Sundance Pluck Sparks Railroad Extension Pact
The Sundance citizens struck a deal to lure the Fremont Elk Horn and Missouri Valley Railroad to extend its line from Whitewood toward the 201 ranch on the Belle Fourche. In exchange the railroad would gain 7000 acres of coal land and fee simple title to 40 acres in Sundance, with a city subdivision and shops, contingent on further coal tests and ratification by Marvin Hughitt of the Chicago and Northwestern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Sundance
Northwestern
Burt
DeForrest Richards
Ainsworth
S. H. Doty
Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad Company
Whitewood
201 Ranch
Belle Fourche
Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Railroad
Marvin Hughitt
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
A Deserter Caught and Sentenced for Hard Labor
Private Andrew J. Davis deserted from Fort Russell on November 7, 1859, was captured at Green River ten days later, and tried by court martial on December 6. He received dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of pay, and five years of hard labor to be served at a military prison. General Brooke approves. Fort Leavenworth named for confinement and Fort Omaha designated en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Davis
Fort Russell
Green River
United States
Brooke
Fort Leavenworth
Fort
D. A. Russell
Wyo
Fort Omaha
Nebraska
Union Pacific Changes Bring Mountain Division Shakeup
The resignation of G M Cumming as general manager of the Union Pacific mountain division triggers a series of promotions. Robert Baxter, Omaha trainmaster, will accompany Ressequie to Salt Lake City to become superintendent. Ressequie will succeed Cumming, creating an Omaha vacancy for J M Barr and moving Parsons of Cheyenne to Omaha. Cumming retired after a dispute with Vice President Holcomb over grievances policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
G. M. Cumming
Mountain Division
Union Pacific Road
Robert Baxter
Omaha
Ressequie West
Salt Lake City
Ressequie
Cumming
J. M. Barr
Baxter
Parsons
Cheyenne
Mr. Cumming
Holcomb
Committee On
Mel
A New Mail Route Petition Seeks New Route
Hon C N Potter circulates a petition for a Newcastle to Buffalo mail route in Crook and Johnson counties. Rapid settlement and land filings at Buffalo push for prompt action by postal authorities to establish the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Potter
Newcastle
Crook County
Buffalo
Johnson County
Funeral of Mrs. Scott Lord Scheduled Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Scott Lord sister of Mrs. President Harrison and stepmother of Major J. H. Lord will be held today. She died in Washington and will be buried at Rock Creek Cemetery near the capital. Also confirmed are telegraphic orders for First Lieutenant Montgomery D. Parker Ninth Cavalry to move recruits from Fort D. A. Russell to Rawlins Wyoming and later return to testify at a general court martial there.
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Scott Lord
Harrison
J. H. Lord
United States
Camp Carlin
Washington
Rock Creek Cemetery
City
Omaha
Montgomery D. Parker
Ninth Cavalry
Fort D. A. Russell
Rawlins
Wyo
Fort Washakie
Legisla tive Sketches Portrait of William R Schnitger
William R Schnitger, elected to the next Wyoming house, born October 1852 in Mineral Point Wisconsin. He lived in Davenport Iowa, worked for the U S civil engineering department then became a Cheyenne city marshal. A firm Republican, he denounces magwumpism and supports statehood and honest legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Schnitger
Mineral Point
Wisconsin
Iowa
St. Louis
Davenport
United States Civil Engineering Department
Cheyenne
Schnitger
United States
Festival of Days ends with brilliant tableaux at St Mark's
The final evening of the Festival of Days by the ladies of St Mark's Episcopal church featured a sequence of tableaux with elaborate costumes and fine posing. The finale "Columbia Receiving Wyoming" drew thunderous applause with Mr Henderson, Miss Bessie Smith, and Miss Horrie in key roles. Dancing followed, a late supper was served, and attendees felt well repaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Columbia
Wyoming
Mr. Henderson
Bessie Smith
Miss Horrie
New Houses Planned and Foundations Laid in City
M P Keefe will build two cottages at Evans and Twenty first. William Myers considers a fine residence early spring. B Hellman to build an expensive residence soon. Foundations started for Hurd terrace Ninth and Ferguson. Two story brick block with eight dwellings, 132 feet frontage. Fine weather may spur others to begin in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Keefe
Evans
Twenty-first Street
William Myers
B. Hellman
Hurd Terrace
Ninth
Ferguson Streets
An Old Timer Reclaims Norfolk Colt From Wild Herd
Twenty years after Charley Baldwin of Denver bought a Norfolk colt in California and branded him circle B he left the sick horse on the Laramie plains. The colt survived, wandered, and was captured recently in Northern Wyoming leading a band of wild horses as its king. His Baldwin brand remains clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Baldwin
Denver
California
Colorado
Laramie Plains
Balwin
Yonder Plain
Wyoming
Norfolk
Mr. Baldwin
Fatal Riding Accident Near Colorado Springs
Mrs. Mattie Fuller sister of Mrs. H. H. Buckwalter of this city died after a horse was frightened by a cow near Colorado Springs. The horse bolted, Fuller was dragged for hundreds of yards and kicked about the head, leading to her death. The report notes hazards of stirrups on ladies saddles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Fuller
H. H. Buckwalter
Colorado Springs
Puller
Fuller
Rathbone Named Manager at Denver Union Depot Eating House
Major 8 D Rathbone former Thornburg hotel chief at Laramie will run the Union Depot eating house in Denver. His selection is praised as highly competent and well suited for the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Rathbone
Union Pacific
Thornburg
Laramie
Union Depot
Denver
Shoshone Irrigation Canal Project Ties to Indian Relief Plans
Government moves to build an 85000 irrigation canal for Shoshone Indians plus beef rations and a $5000 Indian labor program aim to reduce dependence on federal aid. Census findings show Shoshone camps along streams with Washakie leading a progressive, farming minded group despite harsh winter conditions.
