Social Glimpses of Cheyenne Ladies Events 1890
Social notes describe a July tea for Mildred Hay’s birthday marking Wyoming’s statehood celebration, a Rhodes reception for visiting guests, a Blue Silk Banner presentation to Company B at the armory, an ordination service at St. Mark’s, and a reunion tea for high school graduates of classes ’88 and ’89 at Mrs Chauncey Walker’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angel
H. G. Hay
Mildred
Harry Jeffery
Guy Kent
Robert Carey
Harry Hay
Wyoming
Katherine Freeborn
Cornelia Baxter
Belle Idleman
Carrie Loeb
Helen Jeffrey
Helen Gannett
Lena Masi
Fannie Masi
Maud Holcomb
Geneveve Hoyt
Florence Hellmer
Hazel Hellman
Amelia Parshall
Elsie Jenkins
Millie Winger
Annie Mossison
Belle Draper
Alberta Jenks
Ruth Hammond
Ada Reamy
Julia Pouillon
Laura Roberts
Mamie Neehouse
Rhodes
D. C. Rhodes
Mesdames Kennedy and
Peeler
Austin
Texas
Geo. W. Baxter
Mesdames
Wm. Sturgis
P.O. Brewster
Caroline Davis
Grace Hebard
Louise Smith
T. B. Adams
Cheyenne
St. Mark's Church
Talbot
Chauncey Walker
Divo
New Smelter Promises Revolution in Low Grade Ores
The Custer Chronicle reports a citizen inventor in the area has devised a waterless smelter noted for low construction cost. A stock company with $1,000,000 aims to build a plant after thorough testing declared the process a perfect success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer Chronicle
Business Transfer Notices and Incomplete Equipment Work
The South British Fire and Marine Insurance company files with the state auditor to withdraw from Wyoming. Policies are transferred to Providence Washington Insurance Company. Mr Brown installs an electric crane at Union Pacific machine shops, with further work planned. Inventor Mr Shaw to arrive in two weeks to supervise first trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South British Fire and Marine Insurance Company
New Zealand
Wyoming
Providence, Washington Insurance Company
Brown
Union Pacific Machine Shops
Shaw
TIPS FROM THE TIES AT FORT WORTH YARD SETTING
Masonry for Roundhouse near completion as cap stones arrive. Stockyards hold many horses shipped from Arlington Oregon for F G Strickland of Fort Worth. Yard east of blacksmith shop busy with grading, tracklaying and excavating for new shops. Bradley constructs stone foundations for car and wood shops. Car shop 277%97 and woodworking shop 200x80. Engine and boiler room 49x79 with large brick smokestack planned. Water trestle to be removed in two weeks to make room for more track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Ore
F. G. Strickland
Fort Worth
Tex
Bradley
The
Street Cattle Car Company
Simmons Suffering as Hall Boys Steal Eight Horses
Allen Simmons recounts that James Hall stole eight of his horses from a Silver Crown ranch on Middle Crow Creek west of Cheyenne. Deputy Sheriff and constable arrested Hall. case to be heard in Judge Carroll's court after a venue change.
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James Hall
Sun
Allen Simmons
Silver Crown
Middle Crow Creek
Cheyenne
Hall
Newman
James
Simmons
Thomasson
Smith
Lee
Carroll
Celebration on Cottonwood Ranch Completes July Festivities
A correspondent reports a July Fourth celebration at J. F. Roche's Cottonwood ranch with about 150 guests from Fairbank Wendover Badger Horseshoe and the Platte region. Cheyenne and Northern trainmen attended. The day featured a picnic games ice cream cake lemonade and substantial viands. The day’s orator, a justice court official whose name starts with C, asked for anonymity. Evening included a dance moonlight music and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Roche
Cottonwood
Fairbank
Wendover
Badger
Horseshoe
Platte River
Cheyenne
Northern
Telegraphed Shooting Contest Set Between Gun Clubs
A telegraph based shooting contest is arranged between Leadville Gun club and Cheyenne Rifle club. Each shoots on its own ground and relays scores by telegraph. Line to range will connect to main line. Contest runs July 17 to 21 with full regulations to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leadville
Wyoming Missions Session Opens in Cheyenne
The annual Wyoming Mission of the Methodist Episcopal church will convene at Keefe hall on Wednesday July 16 under Bishop Ninde. Leading Methodist churchmen will attend in Cheyenne and participate in the convocation. Sessions are free and the local church invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Keefe Hall
Ninde
Great Methodist Church
Cheyenne
Ready for War Amid Cheyenne Guard Drill
Company H of the Cheyenne Girls Guards orders rifles from Bergersen’s gun shop. Each member will receive a light 22 caliber rifle and proceed to drill in the manual of arms and target practice until a high proficiency is achieved, aiming to earn a solid reputation as shooters and demanding respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Girl Guards
Bergersen
Corlett’s Condition Shows Improvement At Home
A Sun reporter found W. W. Corlett improving since early morning at his home. His Milwaukee sister Mrs. De Laire and her husband arrived yesterday and are now present at his bedside. Hope remains for his full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
W. W. Corlett
de Laire
Milwaukee
Wis
He Claims the Property in Divorce Case
A district court trial concerns H A Arp who deeded land before his divorce three years ago. His wife later moved to Laramie City and traded Cheyenne property for Laramie real estate with Mrs Jacobs. Jacobs sues Arp, arguing estoppel for not claiming possession at divorce, while Gad Bryan represents Arp and Baird and Symons represent Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Arp
Laramie City
Cheyenne
Laramie
Jacobs
Arp
John C. Baird
J. H. Symons
Cheyenne Real Estate Men to Publish Sock Journal Weekly
Rumor says Cheyenne real estate businessmen will start a weekly newspaper next week issued from the Sock Journal office on the treacherous sea of journalism in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Sock Journal
State Capitol Boundaries Set for Celebration Arrangements
At a July 1890 capitol commissioners session a resolution was adopted giving the celebration committees charge of the Capitol building and responsibility for any damage. No alcohol may be sold or consumed, and no admission fees are to be charged. Officers with rooms may keep them open during the exercises to aid enjoyment.
