A Bachelors Party and Social Diversions Reported
Social happenings at the governor’s mansion and nearby homes feature a bachelor’s party at George Beard’s tennis court with cards, a country dance at Addamson’s on Horse Creek, a drive whist record hosted by Mrs. Warren for fifty guests, a five o’clock tea at Mrs. Ijmes’s, and public entertainments by the Knights of Pythias and the Ladies' Relief corps. The piece also notes Washington’s birthday observances and a legislative literary event with addresses by H. V. Groesbeck and O. P. Kellogg.
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-dollar bid tops National League franchise offer
A New York report states a syndicate through Tracy Irwins Boardman Platt offered 1,000,000 for the National League franchise of ten clubs at 100,000 each. The law firm would not name the syndicate's members and Day of the New York club declined to comment amid growing investor chatter. Mill Nye is noted as advancing toward vast wealth though not yet a millionaire, and a separate line mentions Cheyenne real estate investments.
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New York
Tracy, Irwins, Boardman & Platt
Day
Pacific Short Line Prospects Uncertain After Engineer Interview
Sun reporter questions C K Bannister chief engineer who arrives from Sioux City en route to Ogden. He notes Sioux City boom with elevated street railway under construction and merchants busy. Bridge across the river not yet begun. Pacific Short Line managers meet in New York this week to decide future operations and building this year. He offers no further details.
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Sun
C. K. Bannister
Pacific Short Line
Sioux City
Ogden
New York
The Maverick's Home
A poem about a wild creature driven from the mountains to the legislative halls. The maverick’s freedom fades as he endures branding and rustler danger, only to find a bizarre home among lawmakers where he roams and demands more Maverick bills.
Civil Docket at Carroll's Court Reports Dispositions
A roundup of civil cases heard at Carroll's Court with continuances and judgments. Cases include Anderson v Martinez. McLaughlin v Lewis. Cheyenne Carriage Co v Jones with plaintiff's dismissal. City of Cheyenne v Hogan with conviction. Eberling v Harvey. Woollens & Co v Thompson for 271.90. several Smith Gillette & Co matters settled and dismissed.
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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 four new Union Pacific facilities to be built including a car shop, wood working shop, paint shop, and an office building. A large foundry and an Edison Electric Light Plant are also planned with machinery arriving. delays on a boiler threaten startup timing though progress shows strong enterprise.
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The
Sun
Union Pacific
Appleton
Embezzlement charge against M P Camplin at Douglas term
At Douglas, M P Camplin Enq formerly a Douglas lawyer now in Newcastle faces an embezzlement charge for alleged misappropriation of 600 dollars. The county attorney will pursue proceedings, and Camplin will be given a chance to answer the charges. The term also saw Charles V Trumbull plead manslaughter in a murder case after a long jail stay, receiving six and a half years. Frank De Castro of Lusk, previously acquitted of perjury in Cheyenne, has been indicted for horse stealing. Residents express strong interest in 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 Between Laramie and Cheyenne Clubs
The picked twelves from Laramie and Cheyenne Gun clubs competed at the fair grounds under Hurlingham rules with 10 gauge guns. Cheyenne won the team match 91 to 86 after a late lunch, with John Sehuneman taking first in the sweepstakes and Bergersen Dolan Camp sharing second.
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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 to present Nadjy and Erminie in Cheyenne
The Aronson’s great comic opera company of the New York Casino performs Nadjy and Erminie in Cheyenne on February 28 and March 1. The troupe features a large, talented company with strong chorus and beautiful, new costumes and scenery.
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Aronson
Great
Comic Opera Company
New York Casino
Cheyenne
Nadjy
New Church Edifice Promised by Cheyenne Methodists
The Cheyenne Methodist church at the opera house held Sunday services led by Bishop Warren. A large fundraising drive began with $3,000 and donations reached nearly $12,000 for a new church building estimated at $20,000 to $25,000. The drive drew judge Lacey and wife, Durben Brothers, E. Walker & Sons, A. D. Kelley, and other substantial contributors as a growing city cheers the project. A praise meeting followed with renewed converts and thanks for blessings and progress.
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Opera House
Warren
Judge Lacey
Durben Brothers
Thomas Bros
E. Walker & Sons
A. D. Kelley
Cheyenne
Real Estate Trade Rumors Swirl With Large City Deals
Rumors circulate of major real estate moves in the city as parties from the east and south inspect properties. Dealers pencil plans and estimate deals from thirty to fifty thousand dollars, with several closings expected within forty eight hours.