Mortimer Jesurum A Wyoming Rancher and Candidate
Mortimer Jesurum of Douglas represents the eleventh district in the next house. Born in Corazon South America in July 1856 he came to the United States in 1867 and later studied in Hamburg Berlin and New York. He moved to Wyoming in 1874 working as a cow hand and later owned a cattle business. A staunch Republican he favors statehood and supports reforms including salary cuts for county officials a Maverick law and an animal bounty law. He aims to be a valuable legislative member based on education travel and business experience in Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortimer Jesurum
Douglas
Corazon
South America
United States
New York
Hamburg
Berlin
Germany
University Medical College of
Jesurum
Wyoming
Europe
Brazil
Legislative Assembly
Capitol Chamber Fresco Work Rapidly Advances
At the Capitol Building the council chamber frescoing progresses quickly with day and night crews on the job. Windows are swdefaced and woodwork renewals are underway. The library room will be fully renovated in two to three days, and the entire repair program in eight to ten days. Contractors and stakeholders deserve credit for decisive effort as the legislative session nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Laramie Notary Recommissioned and Local Property Transfers
L. D. Pease of Laramie is re commissioned as a notary public. F. J. Stanton sold lot 7 in block 398 to Benton Miles for 175 dollars. Joan Roberts sold lot 8 in block 176 to William B. Walker and John Morrison for 400 dollars. The Laramie Brewery plans to rebuild after a recent fire. Eberhart of King Bridge Co. of Des Moines is in town reviewing viaduct plans. Postal clerks on the fast mail had a busy morning. The lakes are open and December weather is mild. General Greeley may need a cold wave to enable holiday skating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Pease
Laramie
F. J. Stanton
Benton Miles
Joan Roberts
Wiliam B. Walker
John Morrison
Mr. Eberhart
The
King Bridge Company
Des Moines
Iowa
Fast Mail
Noice
General Greeley
Funeral services for Thomas Green of Pine Bluff
The remains of Thomas Green were brought to this city by the noon train for burial at the Catholic cathedral. A large funeral cortege followed to the cemetery paying last rites to a veteran railroad employee who came to Cheyenne over eighteen years ago. His long service to the road was noted with respect and gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Green
Pine Bluff
Green
Cheyenne
Cheyenne Wins Bid to Host Western Gun Tournament
Rocky Mountain Sportman's association meeting in Denver selects Cheyenne as next site for the annual shoot. John Schunneman represents Cheyenne with strong funding, Salt Lake bids $800, Leadville abstains, Denver backs Cheyenne for its central Union Pacific location and liberal support. The Cheyenne club will run the event with expanded prizes and possibly a cycle contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Sportman’s Association
Denver
John Schunneman
Cheyenne
Windsor
Salt Lake
Leadville
Union Pacific
Cheyenne Club
Gun Club
Wyoming militia drills delight Keefe hall crowd
The dress drill and dance by Company B at Keefe hall drew mature soldiers and ladies in attendance. The first half hour covered tactics and manual of arms while the Wyoming militia displayed graceful, flawless movements. A second series of partner dances followed amid evident enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keefe Hall
Wyoming
Carroll's Court: Earsman Pleads Guilty to Larceny
James Earsman was arraigned before Justice Carroll for stealing a watch from Charles Knight the night yardmaster at the railroad. He pled guilty and received sixty days in the county jail. After the theft he fled to Laramie where police captured him. Captain Smith and a sheriff's detail brought him to Cheyenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Earsman
Carroll
Charles Knight
Earsman
Laramie
Captain Smith
Cheyenne
Congregational Sociable Attracts Wide Attendance
The Congregational church parlors were filled last evening as men and women joined a sociable invitation. The gathering offered music recitations and songs, followed by a sandwich coffee lunch. Children played games and all enjoyed social conversation. Ladies of the church earned high praise for their successful event.
