Deeds Recorded as Cheyenne & Burlington Expands Holdings
County clerk records reveal Cheyenne & Burlington Railway Company deeds totaling 50 700 yesterday plus larger properties including the Warren emporium and an outside unimproved parcel bought from H. B. Kelly for 50 000. Transfers list multiple lot sales in blocks 422 420 421 428 and 419 to diverse buyers with prices ranging from 700 to 10 000 and imply further development beyond initial promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne & Burlington Railroad Company
T. B. Hicks
Sixteenth Street
Cheyenne & Burlington
Warren Emporium
H. B. Kelly
Charles W. Sweet
Cheyenne & Burlington Railway Company
Olaf Johnson
Emma J. Conway
John Roberts
Phebe Pickett
Erasmus Nagle
Oney Finnegan
Same
Arabell Phillips
George H. Jennings
B. Tuttle
Elizabeth Logan
John Hess
Township
Mary Stanton
Abbie
Dolloff
Cheyenne Leaders Back Move of Penitentiary
A Boomerang report notes key Cheyenne figures push to relocate the U S penitentiary from Laramie to Rawlins, arguing the current building is worthless and Rawlins offers central location and quarry work for inmates.
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Cheyenne
United States Penitentiary
Laramie
Tae Sun
Rawlins
Kansas City Real Estate Boom Cited By Local Residents
John A. Riner hails Kansas City as the west’s most remarkable town with a 200 000 population claim and land selling at 50 per trout foot near the depot. A. A. Judges notes a bustling market while Larry Potter and George W. Jones run the city’s largest real estate office with energetic sales.
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Kansas City
John A. Riner
Kuimer Omari
A. A
Jong
Larry Potter
Cheyenne
Wnh
George W. Jones
Unclear 19th Century City Council Proceedings
Fragmentary text describes organizational steps for a local group and planning for a brick annex to a hall. Mentions a lease for an annex, gym construction, and fitting up rooms, with references to a stone quarry and local entities. Details are garbled and names uncertain.
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LOO
Ma Ay
Keery Hall
Correction of Mr Stark’s Statements On Local Schools
Brisk letter to the editor defends the school system amid alleged misstatements by Mr N B Stark. It rebuts claims about enrollment, pupil exits during Stark’s tenure, tuition costs, and the Territorial Institute courses for high schools. Board members listed including W A Wyang and S J Durbin notes absent sixth member.
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N. B. Stark
Tribune
Stark
Territorial Institute
W. A. Wyang
M. D
Pp. S
J. H. Durbin
Musical tribute to W T Haines at St Mark's rooms
A Sunday Stock Growers association event honored W T Haines a four year choir member from St Mark's Episcopal church. He leaves for New York City for a more lucrative post. Rev Dr Ratter presented a costly gold water and chain engraved in his honor.
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Stock Growers’ Association
W.T. Haines
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Haines
Standard Cattle Co
New York City
Ratter
Mr.Haines
St. Mark’s* Church
Mgr. Haines
Patok Philipe & Co
Geeova
Li Bowrs
W. I. Thais
Cheyenne Priends
Duuehner
Zehner, Buechner & Co
Hood committees named for capitol cornerstone event
The article lists invitation, finance, entertainment, order of exercises, transportation, reception and general committees for the capitol cornerstone ceremony on May 18. Notable members include Governor Moonlight, Mayor Riner, Judge Carey, Col. Marvin, N. R. Davis as treasurer, and multiple named figures. A further committee meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday evening.
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Capitol
U. N. Potter
E. Nagle
Thos. 1
Adame
N. R. Davis
LE. Bergman
A. D. Kelley
John Hunton
EB. Nagle
N. J. O'Brien
W. Whitcomb
Real Estate Transfers Filed for Record Yesterday
A list of yesterday’s real estate transfers including Lucy Merwin to James Churchill for blocks 74 lots 3 and 4 at $500 and Russell Tracy to Lucy Merwin for blocks 74 lots 1 2 3 4 at $1,550. Various other transfers involve J J McIntosh, Marshall O Johnson, Charles W Riner, Samuel Carson, and Edward Reed among numerous blocks and lots with prices from $1,000 to $7,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Merwin
James
Churchill
Russel L. Tracy
Alice
Voorhees
J. J. McIntosh
Seth K. Sharpless
Marshall O. Johnson
Charles W. Riner
George A. Draper
C. P. Organ
Samuel Carson
Russel L.tracy
Lucy S. Merwin
Mary J. Stanton
Joseph G. Pratt
IL. H. Ellis
John W. Collins
Edward A. Reed
FE. A. Reed and
Thos
Durbin
Amused Secretary Shannon recalls Cheyenne beauty photo moment
Secretary Shannon relates a Washington hotel gathering incident where a photo of a young Cheyenne woman drew surprise for lacking Indian blood. The anecdote notes foggy weather hindering pictures and a Kentucky guest’s remark about the subject’s background.
