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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1889
Page
1
Two masked men held up the Rawlins and White River stage near Rawlins Wyoming, taking cash and all registered mail. A second stop near Baggs ranch saw more plunder including $450 in cash and mail sacks searched. A $1000 reward is offered for the robbers.
A loyal reader argues Judge Carey deserves recognition for his territorial service and cautions Republicans against hasty changes. The letter praises Carey’s election victory and notes his fitness as a party standard bearer while urging honorable treatment at the national level. A second reader signs as “Not a Kicker” and critiques mail service on the Cheyenne and Northern railroad.
The sketch profiles Colonel W. D. Pickett born 1827 in Huntsville Alabama who served in the Mexican War and the Confederate army, later a civil engineer in Arkansas Kentucky and Tennessee. He settled in Fremont county Wyoming in 1881, advocates ballot reform and reduced expenses, opposes immediate statehood, and seeks coal and mineral revenue reforms. He is expected to play a prominent role in the next assembly.
Prof J O Churchill and colleagues completed their visit to the university and are drafting a report for the governor and legislature. The board was pleased with the institution's appearance and management and will estimate funds needed for the next two years.
Last night a party at Captain and Mrs. F R Lasher's Tanner block home witnessed the marriage of Milas Kate Isabel to Edward P Kendrick. Miss Lasher, formerly of Cheyenne, has many friends in Ogden who extend congratulations to the couple.
A quiet festive week includes Mrs. Humphrey hosting Mrs. Morrow at Camp Carlin and Mrs. E Nagle’s residence hosting dances and whist. The Wednesday and Queen Anne clubs hold year ending gatherings with literary readings and ceramic displays, plus a Fort nightly Coterie debut. Fort Russell hosts a high tea for Lt. Dashels bride as holiday shops dazzle Cheyenne. Recitals, church concerts, and organ programs plan a biweekly Christmas season. Deaths remembered with Christmas reflections.
The Sun toured the railroad shops showing 200 machinists at work and noting the March 1 completion date for new shops. Laramie workers face January 20 transfer to Cheyenne, with families given time to prepare. Also described are chutes, transfer-table work, a 21 ton punch in the blacksmith shop, and framing in machine shops. St Marks announces organ recitals by Fred Silleck with local musicians, free admission cards available, and Boys Choir Fund offertories beginning December 26 at 8 pm.
Secretary of the Interior forwards the Wyoming governor’s 1889 report, a 151 page volume with a folded territory map. The work is described as the most extensive in matter and information ever issued from Wyoming or any territory, reflecting credit on the territory and its energetic governor.
Merchants across Cheyenne report holiday sales running longer and stronger than ever with an average near doubling over last year. The city shows buoyant spirits and optimism for the future as commerce rides an upward wave of prosperity. Santa Claus delivered on bare ground but with a well greased ride to the area.
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