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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1890

Page

6

Cheyenne Smelter Plan Backed by Kansas City Board

A letter from Ben H. Giateke secretary of Real Estate Exchange Cheyenne W 70 states the Chick Short smelting and Refining company board favors locating a Cheyenne plant. They will consult all members in Mexico before deciding and promise to furnish ample evidence of responsibility if proceeding. A prompt Mexican response is awaited.

Kansas Ciry Ben. H. Giateke Real Estate Exchange Cheyenne Stm Cretary Chick Short Smelting and Refining Company Old City of Mexico

Last Rites for Mrs Laura P Smith

Mrs Laura P Smith lies interred after funeral services at the Baptist church attended by many friends. Rev L D Lami and Rev A W Williams spoke. Beta Social circle paid tribute. pallbearers included R L Tracy and others. Beta circle resolutions praised her leadership and works.

Baptist Church L. D. Lami The A. W. Williams Congregational Church Warren Massachusetts Beta Beta Literary and Social Circle. Mr. Lamkin R. L. Tracy John F. Carroll Percy L. Smith George F. Morgan D. W. Gill T.C. Murray Smith Laura P

Well Pleased Adnan Panne Repebicas report

A garbled note from a local board of trade discusses culture and improvements in GaFbeld Beach and Ogden. The text mentions TOM King and terminal facilities, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.

Adnan Panne

Belligerent Attornies In New York Murder Case Duel Threats

A district attorney plans to arrest ex Judge Gary and others over a murder case in Bedford. The court considered Dawson's arrest while a judge reserved his ruling. An incident involved a duel dispute arising from the murder matter and a judge from a four-wheeled station in Arizona was mentioned.

Youk Andrew A Rye Igeen Gary Satara

Am Indian Massacre at Upper Green River

J H Holt, purchasing agent for Importing Cat We company of Wyoming Territory, reports an Indian massacre near the Upper Green River country. A band intoxicated by whisky demanded firewater from a government survey party and killed Chief Engineer Crittenden and Chain Bearers E W Timberlake Geo Woods and Henry Overmeyer. Assistant engineer Jessie Lee was wounded but survived.

Denven J. H. Holt Cat- We Company Wyoming Territory Green River Crittenden Iga E. W. Timberlake Geo. Woods Henry Overmeyer Jessie Lee

Adams in Cheyenne on Union Pacific inspection tour

President Adams and party of the Union Pacific arrived in Cheyenne last evening at 8 30 en route from the west. He was hosted at the Cheyenne club house and engaged in social chat with city leaders. Adams left for Denver at 3 this morning to inspect Union Pacific lines and noted Delegate Carey’s dispatch on Wyoming’s admission bill.

Adams Union Pacific Cheyenne Mr. Adams Great Corporation Denver Carey Wyoming

Enraged Woman Slashes Assailant Then Escapes Across River

Mrs Rebecca E Seymour of Laramie City is charged with assault with intent to kill after slashing T Forrester at his northern Colorado ranch. She fled across the Wyoming line, wading the Laramie River, with three men pursuing and was captured by deputies before being taken to Fort Collins. The incident follows a brutal assault on Seymour by Forrester who had employed her as a housekeeper.

Laramie City Rebecca E. Seymour Fort Collins Yand T. Forrester Laramie County Colorado Forrester Winchester Wyoming Laramie Denver Seymour Forrester Ranch Boswell & Hill Boswell & Hill Ranch Lee Hance Colorado Line Hance

Judge Carroll to Pen Wyoming Series for Commonwealth

Judge W P Carroll contracted to write a Wyoming history series for Commonwealth magazine based in Denver. The first installment appears in the July issue and will cover the state's early history with ample detail for a wide readership. Contractor East reports preparations and a workforce of at least seo men to begin work on the new project.

Wyoming W. P. Carroll The Commonwealth Magazine Denver East

Surprise Birthday Party for Rev. L. D. Lamkin in Cheyenne

Friends and parishioners gathered at Rev. Lamkin's Cheyenne home to honor his birthday with music recitations and refreshments. I. C Whipple presented a gift of 52.50, and Lamkin spoke of his warm relations with the community while announcing a temporary suspension of ministry for a year due to ill health.

