without consent and predicts the chiefs will yield to the new sovereignty despite bitter medicine and fear of educated children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Gall
Standing Rock
Great Sioux
Custer
Sitting Bull
Sioux Commission
Cheyenne
Rosebud
Pine Ridge
Red Man
Gall
New York Herald
Roberts Run Down by Freight Train at Green River
Special to the Sun Richard J. Roberts bookkeeper for Hunter Morris of Green River Wyoming was struck by a freight train in the railroad yards at 10 last night and mangled He died thirty five minutes later He was buried with masonic honors at Green River City today Roberts had come to Wyoming from Detroit and resided at 108 Clifford Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green River
Richard J. Roberts
Hunter & Morris
Green River City
Mr Roberts
Wyoming
Detroit
Clifford Street
Unknown Conductor Rescues Injured Frenchman Near Tracy
Conductor Woodmaney on a freight train yesterday found a badly bruised exhausted Frenchman on a side track near Tracy station. He signaled for help, the conductor halted the train and carried the man aboard. Unable to speak English, the man had not eaten in three days. Doctors at Cheyenne Dr Marston examined him and sent him to the county hospital for treatment. The man's identity and cause of injuries remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmaney
Tracy Station
Cheyenne
Marston
Petroleum as fuel for iron making gains claimed
The Philadelphia Press reports crude petroleum used to power pig iron transformation in a Pittsburg mill, claiming it outperforms natural gas. The piece notes petroleum is cheaper than coal and gas, suggesting local abundance of coal gas and oil could make iron cheaper than elsewhere. It argues petroleum could later power railroads and other motive Power if proven a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Deeds Filed In County Clerk Office Yesterday
The county clerk recorded deeds including a warranty by R A Moore and wife to Laura M Roberts for lot 6 block 4 Lake Minnehaha addition Cheyenne at $100. Harriet C Hendry of Huron Ohio sold to Gordon C Latham of Iron Mountain Laramie county the wig of ne sec 20 to 18 on 70 w so acres for $400. A land warrant for 440 acres of desert land was filed by Charles H Edwards in township 15 north range 70 west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Moore
Laura M. Roberts
Lake Minnehaha
Cheyenne
Harriet C. Hendry
Huron County
Ohio
Gordon C. Latham
Iron Mountain
Laramie County
Charles H. Edwards
Range
Prize money from Louisiana State Lottery in transit
The Cash reports Ed Gaylor and Mr. and Mrs. Salade received a package of lottery prize money from Louisiana State Lottery, amounting to 415,000 in mostly five and ten dollar bills. Express charges were 65. Gaylor was absent in Denver, possibly meeting a young lady for a life partnership, while Salade and wife plan to return to Kansas to a ranch. Spokane disaster struck Kellner dry goods, a major local business, with losses around 60. com, about half insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Gaylor
Salade
Wella & ‘Argo
Express
Louisiana State Lottery Company
Gaylor
Denver
Kansas
Mayle City
J Kellner
S. Kellner
Spokane
City Council Passes Sexton Bond and Weed Law
The Cheyenne city council in regular session approved a $2000 bond for the city sexton Hastings and enacted weed destruction rules along streets. An ordinance establishing a market area on Eddy and Sixteenth streets and licenses for peddlers was referred to the finance committee. Bills and payments to local businesses were audited. Guidance notes discuss Cheyenne’s agricultural market prospects and a Tribune counterpoint on local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Robbins
Sexton
Sexton Hastings
Hebard
Cheyenne
Jenks
Eddy Street
Sixteenth Street
Finance Committee
F.E. Warren Mercantile Co
Tve
Seessaecapaa Ss
John Bresnahen
Harry Whipple
R. W. Bradley
Dhs Bram As Pene Ontiisnves
Knowles Pump Works
Bo E.W. Tingalls
M. FP. Brannan
Rene
William Shult
A.D. Kelley
EW. Maria
Arp & Hammond
Mos T. Toamb
Fs Aire
Os Ool Sapgee Cdag
Sclinittidr. Si
W.L. Kuykendall
M. I. Keefe
A Rich Tribe Gains Wealth on Navajo Reservation
The Navajo tribe in Northwestern New Mexico near Cheyenne shows rising wealth through livestock hoards and wool sales. Reported holdings include 245000 horses and ponies, 100000 burros, 300 cattle, 3000 sheep and goats, plus 400000 burros and additional stock. The tribe trades chores for cattle and notes large wool clips and pelts sales, while minerals are cited as the true wealth yet to be developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Ulita Chief Farm
Mutton Demand Stimulates Growth in Western Sheep Industry
The Denver News notes rising demand for high quality mutton in Kansas City and Chicago, with prices often higher than top beef. It highlights Texas, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Colorado producers, including Western Live Stock Company with about eighty thousand head, the Warren company fattening sheep on corn, and a El Paso deal adding 26,000 mixed sheep. It argues for better breeding of high grade flocks to meet market needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Chicago
