Sundance Pluck Spurs Rail Line Deal and Coal Prospect
The Sundance community wins a railroad extension through a coal boom. A 7000 acre coal land claim and 40 acres of city property are traded for the line to reach near the 201 ranch on the Belle Fourche, with Sundance to gain a machine shop subdivision if coal testing passes and Marvin Hughitt ratifies the agreement.
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
Deserter Davis Sentenced for Five Years Hard Labor
Private Andrew J. Davis deserted from Fort Russell on November 7 1859 and was captured at Green River ten days later. He was court martialed December 6 sentenced to dishonorable discharge forfeiture of pay and five years hard labor. General Brooke approves the sentence designating Fort Leavenworth for confinement and Fort Omaha as the route to prison.
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 in Mountain Division Leadership
G M Cumming resigns as general manager of Union Pacific mountain division. Robert Baxter to accompany Ressequie as superintendent at Salt Lake City. Ressequie to succeed Cumming. J M Barr to Omaha. Parsons of Cheyenne to Omaha. Resignation stems from a grievance committee dispute with VP Holcomb. Mel, a respected railroad man, retires.
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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
New Mail Route Petition Circulates for Newcastle to Buffalo
Hon C N Potter leads a petition to establish a mail route from Newcastle in Crook county to Buffalo in Johnson county. The growing district and many settlers filing land claims at Buffalo drive the need, with hopes for prompt postal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Potter
Newcastle
Crook County
Buffalo
Johnson County
Funeral of Mrs. Scott Lord to be held today
Telegraphed from Washington details funeral arrangements for Mrs. Scott Lord sister of Mrs. President Harrison and stepmother of Major J H Lord. She will be buried in Rock Creek cemetery near Washington. Also confirms orders for First Lieutenant Montgomery D Parker to lead recruits from Fort D A Russell to Rawlins and Fort Washakie Wyoming then return for a general court martial at Fort D A Russell.
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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
Legislative Sketches of William R. Schnitger
A profile of William R. Schnitger, elected to the next Wyoming house. Born October 1852 in Mineral Point Wisconsin, educated in Iowa and St. Louis. Lived in Davenport and Cheyenne, served as deputy U.S. marshal and city marshal since 1883, a staunch Republican who supports statehood for Wyoming and reform through 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 Sees Final Tableau Shine at St Mark's
The last evening of the Festival of Days at St Mark's Episcopal church drew a happy audience. A series of tableaux and dancing filled the program with fine costumes and posing. The final tableau Columbia Receiving Wyoming starring Mr Henderson Miss Bessie Smith and Miss Horrie drew applause. A late supper capped the enjoyable event.
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Columbia
Wyoming
Mr. Henderson
Bessie Smith
Miss Horrie
New Buildings Planned and Underway on City Lots
M P Keefe to build two cottages at Evans and Twenty first streets. William Myers plans a fine residence in spring. B Hellman to erect an expensive home soon. Foundations laid for Hurd terrace at Ninth and Ferguson. two stories, 132 feet frontage, eight brick dwellings. Fine weather may spur more spring construction.