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State Capitol
Capitol Commissioners
Ore Hauling Versus Cattle Worth More Freight for Railroads
The Deadwood Pioneer urges railroads to build lines to access Lawrence County ores and Hartville deposits. It argues ore transport yields far higher annual revenue than cattle traffic, noting Cheyenne and Northern road currently hauls about $9 per car one way and returns empty. Opening Hartville could multiply year round business and income from freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood Pioneer
Lawrence
Omaha
Dakota
Montana
Wyoming
Cheyenne and Northern Road
Cheyenne
Wendover
Hartville
Truth About Trousers The perils of tight or full pants
A satirical note on trousers and manners from a 18th or 19th century periodical. It contrasts sobriety with clothing fit, implying both extremes harm the wearer and play on the relation between a man and his trousers. The piece uses playful language and moral tone typical of the era.
MP David Pugh Dies
The death of David Pugh, a member of the house of commons, is reported. Details on his constituency and funeral arrangements are yet to be released.
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David Pugh
House of Commons
Hand That Swayed the Sword remembered in Buffalo Newa
A verse tribute recalls heroic names and memories across generations. It speaks of valor, death, and lasting glory as a grand army in the brain of those who knew them. The poem honors those who died in honor and imagines their deeds living on through time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deathiesa
The Outlandish Ladies and the Marsh of Loose Heels
A fragment from a memoir recalls Loose Heels a marshy valley site with an acre of waste ground and a speckled monkey flower. The narrator recounts childhood summers, a wall, and a village tale of Mademoiselle Henriette and Parson Morth set against a muddy garden and curious visitors.
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Raperats Pia
Victor Hugo
Parson Morth
Angruffian
Gypay Ben
Launceston
Aldo’ Los Ble
Henriette
Koglinh
Marmgelle
Mademoiselle Henriette
Witchcraft Whispers and a Cottage Mystery in Speaker Tale
The tale centers on witchcraft accusations in a village near a farmer whose sheep vanish. Two outlandish sisters face distrust as neighbors fear foul play and a leprous sister is found in a cottage. A brutal churchyard vigil ends with a fresh grave marker and a chilling ending.
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Paso Garg Alwa
Anthony
Poltrona
Bonaparte
Pateon Morth
Mile
Henriette
Housewife seeks skilled helper to repurpose furniture
A New York Tribune note quotes a worried housewife desiring a strong handy woman to craft and economize on worn furniture at home. She explains current options cost more than new material and selling to a dealer, hoping local help can transform items under her eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Title of the Czar and Grand Titles Listed
A mock heraldic list parodies the Russian emperor’s many grand titles. The document presents an onslaught of exaggerated regions and sovereignties, naming places from Iberia to Schleswig-Holstein in a satirical style from a 19th or early 20th century voice.
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Russias
Nikamapne
Alexander III
God
Evian
Czar
Kagan
Astrachan
Cxar
Chernonesus
Goorads
Gosu
Late Judge Drummond Ruling on Railway Employes
Fragmentary note recalls Judge Drummond of Chicago issuing a late ruling about railway employees and pay disputes. Details are unclear but reference to a decision linked to worker conditions or wages is apparent.
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Judge Drummond
Chinee
Colonial Dames of America Form New Patriotic Society
A New York World report describes a proposed ladies’ group named The Colonial Dames of America aiming to imitate male historic societies. The letter-writers seek descendants of colonists before 1776 to join as candidates and promote patriotism, social ties, preservation of manuscripts, relics, and national memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itoak
Avery Membe
Hatte
Esis
Order of the Cincinnati
the Sons of Revolution
Penate
New York
Mrs Curtis Orchestra Draws Talent From Homes
Mrs John G Curtis founder of a notable local orchestra brings together men women and children from musical families for a small fee. Myra Curtis hosts practice in East Thirty fifth Street as protégés move toward professional stages. Separately a Civil War veteran generous to the government is found working as a cook in a Denver camp, while Lincoln’s private Frank Milton’s wife serves on a western river steamer. A curious note recounts baby naming by Porter Crabb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Curtis
Curtis
Dors John
Freiburg
Germany
Fair Pareen
Myra Curtis
East Thirty Fifth Street
Terein
New York
Lyon
Denver
Colo
Lincoln
Frank Milton
St. Croix
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Company B
Vanity Fair
Union Pacific Yards
Pat Carlin
Newman Hall
Seventeenth Street
Telegraph
Mr. Corlett
Améta
Heaven
Bokily
Ebot
Shell
Sanda
Buffalo Newa
Pasa
Loose Heels
Lucilles
America
Mrs
Porter
Bisaadagoo
Indiana
Porter F. Crabb
Josph van Nostrand
N. J
Werra Wharf
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