Denver-London Investment and Trading Company form in Denver
A new financial institution named the Denver London Investment and Trading Company is organized in Denver with temporary offices at 1430 Eighteenth Street. Arthur N. Stokes of Cheyenne and London serves as president, with Charles Cresswell as manager and C Pierce as secretary and treasurer. The firm will work with an English syndicate to place Western properties and securities in London, and will act as Colorado agents for several English manufactories. Stokes will soon travel to London to present Wyoming properties to English capitalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver-London Investment and Trading Company
Eighteenth Street
Arthur N. Stokes
Cheyenne
London
Charles Cresswell
C Pierce
Denver-London Investment and ‘Trading Company
Indon
Colorado
Stokes
Wyoming
Denver
West
Arthur H. Stokes
America
Tae Sun
Death of Bill McCoy Ended Mystery Crowned by Old Mexico
Information reached Cheyenne of Bill McCoy s death near El Paso Del Norte in Old Mexico less than a month ago. McCoy once stood trial in our district court for first degree murder of an ex deputy sheriff at Lusk, escaped prison, fled through Wyoming and Montana to Old Mexico where a quarrel led to his death. The Sun also notes advertising changes and a Christening Party for Agnes Wyoming Jenkins born three months ago on Christmas Day at J F Jenkins home with Rev Field and Dr Cowdick officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Bill McCoy
el Paso del Norte
Old Mexico
the Sun
McCoy
Lusk
Sweetwater Country
Bill
Union Pacific
Rawlins
Fort Steele
North Park
Patterson
Bay
Montana
Agnes Wyoming Jenkins
Agnes Wyoming
J. F. Jenkins
R. Eb, Field
J. ¥. Cowdick
Rich
Christmas Menu Delights Mark Afternoon of 14 Guests
Fourteen guests sampled a refined Christmas menu focusing on viands and flower decorations, with artistic favors noted. The youthful heroine of the hour drew attention as the group discussed cuisine and decor before parting feeling the afternoon was delightful.
Christmas Week Glows With Music and Marriages
Cheyenne crowds enjoyed Christmas week events with church concerts at St Mark's and Second Congregational chapel, a grand children's festival at Keefe Hall, and a festive tree gift distribution. The Fort Russell area advanced sewer work amid fair weather, while Deputy County Clerk Samuel Atkinson wed Miss Marguerite Irene Todd in a Christmas Day ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard
Fiske
Keefe Hall
Meennerchor
Second Congregational Church
St. Mark's Church
Pred. Selleck
Cheyenne
Methodist Church
Santa Claus
Samuel Atkinson
Marguerite Irene Todd
Douglas County
Nebraska
S. A. Bright
Tuk Sun
Atkinson
Coal and Iron drove growth of cities in Pennsylvania and beyond
The Newcastle Alert argues that iron and coal fueled urban rise from towns like Pittsburg to Birmingham Alabama. It contrasts Southern growth with early Newcastle, noting how coal and iron transformed modest places into bustling centers of northern enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Iron and Coal
Birmingham
Ala
Newcastle
Marietta
Northern Enterprise
Newcastle Alert
Acacia Lodge Elects Officers and Plans Installation
Acacia Lodge No 11 AF and AM elected its officers for the coming year led by Louis G Jenks as Worshipful Master and W F Houford as Senior Warden with A Breckens as Junior Warden. T B Hicks is treasurer B S R Boughton secretary I Bergman John Chase I L Freden dall trustees. Installation followed the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acacia Lodge
Kinney Nominated to Territorial Council from Fifth District
Tim Kinney born in Mayo Ireland in 1546 rises from country schools to Madison Wisconsin then Rawlins Wyoming where he built a large Rock Springs business empire. A former station agent for Union Pacific he became a rancher merchant and county and penitentiary official. Now he enters the territorial council as a Democrat with a record of public service and conservative nonpartisan aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Kinney
Territorial Council
Mayo County
Ireland
Madison
Wisconsin
Rawlins
Union Pacific Railway Company
Rock Springs
Kinney
Coal Companies
Sweetwater County
Territorial Penitentiary
Legislative Council
In Memoriam Mrs. McGregor Dies At 31
A memorial notice honors Mrs. McGregor a kindhearted 31 year old wife and mother who died from dropsy and confinement. She leaves a six year old daughter. Funeral services are at the Presbyterian church this afternoon at 2 o clock with Rev Field presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. McGregor
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Field
Beet Sugar Drives Growth in Nebraska and Wyoming
