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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1889

Page

13

The New Party and Bellamy’s Nationalist Programme

Edward Bellamy outlines a nationalist program to the New York World, advocating government nationalization of railroads telegraph and telephone systems coal mining and municipal control of heat lighting and streetcars. He envisions a fraternal economic order with equal rights, election and legislation as the path to a humane, efficient public service system benefiting two million workers.

New York Edward Bellamy Llamy California Congress Bellamy Post Office Department

A Well Bred Girl

A well bred girl thanks a man for a street car seat and behaves modestly in public. She avoids extravagance and public declarations of love, treats her mother with respect, and remains faithful through sickness and sorrow, embodying trusted devotion.

Toor D. C

Painful Accident at Railroad Shop Injures Fellowes

E. L. Fellows, brother of Mrs. E Towslee, had his foot badly crushed when a lumber fell at the transfer table of the railroad shop where he worked. No bones were broken, but the wound is painful and he is expected to be laid up for a month or more.

E. L. Fellows E. Towslee

Douglas Water Works Opens New Year With Smile

Douglas greets the new year with a contented note as the water works system, costing about $12,000, advances.

Douglas

Plenty of water for every need in budget projection

The budget notes ample water supply in full operation to squelch fires protect property and supply domestic manufacturing needs. It envisions lawns covered with grass and flowers next summer and trees and shrubs thriving with abundant water, nearly as free as air.

Cheyenne’s Promising 1890 Outlook of Growth and Industry

A long projection of Cheyenne’s 1890 fortunes foresees a real estate boom, iron furnaces, Fort Russell expansion, railroad viaduct completion, streetcar expansions, iron mine development, new population gains, Cheyenne and Northern railroad progress to Douglas, Hartville iron deposits spur, quarry development, more residences, 1000 plus skilled workers in railroad shops, a new east side school, park system improvements, a Methodist church edifice, and a $150000 government building. The Wyoming Development lands open to settlement and stronger traffic with Black Hills and Central Wyoming are noted, promising enduring growth and prosperity.

Cheyenne Fort Russell Post Colorado Central Northern Douglas Hartville Cheyenne and Methodist Episcopal Church United States Wyoming Development Company Burlington Alliance Denver Mammoth Wheel Black Hills Wyoming Stars of Heaven

Breakfast Runs and Broad Paradoxes From Daily Snippets

A collection of wry observations on society and human nature. It ponders the scissor grinder who prefers dull blades, the English upper house, a cautious criminal, pirates, detectives, and the meaning of real estate busts. It ends with a quip on co-education and appearances.

Wedding Music at St Mark’s Church Delights Attendees

Wedding guests yesterday afternoon at St Mark's church enjoyed special music arranged for the joyful event. The lineup included The Voice That Breathed O'er Eden performed by the supplied choir, Lohengrin Bridal March, and Mendelssohn Wedding March.

St. Mark's Church Lohengrin Wagner Mendelssohn

Paymaster Bush Seeks Reimbursement for Stolen Funds

Major D N Bush, once guarding funds at Antelope Springs, seeks congressional relief to repay the stolen money after a prior rejected bid. He previously received winter relief but was vetoed by Cleveland. now he renews the request, with opposition calling it folly.

D. N. Bush United States Antelope Springs Congress Cleveland Bash Douglas

Governor appoints ten delegates to press Wyoming admission

In response to a constitutional convention resolution Governor War ren appoints ten delegates to go to Washington to urge Congress to admit Wyoming. Four have already been named: Maurice Heins Crook County A L New Uinta County W C Irvine Converse County and Homer Merrill Carbon County. Legal blanks of all kinds for sale at this office.

Warren Washington Congress Wyoming Union Maurice Heins Crook County A. L. New Uinta County W.C. Irvine Converse County Homer Merrill Carbon County

Cheyenne Glimpses Holiday Cheer and Charity

Janet Beecher reports from Cheyenne on holiday window displays and a toboggan slide amid Gift Hunters. Charity drives by Ladies Relief Society distribute two weeks of donations for the needy, while the Wednesday club pairs literature with a playful husbandly supper critique.

Ladies’ Relief Society Cheyenne

Appointment of Milo A. Adams as Crook County deputy district clerk

The Republican endorsement states Milo A. Adams has been appointed deputy district clerk of Crook County. He is among the county’s first settlers, a young man with excellent habits and strong business qualifications. He has served under several county officers and now assists the county treasurer. The notice praises his Republican alignment and predicts broad satisfaction with the appointment.