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M. P. Keefe
Evans
Twenty-first Street
William Myers
B. Hellman
Hurd Terrace
Ninth
Ferguson Streets
An Old Timer and a Norfolk Colt King of Wild Horses
Twenty years after Charley Baldwin of Denver bought a Norfolk colt in California and branded him circle B the horse lay presumed dead on the Laramie plains. The creature later reappeared up in Northern Wyoming as the leader of a wild horse band, unmistakable by Baldwin’s circle B brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Baldwin
Denver
California
Colorado
Laramie Plains
Balwin
Yonder Plain
Wyoming
Norfolk
Mr. Baldwin
Fatal Accident Near Colorado Springs Involving Mrs Fuller
Mrs Mattie Fuller sister of Mrs H H Buckwalter of this city died after a horse ride near Colorado Springs. A cow spooked the horse causing a gallop and the animal dragged her for yards, striking her head fatally. The incident underscores dangers of stirrups on ladies saddles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Fuller
H. H. Buckwalter
Colorado Springs
Puller
Fuller
Rathbone Named Manager of Denver Union Depot Eating House
Major 8. D. Rathbone, famed as the popular Thornburg hotel manager in Laramie, has been appointed to run the Union Depot eating house in Denver. Described as the most competent choice, his transfer marks a notable personnel move on the Union Pacific line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Rathbone
Union Pacific
Thornburg
Laramie
Union Depot
Denver
Shoshone Irrigation Canal to Aid Indians and Census
An 85,000 irrigation canal project is planned for the Shoshone Indians. A government census shows Shoshones increasing in number. Washakie leads with a modest homestead. Government reports detail expanded meat rations and a $5,000 grant to fund Indian labor for irrigation, plus limited treaty subsistence provisions and cautious western-outlet maneuvers by rail interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oco
Department
Arapahoe
Noble
Warren
Mortimer Jesurum Portrait as Wyoming Legislator Candidate
A biographical sketch profiles Mortimer Jesurum of Douglas eleventh district born Corazon South America in 1856. He arrived 1867, studied in Hamburg Berlin and New York University Medical College, worked in cattle raising in Wyoming, and advocates Republican ideals and reforms including county salaries Maverick law and road supervisor abolition.
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Mortimer Jesurum
Douglas
Corazon
South America
United States
New York
Hamburg
Berlin
Germany
University Medical College of
Jesurum
Wyoming
Europe
Brazil
Legislative Assembly
Capitol Building council chamber fresco nearing completion
Work on the capitol's council chamber progresses rapidly with day and night crews. Windows, woodwork renewal, and library room renovations advance, and the entire project is expected to be finished in eight to ten days. Authorities credit contractors for decisive conduct as the legislative session nears.
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Capitol
L. D. Pease Reappointed Notary Public in Laramie
L. D. Pease of Laramie has been re commissioned a notary public. F. J. Stanton sold to Benton Miles lot 7 in block 398 for $175. Joan Roberts sold to William B. Walker and John Morrison lot 8 in block 176 for $400. The Laramie brewery, recently destroyed by fire, will be rebuilt. An Iowa firm representative visits to review viaduct plans. The post office rush on the fast mail showed lively work. The lakes are open and December weather is fair. General Greeley is expected to hasten a cold wave to allow 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 for Thomas Green of Pine Bluff Held at Catholic Cathedral
The remains of Thomas Green were brought to Cheyenne by noon train and his burial service took place at the Catholic cathedral. A large funeral cortege followed to the cemetery in tribute to his life of service as a veteran railroad employee for the region. He came to Cheyenne over eighteen years ago and dedicated his life to the road. Well done, good and faithful servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Green
Pine Bluff
Green
Cheyenne
Cheyenne Wins Bid for Next Rocky Mountain Shoot
Cheyenne has won the bid to host the upcoming Rocky Mountain sport shooters tournament in late June. John Schunneman represented Cheyenne with strong backing, Salt Lake offered 800 dollars, Leadville stepped back, and Denver supported Cheyenne for its central Union Pacific location and strong funding. The Cheyenne club will manage the event with five members directing plans and larger prizes expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schunneman
Cheyenne
Windsor
Salt Lake
Leadville
Denver
Union Pacific
Cheyenne Club
Gun Club
Wyoming militia drills and dance charm Keefe hall crowd
Company B's dress drill and dance at Keefe hall drew mature soldiers and beautiful ladies who attended. The program opened with a manual of arms drill and marching evolutions, then a social series of partner salutations and dances, enjoyed late into the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keefe Hall
Wyoming
Carroll's Court Arraigns Man for Larceny of Watch
James Earsman was arraigned before Justice Carroll on larceny charges for stealing a watch from Charles Knight, the night yardmaster. He pled guilty and received sixty days in county jail. after the theft he fled to Laramie where he was captured and brought back to Cheyenne by Captain Smith of the sheriff's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Earsman
Carroll
Charles Knight
Earsman
Laramie
Captain Smith
Cheyenne
Congregational Sociable Draws Local Attendance
The Congregational church parlor last evening hosted a large crowd for a sociable event. An informal program of music, recitations and songs followed by a sandwich and coffee lunch, with children playing games, left attendees in a friendly, homelike mood and praised the ladies of the church for the success.
