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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1889

Page

11

Wyoming Wool Clip Sets Wyoming Wool Clip Record

The Warren Company leads a 350000 pound Wyoming wool clip with two carloads daily shipped over the B and M. The season yields about seven pounds per head with high grade wool, prices 15 to 22 cents, and new press baling cuts freight waste. Analysts note improving markets in London and domestic buyers active, while local sellers like Livingston and Handley report sales at 16 to 16.5 cents.

Sun and Sheepmen Wyoming Boston Warren Live Stock Company Pole Creek Warren Company Laramie Plains Homer & Evans Red Buttes Feono Bros. & Childs London Boston Wool Reporter Rawlins Journal J. B. Davis Mahoney & Startzell Alex. Livingston Montana Fremont County E. T. Handley Macnaughtons Sons Peter Paimpel Chicago

The Health Machine At Harrington’s Cheyenne Store

A tall skeletonframe device labeled by John Harrington in Cheyenne promises weight and lung power readings. Customers or private use trigger a nickel slot, then a lift scale, breath test, and head measurement via a downward rod to reveal weight and related metrics.

John Harrington Cheyenne

Defaulting Contractor Named by Denver Telegram

Acting Marshal Ingalls received a telegram from Denver asking him to meet the Denver train. The description matched Mr Reynolds of Reynolds and McConnell, prominent Colorado Springs lumber dealers. The message indicated he was accompanied by a woman, wife of John White, and suspected as a passenger on the train.

Tractor Colorado Springs Ingalls Metropolitan Fifteenth and Capitol Avenue White Denver Kentheman Reynolds Reynolds & McConnell Oliver Wan Boehasdon John White

Collision on the U P near Colorado Junction injures two men

A collision near Colorado Junction involved Campbell and Turley returning from Sherman with a light engine. A ruptured connecting rod and out of control locomotive at fifty miles per hour caused injuries to Burt Campbell and Pat Turley, while the express train halted ahead and no one aboard was hurt. The accident blamed on unavoidable mechanical failure.

Colorado Junction Burt Campbell Pat Turley Campbell Torley Sherman Borie Turley

Burglary at Laramie Grocery Ends With Capture

At midnight in Laramie Mrs. A Trabing reports burglars in her store. Mayor Trabing helps corral one captive while six tramps flee. They left a sledge hammer and kit. metal bread tickets were taken, misidentified as coins. One bootless tramp among the group.

Laramie Sisson Mr. Helfrich A. Trabing Trabing

District Court Notes Seeks Bench Warrant and Guilty Plea

In district court Peers versus Peers saw default entered in a divorce suit. T A Kenton C H Montgomery set for June 16. Schumeger pleaded guilty to grand larceny as bailee awaiting sentence. Judge Maginnis weighed a continuance motion in Wyoming Copper Company versus Theodore C Dickson et al. Hoyt failed to appear. bench warrant ordered after three calls. Thomas Sullivan pled not guilty to burglarizing Zehner Buechner and Co window. jury disagreed and Maginnis will mete a few months vacation to the window breaker.

Peers T. A. Kenton C. H. Montgomery Schumeger Maginnis Wyoming Copper Company Theodore C. Dickson Territory Thomas Sullivan Zehner, Buechner & Co

Company B Sets Sail for Denver in Uniform Hope

Company B under Captain Street drilled on the streets last night preparing for a trip to Denver on the fourth. Officers expect about forty men to respond and a special round trip fare has been arranged by the Union Pacific. The men aim to make a proud showing for Cheyenne and the company, though they lack dress uniforms and accessories.

Captain Street Denver Union Pacific Cheyenne

Hartville iron prospects and Hartville belt notes

Wendover dispatches from June 1858 describe promising rains and rapid crop growth in the northern territories, with cattle movements toward Hartville and Cheyenne. Cheyenne and Northern interests push mineral development, rail routes, and scenic canyon road building, while mourning Colonel A T Babbitt. A child’s hand injury scene is briefly referenced with hospital care after a minor explosion.

