Buffalo Bill's Wild West Exhibit At Waterloo England
Col Cody and the Wild West tour gain praise in England with 76 Indians 32 wagons 220 horses, and 250 on payroll. Sherman Canfield in Omaha to secure fair space. Indians hear Napoleonic history while Kicking Bear compares Napoleon with Crazy Horse. Show profits projected at 150000 each. licenses, guns, and cattle receive favorable treatment in England and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Canfield
Buffalo Bill
Omaha
Toa Bee
Pine Ridge Agency
Ruo
Waterloo
Kicking Bear
Short Bull
Wounded Knee
Napoleon
Blucher
Wellington
Grouchy
Old Guard
Cambronne
Custer
The
Little Big Horn
Blocher
Col
Cody
Nate Salisbury
Germany
America
England
Salisbury
Wyoming Cowboys Praise Manchester Smoke Shops
A Wyoming cowboy in Col. Cody’s show writes The Sun that the troupe enjoys themselves at Manchester yet find the smoky venue inferior to Liverpool, noting the Weather’s wild mood mirrors the Wild West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Cody
Manchester
Liverpool
President Johnson visits Cheyenne to gauge state university intake
Dr. A. A. Johnson tours the state and meets Cheyenne citizens to assess how many students will attend the state university, aiming for eight or ten. He departs for Washington to attend the Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations meeting and to work with Senator Warren on securing 830,000 for a back year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Johnson
Cheyenne
Johnson
Washington
Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations
England
Warren
The
State University
Anniversary Recall of 26 Year Attack near Mendenhall Ranch
James Ferris recalls an 26 year old attack on a government supply train near the Little Laramie and the burning of a freighter tied to a wagon wheel. He describes red forces taking bacon and dripping hot grease on the victim and a sergeant being shot from his horse while they rode a burning bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ferris
Mendenhall Ranch
Little Laramie
Mr. Ferris
Swimmers Compete at Wheatland Lake Meet
In Wheatland last week Senator Carey R Davis Carey and Andrew Gilchrist raced in a scenic lake. Gilchrist won after a stubborn contest as crowds watched Capital beach mainly yesterday. At 4 o clock E A Slack and Harry Howland swam across the lake. Doug Rhodes displayed skill while Charley Phillips Sam Atkinson and Mr Stoker proved expert. Mr McCarten ordered fifty bathing suits and plans to build more houses and improve the popular resort around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatland
Senator Carey
R. Davis Carey
Andrew Gilchrist
Gilchrist
Capital Beach
E. A. Slack
Harry Howland
Doug Rhodes
Charley Phillips
Sam Atkinson
Mr. Stoker
McCarten
State water control board meets at capitol
Prof. Mead and Superintendents Johnston Holden and Brown attend the state board of water control meeting at the capitol yesterday. Proceedings were routine and focused on arrangements for adjudications at February session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mead
Johnston
Holden
Brown
State Board of Water Control
Capitol
Saratoga Merchant Sees Growth. Edwards Expands Trade
L Edwards of Cheyenne, a young entrepreneur who made a hit with his Gren Bee general supply store in Saratoga, reports rising sales. He bought goods locally and heads to Omaha for further purchases as Saratoga and Gold Hill gain prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
L. Edwards
Gren Bee
Omaha Tovay
Mr. Edwards
Gold Hill
Voyage of Discovery Reported on River Expedition
A note to The Sux describes the voyage down the Great Grand and Colorado rivers aboard the steam yacht Major Powell. Justice Morrell says they expect landing at the starting point on a June day. the boat is 33 feet long, 8 feet beam, with a 12 horsepower engine and screw, covered by a wooden canopy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great
Grand
Colorado
Justice Morrell
Major Powell
Captain Bowman Alleges Swindle by Chicago Banker
Captain A H Bowman of the United States army stationed in Los Angeles complains he was swindled by Rene de Montdorf a Fifth Avenue Chicago banker. Bowman says he sent two checks totaling 1000 dollars after reading the banker’s ad and was told to hold the funds for his Chicago visit. The banker claims the money was invested and lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Bowman
United States Army
Los Angeles
Cal
Fort D. A
Notary Reappointed as County Official
