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Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1889

Page

16

Cheyenne Celebrates Corner Stone of Union Pacific Shops

The Cheyenne celebration marked by a grand parade and corner stone laying for Union Pacific shops. The day featured the Seventeenth Infantry, Magic City Band, fire department races, and a speech by General J C Sampson praising Wyoming statehood and local prosperity.

Fort Assell Ands Venteenth Regiment Fort Russell Magic Cry West J. Keen Stoll Stajor Jona Talbot Stirling Birmingham Seventeenth Infantry United States Fantry Board of Trade O Chenne Magic City Band Cheyenne Guards Cheyenne Fire Department Cheyenne Carriag Board of Trade Arren Union Pacific Railwaympany Board of Trade, Unity and City Cting Hunt Aese L. S. Morgan Isaac Greentree Union Pacific Railroad Agor Colny Union Pacific J. C. Sampson Sampson Jesus Ich Heyenne Sojace Ion Denver Colorado Wyoming Rocky Mountain Plains Lamkin Union Pacific Railway Company A. D Cheyenne Board of Trade Holt Wyoming Territory Council Journal Tenth Legislative Assembly House Moonlight Territorial Auditor Warren Senate United States Senate University of Wyoming Laramie City Board of School Trustees Public Schools of First National Bank of National Bank of Cheyenne Cheyenne National Bank of T. A. Kent J.T Clask Hose Company Phil Sheridan Hose Company Camp Carlin Department of Colorado-Wyoming Grand Army of the Republic Department of Colorado- Wyoming Grand Commandery Knights Templar Myens of Oval Arch Masons Cheyenne Lodge A. FP A. M Uylawe Acacia Lodge A. F Magic City Knights of Pythias of Wyoming Allemania Lodge O. F. Cheyenne Tiylaws O. F Order of Knights of Labor of America Order of Rocky Mountain Assembly Knights of Labor

Cheyenne Historical Notices From Local 1889 Records

A compilation of bylaws, rosters, and officer lists from Cheyenne organizations. It includes I O O F Cantons and Lodges, Union Debating Club, Wyoming stock associations, and other fraternal and civic groups with references to corner stone committee members for the Union Pacific project.

Iriac Benevolent Society of Cheyenne Cheyenne Guards Wyoming National Guards Wyoming Fair Association Cheyenne Daily Leader Cheyenne Daily Sux Evening Tribune Northwestern Live Stock Journal Cheyenne Sun Cheyenne Review Canton Grand Lodge of Wyoming Hope Washington Patriotic Order Sons of America U.S. A Wyoming Stock Growers Association Nevada Ancient Order of United Workman Order Cheyenne Lodge Ancient Order of United Workmen The Union Debating Club V.C. Bogue William Lush T. Appleton A. L. Huntly Eas F. M. Sharp General Forman Arthur Pullman Union Pacific Railway Company E. S. N. Morgan Isaac Greentree A. J. Parshall

The Governor's Reception at the Capitol

An evening reception at the Capitol Building drew a large crowd of citizens and visitors. The building glowed with arc and incandescent lights and the city brass band played in the rotunda as streetcars and carriages conveyed guests to the steps. Other territorial officers received guests including Secretary Meldrum Treasurer Voorhees Prof Ricketts and Engineer Meade. Mrs J M Carey aided Mrs Warren in hosting duties.

Capitol Meldrum Voorhees Ricketts Meade J. M. Carey Warren

Capitols Rout Laramie Nine In Cheyenne Baseball Tilt

The Capitols beat a Laramie picked team in Cheyenne last Saturday. Cheyenne’s Capitols fielded sharply while Laramie pitching and throwing failed. Brown hit a home run as part of two earned runs for Laramie. final score details show Cheyenne with decisive advantage.

Laramie Capitols Cheyenne Brown Bixler Lumley Roberts Stove Brown Watts Consis Miller Pet Eves Erswell Scott Murray Smith Lynott Kemmis McGray le Yelton Marshall Mnitln

Sullivan Kilrain Fight Promises Citywide Interest

The Sullivan Kilrain bout dominated headlines as rumors swirled through hotels and saloons. By 2 PM reliable dispatches from the Associated Press settled the outcome, and we present the complete telegraphic details of this famed modern exhibition of the manly art.

Sullivan-Kilrain Associated Press

Rawlins Shows Average 25 Vote Lead for GOP Ticket

A Sun special reports Rawlins May yield an average majority of twenty five for the Republican ticket. Carbon county reports on eligible voters and republican preferences, indicating party support in this western locale.

the Sun Rawlins Carbon

Fremont County Delegates Elected to Constitutional Convention

The joint committee chose N. Baldwin D A. Preston Democrats and H. G. Nickerson Republican as delegates. Townsfolk reported vandalism Tuesday night with flags torn and various articles pilfered around gates.