L. D. Lamkin Cheyenne

Union Pacific Announces Major Promotions Across Divisions

The Union Pacific reports shuffling of leadership with R T Hilliard moving from Laramie to Green River as assistant superintendent and Conductor William Mills stepping in as trainmaster. T L Corwin will run the Utah division from Salt Lake, while Holliard’s successor is unnamed. Reported changes at Missouri, Pacific divisions await official confirmation by early next month.

Union Pacific Railroad R. T. Hilliard Laramie Green River T. L. Corwin Corwin Utah Salt Lake William Mills Holliard Ed Dickinson Portland Ressiguie Dickinson Barr Ressigale

Railroads to Buffalo Reach toward Whitewood

Buffalo residents expect rail links from Burlington and Missouri to Newcastle and Douglas to reach their city. Reports say Northwestern will build from Whitewood to Belle Fourche, placing it on par with rivals. Engineer Andrews has two surveys in that direction and materials ready to begin construction, as Geo. I. Beck relays via an Elkhorn source.

Buffalo Burlington Geo. I. Beck Elkhorn Whitewood Oak Belle Fourche Missouri Engineer Andrews

Arid Land Law Under Fresh Interpretation Sparks Action

The Sun reports that the arid land law will likely be amended after a narrow reading by the attorney general impressed Congress and officials. Governor Warren and Territorial Engineer Mead received favorable opinions, while Senator Teller hints at modifying the act via the sundry civil appropriation bill. About 21 million acres across Idaho Montana Colorado Wyoming and Utah are slated for irrigation surveys and possible withdrawal from settlement as reservoirs and canals are planned.

Sun Land Department Warren Secretary of the Interior Mead Denver Repubblican Washington Teller General Land Office Idaho Montana Colorado Wyoming Utah

Union Pacific Coal Lands to Form Independent Company

The Salt Lake Zines reports a policy shift where Union Pacific coal lands will be consolidated under a new independent company to operate commercial coal. Mr. Adams plans to head this coal company, which will be separate from the railroad and sell coal to the Union Pacific at cost, ending the mines as railroad feeders.

Union Pacific Adams Salt Lake Union Pacific Railway Company Union Pacific Coal Company Colny

Proposals for County Bridges at Lodge Pole and Spring Creek

County Clerk Ina L. Faeoenvatt of Laramit County invites sealed bids by June 16 for two wooden bridges. One bridge spans Lodge Pole creek on the Pine Bluff road, 32 feet by 16 feet, 4 feet above water with 75 feet filling. The second spans Spring creek, 32 by 16, 4 feet above water with 126 feet of filling.

County Cleax Laramit County Inel Lodge Pole Creek Pine Bluff

Caprivi Sends Pan-European Note on Bismarck Remarks

The Berlin newspaper reports Chancellor Caprivi has informed Europe that Bismarck’s remarks since retirement are private opinions. It notes new advice that Mexico has asked the United States to send a regiment to San Diego to thwart a plot to seize Lower California.

Berliner Tageblatl Caprivi Europe

President nominates four federal officials in new slate

Washington June 6 the president sent to the senate four nominations including Frank C Partridge of Vermont for solicitor of the state department in place of the late Walker Blaine Asbury B Conaway of Wyoming for associate justice of the Wyoming supreme court and Lileston S Bartlett probate judge of Grand County Utah The moves mark a broader reshaping of regional judicial and legal posts.

Washington Senate Frank C. Partridge Vermont State Department Walker Blaine Asbury B. Conaway Wyoming Supreme Court of Wyoming Lileston S. Bartlett Grand County Utah

New York Supreme Court Affirms Ex Sheriff Flack Sentence

The New York Supreme Court in general term has affirmed the sentence of ex Sheriff Flack.

New York Supreme Court Flack

Wyoming Notice of Divorce Petition in Laramie County

Edward P. Champlin asks dissolution of marriage with Alice G. Champlin a non resident, cites desertion over a year, three children Cora G Anna G Lola M, seeks permanent custody of Cora G and education, cites Chicago address, requires answer by June 28 1890 in district court clerk Rank H Clark seal.