Western Livestock Company of
Wyoming
Mountain
United States
Texas Live Stock Journal
el Paso
Warren Company
Nebraska
Colorado
Denver News
Under the Trees Picnic at the Fair Grounds
A Monday outing at the fair grounds gathered Mrs. Judge Bonfils and family plus several neighbors and children for a day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A rustic outdoor repast fed the group and a gypsy fortune teller drew crowds. Dr Garrard and Rev Lamkin visited in the afternoon, with Mrs Corlett and Mrs Wagner joining as callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Judge Bonfils
Nellie
W. R. Bryant
Garrard
Lamkin
Corlett
Wagner
Ricketts Links Local Coal to Burlington Camp Discovery
Prof. Ricketts, territorial geologist, asserts the local formation mirrors the Burlington and Missouri coal camp where abundant coking coal is found. He urges citizens to organize, drill to gauge extent, and argue that coal development could attract railroad traffic, proclaiming coal as king and urging action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricketts
Burlington and Missouri
Sundance Cracette
Lander Mountaineer Reports Massive Regional Forest Fire
The paper describes a large early season forest fire near the head of Green River driven by dry conditions and lack of snow. Smoke hangs over a fifty mile area as the blaze becomes the most extensive seen in the region, risking substantial timber loss.
The Tramp Nuisance and Rock Springs Postmaster Change
Three or four tramps were gathered yesterday and dealt with by Police Justice Lee. In new offices they will be obliged to take muscular exercise. L. L. Daue has resigned the postmastership at Rock Springs. The office is worth 1600 dollars a year and will now be filled by some capable Republican.
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Lee
L. L. Daue
Rock Springs
Beef thefts trigger city roundup call
Within forty eight hours two wagon loads of range beef accused as rustled were brought into the city and sold on the streets. The traders are described as seasoned in the business, including men named Newman and the Perrys, and the scale of their operations remains known to only a few. The editor urges a roundup to stop the illicit sales and prevent honest merchants from being undercut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman
The
Perrys
Laramie Sandstone Shipments Reach Omaha From Downey Quarry
A sample carload of fine red sandstone from Downey's quarry near the soda lakes was shipped to Omaha today. It marks the first Laramie stone shipment to Omaha with a forecast of regular future consignments and growing regional demand. The outlook anticipates extensive quarry work and employment of 360 to 400 men in the Laramie quarries within months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downey
Soda Lakes
Omaha
Laramie
Nebraska
Notaries Public Commissions Issued by Governor
Governor Warren issued notary public commissions to William S. Post of Hams Fork and to Valentine Baker of Cheyenne, with A. W. Baumain of Laramie City reappointed.
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Warren
William S. Post
Hams Fork
Valentine Baker
Cheyenne
A. W. Baumain
Laramie City
Notice of Final Proof in Wyoming Claim
Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has notice of intent to make final proof on his claim. Charles J. Gross, No for the ww.4 sec. 14, t. 14 f., Fr. ww. He will prove residence and cultivation with witnesses Andrew P. Walkes, Josephiin of Binet Robertson, Lewis N. Wilson all of Pine Hint Wye Evoar 8. Wilson, Heginer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
La‘p
Custer Wron
Register
Elver
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Charles J. Gross
Caevis
Andrew P. Walkes
Josephiin
Binet Robertson
Lewis N. Wilson
Pine Hint
Wilson
Heginer
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Publication
United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming issues notice that William J Sparks of Madison County Virginia has filed for desert land claim number 2 44 for the northwest quarter of section 15 township 23 north range 67 west seeking final proof on August 7 before the clerk in Cheyenne. The claim involves irrigation and reclamation of the land with witnesses from Bordeaux Laramie County Wyoming. Edgar Wileson Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
William J. Sparks
Madison County
Vironia
Jam. H. Houser
John E. Houser
Timthy Sullivan
Thomas Hunton
Bordeaux
Laramie Conny
Wyoming
Edgar 8
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South Cheyenne
William C. Lykins
Goshen Hole
Post
Wendover Scraps
Uva
Platte River
Big Indian
Fuel Oil
Tae Sun
Brother Caldwell
Tribune
Sundance Coal
TAL Akina Powpenr Co., Alltit
Cattle Brands
L. Voorhees & CO
Postoffice
Runoningwater
Rawhide Buttes
AO Dente
Montgomery Ward
Colibdia
Adiyagan Avenue
Chicas
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