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Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1891

Page

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Pythian Grand Lodge A Red Letter Day In Laramie

A Wyom ing Knights of Pythias celebration in Laramie features parades in uniform, a grand lodge session at 10:30, and a 2 p.m. grand parade led by Frank Clark and A. D. Kelley. Delegations arrive from Carbon Evanston Rock Springs Green River Rawlins, with about thirty from Magic City Division No. 1.

Knights of Pythias Gem City Carbon Frank H. Clark Grand Lodge of Wyoming A. D. Kelley The Uniform Bank Evanston Rock Springs Green River Rawlins Laramie Division Co. A’s Laramie Grand Avenue Crossing H. B. Brown Charles Martin John Klein P. Feeney Dr. Buchanan Tom Murray W. Wengren John Smith W. Hatchkinson Ft. Hine B. Bouday J. Wilson R.S. Bacon Geo Messick W. Wood Jim Klein Lou de Brewer George Thornley George E. S. Johnston R. E. McCormick T. A. Douglas R. W. Warren W. A. Richards I. N. Hanson William R. Schnitger F. 5. Hebard Samuel P. Brown E. A. Gay A. M. Clark P. $. Cook I. P. Shannon C. A. Polley George R. Hunter Thos Jackson As Bruce Carber C. E. Dodge Jno C. Doer J.C. Gunning Roritaria Hugins H. B. Hillard Moss Miles W. M. Moss Grand Lodge Armory Thornburgh Union Pacific Band Magic City W. R. Schnitger Greenbaum J. C. Er W. C. Moss Thomas Jackson P. J. Gosden S. D. Hunt J. R. Carnahan Third Street

Grand ball and banquet at Maennerchor hall last night

Visiting knights and their ladies attended a grand ball at Maennerchor hall at 8 p.m. A 7 p.m. exhibition drill by Laramie Division No. 2 preceded the event, followed by a Cheyenne band outdoor concert. Meennerchor hall was densely crowded with dancers to Nagle's full orchestra.

Maennerchor Hall Laramie Cheyenne Meennerchor Hall Nagle

Western cattle receipts and prices drift lower as market gluts ease

Prospects brighten after a heavy week of cattle arrivals. Rosenbaum Bros Chicago report 65 500 cattle receipts this week versus 64 208 last week and 64 963 a year ago with western rangers at 17 700, down from 19 600 prior week. Through Texas arrivals 14 500 mirror prior week’s decline. Grass steers bring 2.15 to 8.10, fed steers 5.00 to 7.65, calves 2.50 to 0.50, cows 1.60 to 2.35. Prices down 40 75e to 1.50 from opening highs. Union Co and Clay & Forrest poise new activity. Lincoln relics noted in Union office.

Rosenbaum Bros. & Co Chicago Aug Western Rangers Texas Clay & Forrest Union Company

City to issue sixty five water bonds for Hartford project

The city council ordered $65,000 in water bonds sold in Hartford to expand the water system. The bonds, $1000 each, feature a green border as proposed by Mayor Bresnahen, with signatures by City Clerk Dana and Treasurer Parshall. Work on the viaduct and water extension proceeds with safety fences and insured status as a top priority.

Hartford Conn Charles W. Riner Bresnahen Dana Parshall Harrington Warren Avenue Capitol Avenue Jenks

Bamford Finds No Clues in Silver Crown Search

Bamford reports the search at Silver Crown yielded nothing. Mr Shaw, who had Bamford holding horses, says he met the missing youth in Virginia Dale the Friday after his disappearance. The father remains certain the son was not murdered and expects his return soon.

Silver Crown Shaw Bamford Virginia Dale

Major Powell Steamer Ready for Colorado River Start

Green River Utah August 10 1891 The small steamer Major Powell remains on its car awaiting unload and launch with help from Rio Grande Western The expedition plans to begin by Wednesday using whatever means available to them E A 5

The Explorer Sun Green River Utah Major Powell Rio Grande Western

Fisherman O Hearne’s record trout haul and giant snake

Shop Superintendent J. E. O Hearne returned from Fish Creek with 168 trout the best catch of the season. He also killed a thirty foot long snake that chased rabbits on the prairie using a ball he carries for such trips.

J. E. O'Hearne Fish Creek

First Eastbound Passenger Train Delayed Under New Schedule

The east bound evening passenger train ran late yesterday for the first time since the new timetable began. The delay was caused by the Central Pacific Railway.

Central Pacific

Mail Service Expands To Portland And San Francisco

The schedule announces a fast mail route where one car will proceed directly to Portland and two cars with a baggage car will head to San Francisco.

Fast Mail Portland San Francisco

Prosecution Witness A.C. Campbell Testifies Seven Hours

A. C. Campbell who assisted in the Henderson murder case arrived yesterday at Lander. Mr. Stoll spoke to the jury for seven hours and is now in Casper to defend a killer.

A.C. Campbell Geo. B. Henderson Lander Mr. Stoll Casper

Encampment Planned for Wyoming Guards and Fort Russell

Gen Brooke arrives to arrange joint field work for Wyoming national guards and the Seventeenth infantry of Fort Russell. Adjutant General Stitzer orders encampment from the 20th to the 26th with transport via Union Pacific, tents, subsistence, and practice ammunition provided. Troops to move by the 20th. quartermaster preparations begin on the 8th. Capt Knadler to assist in camp setup. Captain Roberts to inspect the state troops.