Territory of Wyoming Laramie Edward P. Champlin Alice G. Champlin Wyoming Territory Cora G Anna G Lola M Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago Ilinois Rank H. Clark District Court First Judicial District

Conway spousal divorce sought in Wyoming court

Margaret T. Conway files in the First Judicial District of Wyoming a petition for dissolution of marriage and custody of Mary Ellen Conway. The respondent Michael J. Conway must answer by July 26, 1890. Clerk Frank H. Clark and attorney W P Carrot notify. Cheyenne dated May 27, 1890.

Michael J. Conway Territory of Wyoming Margaret T. Conway District Court First Judicial District Laramie Mararet T. Conway Mary Ellen Conway A. D W. P. Carrot Frank H. Clark

Notice for Publication Cheyenne Wyoming 1890 Final Proof

Notice filed by settler He A A in Cheyenne Wyoming for final proof on land NW section 30 township 13 north range 66 west. Proceedings before Register Champlin in Cheyenne on June 28 1890. Witnesses: Thomas L Crittenden Perry Doane Elizabeth Mec Keever Oliver T Perry all of Cheyenne Wyoming.

Laxp Orvier Cheyenne Wyo Thomas L. Crittenden Perry Doane Elizabeth MecKeever Oliver T. Perry Champlin Register

Notice of final proof in Cheyenne land claim

Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming on May 22 1890 announces Ada Jenks has filed notice of intention to make final proof for SW4SW Sec 1 Tp 19N R68W. Proof to be before Register and Receiver at Cheyenne on July 8 1890. The claim includes D S No 5366 and names George D Jenks Luke Voorhees Edward Rivenburg and E P Cuamrrtn as witnesses.

Cheyenne Wyo Ada Jenks Jenks D. S George D. Jenks Jenks P. O William Milligan Little Bear Luke Voorhees Edward Rivenburg E. P. Cuamrrtn Register

Land Patents Granted at Cultyvenne Wyoming

Land Office at Cultyvenne Wyoming on June 2 1890 recorded patent in favor of John Bennett Granite Canon Wyoming for Lot 17 Section 18 Township 13 North Range 69. Officials include Register E P Cuamrrin and Receiver. Claimants William R Williams Allen W Haygood Charles Hewitt of Granite Canon Wyoming and Robert A Dinslle of Cheyenne Wyoming.

Cheyenne Wyo John Bennett Granite Canon William R. Williams Allen W. Haygood Charles Hewitt Granite Canon Robert A. Dinslle E. P. Cuamrrin Register

Notice of Land Claim Publication in Cheyenne Wyoming

Notice for Publication at Cheyenne Wyoming states claimant’s proof date in 1890. Names witnesses for cultivation include William Ferguson Sim Carlin Charles Volin and Edward David, all of Silver Crown and Cheyenne. Register E P Cummin is listed.

Cheyenne Wyo Anen Mons H. No Aija Wye Witneses William M. Furguson Sim Carlin Silver Crown Charles Volin Edward David E. P. Cuamviin

Board of Trade Eyes Washington Action On Statehood Bill

Local meeting of the board of trade and real estate exchange contemplates sending three delegates to Washington to press the statehood bill. The advance contingent includes Judge Von Devanter Henry Hay and John Roberts. A separate arid land act concern prompts a committee to draft resolutions for immediate presentation to Washington.

Washington Board of Trade and Real Estate Exchange Menges Carey Warren von Devanter Henry G. Hay John Roberts Messrs J. A. Johnston J. K. Jeffrey H. Glafcke

Thorp's Hotel Opens Dudley Branch in Oak

Russell Thorp, host at the Cooke, opened a Dudley Oak branch hotel and lunch counter on Monday. The new dining parlor seats 200. the first meal was served last Sunday with fifty names on the register. Frank Maxwell, noted clerk, handles operations. The Crawford Clipper notes the park’s coarse grass may be valuable if converted to hay but people prefer a well-kept lawn.

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Kansas Laura P. Smith Mother Earth Earth Nena A McNutt Fourrene Arte Rev. L. D Lamkin Union Pacific Road Northwestern Ow York Ecuom New York City Congress Union Pacific Coal Cultyvenne Chyenne, Wyo United Action Loterivational Moreaque Alameda Park City of Mexicd Secretary of the Interior and the Treasury Beneficencia Publica City United Club Rares Addrom U. Eens New York Catia London
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