The Omaha Bee notes beet sugar as a key industry in Nebraska cities led by Grand Island and Schuyler, with plants planned and factories sought. It lauds Wyoming climate as ideal, citing a winter field of beets grown without irrigation and urging ranchers to test beet cultivation, arguing for local factories and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Grand Island
Schuyler
Clfleet
Omaha
Wyoming
North Platte
California
Still Unsettled in Wyoming Concessions Talks Reach Omaha
Engineers press for secured concessions from General Manager Cumming and Superintendent Barr. A negotiating committee has traveled to Omaha to confer with Vice-President Holcomb, Hite from Rawlins, McClintock of Evanston, Breese of Laramie, and Kellett of Cheyenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumming
Barr
Omaha
Holcomb
Hite
Rawlins
McClintock
Evanston
Breese
Laramie
Kellett
Cheyenne
Soomerang
Cheyenne Lodge Names Officers for December Elected
The Cheyenne Lodge No. 2 lists its December 26 officers with C. C. W. A. Richards and V. Cy J. J. Underwood as key posts. Other roles include P A. Russell M. of E E. Colwell M. of F Geo L. nae R. S., Ralph S. Adamsky as trustee, C. W. Riner Med. Ex, and Ww N. Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Lodge No. 2
C.C
W. A. Richards
V. Cy J. J. Unederwood
A. Russell
E. E. Colwell
Geo
L. Nae R. S
Ralph S. Adamsky
C. W. Riner
N, Hunt
Missionary appointed to Newcastle church work
Rev. M. A. Rader, brother of city pastor Rev. D. L. Rader, yesterday left Cheyenne for Newcastle in Crook County to take charge of the Methodist Episcopal church work there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
M. A. Rader
D. L. Rader
Cheyenne
Crook
M. E
Mission work to grow with Newcastle’s rising population
The text describes Newcastle as an important locality for mission work due to rapid population and thriving business and industrial sectors. It notes that Mr. Rader, based on his family background, should handle religious interests well and fulfill his assigned duties in church establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Rader
Funeral for Mrs A G McGregor at Presbyterian Church
A large gathering of sorrowing friends and relatives attended the funeral of Mrs. A. G. McGregor at the Presbyterian church. Rev R E Field led the service assisted by Rev D L Rader Rev J Y Cowhick and Rev S A Bright. Pallbearers named. The mayor and city officials attended with the city council. Casket draped in black with floral offerings. Choir sang. Eulogies by Field and Rader. Burial followed in the city of the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. McGregor
Presbyterian Church
R. E. Field
D. L. Rader
J. Y. Cowhick
S. A. Bright
Messrs. A. Gilchrist
A. Underwood
Marshall Johnson
J. W. Hammond
Jesus
Rader
Bright
Cowcick
Edward T. David A Wyoming Pioneer and Ranching Leader
Edward T. David of Converse County Wyoming, born 1855 in Dubuque Iowa, progressed from New York schools to Andover mass Philip's Academy. He worked for Union Pacific as land appraiser, entered the stock business, now manages Carey Cattle Company interests in central Wyoming. He sits on Converse County's first board, is a Republican, supports Wyoming statehood, and seeks reforms to Maverick law and bounty provisions for predators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward T. David
Converse
Crook
Dubuque
New York State
David
Philip's Academy
Andover
Mass
New York
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Union Pacific Railway Company
Carey Cattle Company
Converse County
Tue Sun
Misinformation on land office appointment debated
The Laramie Zimes claims Hon Edward A. Champlin was named receiver of the Cheyenne land office, but the paper argues no such appointment exists. It notes Champlin is already register of the land office, confirmed by the Senate months ago, and mocks the Zimes for spreading errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Champlin
Douglas
Cheyenne
Laramie Zimes
The
Wyoming
E. P. Champlin
the Land Office
Senate
Laramie
Glenrock Saloon History Praised As Christmas News Mentioned
A Christmas day advance article praises Glenrock three saloons as community assets, noting they outperform local drug stores since prohibition. It highlights saloonmen as enterprising, public spirited citizens with no dives in the city, while mentioning Brer Kimball's tolerance for testing saloon busts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenrock
Kansas
Iowa
Foomeran
Brer" Kimball
Chief Justice Van Devanter to Re Convene January 3