Milo A. Adams Crook County Adams Clark

Epigootic Notes On A Local Illness Spread

Secretary Meldrum remained at home yet visited his office yesterday. Mrs. Ira L. Fredendall improves slowly. Clay Taylor recovering from an attack. Mrs. E. Mason Smith still suffering from a severe illness. Bard family at Little Bear all down with grip. George Holt fought the epidemic but was outdoors yesterday. A A Christie has a bad case of la grippe and is kept at home for treatment.

Meldrum Ira L. Fredendall Clay Taylor Milton Taylor E. Mason Smith J. N. Bard Little Bear George Holt A. A. Christie

Reynolds post G A R to install officers January 17

The Reynolds post G A R of the city plans its annual officer installation on January 17. A camp fire is arranged with speeches music and a substantial supper. Delegation from Greeley and other invited guests will attend as the veterans promise a joyful evening.

Reynolds Post G. A. R Greeley

Infant Suffering From Denver Epidemic Prompted Family Flight

F Rossman of the steam laundry learned by telegram that his two year old son in Denver is dangerously ill with the prevailing epidemic. He departed by train to join his family this morning.

F. Rossman The Steam Laundry Denver

Made a Mail Train Conversion Affects Denver Dailies

The morning Denver train once set up for the benefit of the Denver daily papers has been converted into a standard mail train, changing its use from press service to regular postal service.

Denver

Train schedule adjusted as UP runs two daily Denver Cheyenne service

Time of arrival moved from 7 30 to S20 starting this morning. Union Pacific had launched the train as an experiment and soon determined it would sustain profitable traffic due to the large Denver Cheyenne flow, necessitating two trains daily.

Union Pacific Denver Cheyenne

Two souls unite as Blanche Irene Moore weds Kuykendall

In Cheyenne, Miss Blanche Irene Moore and Mr Kuykendall wed at Mark's church amid palmette decorations and choral epithalamium. The bride wore white crepe de Chine with duchess lace. the groom accompanied by Denver guests. A Whitcomb mansion reception followed. couple depart for an eastern tour aboard Burlington.

Cheyenne Blanche Irene Moore Nk Mc Kuykendall Mark Beard Rossire John David Morgan Birmingham Lieutenant Clay Miss Whitcomb Miss Kent Faille Helen Jeffrey Robert Barkalow Page James P.C. Coob Denver Kuykendall J. L. Kuykendall Bergman Miss Bergman E. W. Whitcomb Whitcomb Mansion the Twain Burlington

Fortnightly Club Hosts Meeting and New Year Dance

This week the Fortnightly club met at Mrs. T. A. Kent's home with readings on Washington and Patrick Henry. An elegant supper followed as cards were played. The 21 club and guests danced to ring in the New Year. A coterie gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Johnson preceded the garrison party hosted by Mrs. Mizner and Mrs. Van Horn in honor of Mrs. Druien and Mrs. Dasheill.

Ths Johnson T. A. Kent J. C. Baird Washington Francis Hale Patrick Henry Kent W. 5. Hurlbut J. C. Breckens Dr. Rafter Marshall Johnson Garrison Mizner van Horn Druien Dasheill

Peter Clemenson Promoted to Cheyenne Blacksmith Department

Omaha reports say Peter Clemenson, longtime Union Pacific shop worker, is promoted to run the blacksmith department at Cheyenne. His faithful service and good reputation in Omaha are cited as the basis for Cheyenne’s congratulate of the railroad works leadership.

Omaha Peter Clemenson Union Pacific Cheyenne Clemenson

Week of prayer services at M. B. Church schedule

The Methodist church plans a week of prayer with a business men's prayer meeting from noon to 12 p.m. and a ladies' prayer meeting from 1 to 4 p.m. Services are listed for every evening at 7 12 0. Citizens are urged to rise above worldly concerns and focus on God. William L. Simpson of Lander is commissioned a notary public by Governor Warren.

Methodist Church William L. Simpson Lander Warren

Legislative Sketches of David L. Rusk

David L. Rusk is a carbon county representative born in Vir oqua Wisconsin who moved to Wyoming in 1864 to ranch north of Rawlins. A republican and one of the youngest house members he has not held public office before but has earned citizen support to serve in the next legislature.