Geo Abbott of the First National Bank is reappointed a notary public for the county. The Saratoga Sun notes the Platte valley contains about 5 000 miles of irrigating ditches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Abbott
First National Bank
Saratoga Sun
Platte Valley
Perfect ditch system drives Wheatland development boom
The Wheatland development company fields over 1 000 acres near Wheatland on the Cheyenne and Northern with a celebrated ditch system, a tunnel through gneiss, and a 250 000 dollar outlay. Agents report strong prospects for settlement, rail access via Alliance Burlington, and rich soils with ample water in a plateau region near Cheyenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Pole
Bear
Wyoming Development Company
Wheatland
Cheyenne and Northern
Agricultural College Experiment Station
Chas. Blixt
Union Pacific
United States
Blixt
Washington
Greeley
Development Company
Poudre Valley
Mr. Blixt
Big Chief McConnell Visits Union Pacific Shop
J. W. McConnell general master mechanic and Shop Superintendent O Hearne spent about half an hour surveying the yards. McConnell expressed satisfaction with the shop condition here during their visit to Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. WH. McConnell
Union Pacific System
Denver
O Hearne
McConnell
State Guards select encampment site near Laramie
State encampment officials Maj. Barkwell Capt. Kabis and Capt. Roberts with the Seventeenth Infantry chose a site on a county road between the city and the springs for the joint encampment. The plan to bivouac at Fort Lander was dropped as impracticable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy. Suitzer
Maj
Barkwell
Kabis
State Guards
Roberts
Seventeenth Infantry
Laramie
Old Fort Lander
Estate signs authorize sale of all property except Walker ranch
On application the Mr. Post as signs have been authorized to dispose of all personal property of the estate except the Walker ranch on Horseshoe and judgments secured. Moser, Smiley & Co. sold at Medicine Bow, Monday, 176,000 pounds of wool at 13 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Walker Ranch
Moser, Smiley & Co
Medicine Bow
Freight crash near Red Buttes halts two trains
The west bound freight left an open switch near Red Buttes at Laramie yesterday morning, blocking the east fast mail which was sprinting at speed. Engineer and crew worked to avoid collision. mail clerks Frank Johnston and Carl Tipton were bruised, Conductor Bond unharmed. both engines damaged and sent to shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobbins
Red Buttes
Laramie
Chas. Reals
Frank Johnston
Carl Tipton
Bond
Reals
Powder Burned Youth Faces Severe Injuries
Albert Hauphoff 18, of Badger, reached the city after a stove pipe soot explosion. A pint of powder was dropped from the roof while cleaning, injuring his eyes though they may be saved. He is under Dr. Maynard care as the family recalls prior accidents and illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hauphoff
Judge Hauphoff
Badger
Cheyenne
Maynard
Hauphoff
Bald Mountain Bonanza Sparks City Visit
R N Kelley returns to the city seeking title to 5000 acres of Bald Mountain lands and claims bonanza prospects for Ed Dickinson H H Clark and other Union Pacific figures. A stampede to Bald Mountain grows as Park Superintendent Peterson advances a grotto project with a mounted wild cat as tenant and three fire companies vote to join the state association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Kelley
Bald Mountain
Mr. Kelley
Surveyor General’s Office
Ed Dickinson
H. H. Clark
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Northern
Peterson
State Association
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Peter Seigfried
Legal notice from the State of Wyoming County of Laramie in district court for the estate of Peter Seigfried. Creditors must exhibit claims for allowance within six months or be barred from benefits, and within one year to avoid debarring. Dated Cheyenne July 31, A.D. 18S7. Clerk SAML Atkinson ex officio administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wyoming
Laramie
Peter Seigfried
Cheyenne
Wyo
A. D. rSgt
Atkinson
Notice for Publication Land Orrick Atcile y Erne Wy4d
Notice is hereby given that the following holder has filed for homestead entry before the Register and Receiver in Cheyenne Wyoming on August 3. Daniel Patton Ellert homestead No. 708 for the southwest quarter of section five township six north range sixty west. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation are William Dolan Henry Warnior Sebert George Gililand Mark Martin all of Wyoming and Cheyenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrick Atciley Erne