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Washington
Shannon
Congress
Freight rate jumps hit Cheyenne and Northern routes
Local freight rates rise sharply between this city and Laramie on the Cheyenne Northern line. Laramie charges climb from 6 to 36 cents per hundred, while Chug prices approach prohibitive levels. The bull team method remains cheaper though slower, sparking questions about the company’s pricing and local business impact.
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Laramie Wid
Cheyenne & Northern
Chuy
Tiis
Local display shows enlarged Vik un with ads
Readable parts describe an enlarged Vik display running over with advertisements. The text mentions a prominent booth and the presence of what seems to be multiple names and entities, though specifics are unclear.
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Booth
Vikun
Election results and heated debate at district meeting
The annual meeting of school district No. 1 featured candidates Hicks Voorhees Abry and Hurlbut with a lively turnout. Debates focused on building a new eastern town school, funding plans, and the role of religion in schools, ending with Voorhees and Hicks re elected and budget discussions continued.
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T. B. Hicks
Luke Voorhees
EB. A. Abry
W. S. Hurlbut
Chas. I. Coffey
I. P. Snow
A. L. Brown
C. M. Larsh
B. I
George W. Baxter
Baird
Legislative Assembly
Tt Wis
W. M. Masi
N. J. O'Brien
Nisdeet
Voorhees
Bergman
Judge Bergman
Masi
Baxter
Bergmann
Rafter
D. L. Rader
Wyman
Churchill
Mass
Cheyenne
Tooley Street
England
Mr. O'Brien
Prof. Churchill
O'Brien
Mar. O'Brien
Quinby
Mrr
Kutler
Gotad
Mr. Voorhees
Hicks
Abry
Hhiuvthirt
The Nose as a Portrait of Character in Humankind
A humorous feature argues that nose size reflects character with claims that large noses suggest broad views while small noses imply indecision. It cites Roman and Egyptian noses, notes on sneezing, and jokes about snuff use, offering satirical social commentary and varied regional views on nose shape and behavior.
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Romulus
Rome
Eternal City
Remus
Arkansas
Sue
Snuff
Teras Siftinya
Uncle Dave Tells Tales of Winter Theft and a Nordic Injun
A Detroit Free Press writer recalls a village gathering in a store where Uncle Dave Thighy narrates memories of harsh winters and a thief named Tajun. The exchange shifts from weather to a past bootlegger era, with Uncle Dave recounting traps, a stolen fur, and an elusive Injun tale amid frosty recollections.
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Detroit Free Press
Dave Thighy
Dave
Moses
Davee
Deve
A Tough Little Alligator
A Florida alligator arrives from the south in a box and appears dead after four days. A Good Samaritan bathes it but it revives, living and active afterward. It refuses to eat, grows to ten inches, and remains affectionate yet likely to be eaten by the neighborhood cat. The tale ends with the creature tamed after the Italian meriatte for reasons.
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Florida
Sven
Gator
Hoston Herald
Toronto thief captured in Montreal leads to large theft haul
A Toronto shoplifter was seized in Montreal after a raid yielded a vast store of belongings including spoons, thread, bees and other valuables. The haul also contained bed clothes, clothing, brushes, combs, over a thousand rolls of thread, needles, soap, and various domestic items.
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Toronto
Montreal
Silk King My My My C Lister At Seventy
The article portrays C Lister known as the silk king of England as a robust septuagenarian, still active and energetic in daily duties and business pursuits despite aging. He remains a busy figure in the silk trade, maintaining his reputation and influence in the industry.
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C. Lister
England
Veronese Graveyard Awe Inspires Colossal Tombs
Verona correspondent recalls an ancient royal burial site near Santa Maria Antica where rulers rest within solid rock pillars and towering mounds. He compares it to Pisa’s Campo Santo, noting Verona’s graveyard exudes solemness and silent grandeur rather than flowers or inscriptions.
