Shooting Tournament set to flood Cheyenne with visitors
Rocky Mountain Sportsmen's association hosts a large scale shoot next week at the fair grounds starting Tuesday morning with added prize money unmatched in America. About 600 visitors expected, lodging scarce, 25 trap trappers hired, Leadville shooters bring two Pullman cars, AP reporting to spread Cheyenne promotion nationwide.
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Rocky Mountain Sportsmene’ Association
West
America
Fair Grounds
Peter Bergersen
Leadville
Cheyenne
Associated Press
Our City of the Dead on Decoration Day Morning
A tranquil cemetery scene at dawn portrays silent sleepers, fresh blossoms, and marble inscriptions. The narrator muses on resurrection day, the beauty of lilacs and flowers, and the comforting view of graves as peaceful resting places near heaven.
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Mary
Jerusalem
Remembrance at the graveyard and a church visit
The writer reflects on a cemetery scene full of flowers and tokens for the dead. A Grand Army presence, wildflowers, and homegrown arrangements stand out as a quiet homage before the author heads to church to preserve the mood of the moment.
Capitols Beat Higgins Club 8 to 4 in Denver
In a Sunday game the Capitols defeated the Higgins club of Denver 8 to 4 before a packed grandstand. The match thrilled spectators with strong play and an unexpected outcome, as Denver’s team accepted the loss in good humor and the Capitols push for more contests. Possible next rivals include the Mays of Denver or the Greeley boys.
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Higgins Club of
Denver
The
Capitols
Higgins Club
Denver Boys
Mays of
Greeley Boys
Coal filings flood Wyoming lands near Elk Mountain
At the land office Co. Cc. Wright of Casper filed thirty coal claims of 160 acres each for Natrona county. Denver interests tied to the Burlington and Missouri railroad filed twenty five coal filings near Elk Mountain. The rush signals Wyoming's rise as a major coal state.
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Co. Cc. Wright
Casper
Natrona County
Denver
Burlington and Missouri Railroad
Elk Mountain
Wyoming
Natrona Election Case Heads To Supreme Court
Natrona county election contest before the supreme court seeks mandamus to compel counting of returns from Bessemer Co. v. Wright case. County attorney for Natrona and contestants’ counsel clash over whether proof of detective returns can be submitted at this stage. Separately, a fast eastbound mail derailed two freight cars and damaged track near Green River with no injuries.
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Natrona
Natrona County
Supreme Court
Bessemer. Co
Gard
Green River
Union Pacific Y M C A Branch Planned for Cheyenne
A Sun reporter learns from George Bignel in the blacksmith shop that Union Pacific plans to establish a Y M C A branch in Cheyenne offering a library reading room social rooms and a bathroom for railroad workers. The petition calls for formal approval from W H Holcomb and Superintendent Monroe with backing from the Lux company and local railroad leadership.
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George Bignel
Rawlins
Union Pacific
Bignel
Sunscribe
Ogden
Pocatello
W. H. Holcomb
Union Pacific Railway Company
Union Pacific Railroad
Sacenne
Union Pact Department
Y. M
Monroe
Cheyenne
Glass Works Eye Cheyenne as New Indiana Plant Site
A prominent Indiana flint glass manufacturer seeks to relocate to Cheyenne. With 33 blowers and other workers, plus 60 youths, the firm aims to serve the western market where demand and prices are higher. Current output is $150,000 yearly as they expand.
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Cheyenne
Land Patents Issued At Cheyenne Office
Last week the Cheyenne land office issued homestead patents to Joseph H. Kennedy, Jane Bard, Theodore C Hayes, Silas A Guthrie, W Hinker, Charles F Rugg, Henry H Courtney. Mineral lands patents were issued to Lewis and Logan McMullen, Wyoming Copper Company, and I S Bartlett. Coal lands patents went to Erasmus Nagle.
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Cheyenne Land Office
Joseph H. Kennedy
Jane Bard
Theodore C. Hayes
Silas A. Guthrie
W. Hinker
Charles F. Rugg
Henry H. Courtney
Lewis & Logan McMullen Wyoming Copper Company
Bartlett
Erasmus Nagle
Poets Book Subscriptions Near Cheyenne Corner
Yesterday W P Carroll gathered fifty to sixty potential subscribers for his poetry collection Moss Agates. He confined the effort to the Cheyenne corner and only two declined to subscribe.