Wendover, Wo Sie Cheyenne Kelines Adams and Glover Great Hartville Belt Bartlett Board of Trade Rock Springs Pacific Short Hartville Wendover Canon the Platte Northern Babbitt

Land Negotiation Involving Marsh Group On Laramie Plains

Robert Marsh traveled to England to seal a major land deal covering Cooper and Marsh land, Douglas Willan Sartoris company, and the Land and Cattle Company on the Laramie Plains. The sale is not yet finished but expected to proceed. The second party is a Winnipeg based land speculator group planning to colonize with farmers and stock raisers, without purchasing current livestock.

Robert Marsh England Cooper & Marsh Douglas Willan Sartoris Company Lone Land and Cattle Company Laramie Plains Winnipeg

Exploded in His Hand Minor Explosion Injures Boy

Patrick Merne ten year old son of David Merne of the corner of O Neill and Twelfth street was at the home of William Johnson yesterday afternoon. He handled what appeared to be an old blast cartridge. The device exploded causing a painful accident to the boy’s hand.

Patrick Merne David Merne O'Neill Twelfth Atracts Willian Johnson

A Trip on Wheels to Denver by Buckle Club Members

Four young men Archie Hale Fred Chatiin Gus Buckingham and Will Rishel left Cheyenne for Denver by bicycle last Saturday. They rode through rain hail and mud encountering a thrilling journey with two groups splitting to the mountains and plains before reuniting in Denver. They were greeted byRamblers Buckle club members and planned to return home via Greeley.

Kidser Archie Hale Fred Chatiin Gus Buckingham Will Rishel Cheyenne Denver Wheeler Twenty Mile Ranch Fort Collins Hale Buckingham Chattin Rishel Loveland Berthoud Canfield Louisville Long Ramblers Buckle Club Greeley, Cc

Wyoming on the Turf Prospects for Beckwith Colts

Mr A C Beckwith, training dozens of his turf colts, plans a select group of ten to twelve trotters for trials in August and September across Colorado Missouri and Kentucky. Readers regret Cheyenne missing from his entries though Wyoming’s racing reputation hinges on his success.

A. C. Beckwith Rocky Mountains Colorado Missouri Kentucky Cheyenne Sun Wyoming Beckwith

Chinese Nobleman at Depot Impresses Reporter

A six foot two Chinese legation member from Washington arrived on a westbound train during a six month vacation. He wore a light blue silk coat and purple trousers, with a long braided cue. He spoke briefly with a reporter and mentioned meeting Judge Carey in Washington while on leave.

Washington China C. I Moore Tie Dad Velie Tlemeur Judge Carey

Tin orepany plans vast Black Hills operations

A wealthy English company with 10 million capital is organizing to develop and treat Black Hills tin ore deposits. American investors led by Illinois Steel, with 25.7 million capital, are building tin plate production stateside, aiming to reduce England’s import monopoly. Wyoming development expected to benefit the territory.

Wiltees Black Hills Baring Gould England Illinois Steel Company Joliet Blacks Hills Wyoming

Real Estate Transfers Filed in County Clerk’s Office

Real estate transfers recorded yesterday include a warranty deed from James G. Taylor trustee of Omaha to John N. Abbott and Walter Kimball of Big Springs for multiple lots in Holdredge addition with a $2516.15 consideration. Also Sarah E. Johnston of Washington county Pennsylvania sold to Washington S. Carpenter a lot in block 471 for $100.

James G. Taylor Omaha John N. Abbott Walter Kimball Big Springs Neb Sarah E. Johnston Washington County Pennsylvania Washington S. Carpenter

Police Notes in Justice Court Detain Junk Dealer and Stab Suspect

S Fulton a south side junk dealer was arraigned on grand larceny for railroad iron but released on $200 bail to face district court on receiving stolen goods charges. Robert Smith, who stabbed Pat Lyons at Pine Bluffs, is held on $2,000 bail to await trial. Lyons accuses Smith of assault with intent to murder. Judge Carroll also remanded eight tramps captured yesterday for vagancy.