Train Wreck Injures Crew Near Piedmont
A train broke in two at Piedmont near Evanston. Engineer Carr and fireman Henshaw jumped to a side track and were injured by the separated cars. Carr lost an arm and Henshaw suffered a knee injury.
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Piedmont
Evanston
Carr
Henshaw
Breakfast Buns and Banter on a Curious Day
The piece notes Missouri female anti-saloon crusaders as spirited. It jokes about bears feet in winter and fashion plates for short sleeves. Lent prompts oyster pie price talk, and an American home-marketer is astonished by burning western corn for fuel. George W Vanderbilt is described as a millionaire book-buyer with a sturdy financial foundation.
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Missouri
Fogg
George W. Vanderbilt
Cheyenne Gun Club Receives Laramie Guests Thanks
The Laramie Gun Club offers a gracious note of thanks to Cheyenne Gun Club members for their courteous hospitality at a gathering on February 27, 1890. The message, signed by Captain Harry Maynarp, expresses appreciation and hopes to reciprocate soon.
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Cheyenne Gun Club
Laramie City
Laramie
Too Much Legislation in Wyoming Legislature
Cheyenne editorial argues the Wyoming legislature is diligent yet at risk of overreaching laws. It contends zeal may lead to excessive legislation and questions the balance between effort and result.
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Cheyenne Sux
Wyoming
Final proof notice for Mycajah H. Galle land claim
Land Office Cheyenne Wy February 19 1890 notice settler Mycajah H Galle South Bend Wyoming No 16 for the west half of see 19 tp 16 mr Grw. He will prove residence and cultivation April 9 1890 before register receiver Cheyenne witnesses Joseph Gurney William Lykins James R Whitehead Henry M Inghram all of South Bend or Cheyenne Wyoming E P Cuamerin register
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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 New York Casino Company
An Aronson company presents two casino operas at the opera house Friday and Saturday February 28 and March 1. The program features Erminie with lavish scenery and Nadjy with ballet and costumes, advertised as the largest western company. Tickets are on sale with local interest noted by Mrs. Frank Joselyn selling two seats at a profit.
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Rudolph Aronson
New York
Cormic Opera
Erminie
Nadjy
Aronson Company
Keefe hall gymnasium hosts youth boxing and tumbling show
The Keefe hall gymnasium in Cheyenne drew large crowds as three weeks of training culminated in an exhibition. The Sun reporter notes sparring by B. Thompson E. Downey Lynott Kerrigan and J. Breckens, Indian club swinging led by H. Rees, horizontal bar routines by local boys, and tumbling by Hebard Hall Thompson Mass and Hudson. The facility is praised as one of the west’s most complete and best equipped.
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Sun
B. Thompson
E. Downey
H. Rees
Lynott
Kerrigan
Hebard
Hall
Thompson
Mass
Hudson
Doug Rhodes
J. Breckens
Mr. Wells
Sweetwater Coal Company Incorporation Filed in Crook County
Articles of incorporation were filed with the territorial secretary for the Sweetwater Coal company. The firm, operating near Newcastle, aims to mine coal and acquire land, locate towns, build ditches, mills, oil tanks, and boarding houses. Trustees include DeForest Richards and Bartlett Richards among others. offices listed in Douglas Converse county.
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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
City treasury transfer follows Salt Lake victory celebrated
Colonel Luke Murrin returns from Salt Lake City and plans a short stay in his former home. Salt Lake rejoices over its victory against the Mormons who accept the outcome gracefully, surrendering a cash city treasury of 360,660 to the new officers. A program of public improvements will be launched to improve the city beyond previous levels.
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Luke Murrin
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Spit on the Coin For Luck
A waiter admits spitting on coins for luck, claiming it brings money. The report notes the superstition’s persistence among illiterate and cultured alike, with most spitting on the first coin of the day. </s>
Kilrain heads to Hot Springs for money
Kilrain writes that his trip to Hot Springs is for money, not illness. He recalls a clash with Corbett who struck him in the eye and refused a match. The London News notes the army and navy commission will likely have the Duke of Cambridge retire as commander in chief and be succeeded by another royal family member.
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Kilrain
Baltimore
Swn
Corbett
London News
Army and Navy Commission
Duke of Cambridge
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