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W. P. Carroll
Moss Agates
Spereions E National Bank
Cheyenne
Superintendent Baxter’s Omaha Trip Sparks Transfer Talk
Superintendent Baxter traveled to Omaha to adjust the new time card but rumors say a larger reorganization of the division is planned and a transfer may follow.
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Baxter
Omaha
Ed Dickinson Retires as Union Pacific Missouri River GM
The retirement of Ed Dickinson from his Union Pacific post as general manager of the Missouri river division shocks readers in the region and railroad circles. Dickinson, with nearly a quarter century in service, may soon seek another rail career, with J. O. Brinkerhoff named to succeed him in Kansas Pacific division duties.
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Ed. Dickinson
Union Pacific Railroad
Missouri River
Tae Sum
Pacific Division
Dickinson
Union Pacific
Dinkinson
Adams
Holcomb
J. O. Brinkerhoff
Kansas Pacific
Commencement Tickets for Public School Exercises
The annual public school commencement will be held in the opera house Friday evening at eight o clock. Tickets will be issued from the Central school office tomorrow for adults, with a limit of four tickets per person after applications begin at 8 30. Reserved tickets are limited by the board and graduating class. remaining tickets go on sale at the box office, with no reservations after 8. Flowers may be given after the program.
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Opera House
Massacre of survey party by Cheyennes in Green River country
Reported telegraphically from Denver details the killing of four government surveyors W. L. Crittenden chief engineer E. W. Timberlake George Woods and Henry Overmeyer with Assistant Engineer Jesse Lee wounded only Lee survives after dragging to a ranch A pursuing party captured the assailants and is believed to have eliminated them Crittenden later noted as in charge of the Eads Bridge at St Louis
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Green River
Denver
W. L. Crittenden
E. W. Timberlake
George Woods
Henry Overmeyer
Jesse Lee
Lee
Crittenden
St. Louis
Holyoke Growth Highlighted in Denver News
Holyoke Colorado, on the Cheyenne branch of the Burlington, is portrayed as a thriving future trade center in northwestern Colorado. The Denver News extols its development, fertile surroundings, and rapid progress over recent years.
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Denver News
Holyoke
Colorado
Cheyenne
Burlington
Acting Governor Meldrum Grants Notary Commissions
Acting Governor Meldrum issued notary commissions to BE. A. Abry, T. Joe Fisher, Fred W. Ransom and Marshall Johnson in a formal appointment notice.
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Meldrum Haw
A. Abry
T. Joe Fisher
Fred W. Ransom
Marshall Johnson
Railroad magnates meet at Inter Ocean Hotel discuss Pacific Short Line
A Cheyenne meeting of Pacific Short Line managers including Donald McLean D Mackenzie Millard R Jones W H Goodwin Marshall Goodwin W H Goodwin Jr and Chief Engineer C K Bannister examined plans. They toured surveying work near Lusk and hinted at possible deals while noting Northwestern Union Pacific control and the line’s intended rapid progress. Mackenzie and McLean depart for San Francisco and Bannister heads to Ogden.
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Pacific Short Line
Cheyenne
Inter Ocean Hotel
Messrs
Donald McLean
D. Mackenzie
Millard R. Jones
W. H. Goodwin
Marshall Goodwin
W. H. Goodwin, Jr
C. K. Bannister
Bannister
Lusk
Short
Casper
Pacific
Northwestern
Union Pacific
Wyoming
Mackenzie and
McLean
San Francisco
Engineer Bannister
Ogden
The Swan Case Comes Before Judge Saufley
In district court the Swan sale confirmation is scheduled before Judge Saufley tomorrow. The injunction suit William Myers and Jacques Braun et al versus First National Bank and Swan brothers is also on the docket.
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Saufley
William Myers
Jacques Braun
The
First National Bank
Swan Brothers
Trainmen Victorious in UP Reform Strike Settlement
Union Pacific trainmen win a long reform victory after meetings in Cheyenne Omaha and Denver. Vice President Holcomb grants concessions including higher pay and more crews. overtime rates set at 36 and 40 cents per hour. monthly wages fixed for freight crews and brakemen. extended rest after sixteen hours work and a mandatory conductor on light engines.
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Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Omaha
Denver
Dickinson
Holcomb
North Platte
Fast Mail
Grand Island
Kansas City
Denver Dollars Go to Utah and Wyoming for Growth
Denver capital is flowing to Utah and Wyoming. Recently Denver men formed The Laramie Land and Investment Company with 100000 dollars and The Laramie Street Railway Company with 50000 dollars. Denver aims to send capital outward to aid and profit the region.