David L. Rusk Carbon County Viroqua Wis Mayaret

Wyoming population debate tests voter count against territory size

The Kingston New York Freeman critiques Wyoming statehood by voting tallies, compares to Georgia Louisiana and South Carolina districts, and argues population should be judged by apportionment. It contrasts Wyoming's resources, acreage, coal, irrigation, and banks with South Carolina to justify admission.

Kingston N. Y Freeman New York Wyoming Georgia Louisiana South Carolina Congress South Caroina

Newcastle Mines and Omaha Coal Supply Outlook

The Omaha coal market faces a looming famine risk without Newcastle mines in Wyoming starting by February. current prices hover near $9 per ton for engines furnaces and households. Officials expect Newcastle output to lower costs to about $6 or $6.60 per ton, with Rock Springs coal at $7 from Union Pacific, and forecasts claim Newcastle coal equals Rock Springs in quality and could supply Nebraska for a decade.

Omaha Newcastle Wyoming Newcastle Company Union Pacific Rock Springs Nebraska Burlington Company

Beatrice Rail Contractors Secure Newcastle Mines Deal

ipatrick Brothers and Collins, railroad contractors of Beatrice, are the sole owners of Newcastle mines with J. B. Weston holding a small interest after discovery. They have invested heavily in machinery and plan large scale operations within four weeks. Burlington will control transport to market for coal from the site.

Burlington Road Newcastle Ipatrick Brothers & Collins Beatrice J. B. Weston Burlington

New Residences Under Way In City During Winter

Despite winter weather several homes are under construction or planned. Andy Ryan’s cottage on Sixteenth Street nears completion, Frank Joselyn’s story and a half on Seymour Street is almost finished with plans for a two story on the adjoining corner. Hon. M. P. Keefe has begun two cottages at Evans and Twenty‑first Streets, and E. R. Hurd’s brick terrace on the South Side shows strong foundation progress.

Andy Ryan Sixteenth Street Frank Joselyn Seymour Street M. P. Keefe Evans Twenty-first Streets E. R Hurd

Voting Places Grievance Calls for Better Pole for Ladies

A letter from January 6 1890 argues for improved voting accommodations for women at primaries urging suitable rooms and seating. The Sun editor notes malcontents exploiting open columns and complains about city council voting place choices and lack of gallantry toward ladies.

the Sun Aterner Rex

Wolves Ravage Pasture and Call for Wolf Bounty

Mr I N Bard of Little Bear reports wolves killed one colt two yearlings and twenty four calves inside his pasture during the past season. He suspects three gray wolves. Attempts to kill them with lead and poison failed. Bard urges reenactment of bounty laws and a stockmen funded reward. Omaha Petroleum and Land Co files articles of incorporation to acquire oil coal lands develop them and grow farms with a 5 million capital and a 3 million treasury stock. Board of directors includes James Ledwich J F White C W Johnson George Fessenden R K Stowe bra Van Camp and M A Upton.

I. N. Bard Little Bear Sun Wyoming Omaha Petroleum and Land Co Treasury James Ledwich J. F. White CW. Johnson George

Wyoming Typographical Union elects officers for new term

At the regular monthly meeting of Wyoming Typographical Union No. 154 the following officers were elected for the ensuing term. Joe J. Daly was named president Ht M Rapp vice president H W Moore recording secretary C G Blackburn financial secretary W J Cranwell treasurer EB Ko Goodell sergeant at arms and executive committee members D M McCrum Charles Walker J S Marshall JL Chenery John Leonard.

Wyoming Typographical Union No Joe J. Daly M. Rapp H.W. Moore C. G. Blackburn WJ. Cranwell EB. Ko Goodell D. M. McCrum Charles Walker J. S. Marshall JL. Chenery John Leonard

Real Estate Activity Reported After Salt Lake Trip

Henry Altman returned from Salt Lake with strong real estate activity and potential gains. He prefers to hold holdings for higher returns while John Roberts is due back today after making substantial profits in Salt Lake dirt. C D Kelle notes Roberts increased his bath account by at least 10500 in recent weeks.

Henry Altman Salt Lake John Roberts C.D. Kelle Roberts

Dr Free Promises Cure With Turkish Bath at Normand

A health ad touts Workiot Math suffering from hheumathm and blood disorders undertaking Turkish baths and vapor treatments by Dr Free at the Normand to cure ailments after failed prior care.

Free The Normand

Also Mentioned on This Page

NEW Party Janet Beecher Belleville Kas Fairyland Dolla Epigootic St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Society Notes Mr. Clemenson M. B. Church Newcastle Mines Workiot
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