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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1891

Page

8

Manslaughter Verdict Shocks Court After 39 Hours

A Parkison jury after thirty nine hours and nineteen ballots found Parkison guilty of manslaughter rather than murder. Darling, his firm friend on the jury, advocated against capital punishment and influenced the outcome. Foreman J W Kelly and Sheriff Kelley commented on the case as it moves toward potential sentencing and a possible appeal.

Parkison Taz Sux Ita Baker Rey Darling Davidson J. W. Kelly Messrs Clark Armstrong Kelley

Warren company ships 5000 stock sheep to Jamestown buyers

The Warren Live Stock company reports delivery of over 5,000 stock sheep to wool growers in Jamestown North Carolina. Nebraska buyers recently purchased 1,000 stock sheep from the Warren company. E Amoretti of Fremont county sold 5,000 sheep for 15000 and ordered 15000 more from Oregon at 1.70 a head.

Warren Live Stock Company Jamestown N.C Nebraska Warren Company E. Amoretti Fremont County Oregon

Marriage and town notices at Saratoga Lyre items

The Saratoga Lyre notes Edith Crawford daughter of J F Crawford and Chas Poole set to marry on the 25th. J H Mullison has tendered his 20s at ion as superintendent of the Atoga experiment station. In town only four watches were turned in for county and state taxation.

Saratoga Lyre Edith Crawford J. F. Crawford Chas, Poole J. H. Mullison Atoga Experiment Station Meket Primrose Mile Lorretia China Ilea Frover Zlewler Brow Smith America Siow Regitar Rhodes & Troell Fremont County Tabor Lander Clipper Colorado Boston Cariboo Buckeye R. M. Ricketts Mary Ellen Rock John T. Huff

Labor Societies Plan Fourth of July Celebration

Cheyenne labor groups from Stonecutters Carpenters Labor Typographical Machinists and others plan a Fourth at the fair grounds with a parade speeches and picnic. Blacksmiths and Boiler makers meet regularly as Knights of Labor activity is set for Thursday evening. A large combined membership will attend a detailed planning session Saturday night.

Cheyenne Fair Grounds Stonecutters’ Union Carpenters’ Union Labor Club Typographical Union Machinists’ Union Blacksmiths Boilermakers Knights of Labor

Ed Edwards Eyes Saratoga Grocery Venture After Trades

In Saratoga Ed Edwards, once with Sheriff Kelley in Bee Hive stock and later a traveling salesman for Underwood Bros, seeks a personal grocery business. A genial man with strong commercial sense, he enjoys Cheyenne friends and hopes to succeed with perseverance and decency. Noble & Lane plan a two story brick block at Lander.

Saratoga Edwards Sheriff Kelley Underwood Bros Noble & Lane Lander

Cruelty earns Bristol divorce decree with alimony

Jennie E. Bristol wins a district court decree against Albert W. Bristol for long term cruelty. The judge grants custody of a son and daughter, a $10,000 settlement and $50 monthly for the children. Bristol’s failure to appear and alleged transfers to relatives are noted.

Bristol Jennie E. Bristol Albert W. Bristol Scott Court Room

Leap for Life Circus Mighty Totals and Tally

The list details a grand circus spectacle with 200 celebrities 400 horses 150 savages 200 rare animals 100 trained beasts 3,000,000 cash invested 5 1100 daily expenses 50 railway cars 75 glittering chariots 50 trained bronchos 5 bands of music 60 instrumentalists 15 fun creators and a daily attendance of 20,000. World of beasts and marvels in waterproof tents and a 14 mile racing course.

State Board of Mines plans September convention

The State Board of Mines met to organize the September 7 to 12 convention with railroad support. An executive committee was elected to handle preliminary work and membership may reach 800 to 1,000 with five dollar dues and three dollar annual dues after the first year. Union Pacific Elkhorn and Burlington agreed to full cooperation with single-rate transport and gratis specimen hauling.

State Board OF Mines Inter Ocean J. F. Jenkins F. W. Mondell W. C. Knight Capt. Nickerson Wm. Sturgis, Jr Chas E. Blydenburgh C. G. Courant Union Pacific Elkhorn Burlington

Local Cyclists Rally After Long Ride From Silver Crown

Good Wheeling riders Jess Loomis Will Rishel Fred Chaffin and Fred Houghton completed a 1 hour 40 minute run from Silver Crown on a heavy road. The effort is hailed as remarkable by the group though Fred Houghton suffered a wrist sprain from a header during the trip.

Jess Loomis Will Rishel Fred Chaffin Fred Houghton Silver Crown

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