Fremont County Lanne Wye N. Baldwin D. A. Preston H. G. Nickerson

Firemen's Races Shine At Local Tournament

The Silver Trumpets headline a sunlit crowd as firemen from Cheyenne and Boulder vie in a series of events. The Alerts win the trumpets and first prize after a dramatic pole start and a 34 4 5 second finish despite a damaged plugman. Dry test races follow with tight times. the Alerts claim another first with 3n 35 seconds.

Rome Sullivan Kilrain Cheyenne Boulder Fonda Lovelands Gramm Hose Laramie Clarks Durants

Juvenile and Open Race Results Report

The text lists results for open and juvenile races. In open events Clark and Cheyenne led Pioneers and Cheyenne and Alerts with first prize to Gramms Laramie and second to Alerts. In juvenile races four entries competed with times: Greeley juniors 26 1-5, Collins juniors 26 3-5, Clark juniors 27 3-5, Alerts juniors 29 1-5.

Clark Cheyenne Pioneers Gramms Laramie Greeley Collins Clark's Alerts

Miners Strike Over New Wage Scale at Almy Mines

Evanston Wyoming July 10 A wage scale took effect at the Almy mines yesterday but was rejected by miners causing a strike. The Central Pacific mines at Almy are entirely idle, supplying much of the coal for the Central Pacific system west to San Francisco.

Apedal Evanston Wyo Almy Central Pacific San Francisco

To Be Married Miss Maxie McConnell and James H Shields

Miss Maxie McConnell of Cheyenne will wed Mr. James H Shields of Loveland Colorado at the Presbyterian church this morning. The Rev J Y Cowhick will officiate. After the ceremony the couple will depart on the morning train to Loveland for their future home.

Maxie McConnell James H. Shields Loveland Colorado Presbyterian Church J. Y. Cowhick Miss McConnell Cheyenne Wyoming Mr. Shields O. D. Shields

Wyoming Constitutional Election Sees Nonpartisan Tone

Denver July 8 delegates elected across the territory to form a constitution for the proposed state of Wyoming. Voters favored nonpartisan processes, desiring a good constitution and capable representatives. In fusion counties the party split followed last Congress ballot, with a Republican majority expected on the convention.

Denver Cheyenne Wyoming

Sermon on State Constitution Urges Education and Sabbath

Rev. Williams of the Congregational church argues for compulsory education and non sectarian schools with the Bible as moral guide, supports observing the Christian Sabbath and protecting worship. He calls for a constitution founded on justice, morality, and intelligence as the people prepare for the convention.

Williams Congregational Church

Round-Up Disbands After Beevor Beaver Misconduct

The Poison Spider round up in its second division near Beaver collapsed last Friday after mavericks and calves s were found branded and separated, causing confusion. Foreman lost control as men branded on their own, prompting the decision to disband while R H Hall continues rounding up and branding his stock. Rumor of Kilrain's death proved false.

Wind River Mountaineer Beaver R. H. Hall

Sam Small Attracts Crowds In Cheyenne Sermons At Methodist Church

The Sun prints an independent critic's take on evangelist Sam Small who spoke three times in Cheyenne. The review calls his preaching forcible yet marred by slang and performative wandering, noting crowds, his southern manner, and doubts about authenticity compared with Sam Jones.

Cheyenne Small Sun Sam Small Sam Small Dan Sam Jones

Bear River Canal Upper Section Contract Ad

The Bothwell Canal Company of Ogden Utah invites proposals for the upper twelve miles of the Bear river canal. Heavy rock tunneling and earth work are required. Proposals will be received until July 20 1889.

Bothwell Canal Company Ogden Bear River Canal

Requisition Issued for Bartels in Bank Certificate Theft

Governor Warren issued a requisition to Iowa authorities for the apprehension of Earnest Bartels, charged with grand larceny and forgery. He allegedly stole a $300 certificate of deposit from A. K. Peston of Laramie City, fled the area, and is believed to be in Iowa. The complaint was filed before Justice Charles Yund.

Warren State of Iowa Earnest Bartels A. K. Peston Laramie City Bartels Peston Charles Yund

Burke Ex tradition case identifies Burke as Williams

The Burke ex tradition case features Charles, arriving from Chicago, identifying Burke as Frank Williams the man who rented the cottage where Cronit was murdered. He had been shown in court yard to recognize the prisoner. The witness could recall him from a Chicago growth. Burke pleads not guilty as cross-examination proceeds and argument is set for today.

Burke Wixnires Charles Chicago Frank Williams Cronit Rank Williams Martin Burke Court House Collins Therisoner Howel Toal

Judge Declines Habeas Corpus in Cronin Conspiracy Case

Judge Tuley in the circuit court today denied a writ of habeas corpus for Anna Cael related to a conspiracy to murder Dr. Cronin. Biggs must remain by sale as proceedings proceed.

Biggs Cascado Tuley Zanna Cael Dr. Cronin

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