The note lists court plans for January 3 and reports a flood of local items. It notes a $2,000 insurance payout to J. L. Murray, land deeds involving Union Pacific to A. Ryan and J. A. Martin, and legal actions against the White Caps in Holyoke. It also mentions a patent award to Francis J. Collins, serious illness of Receiver Grant, and various local civic notes about schools, elk and deer hunting, and railroad track relaying between Fort Collins and Cheyenne. It closes with editorials about Cheyenne telegrams and local press satire and rumors about Cattle Kate and Kettle Jack romances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Register Champlin
J. W. Collins
Castle Dare
Cheyenne
the Tribune
Big Horn
Wyoming
Colorado Central
Fort Collins
Denver
Tux Sun
Obituary of Alonzo Martin in Wyoming community
Alonzo Martin died Thursday evening after a prolonged illness of many weeks from acute rheumatism. A stock raiser and merchant, he earned respect through his upright character. He leaves a son Hobart and a daughter married to George Gilland, plus brothers Reuben and Mark on Bear Creek ranch. He was 69 years old, married 33 years, originally from Wisconsin. Burial at Congregational Church Sunday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Martin
Martin
Hobart
George Gilland
Reuben
Mark
Bear Creek
Wyoming
Wisconsin
Wyoming's First Dramatist Secures Play at Coal Camp Theater
Wyoming's first dramatist, a Rock Springs chief clerk at a large mercantile house, has arranged a production of his beer play at the coal camp's variety theater. The piece is titled Wild and Wooley, or the Plumber's Revenge. It opens with the appearance of ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Rock Springs
Ferocious Outlaws Battle Over Minnehaha in Spectacular Show
An action filled segment features Plekax Matt and an armed band opposing Minnehaha the Star of the West. A hospital corps heals, Minnehaha’s uncle ransoms her for seven bottles of beer, and the crowd applauds as the tale hints at a future tour through Rock Springs and beyond to Salt Lake City and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
Salt Lake
Cheyenne
Denver
Omaha
Nebraska Blow Wells Field Baffle Naturalists
The blow wells between the Middle and North Loops intrigue naturalists as they act like air shafts linked to currents. When wind direction favors, air exits. otherwise it pulls downward drawing hats into the tube. Wells reach 150 to 200 feet, sometimes freezing to 180 feet, with reports of a pipe bursting at eighty feet. Experts suspect a gravel stratum connects to the river, allowing both air and water passages.
Saving Interest in Christ Surprises Old Augusta Trader
A Maine Farmer tale recalls an Augusta dealer, long dead, who attends a Boston book sale and bids for a volume titled Saving Interest. Upon winning and opening it, he discovers the full title Saving Interest in Christ, sparking astonishment and a wish to save his mislaid interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Augusta
Boston
Christ
Notice of Administrator's Sale of Beeson Estate
Percy S Hoyt as administrator of Harmon V Beeson deceased applies to the Laramie County Wyoming probate court for authority to sell the west half of the northeast quarter and lots seven and eight in section eleven township twenty six north range sixty five west. The sale if not opposed will be ordered January 13 1890 to pay debts of the estate. Dated Cheyenne December 16 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy S. Hoyt
Laramie
Territory of
Wyoming
Harmon V. Beeson
A. D
Towit
Meridian
Laramie County
Wyoming Territory
Percy S. Howe
Cheyenne
Timber Culture Notice In Wyoming 1885 Filing Complaint
Notice from the U S Timber Culture Office announces William Dolan files against Charles G Thayer for failure to comply with Timber culture Entry Nev 1008 dated November 14 1885 on lots 3 and 4 in section 4 township 13 north range 61 west Laramie county Wyoming. Parties must appear February 6 1890 at 4 pm for testimony and final hearing. E P Cummin Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unite States Laxa
Cahevesnn
Wyo
William Dolan
Charles G. Thayer
Range
Weet
Laramie County
Wyoming
E. P. Cuammin
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Securities
England
Bill M’coy
Desperado
el Paso
Tax Sun
Sun
Fort Russell
Keefe & McGarvey
Camp Carlin
Twenty-third
Eddy
Twenty-fourth
Coal and Iron
Alexander G. McGregor
Funeral Services
House of Representatives
Glenrock’s Saloons
van Devanter
J. L. Murray
Union Pacific Railway
A. Ryan
J. A. Martin
Holyoke
Russian Epizootic
Leader
United States
Carr
White River
Francis J. Collins
Land Office
Ida May Davis
Robert Hall
George Bird
James Morris
Henry Harrington
Harrington
Congregational Church
Roc Springs
France
Rae
Grigsby
Jansey
Wanren
R. S. van
Tassins
W. Ginn
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