Santee
Ecelverul Cheyenne
Daniel Patlom
Egbert
West
Willian Dolan
Bebort
Henry Warnior Sebert
George Gifland
Ruebert
Mark Martin
Cheyenne
Aaenos
Cini
Viet Flemry Ward
Wyo
Homestead
Peotlouti
Martin
Rae H. Gillan
Hero
University of Nebraska Opens September 15 Catalogs Available
The University of Nebraska opens September 15 offering courses in agriculture botany chemistry civil engineering English literature economics political science geology Greek history horticulture Latin mathematics military science modern language philosophy physics zoology art music and libraries of 16000 volumes and 800 periodicals. Co education tuition free. Catalogues and information on request from Chancellor James H Canfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
James H Canfield
Foreclosure sale of extensive Wyoming cattle and horses
United States Marshal for the District of Wyoming gives notice of public auction on August 27, 1891 at the Capitol Building Cheyenne to satisfy two foreclosure decrees against Robert B Horrie and John W Kingman. Property includes 59 cattle 514 cows 843 steers 1635 yearling steers 106 saddle ponies 4 work horses plus wagons harnesses range rights ranch structures and related brands. Also sale of all livestock and properities on Dry Powder Meadow Creek and Dry Cheyenne routes. Separate decree funds 11341.73 plus 6660.66 and attorney fees. Auction at 2 PM with proceeds to creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marshals
United States
District of Wyoming
Thomas A. Kent
Robert B. Horrie
John W. Kingman
A. D
Johnson
Wyoming
Wyoming Territory
Johnson County
Meadow Creek
Cheyenne
Wyoming ‘Territory
Robert B. ‘Orrie
Saac
Robert B. Morrie
State of
Laravnte
State of Wyoming
Josefa P. Rankin
Wyo
Porter & Burge
Notice of Will and Probate Hearing in Laramie County
Notice is given that the last will and testament of Frances Sistare Thomas of Laramie County Wyoming and a petition for probate have been filed in the district court clerk's office. The petition will be heard in open court at the Cheyenne courthouse on August 1 at 10 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. Sam Atkinson is the Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyom
Frances Sistare Thomas
Laramie
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Sam's Atkinson
Laramie County
Notice for Publication Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming
Notice for publication from Cheyenne Wyoming records lists William Ward of Egbert Wyoming as a homesteader seeking final proof of abandonment land and identifies witnesses Howard Ark Martin and H Gillan among others before the register in Cheyenne Wyoming. The document shows typos but preserves the essence of a formal land claim notice with dates and locations.
Reed Arrives in New York from Europe
Speaker Reed has landed in New York after travel from Europe. Officials and aides accompanied him as he begins political engagements in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Oay York
Europe
Sheriff to Sell Laramie County Lands Under 1891 Decree
A. D. Kelley sheriff of Laramie County announces sale by public auction on August 2 1891 at 2 pm at the Cheyenne courthouse front door. The property is undivided four fifths of lots 6 and 7 in block 359 Cheyenne with all interest of defendants Morton E Post Amalia B Post Adrian J Parshall and Francis E Warren assignees. Proceeds to satisfy a May 27 1891 district court decree and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheri
District Court
Tik
State of
Wyoming
County of
Laramie
Emma J. Nagle
William A. Robins
Samuel Corson
Erasmus Nagle
Morton E. Post
Aimalia B. Post
Adrian J. Parsha
Cheyenne
Court House
A. D. Kelley
Laramie County
Lacey & van DevanTer
Plaintiff
Notice of hearing on sale of real estate
The petition of Austin G Case executor of Minette W Garrow deceased asks for court authority to sell the northwest quarter of section 14 township 14 north range 67 west 6th principal meridian. A hearing is set for August 15 1591 at 10 oclock before Judge Richard H Scott at Chambers Cheyenne Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Scott
State of
Wyoming
Chambers
Cheyenne
Laramie County
Wyo
Austin G. Case
Minette W. Garrow
Avastin G, Cas
Minette W Garrow
Cheyenne, Wyo
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Pine Ridge
Board of Control
Nebraska
Nebrask
Jos. H. Fairchild
Minature
Scott’s Bluffs County
Fairchild
Alliance
Burlington
Scott's Bluffs County
Holhege
Scott’s Bluffs
Flying Mail
Bonanza
University of Nebraska
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