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Santa Maria Antica
Verona
San Francisco Chronicle
Europe
Troy
Campo Santo
Pisa
Mrs Cleveland's Girlish Conquest and College Intrigue
A historical slice recalls Mrs Cleveland at Wells College and Cornell. It notes friendly ties between the colleges and recounts how Mrs Cleveland led social gatherings, attracting admiration from students and young men. The piece highlights the era’s social dynamics and anticipates her later marriage to Grover Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Welles College
Cornell
Welles
Miss Kingsford
Oswego
Grover Cleveland
Back Log and Backstone in Early Housekeeping
The article explains a primitive hack log using a porous stone buried in ashes with a hackstick on top to retain heat through the night. Fire was kept with flint, steel, and tow since matches did not exist, and morning fires required only kindling and bellows. Backstones declined after this century as Geet replaced them, with one 140 year old stone surviving in Boston collections.
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Boston Society
Moston
Corean Dress and Headgear Noted for Its Unvarying Style
The article describes Corean clothing as uniquely uniform across society with prevailing white fabrics, multiple hats, capacious pockets sewn into flowing sleeves, girdles, white stockings, and shoes of various kinds. Men of rank have attendants to bear personal items, while Corea leads in hat fashion and notable headgear measurements.
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Coren
Corea
Amazon
Luimlon Figaro
Fainting help in treasury office ends with couple’s return
Washington reports recount a New England couple touring the treasury when the bride fainted. Assistant Secretary Thompson assisted by laying her on a sofa and guiding treatment to restore consciousness. The husband resisted at first but complied, and the pair continued their excursion.
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Thompson
Treasury Department
Washington
Baltimore American
New England
Mr. Thompson
Gittings
Columbia
Mar
Had to Have His Molasses in a Boston Household Tale
A Boston woman with a Georgia connection narrates a plantation era scene of black servants and two young male attendants. One boy, Whoav mane, shows a compulsive craving for molasses, staining meals and dining with it. The anecdote ends with the mother’s admonition and a comic exchange about service.
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Boston
Georgia
Whoav Mane
Bitchou
Liad de Angel Grabeel
Railway Charges and Odd Practices Reported
A fragment describes a traveler on a railway journey who notes unusual fare rules and a peculiar system. The account mentions a 20 gold piece and confusion at the ticket window, with references to first second and third class options.
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St. Louis
Skating Song Ends With Surprise Sister Reveal
The narrator recalls a midnight skating scene where a swift skater glides with silver light and poised grace. He pursues the race with devotion but falls short, then discovers the skater is his sister, bringing a chastened smile and unexpected revelation.
Monstrous Chinese blunderbusses arrive via Winchester Arms
The New Haven Union reports two Chinese firearms received from Shanghai by Winchester Arms. One enormeous weapon weighs about 30 pounds, exceeds six feet, and features a crude trigger mechanism and iron bands. It required two operators and traded shock value for dangerous unwieldiness. The smaller gun mirrors a muskets design but is lighter with a carrying cord.
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New Haven Union
Shanghai
Winchester Arms Company
China
Winchesters
Gen Washingtons Farms Report of 1787 Agricultural Wealth
The narrative details Gen George Washington's 10000 acre estate with 240 laborers and 24 ploughs. It cites 1787 outputs including 600 bushels oats and 700 acres wheat, plus cattle hogs horses and sheep totals. The text notes daily visits and ongoing agricultural experiments aimed at public good.
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Washington
Oppressed Sonm-i-Law and Midnight Return
A jumbled tale depicts a man home near midnight in a rough town behavior judged by a weary wife. The scene shifts to unrelated notes about Spain paper supply and a London dealer, with garbled phrases and scattered images of crowded hotels and vivid colors.
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du Calioeuio
Spain
London
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Cheyenne & Burlington Railroad
Emma I. Visscher
Minnie Russell
Frank L. Culver
Rhoda A. Spoor
Samuel Corson
Max Idelmaan
Boo Wing
Kewily
Denver
Mostie Groothock
Hviaway
Yand Baker
Ji Quinny
A. C. Snyder
Barn
B. Hicks
W. T. Haines
Davis
A.D. Kelley
Wille
Young Men’s Christian Association
Siivam DB. Kelly
Thos. A. Kent
Annie M. Yale
Messrs. Voorhees and Hicks
Board of Trustees
Treas
Treas I
le Aes
RG Vale
Eee Hoenn
Loi
Stee Toy Aera
Mosers, Voorhees
Ladies Aid) Association
Mas. Thos
UL. Admins
Mire
KON. Sheath
Mas. A. T. Babbitt
Mies
J. W. Beier
Mie Theat
Mrs. Cleveland
Biehersemmrein
Helios
Maglansi
Richar Pervistan
Stigre Autter
Kentucky
Fellowcraft
Philadelphia
Leon
Forrest
Tatood
Saturn
Mesvet
Ned
Kitrie K
Texas
Sistings
George Washington
John
Jobo
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