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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1889
Page
9
Two masked men held up the Rawlins and White River stage near Baggs ranch and later another raid near Muddy Bridge. Passengers were robbed of cash and valuables, registered mail was seized, and a $1,000 government reward is offered for the robbers. Local paper vows to keep pace with growing news.
A Cheyenne Sun column reproaches a critic calling him a kicker and praises Judge Carey for territory service. It argues Carey deserves recognition and perhaps a higher role, warning Republicans to temper changes to avoid party unrest. It also includes reader letters praising postal service and noting an upcoming expansion to an eight page edition.
The sketch profiles Colonel W D Pickett born October 1827 near Huntsville Alabama educated at Transylvania University Lexington Kentucky. He served in Mexican War and Confederate forces, later civil engineer and pioneer in the American Society of Civil Engineers. He settled in Fremont County Wyoming in 1881 and became a cattle raiser with strong Democratic views opposing immediate statehood and advocating ballot reform and mineral taxation equity. He may take a prominent role in the next legislative assembly.
Prof. J. O. Churchill, Hon. I. C. Whip ple and Rev. G. W. Barr lead a board that visited the university. Churchill prepares the committee report for the governor and legislature. The board praised the institution and will estimate funds needed for the next two years.
A wedding was held last evening at Captain and Mrs. F. R. Lasher residence in Tanner block Ogden. Edward P. Kendrick bridegroom Milas Kate Isabel the bride. Miss Lasher formerly Cheyenne has many local friends offering congratulations.
Social notes recount a quiet week of gatherings in Cheyenne with a large reception at Mrs E Nagle s residence, a Camp Carlin luncheon, and card games whist in drawing rooms. Clubs like Wednesday Queen Anne Fort nightly Coterie held meetings with essays, music, and a high tea at Fort Russell. Christmas displays at local shops and upcoming Episcopal and Methodist holiday events are noted, ending with Christmas wishes and reflections from Dipo.
The Sun toured the old and new shops noting 200 machinists at work and planning for the March 1 operation start. Many workers across Laramie and Cheyenne are being relocated by January 20 to adapt to new facilities. Bradley’s crews advance grading for extra track and chutes while blacksmiths set a 21 ton punch and shears block for a 12 inch cut. The vestry of St Mark’s announces organ recitals by Fred Silleck with local musicians. admission cards are available from area drugstores and an offertory funds the Boys Choir. First recital is Thursday December 26 at 8 pm.
The secretary of the Interior has delivered Wyoming Governor's 1889 report, a 151 page volume with a folded map. It is described as the most extensive in matter and information ever issued from Wyoming or any U S territory, reflecting credit on the territory and its governor.
City merchants surveyed across Cheyenne report holiday business nearly doubling last year. Interviews indicate buoyant spirits and optimism for continued growth as Santa Claus makes a ground visit in the region, signaling an upward wave of prosperity.
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