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Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1889

Page

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Mrs Warren Hosts Elegant Wednesday Musicale

Mrs. F. E. Warren entertained guests at her home with a refined musicale featuring piano duets, solos, and vocal numbers. A claret colored punch with raspberries amused temperance-minded attendees, while a write up notes fashion and social bustle plus a moral anecdote about monks and boiled peas.

F. E. Waren Chopin W. Sturgis Ruby Julia King Catalina—Barbier Madame de Arona Davidson Hutchinson and Pasmore Major Mrs. Whipple J. M. Carey Goslings Keefe Holy City

Kent's Bank Opens In New Cheyenne Quarters

The Sun reports T A Kent bank opens in newly renovated quarters at a fair price of 33500 offering walnut interiors time locks burglar proof vaults and safety deposit boxes. F B Sheldon remains cashier with Fred Bond as bookkeeper and Lockwood Hebard as exchange clerk. Exchanges are global and Kent is described as a leading Wyoming money king backing Cheyenne's future growth.

T. A. Kent Kent Cheyenne Ferguson Street F. B. Sheldon Sheldon Fred Bond Lockwood Hebard Wyoming Sun

Inquest On Burnett Remains Near Laramie

The inquest into the supposed remains of Bob Burnett is under way in Laramie with about fifteen witnesses. Dr J H Finnock testified the bones were human and from nearly all parts of the body. Mary Backus reported discovering remains while horseback riding and later more bones, a piece of gunny sack, and barbed wire were found with officers. Mrs Mattie Pullman corroborated her daughter's story. The Pullmans had moved close to Burnett’s cabin shortly before his disappearance, and they feared watchers at the cabin. The inquest continues with further testimony awaited. Northern Mails. The Rawlins board of trade moved to secure mail service to Caspar and improve the Bongla Bonanza route, aiming for semi weekly and better Caspar service. Rawline Yourmrl.

Bob Burnett Laramie J. H. Finnock Mary Backus Mattie Pullman Pullman Burnett Northern Rawlins

Wyoming prospects grow as Kilpatrick field expands

A Sundance Wyoming dispatch notes rapid growth and mineral wealth with Kilpatrick coal fields expanding. Two hundred more workers needed for railroad work, four large boilers, brickyard and saw mill near shafts, coal seam eight feet thick, territorywide coal and mineral potential, Governor Warren to visit, council invites reception and passage of a special committee.

Sundance Hotel District Court Maginnis Kilpatrick Kilpatrick & Co Warren Scott Alden Stotts Anon

Wyoming Move Toward Statehood and Vast Irrigation Prospects

The article notes Wyoming's bid for statehood after Idaho's push, with delegates elected for a September constitutional convention. It cites 98,000 square miles in the territory, comparable to several states, and estimates 110 to 120 million acres of arid land may be reclaimed by irrigation, with 4 million acres cultivable without artificial means.

Pennsylvania Wyoming Nebraska Union Omaha Republican Congress Idaho New York Ohio New Jersey Delaware Major Powell United States Geological Survey

Elixir of Life or Lambs Tea A Rejuvenation Claim

A 19th century note questions Brown Sequard's lambs tea as a true elixir of life. It cites Dr. Hammond and Dr. Longfellow and warns that current trials may prove only reviving stimulants. The piece says genuine elixir would renew teeth hair strength and restore senses and mobility.

Hammond New York Longfellow Cincinnati Omaha

Eastern View on North Dakota Constitution Risks Overreach

The North Dakota charter is criticized as overstuffed, mixing many issues into the organic law. Critics warn that a constitution should outline broad republican principles and allow easy amendment by statute. The Equalization Board, led by Governor, Auditor Grant, and Treasurer Voorhees, begins session to assess railroad and telegraph properties, with territorial returns pending. Carmot of France noted for poetry and poker.

North Dakota Fealy Farmers’ Alliance Commonwealth Northwest Congress N. ¥. Herald Equalization Board Territorial Board of Equalization Grant Voorhees Carbon Fremont

Great Special Sales at S. Kellner's Store

A bold ad advertises dry goods with special sale at S Kellner's. Large text proclaims savings worth up to $50 in merchandise. Shoppers are urged to visit the store for limited time bargains and daily deals across departments.

Town of Otto in Fremont County Wyoming Territory

The town of Otto sits on the Grey Bull River in Fremont County Wyoming Territory about 13 miles above its mouth. It lies in the heart of Wyoming’s rich agricultural region where grain and vegetables are produced in profusion.

Grey Bull River Fremont Wyoming Territory

Land prospect ad in Fremont County Wyoming notice

Elevation four thousand feet above sea level. About 100000 acres of fertile lands surround the town with timber and coal nearby. City lots priced at thirty dollars for corner lots and twenty dollars for inside lots. For details contact F S Wood proprietor Otto and county surveyor Fremont Co Wyoming First Lander Bank Lander or N H Brown Lander.

F. S. Wood Otto Fremont Co Wyoming First Lander Bank Lander N. H. Brown

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Governor Warren Mother Goose Vanity Fair Lofty T. A. Kent's Bank Sundance Crook County Wyo Carmot France S. Kellner’s S. Kellner Cor Seventeenth and Eddy Streets F. E. Warren Mercantile CO
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