Resolutions Honor Fort Russell Aid at Cheyenne Fair
At the Reynolds post meeting Judge Fisher drafted resolutions praising Cheyenne citizens and Fort Russell officers and enlisted men for their strong support of the late fair. The drive raised a handsome sum to aid needy comrades and their widows and orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Post
G. A. Ry
Judge Fisher
Cheyenne
Fort Russell
Miller Tests Stand Pipe From Durant Steamer
Engineer Miller conducted a final test of the stand pipe yesterday with the Durant steamer delivering water to the lake. The 6 inch line held the water and the test supported the claim that the original pinch wall was sufficient if properly built.
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Miller
Bad Lot in Colorado City Sparked by Pike's Peak Era
Colorado City suffered a surge of saloons gamblers and tough characters after the Colorado Midland built shops two years ago Last week indictments were served against two offenders and many fined and ordered to leave the county Others will appeal or await pending cases Tin horns and blacklegs ordered out as saloon men oppose officer actions urging removal.
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Colorado City
Pike’s Peak
Colorado Midland Road
Asloon
Fire destroys cattle sheds at Bartlett ranch on Platte
Fire at Bartlett's ranch on the Platte consumes about two feet of log cattle sheds away from the house which remains unharmed. All hay saved. About a dozen hens and two calves perished. Origin unknown but suspected accidental. Railroad surveyors and other parties camp nearby.
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Bartlett
Platte
Defalcation in Wyoming Ranch Firm Involves Adams
Thomas R. Adams faces a defalcation case with estimated losses from $1000 to $1000. He came to Wyoming in 1884 as an assistant foreman on a North of Lander ranch. Adams later managed the Wyoming and Milwaukee Investment Co. of Laramie, with shortages blamed on relaxed business methods. Peter McGeoch, president of the Milwaukee firm, sought to determine the amount taken. Adams has disappeared with his wife after settling debts in Cheyenne and Laramie City. ten carloads of stock to Nebraska buyers were reportedly sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Adams
Adams
Wyoming
Lander
Wyoming and
Milwaukee
Laramie
Peter McGeoch
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Laramie City
Strategy with Husbands in Native Domestic Life
Maude Howe argues Indian wives wield influence through their husbands by subterfuge and manipulation to maintain family peace. She compares husband tyranny with wife tact in managing kitchen nursery and wine cellar affairs, noting many men require such cajoled restraint.
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Maude Howe
Tsay
What Musk Is and How It Is Marketed
A San Francisco Argonaut report explains musk is an animal product from the musk deer, sold in pods by traders. It warns of widespread adulteration, noting pod prices of 15 to 20 per piece and risks like nasal bleeding and headaches from exposure.
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San Francisco
Orient
Irish Jaunting Cars and Their American Arrival
The piece notes a steady import of Irish jaunting cars to Ireland’s homeland continues and baffles observers. It cites ardent Irishmen who seek the native conveyance but find it uncomfortable outside Ireland, with New York hackmen occasionally displaying the cars in Madison and Union Squares before discarding the novelty.
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Ireland
New York
Madison
Union Squares
Cremation Gains Ground in Germany Despite Hurdles
Cremation grows in Germany amid expense and legal obstacles. In Gotha fewer than 100 bodies have been cremated this year.
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Germany
Gotha
Irrigation Ditches Recounted in Idato Idato
A historic note describes 2,000 miles of irrigating ditches in Idato torestory and surrounding areas. The summary highlights the extensive network supporting local agriculture and water management practices of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolahe
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Sundance Pluck
Northwestern Railroad
United States Army
Mrs. Scott Lord
Wm. R. Schnitger
Laramie County
Fremont County
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Idaho
Washakie
Palestine
Burlington
Rock Island
Huntington
Converse County
Capitol Building
Funeral Services
R. M. Sportaiman's Association
Rocky Mountain Sportman’s Association
Carroll's Court
Congregational Sociable
Thos. R. Adams
Idato
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