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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1889

Page

8

Cheyenne Celebrates Corner Stone of Union Pacific Shops

Citizens, soldiers, and firemen joined a grand parade at Cheyenne Depot Grounds for the corner stone ceremony of the Union Pacific shops. The day featured bands, a wild west show, and an oration by General J C Sampson, predicting growth and statehood for Wyoming.

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

Roaring Cheyenne Fraternal and Civic Listings 1889

A compilation of constitutions bylaws and rosters for local fraternal orders and associations in Cheyenne Wyoming including Iriac Benevolent Society Cheyenne Guards First Regiment Wyoming National Guards and various lodges Patriarchs Militant I O O F United Workmen Sons of America and other organizations with officers committees and corner stone box committee members named along with 1889 notices from Cheyenne newspapers.

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

Governor's Evening Reception at Capitol House

The governor hosted a formal reception in the executive rooms last evening drawing many citizens and visitors. The Capitol glowed with arc and incandescent lights while the city brass band played in the rotunda as streetcars and carriages delivered guests. Officers Meldrum Voorhees Ricketts Meade and aides attended with Mrs Carey assisting Mrs Warren. the event was well received.

Capitol Meldrum Voorhees Ricketts Meade J. M. Carey Warren

Capitols Defeat Laramie Nine In Hard Fought Game

Cheyenne Capitols rout Laramie in a baseball game after wild pitching and errors by the home team. Brown hit a home run for Cheyenne and the Capitols played sharp defense while Laramie struggled at the plate and on the mound.

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 Captures City Attention

The Sullivan Kilrain bout sparked heavy public chatter as rumors swirled before noon and conflicting reports filled street corners, hotels, and saloons. At 2 PM reliable dispatches from the Associated Press settled the outcome, with complete details promised in the telegraphic columns.

Sullivan-Kilrain Associated Press

Rawlins Quietly Delivers 25 Vote Margin for GOP Ticket

Rawlins reports an average majority of 25 for the entire Republican ticket. Carbon county returns show Republican support among aging voters, with further returns promising similar gains across the slate.

the Sun Rawlins Carbon

Fremont County Delegates Chosen for Constitutional Convention

The joint committee elected N. Baldwin and D. A. Preston, both Democrats, and H. G. Nickerson, a Republican, as delegates to the constitutional convention. Local troublemakers damaged property by tearing down flags and pilfering articles Tuesday night.

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

Firemen Races Highlight Cheyenne Event With Alerts Victory

In a sunny crowd filled arena the Alerts of Cheyenne won the first prize trumpet after a tight tie with the Mackays of Boulder. The dry tests saw top runs by Lovelands and Alerts with quick couplings, while a loader’s fall by Fonda did not end the spirited performances.

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

Races Record Show Results for Juvenile Classes

Listings from the meet name Greeley juniors with 26 1-5 time, Collins juniors 26 3-5, Clark's juniors 27 3-5, Alerts' juniors 29 1-5. In main events Gramms of Laramie first prize and Alerts second.

Clark Cheyenne Pioneers Gramms Laramie Greeley Collins Clark's Alerts

Miners Strike After Wage Scale Rejected at Almy Mines

Miners at Almy Wyoming refused to accept a new wage scale announced yesterday. The Central Pacific mines at Almy are entirely idle, supplying coal for the Central Pacific system as far west as San Francisco.

Central Pacific Coal Mines Almy Apedal Evanston Wyo Central Pacific San Francisco

To Be Married Miss Maxie McConnell and James Shields

Miss Maxie McConnell of Cheyenne will wed Mr. James H. Shields of Loveland Colorado at the Presbyterian church this morning by Rev J Y Cowhick. The couple plans to travel to Loveland for their future home after the ceremony.

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

Wyoming constitutional election judged nonpartisan

Denver dispatch from Cheyenne reports a territory wide vote for delegates to Wyoming's constitutional convention. The drive aimed to a good nonpartisan process with voters seeking quality representation. Contests appeared in three counties but no strong partisan split emerged. fusion seat apportionment followed last election congress votes.

Denver Cheyenne Wyoming

Sermon Advocates Education and Unsectarian Schools in State Constitution

Rev. Williams of the Congregational church argued for compulsory education and non sectarian schools with the Bible text uninterpreted as public morality. He urged honoring the Christian sabbath, protecting worship, and grounding the constitution in justice morality and patriotism. He noted forthcoming convention debates on prohibition and woman’s suffrage.

Williams Congregational Church

Round-Up Disbands Amid Calf Branded Chaos

Wind River Mountaineer reports Poison Spider round-up’s second division broke up near Beaver after outcry over branding and calves with broken legs. Foreman lost control as men branded independently. R H Hall continues round-up and branding per plan. Rumor of Kilrain’s death proved false.

Wind River Mountaineer Beaver R. H. Hall

Sam Small Draws Crowds in Cheyenne Church Tour

The Sun reviews Sam Small's Cheyenne sermons at the Methodist church. The critic notes his southern pronunciation and flashy manner, but finds his preaching earnest yet clouded by slang and showy tricks. The piece calls him a poorer Sam Jones imitation and questions his authenticity and impact.

Cheyenne Small Sun Sam Small Sam Small Dan Sam Jones

Bear River Canal Upper Twelve Miles Contract Notice

The Bothwell Canal Company of Ogden Utah invites proposals for the construction of the upper twelve miles of the Bear river canal. Extensive rock tunnelling and earth work are to be awarded. Proposals will be received until July 20, 1889.

Bothwell Canal Company Ogden Bear River Canal

Requisition Issued for Earnest Bartels in Iowa Chase

Governor Warren ordered a requisition on Iowa's governor to extradite Earnest Bartels charged with grand larceny and forgery by A K Peston of Laramie City. Bartels allegedly stole a $300 certificate of deposit from Peston and fled the city, with authorities believing he is in Iowa. The request was made before Justice Charles Yund.

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

Burke Ex tradition case hinges on identity of Burke and Williams

July 10 Wixnires Burke ex tradition case moves as Charles, arriving from Chicago, identifies Burke as Frank Williams the man who rented Cronit's cottage where the murder occurred. Witnesses confirm recognition in court yard, Burke pleads not guilty as cross examination continues and argument proceeds.

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

Judge Tuley Refuses Writ in Cronin Case

In circuit court Judge Tuley denies a writ of habeas corpus for Anna Cael a senior guardian from Camp Zanna Cael held on charges of conspiracy to murder Dr. Cronin. The sale deadline named as Cascado in July 10 notes the ongoing detention.

Biggs Cascado Tuley Zanna Cael Dr. Cronin

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. P Rocky Mountain Plains Lamkin A. D Cheyenne Board of Trade Holt Wyoming Territory Council Journal Tenth Legislative Assembly House Moonlight Territorial Auditor Senate United States Senate University of Wyoming 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 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 Capitol Building Mackaya Boltholph Poudre Valley Gramm J.T Methodist Church
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