A Bachelor’s Party and Social Diversions At Government House
A society page recounts George Beard hosting a bachelor’s party at the tennis court with guests from local families, a country dance by Addamson on Horse Creek, a drive whist record hosted by Mrs. Warren with prizes, a five o’clock tea by Mrs. Ijmes, and other events including Knigts of Pythias entertainment, Ladies’ Relief corps gatherings, and Washington’s Birthday observances with speeches by local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hun
George Beard
Cheyenne
Mr. Beard
Gannett
Barkwell
Jeffrey
Graves
Abbott
E. T. David
Humphrey
van Tassell
Kelly
Maxwell
Miss Whitcomb
Wyoming
F. E.warren
Augusta King
Denver
Warren
Washington
H. V
Groesbeck
Laramie
O. P. Kellogg
Dino
Million Offered for National League Franchise
A New York report says a syndicate through Tracy Irwins Boardman Platt offered $1,000,000 for the National League franchise of ten clubs at $100,000 per club. The law firm declined to name the investors and Day of the New York club would not comment. Mill Nye is rising financially though not yet a millionaire and plans to invest in Cheyenne real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tracy, Irwins, Boardman & Platt
Day
Pacific Short Line Prospects Delayed By Uncertain Plans
Sun reporter chats with C K Bannister chief engineer of the Pacific Short Line surveys. Bannister arrives from Sioux City en route to Ogden noting Sioux City boom with elevated street railway and busy merchants. Bridge across the river not yet begun. managers meet in New York to decide future operations and announce building decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
C. K. Bannister
Pacific Short Line
Sioux City
Ogden
New York
The Maverick's Home in the Legislative Halls
A poetic tale traces a maverick buffalo calf seeking a home among lawmakers. It weaves imagery of pursuit, branding, and rustling threats, then shifts to find belonging in the legislative arena where the animal roams and appeals for more Maverick bills. It critiques political cant with vivid allegory.
Civil Court Round-Up at Carrolls Court
A general roundup of civil cases held at Carroll's Court shows several continuances and dispositions. Anderson vs Martinez and McLaughlin vs Lewis adjourned to later today. Cheyenne Carriage Co vs Jones verdict for plaintiff dismissed against defendants. City of Cheyenne vs Hogan convict for nonpayment. Eberling vs Harvey for plaintiff. Woollen Co. vs Thompson for plaintiff at $271.90. Multiple suits against Smith Gillette Co. dismissed as settlements reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Martinez
McLaughlin
Lewis
Cheyenne Carriage Company
Ye. Jones
James Murphy
Eberling
Harvey
Theodore T. Woollens & Co
Thompson
Smith, Gillette & Co
Smith & Gillette
New Union Pacific Shops Planned for Cheyenne
The Sun reports immediate construction of four Union Pacific facilities in Cheyenne including a car shop, wood working shop, paint shop and office building. A foundry and electro dynamo plant are planned, with rails and cranes, five large machines pending arrival, and a boiler tested but defective found.
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The
Sun
Union Pacific
Appleton
Embezzlement Charge Placed Against M P Camplin Enq
In Douglas term court M P Camplin Enq formerly a Douglas lawyer now in Newcastle faces embezzlement charges for misappropriating 600 dollars. County attorney to file proceedings. Camplin to be given chance to meet charges. Also judgment in murder case reduced to manslaughter after three and a half years in jail. Frank De Castro of Lusk indicted for horse stealing after prior perjury acquittal in Cheyenne. Douglas residents favor statehood and follow Washington dispatches in The Sun.
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M. P. Camplin
Enq
Douglas
Newcastle
Camplin
Charles V Trumbull
Frank de Castro
Lusk
Cheyenne
The
Sun
Washington
Shooting Contest Displays Narrow Cheyenne Victory
The picked twelves from Laramie and Cheyenne gun clubs met at the fair grounds under wind and rain. Cheyenne scored 91 to 86 after a 47-43 halftime lead, then hosted a social dinner before the finish. John Sehuneman won the sweepstakes first prize with Bergersen Dolan Camp sharing second and Marshall East Ellis Karabee sharing third.
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Laramie
Cheyenne
Fair Grounds
Fair Grounds Cottage
Hurlingham
Dr. Allen
Mr. Smith
John Sehuneman
Messrs
Bergersen
Dolan
Camp
Marshall
East
Ellis
Dr. Karabee
Aronson’s New York Casino Troupe Comes to Cheyenne
The Aronson’s great comic opera company of the New York Casino performs in Cheyenne on Friday February 28 and Saturday March 1. The troupe features a large cast of talented artists with lively plots strong humor and memorable music. Nadjy and Erminie will be presented with lavish costumes scenery and a first rate chorus promising a notable theatre event.
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Aronson
Great
Comic Opera Company
New York Casino
Cheyenne
Nadjy
New Church Edifice in Cheyenne Attracts Generous Donations
A Methodist service at the opera house drew a large crowd with Bishop Warren delivering eloquent sermons. Volunteers launched a drive for a new church, with donations totaling nearly 12000 as starting subscriptions from Judge Lacey and wife and other benefactors push the project to an estimated cost of 20000 to 25000. The effort is praised as a credit to Cheyenne and its Methodist workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Warren
Judge Lacey
Durben Brothers
Thomas Bros
E. Walker & Sons
A. D. Kelley
Cheyenne
Real Estate Boom Rumors Sweep City With Large Deals
Rumors say eastern and southern parties are in the city examining desirable properties. Dealers work quickly on deals estimated from 30000 to 50000 dollars, with several closings expected within forty eight hours.