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Denver
Utah
Wyoming
Laramie
Laramie Land and Investment Company
Bond bids opened for Cheyenne school district bonds
Proposals for 35000 dollar school district No 1 bonds to run fifteen years at six percent were opened in C N Potters office with a large financial delegation present. Seven bids were received led by L A Keen Co Chicago Lamprecht Brothers Co Denver and Rollins Investment Co Denver none awarded due to absence of directors. Voorhees expected back soon to finalize.
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C. N. Potter
Lacey
A. C. Snyder
Churchill
the Sun
Leader
Cheyenne
L. A. Keen & Co
Chicago
Lamprecht Brothers & Co
Bos- Gor
Snc
Rollins Investment Co
Denver
Bas Parsons
Father Hayes Monument Committee Formed at St Marys
A St Marys cathedral committee chosen on June 1 organized Monday night to raise a $2000 monument for the late Father Hayes. Officers: Henry Harrington president J F Crowley secretary J W Griffin treasurer. Over $300 already raised. Subscriptions will be taken at Harringtons Bresnahans Metropolita n hotel and Catholic parsonage.
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Father Hayes
St. Mary's Cathedral
Henry Harrington
J. F. Crowleey
J. W. Griffin
Harrington
L. A. Bresnahan
Metropolitan Hotel
Wyoming Firemen's Association Idea Draws Talk
The Boomerang notes talk of forming a Wyoming Firemen's Association after the Colorado State association disbands. If formed, it would include Cheyenne Laramie Evanston and Rock Springs, with the annual tournament expected to attract a large spectator turnout.
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Wyoming Firemen's Association
Colorado State Association
Cheyenne
Laramie
Evanston
Rock Springs
Notice for Publication Cheyenne 1890 Final Proof
Notice is given that settler John Bennett has filed intention to make final proof for lots 1 and 2 in section 15 township 13 north range 69 west. Proof will be before the Register at Cheyenne Wyoming on July 15 1890. Witnesses named: William R. Williams Allen W. Haygood Charles Hewitt of Granite Canon and Robert A. Dinslie of Cheyenne. E P Cuameprin Register.
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LaNp Orrick
Cheyenne
Wyo
John Bennett
Granite Canon
E. Nw
Township
Range
William R. Williams
Allen W. Haygood
Charles Hewitt
Granite
Canon
Robert A. Dinslie
E. P. Cuameprin
Register
William Atteberry
Goshen
Notice of final proof filed at Cheyenne Wy
LaNnp Office Cheyenne Wyoming June 2 1890. A named settler filed intent to make final proof in Cheyenne Wyoming and a hearing date January 12 15 90 viz Anen Simmons No 2132 Silver Crown for lands in section 25 township 14 north range 7 west and section 1a township 14 north range 6 west. Witnesses William M Ferguson Simond Carlin Charles Wallin and Edward David all of Silver Crown and Cheyenne Wyoming. E P Champiin Register
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Anen Simmons
Ney
William M. Ferguson
Simond Carlin
Silver Crown
Charles Wallin
Edward ©. David
E. P. Champiin
Register
Land Patents Proceed From Cheyenne Office in 1890
Cheyenne Wyoming land office notices schedule July 18 1890 for a William Atteberry of Goshen Wyoming and survey details including section township range notes with claimants listed such as Thomas R Babbitt Cuno W Von Allén Thomas M Herrick John G Bunn and John B Culver all of Goshen Wyoming plus an inspection reference to E P CitAM tin Replster
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Thomas R. Babbitt
Cuno W. von Allén
Thomas M. Herrick
John G. Bunn
John B. Culver
Goshen, Wye
E.P. Citam
Tin
Replster
Natrona Election Case Seeks Details on Mandamus Petition
The Natrona election case before the supreme court issued an order requiring the mandamus petitioners to detail their petition. A seven day period was set for action. Applications for tickets to the school commencement exercises on day evening should be made to Churchill at the high school or by note.
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Natrona
Supreme Court
Ro Gard
Churchill
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Our City OF the Dead
Durante
Grand Army
Jowan's Strand
Janer
R. Fo
CIA Neers Morley
F Blanford
Pastennere Hynds
Ewenee
Erswell
Sone
Scott
Eeur
Eens Rell
Kavanagh
Sereer Zumbush
Eaeanee
Eaenee Caolinges
Higgins
Rapp
Mann
Boren
Cap Blanford
Bell
Itoll
Preston
Ed Stable
Upper
Firemen’s Association
LaNnp
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