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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1889

Page

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Inauguration Centenary Tea Recreates 1779 Style

Dear Bun notes a Woman's Week in Vanity Fair with Arbor Day tree plantings named after women. A Queen Anne club Inauguration tea at Mrs Carey’s features Washington decor, period costumes, and toasts to Martha Washington and women’s clubs. Guests include Mrs Warren and Miss Hebard, with 24 covers and a 1779 themed menu. The piece ends with wedding rumors and a closing signoff from Dine.

Bun Vanity Fair Opera House J. M. Carey Queen Anne Club Washington Martha Washington E. Mason Smith FF. E Warren G. W. Easter Denver Caroline Davis Austin Adams Dubuque Iowa Grace Hebard Hlon J. C. Whipple Rogers Okie Cheyenne Madames Warren May Boston Freeborn Baxter Breckens Tye Kent Rhodes Conway Hellman Mason Mrs. Carey China Mere Humphrey Miss Minnie Slaughter Lete Ilebard T. A Kent Masi Voorthes Mrs. Whipple Vanity Vale Harrison CN. Potter

Resources of Johnson County pamphlet showcases western growth

The Citizens' Business club of Buffalo issues a pocket manual titled The Resources of Johnson County Wyoming with a Buffalo city sketch. It highlights irrigation, railroads, canneries, mines, oil, and cattle industries and invites capital and workers to develop Johnson County. The Sun’s statehood edition attracts attention for irrigation research. A civil service exam for railway mail clerks was conducted at city hall with candidates Wedemeyer Clark Nolan and Gray.

Citizens’ Business Club of Buffalo Johnson County Wyoming City of Byetling County West Buffalo Lode Burlington Road Cheyenne Sun the Sun United States Geological Survey Senate Snyder Breckens City Hall Theodore Wedemeyer Walter Clark James Nolan Fort Laramie Lewis H. Gray Boulder

Wyoming Weighs Statehood as Cheyenne Board Backing Grows

The Cheyenne board of trade urged Wyoming to seek statehood at a packed meeting. Resolutions called for mass meetings across the territory and pledged support to the governor and congressional delegate. A committee was formed to assess bonuses for local industry and 32 260 dollars was pledged so far.

Board of Trade of Cheyenne Wyoming Hay John ©. Baird C. N. Potter J. K. Jeffrey Commonwealth Wirrens Congress of the United States Congress Baird George M. Powell Willston Powell Theodore Menges Kimball Neb Menges Jeffrey Lange John C. Baird Dr. Huot A. Ideman A. Adamsky J. A. Johnston Iran St. Louis Board of Trustees Warren Valentine Baker J W. Hammond J. G

Personal Explanation of a Telegraph Headline Controversy

A reader recounts a telegraph headline from last Saturday's SUN that many viewed as an Irish slur against the people and Charles Stewart Parnell. A proof arrived at 3 AM, read hastily, and the initial impression was discarded before the day’s work began.

Charles Stewart Parnell

Government land policy sparks Wyoming growth debate

A Cheyenne land office report notes rising homesteader numbers and clearer proofs of intent to acquire homes. It cites improved public opinion toward enforcement, ongoing fraud concerns, and open acreage due to stricter proof requirements while criticizing Sparks policy and noting patents issued after delays.

Washington Cheyenne Department Wyoming

Memorial Day Ceremonies Planned by Reynolds Post G AR

John F Reynolds Post G AR organizes Memorial Day events in the city. A meeting at Justice Carroll's court governs the program with Judge J W Fisher as president and General Mizner as grand marshal. A veterans train to Fort Russell and parades with Fort Russell regulars are planned. Graves at two cemeteries will be decorated.

John F. Reynolds G. AR Justice Carroll J. W. Fisher Mizner Fort Russell Methodist Church Judge Rittenhouse Denver Presbyterian Church Reynolds’ Post Fire Department Elty Eourvell

Leasing of School Sections in Cheyenne

Legal notice about leasing of school sections managed by J. W. Baird attorney at law Cheyenne Wyoming and legal blanks available at the office.

J. W. Baird Cheyenne Wyoming

Town of Otto in Fremont County Wyoming Territory

The town of Otto lies on the Grey Bull River in Fremont County Wyoming Territory about thirteen miles above the river mouth in the central rich agricultural area. It produces all kinds of grain and vegetables in profusion.

Grey Bull River Fremont Wyoming Territory

Town grows as lands, timber, coal spur settlement

Elevation four thousand feet above sea level. One hundred thousand acres of fertile lands surround the town. Timber and coal plentiful nearby. Coner lots thirty dollars and inside lots twenty dollars. For details, contact F. S. Wood, proprietor, Otto. county surveyor, Fremont County, Wyoming. First Lander Bank, Lander. or N. H. Brown, Lander.

F. S. Wood Otto Fremont Co Wyoming First Lander Bank Lander N. H. Brown

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