Train Wreck Near Piedmont Injures Two Rail Workers
A train broke in two at Piedmont near Evanston. Engineer Carr and Fireman Henshaw leapt to a side track and were injured by the separating cars. Carr lost an arm and Henshaw fractured his knee.
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Piedmont
Evanston
Carr
Henshaw
Breakfast Buns and Fashion Notes in a Curio Voice
The column surveys Missouri anti saloon crusaders described as spirited women. It riffs on bears feet in winter, lunch fashion plates showing short sleeves, and Lent looming with oyster pie prices. It also notes a home marketer surprised by western corn burning for fuel and mentions George W. Vanderbilt as a wealthy book buyer with a notable cash and bank habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Fogg
George W. Vanderbilt
Cheyenne Gun Club Receives Thankful Note from Laramie Guests
A note dated February 27, 1890, from the Laramie Gun Club to the Cheyenne Gun Club expresses sincere thanks for hospitality and courteous entertainment. Signed by Harry Maynarp, Captain, L. G.
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Laramie
Cheyenne
Cheyenne Gun Club
Laramie City
Too Much Legislation Worries Wyoming Legislature
The Cheyenne Sux laments excessive zeal in the Wyoming legislature risking overproduction of laws. The piece notes the body is industrious but fears diminishing quality as bills pile up and complicate governance.
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Cheyenne Sux
Wyoming
Notice of final proof for Mycajah H. Galle land claim
Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming February 19 1890 notice is given that Mycajah H Galle has filed intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that proof will be made before the register and receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on April 9 1890 for the near of see 19 township 16 miles of r g rw. He names witnesses Joseph Gurney William Lykins James R Whitehead and Henry M Inghram all of South Bend Wyoming and Cheyenne Wyoming to prove continuous residence and cultivation.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Mycajah H. Galleland
South Bend
Joseph Gurney
William Lykins
James R. Whitehead
Henry M. Inghram
E. P. Cuamerin
Opera Festival at the city house with Aronson troupe
Rudolph Aronson's New York Casino company performs two operatic gems at the opera house Friday and Saturday evenings February 28 and March 1. Erminie on Friday with full scenery. Nadjy on Saturday with ballet and costly costumes. Largest western company. seats on sale. buyer Mrs. Frank Joselyn paid twice what she offered.
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Rudolph Aronson
New York
Cormic Opera
Erminie
Nadjy
Aronson Company
Frank Joselyn
Cheyenne Gymnasium Exhibition at Keefe Hall
The Cheyenne gymnasium at Keefe Hall drew large public interest with an evening exhibition by three week training classes. Highlights included sparring with six ounce gloves by B. Thompson and E. Downey, Indian club swinging led by H. Rees, and tumbling by Hebard Hall Thompson Mass and Hudson. Future shows are planned.
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Keefe Hall
Cheyenne
Sun
B. Thompson
E. Downey
H. Rees
Lynott
Kerrigan
Hebard
Hall
Thompson
Mass
Hudson
Doug Rhodes
J. Breckens
Mr. Wells
Sweetwater Coal Company files incorporation in territory
Articles filed yesterday with the territorial secretary show the Sweetwater Coal company organized to mine coal acquire coal lands and locate town sites in Crook county with operations in Douglas Converse county. Trustees named include DeForest Richards Bartlett Richards Russell Thorpe James Richards H B J Richards and A D Chamberlain. Kilpatrick Brothers plan $100000 coke ovens nearby to test coking quality.
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Sweetwater Coal Company
Newcastle
Kilpatrick Brothers
Kilpatricks
DeForest Richards
Bartlett Richards
Russell Thorpe
James Richards
H. B. J. Richards
A. D. Chamberlain
Crook County
Douglas Converse County
Salt Lake City Celebrates Victory and Treasury Transfer
Colonel Luke Murrin returns from Salt Lake City where rejoicing marks a victory over the Mormons. The Mormons turn over a city treasury totaling 36066 dollars in cash to incoming officers. Public improvements will begin to elevate the city’s condition.
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Luke Murrin
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Spit on the Coin For Luck
A waiter spits on coins for luck, saying it brings money and luck. The practice is described as a common superstition among illiterate and cultured alike, with many blowing on the first coin of the day for luck. A bungled robbery story and a Congressman’s case are also mentioned in passing.
Hat s the Matter With Mulrain
Kilrain writes from Baltimore that he travels to Hot Springs not for rheumatism but to make money. He was sick when he met Corbett, who struck him in the eye and refused a match. London News notes the army and navy commission will recommend the Duke of Cambridge retire as commander in chief, to be succeeded by another royal.
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Mulrain
Baltimore
Kilrain
Swn
Corbett
London News
Army and Navy Commission
Duke of Cambridge
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Mill Nye
Cheyenne Real Evtale
the Maverick
Eleventh Legislative Assembly
Wolf Gray
Rocky Mountains
Tom Adams
SB. Carroll's Court
RH. BR
the Foundry
Cushing
Motive Power
Edison Electric Light Machine Company
Omaha
United States
Douglas News
the Casino Company
D.m.ferry4&co
D. M. Fanny & Co
Saga
D.M. Ferry &Co
Detroit
Mich
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