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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1889
Page
11
A compact yearly ledger from January to November 1889 lists Cheyenne events. Marriages and deaths anchor social notes. Union Pacific shop contracts and surveys drive growth. political moves and statehood talks presage Wyoming’s future. Key figures include J C Baird, Charles Trumbull, Warren, and mission milestones at Cheyenne.
A collage of humorous exchanges and street talk touches on Christmas, conservatism, and social quirks. Bits from Bing, Plumbottle, and Dolly spark fleeting wit while a jab at New York lighting schemes mingles with a joke about the jury system and a New Year greeting.
Attorney General Donzelmann files a biennial report noting a $245,539.22 discrepancy between the Uinta county assessment roll and the territorial auditor’s records. The board of county commissioners directed the altered return to force legal resolution, not to defraud. The report also cites ongoing conflicts among the treasurer, auditor, and county officials over double and erroneous assessments.
Foreman Andy Clark receives a gold watch from Capitol building workers for his leadership and adherence to high standards. James Julian and Theodore Swan are also honored with Meerschaum holders for their service and warmth during cold weather.
Tam Sun reports Al Gaines of the Dyer house confined for four days with Russian influenza while Doc Adams recovers from a severe attack of the prevailing epidemic.
Cheyenne touts its healthful climate, good schools, and progressive citizens while highlighting a new $50,000 viaduct, top water system in the west, the largest railroad shops in the west, a central rail hub location, iron furnaces and ores nearby, and broad public and private improvements signaling a grand future.
Mrs. Brennan wife of Matthew F Brennan died suddenly at 3 o clock yesterday after two days illness. She was 36 and left six children. Born Julia A English in Fort Dodge Kansas in 1871 the couple moved to Wyoming in 1881. Funeral at St Marys Cathedral Thursday morning at 16 o clock with relatives notified in Denver and St Louis awaiting arrival.
The public sale of Cheyenne property by W. Baker was postponed at the Cheyenne board of trade’s recommendation until railroad excursion rates from surrounding points can be arranged. The sale now set for Tuesday February 4 1890 aims to attract strangers and spur investments.
The 21 club held a pleasant evening of dances at Keefe hall with about fifty couples on the floor. Friends of the club enjoyed a lively event as the new year approached. A second ball at the Library hall in the opera house building hosted by the Cheyenne Sociable City club kept dancing late into New Year’s Eve.
Von Wedell the draughtsman in the territorial engineer's office lies seriously ill with bleeding lungs, offering little hope of recovery. Attorney General Donzelman informed Count Von Nordero Flecht, the German consul in Chicago, of the facts and asked him to notify Von Wedell’s family near Koenigsberg, who hold wealth and influence.
The file lists several deeds recorded yesterday: T G Hodges transferring 6 acres to Charles H Dalgleish for 1200 dollars, Alex G McLeod to Chas I Dalgleish 160 acres for 600, Chas Blindt to Chas H H Dalgleish 157 acres for 197.30, and Pat S Harrington to Chas Dalyloinh 4ydo acres for 1000. The Cheyenne Morning Daily urges Wyoming residents to consider sugar beet culture as a path to wealth, aligning with Tribune coverage on beets and sugar prospects in Wyoming.
The Miret Methodist Episcopal church held a late night meeting from 10 to 4. A large crowd attended the services described as impressive. Tonight revival services will begin and continue as interest in the work demands. Also noted is a rumored alliance between Rock Island and Atchison systems against the Union Pacific Northwestern combination.
A pointed poem denounces a controversial Cheyenne correspondent from the Denver News and Times. It questions truthfulness and lampoons sensational reporting with satire, calling for restraint and criticizing repeated wire service tales.
A snow fall of eighteen inches was reported in Evanston and western territory yesterday. A state election will occur within ninety days after Congress passes enabling act. The Buffalo Ledger issues a holiday supplement. News mentions New York electric lights shut off and a large jail population decline. A land case before Justice Carroll proceeds with expected Thursday decision. Edward Bellamy writes on servant girls and an oil can solution is suggested. Messages from Laramie report illness of Dough Willan's cousin in New York City.
Newcastle forms a board of trade with fifty initial members. Officers elected include President Rt. Vosburgh and vice presidents J. O. McLaughlin N. M. Fitzhey, secretary L Jovini, corresponding secretary F W Monde and J L Halrd, with treasurer named. Directors listed plus a committee of W Atlabough Geer McLaughlin and M i Camplin to draft bylaws. Charter member membership set at $10. Board adjourned after routine business.
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