Resolutions Honor Cheyenne Citizens and Fort Russell
At the Reynolds post last meeting Judge Fisher drafted resolutions praising Cheyenne citizens and Fort Russell officers and enlisted men for strenuous patriotic work at the late fair. The effort raised a handsome sum for relief of needy comrades and their widows and orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Post
G. A. Ry
Judge Fisher
Cheyenne
Fort Russell
Test of Durant stand pipe proves wall adequacy
Engineer Miller conducted a final test of the stand pipe with the Durant steamer pumping water from the lake. The 6 inch jet held pressure, supporting Miller’s claim the original pinch wall was sufficient if properly constructed, and the stand pipe stood the test admirably.
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Miller
Colorado City Faces Crackdown After Boomtown Vices
After the Colorado Midland shops arrived two years ago the town of Colorado City has seen a surge of saloons gamblers and vice. Last week indictments were served against several locals and many were fined and ordered to leave the county while others appeal or await trial. A large number of minor and rough characters have been expelled as officers crack down. The saloon men denounce the action and seek removal of officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado City
Pike’s Peak
Colorado Midland Road
Asloon
Fire at Bartletts ranch destroys sheds and poultry
A fire at Bartletts ranch on the Platte damaged two feet of log cattle sheds away from the dwelling, which was saved. All hay preserved. About a dozen hens and two calves died. Origin unknown, suspected accidental. Railroad surveyors and others camp nearby.
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Bartlett
Platte
The Defalcation of Thomas R Adams in Wyoming
The defalcation linked to Thomas R Adams is uncertain with estimates ranging from a few thousand dollars to over ten thousand. Adams came to Wyoming in 1884 as an assistant foreman on a ranch north of Lander then became manager of the Wyoming and Milwaukee Investment Company in Laramie. He left after settling debts in Cheyenne and Laramie City, leaving his and his wife’s whereabouts unknown. Peter McGeoch of Milwaukee investigates the matter and notes the sale of ten carloads of stock to Nebraska buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Adams
Adams
Wyoming
Lander
Wyoming and
Milwaukee
Laramie
Peter McGeoch
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Laramie City
Strategy with Husbands: Indian Squaw and Domestic Power
Maude Howe argues that an Indian wife wields influence through her husband, likening her to a strong instinctual force. She describes wigwam tactics where a domineering master is softened by a wife who uses small deceptions to keep household order and nursery discipline in the name of the family’s good.
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Maude Howe
Tsay
What Musk Is A Cautionary Tale From The San Francisco Argonaut
The article explains that musk comes from the musk deer and is an animal product sold as a pod. It notes widespread adulteration via powdered mixes, high profit margins, and strong pungency causing nosebleeds and headaches. Once used in therapeutics, musk is now rare outside hysteria and hiccough treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Orient
Irish Jaunting Cars Import Fascination in New York
The article notes a steady import of Irish jaunting cars to the United States. Enthusiastic Irishmen seek the native conveyance, shipping cars from Ireland, but the novelty wears off once they arrive. New York hackmen occasionally display the cars in Madison and Union Squares, though they prove uncomfortable here.
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Ireland
New York
Madison
Union Squares
Cremation Interest Grows in Germany Amid Hurdles
Cremation is gaining favor in Germany despite cost and legal hurdles. At Gotha fewer than 100 bodies have been cremated so far this year.
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Germany
Gotha
Irrigation Ditches Expands in Idato Tolahe Forest
The Idato Tolahe forest area reports 2 000 miles of irrigating ditches enabling enhanced water distribution for local agriculture and settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idato
Tolahe
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Northwestern Railroad
United States Army
Mrs. Scott Lord
Wm. R. Schnitger
Laramie County
Warren
Fremont County
Noble
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Oco
Department
Arapahoe
Idaho
Washakie
Palestine
Burlington
Rock Island
Huntington
Converse County
Capitol Building
Funeral Services
R. M. Sportaiman's Association
Carroll's Court
Congregational Sociable
Thos. R. Adams
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