S. Fulton South Side Lyons Carroll

Took the Prisoner Back to Colorado Springs

J. E. Reynolds arrived Wednesday seeking the defaulting contractor White of Colorado Springs and departed with him yesterday to return to Colorado. Mrs. White and their childwere persuaded to visit Nebraska friends pending settlement. White appeared ready to go back and await the outcome without a requisition.

J. E. Reynolds White Colorado Springs

City water main work begins to connect with old line

Work on a new water main to connect with the old system above the lakes started yesterday. Several men and teams are laying pipes as fast as possible under contractors O'Brien and Lawler. The large shutoff valve has been received by City Engineer Miller and, apart from minor delays, should allow early completion.

City Water Works O'Brien and Lawler Miller

Moving Their Cattle From Ranch To County Pastures

West Moyer and Dro move their Hereford herd from Horse Creek ranch toward Johnson County. Cattle in charge of Low Moyer and a young handler began the move yesterday. A large water station is planned for the Valen Pacific yards, to be built under W. B. Shinner’s supervision.

West Moyer & Dro Horse Creek Johnson County Low Moyer Valen Paelfle Ly Tits Velly W. BE. Shinner Omaha Street Nublag Une Heoessay Iran Tioc Ile Selenteat

Distinguished Visitor Sees Clovenne Water System

Congressman George W. Dorsey of Nebraska visits Clovenne with A D Kelley and A Adamsky to survey the water system. He is impressed by Maze City facilities and coal interests in Central Wyoming and plans a six congressmen observation trip through Denver Cheyenne Salt Lake City Boise City toward the Pacific coast with possible McKinley inclusion.

George W. Dorsey Neberaska 4 Clovenne A. DD. Kelley T. A. Kent A. Adamsky Maze Dorsey Wyoming Fremont Neb Denver Cheyenne Salt Lake City Boise City Pacific Coast McKinley Ohio

Equine Cup Added for Wyoming Colorado Runners

A 8500 hurdle cup was approved by the Pair association directors to be run for by horses owned in Wyoming or Colorado. The mile race will feature eight jumps, with the cup awarded only after a winner claims it twice. Ed Harrigan and a 16 member New York troupe separate from the announcement travel to San Francisco for an eight week Alcazar theater run after performances here two years ago.

the Sun Wyoming Colorado Ed. Harrigan Park Theater New York Morton W. Hanley Mr. Harrigan San Francisco Alcazar Theater Alcazar Cordelia Manlager Rhodes

Miss Julia King Receives Graduation Gifts at Wolfehall

Miss Julia King graduates at Wolfehall with her grandfather ex-Senator O B King of Connecticut attending from afar to honor her. He presents a purse with a handsome sum, while several other elegant gifts accompany the occasion. Denver Vows. Incorporation of a Coal Company filed by No Wood Coal company with officers H R Mann, Alexander E Pierce, William J Thom, Henry P Rothwell, Buffalo, Johnson county. Capital $5,000.

Julia King Wolfehall O. B. King Connecticut Denver Territorial Secretary's Office No Wood Coal Company H. R. Mann Alexander E. Pierce William J. Thom Henry P. Rothwell Buffalo Johnson County

New City Editor J F Bartlett Selected for Sun

J F Bartlett accepted the city editor post last Friday, bringing deep Wyoming ties and broad knowledge of Cheyenne and Fairbank. His appointment is expected to benefit the Sun and Wyoming's interests. Leasing School Lands: county commissioners finished hearings on school land cases, dividing parcels and planning leases once requirements are met. Runaway: a wagon accident on Eighteenth Street injures two women but leaves them with minor injuries as a horse-drawn buggy crashes into a pool and debris. Lieutenant Vibyes: family plans to reunite in Geeley to arrange needed medical care and arrangements before Harve.

the Sun J. 5. Bartlett Cheyenne Fairbank Wyo Wyoming The Sun

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