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Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1889

Page

9

Mrs Warren Hosts Elegant Musicale and Moral Tales

Mrs. F. E. Warren hosted a refined musicale at her home with Miss Julia King and Mrs. Sturgis among the performers. A novel punch without liquor impressed temperance guests. The piece on monks and peas imparts a moral on manners, with references to social success and Dutch pease boiling as a life lesson.

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 Lofty Vanity Fair

T. A. KENT'S BANK OPENS IN NEW CHEYENNE QUARTERS

The Sun notes T. A. Kent opening his renovated $33,500 bank building on Ferguson street in Cheyenne. The article details new staff Fred Bond and Lockwood Hebard, enhanced vaults, time-locked safes, and world exchange capabilities, praising Kent as a leading Wyoming financier and promising continued local economic support.

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

Inquest on Burnett Remains Held at Laramie

The inquest on Bob Burnett's supposed remains continues in Laramie with about fifteen witnesses. Dr. J H Finnock testified bones were human and from nearly all body parts. Mary Backus described finding remains while horseback riding and later uncovering more bones, sack material and wire.

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

Wyoming’s rapid growth eyed as Governor Warren to visit Sundance

From Sundance Wyoming August 6 1989 reports of Kilpatrick coal fields expansion with two hundred workers sought for railroad project four boilers a new town Kilpatrick and a coke works near coal shafts. Governor Warren’s visit prompts city reception committee and a warm cross party welcome while Wyoming’s vast mineral wealth including coal iron petroleum and minerals is outlined with railroads schools livestock and prospect of statehood.

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

Wyoming Statehood Efforts Amid New Territory Growth

The article notes Wyoming's bid for statehood as Congress approved four new states, Idaho's move, and Wyoming's September delegate election to draft a constitution. It cites official pamphlet data: territory size about 98 000 square miles, comparable to several northeastern states, with Powell estimating 110 to 12 million acres of arid land reclaimable by irrigation and 4 million cultivable without artificial means.

Wyoming Congress Idaho New York Ohio New Jersey Delaware Major Powell United States Geological Survey

Elixir of Life or Just a Stimulant Claim

The piece critiques Brown Sequard based rejuvenation claims from Dr. Hammond and Dr. Longfellow, arguing the so called elixir of life is likely a familiar hypodermic stimulant. It notes alcohol beef tea quinine and other tonics can revive the aged, but declares a true elixir would renew teeth hair strength and restore senses and mobility.

Hammond New York Longfellow Cincinnati Omaha

Eastern View Critiques Northwest State Constitution Draft

The North Dakota dispatches warn the new state charter may burden citizens with excessive detail beyond needed republican principle. Critics fear a patchwork law approach from various factions. The Equalization Board, led by Governor, Auditor, and Treasurer, begins sessions to assess railroad and telegraph properties, awaiting territorial returns.

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

A promotional note announces dry goods specials at S Kellner's offering shoppers bargains, including a $50 value in merchandise. The sale highlights affordable textiles and home items to draw customers.

S. Kellner

Town of Otto on the Grey Bull River in Fremont Territory

The town of Otto lies on the Grey Bull River in Fremont County Wyoming Territory about 13 miles above the river’s mouth in the central part of the territory’s rich agricultural region. It reports abundant grain and vegetables.

Grey Bull River Fremont Wyoming Territory

Land Offer Near Otto Wyoming Promises Fertile Timber Coal

Elevation four thousand feet above sea level describes 100000 acres of fertile lands surrounding the town with timber and coal nearby. Corner lots at 30 dollars and inside lots at 20 dollars each. For details contact F. S. Wood proprietor Otto Fremont County surveyor N H Brown or First Lander Bank Lander.

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

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