Brooke Department of the Platte Wyoming National Guards Seventeenth Infantry Fort Russell Stitzer Union Pacific M. F. Knadler Laramie Buffalo Capt. Roberts

Bad Fall injures Harry Tomamichel at city sidewalk

Harry Tomamichel of the Inter Ocean fell from a step ladder yesterday and injured his left wrist, which is broken and sprained. He will have a bad arm for some time.

Harry Tomamichel The Inter Ocean

Glenrock Mines Fire Spurs Quick Reopening Effort

N Yund superintendent of the Glenrock mines arrives in the city as the burning shaft is cooled and prepared for immediate reopening at a distance from the blaze. The coal is described as fine and output expected to be heavy after the recent expansion. Yund and five miners escaped through smoke as the disaster occurred.

Glenrock Mines N. Yund Glenrock Mr. Yund

Hunter Harry Yount Reports Bear Season Totals

A Pioneer reports from town that Harry Yount, famed hunter trapper miner and guide from near Uva, killed two bears this season due to work on his crops and his mine.

Harry Yount Uva Harry

Sheridan county ditch project seeks water for 54 miles

H. C. Alger on behalf of a Sheridan county ditch company applied to State Engineer Mead for water to supply a 54 mile ditch draining eight to ten creeks. The enterprise has $200,000 invested and promises vast benefits to Northern Wyoming.

H. C. Alger Sheridan County Mead Thie Enterprise Wyoming

Black Peak Gold and Silver Mining Co Organized

Peter Demple, E. 5. Seeley and Gotthard Paul of Sheridan organized the Black Peak Gold and Silver Mining Company to operate in the Balad mountain placer fields with capital stock of half a million dollars.

Peter Demple Seeley Gotthard Paul Sheridan Black Peak

Arizona to convene constitutional convention in Puarnix

A call was issued for a constitutional convention in Puarnix on September 7 to draft a state constitution and push for immediate ratification and admission of Arizona into statehood. Democrats and Republicans back the move. debates include women's suffrage. strong opposition anticipated in the convention.

Puarnix Ariz Congress Arizona Mark Smith Frank Baxter House

State board meeting adjourns over Gramm absence

The state board of equalization met yesterday but immediately adjourned due to the absence of Mr Gramm. Mr Lawler nears completion of plumbing at the Turn hall and walls will begin to grow tomorrow. Col Poland arrives Friday to assume command at Fort Russell.

State Board of Equalization Gramm Col. Poland Fort Russell

National Capital Savings scam rocked by postoffice arrest

Alfred Downing and N B Tollman, president and vice president of the National Capital Savings Building and Loan Association of North America, were arrested on charges of using the mails for fraudulent purposes. Investigators allege the firm swindled thousands nationwide, taking in 200000 to 340000 while offering false loans and gilt edged stock. Mortimer, the chief manager, fled after embezzling large sums. agents operated across the states, with major activity in Omaha Denver Des Moines Portland Galveston Olympia San Francisco Minneapolis and Philadelphia. Downing and Tollman deny wrongdoing, while Mortimer is believed to have taken the majority of the funds.

Orreaco Alfred Downing N. B.lollman National Capital Savings, Building and Loar Association of North America Postoffice Stuart Lewis F. Mortimer Mortimer Combination George O. Ferguson Lincoln Neb Ferguson Nebraska Chicago Ellwood Wesleyan University Chicagro Gilchrist Omaha Denver Des Moines Portland Ore Galveston Olympia San Francisco Minneapolis Philadelphia N. B. Tollman Louis F. Mortimer Downing F. A. Wenworth New York City Tollman Peoria Association Hoyne Neons

G A R Encampment Elects National Council Members

Detroit August 7 The G A R encampment elected the national council of administration with members from Arizona California Colorado and Wyoming Idaho Montana Oregon Utah Washington and Alaska The new commander in chief issued his first order and announced future appointments He instructed communications to be addressed to Rutland Vermont The encampment adjourned to meet next year in Washington State

Pacament Detroit National Council of Administration Arizona William Christy Phanix California Magnus Tait Los Gatos Colorado Wyoming John B. Cooke Greeley Idaho George L. Shoup Salmon City Montana Patrick E. Fisk Helena Oregon D. B. Tuttle Portland Utah C. O. Fairworth Salt Lake Washington Alaska Frank Clendeninn Tacoma Inebef Adjutant General Rutland Pigebou

Women’s Relief Corps Officers Elected at Dersuit

The Women’s Relief Corps convention at Dersuit on August 7 elected officers including National President Mrs. Sue A. Sanders of Delaware and Senior Vice President Margaret J. Wiggins of Saletha, Vice President Anvella A. Cheney of Detroit, and Chaplain Miss Clara Barton of Washington with additional posts filled.

Kelief Dersuit Wotuwwen’s Relief Corps Ollie Cars Sue A. Sanders Delaware Margaret J. Wiggins Saletha Kanidimior Mary Lyie Reynolds Covington Ryan Treasoner Anvella A. Cheney Detroit Clara Barton Washington

International Geographical Discussions Open in Berne

The congress opened yesterday in Berne with Cobat as president delivering the opening address. Dr Stout of New York presented a paper on the Nicaragua canal enterprise asserting the project has a brilliant future.

Berne Cobat Cougress Stout New York

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Pythian Grand Lodge Clay Hartford, Conn FOR the Water Fund Gen. Brooke
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