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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1890

Page

15

Real Estate Notes Preview Active Cheyenne Sales

Real estate observations show many transactions in progress. Interior Company received an order for 192 lots at Interior Heights from Postland Oregon buyers via H L Bernard of Portland. Deals include 24 lots sold to a Union Pacific official. other properties include a J H Goddard house and lot for 1500 dollars bought by Charles H Linn.

Postland Oregon HL. B. Bernard Portland Union Pacific Railway Reading Omaha, Garland & Co J. H. Goddard & House Peblican Twentieth Streets Charles H. Linn V. Saker H. A. Lee New York Investment Company New York Lee Cheyenne J. W. Kelley Fort Collins Robert W. Patterson la Junta Colorado Wyoming Max Engle Chris O'Brien Lucy Merwin Wm. Hi. Richardson United States Austin R. M. Snow Worcester Mass John W. Duncan Laramie County Wyo W.H. Mulligan

Big Coal Vein Report Sparks Wyoming Record Claim

A reported seventy foot coal vein in the Powder River region could set a national record. The note contrasts with a sixty foot Pennsylvania vein once considered the thickest, suggesting Wyoming might claim the natural record.

Powder River United States Pennsylvania Wyoming

Three Black Crows Seized Near Fort Laramie

Constable Joe Wiley brought in three prisoners James West Henry Hilliard and Wesley Givens captured near the Nebraska line for stealing from Geo A Draper’s ranch on the Platte near Fort Laramie. A Sun reporter noted their desperate appearance and resistance before a preliminary hearing before Justice Hart bound them over to district court. Draper and Sheriff Martin met the train to welcome them. they are jailed in the county facility.

Joe Wiley Fort Laramie Nebraska Line Tuesas James West Henry Hilliard Wesley Givens Geo. A. Draper Platte River Sun Cheyenne & Northern Mr. Wiley Justice Hart District Court Mr. Draper Martin

Adams interview disputes Pacific railroad report

President Adams of the Union Pacific denies a Omaha report canceling the alleged misman aged Pacific system and criticizes general manager Smith and superintendent Johnson. He says the story is unwarranted and no changes are needed to maintain harmony.

P Adams Adams Unionacific Omaha Smith Tls Johnson Pacific District

Cheyenne Promoters Aim to Make City State Wealth Hub

An Omaha Republican correspondent argues Cheyenne will become a central hopper for Wyoming wealth via a Denver hill route style railroad system. He notes Wyoming will grow with rail access and statehood, and Wyoming’s women’s suffrage will spread as men grow favorable, with Cheyenne liberals optimistic about broader adoption.

Omaha Cheyonne Cheyenne Denver Gilan Wyoming

Quarantine Rules Tightened as Cheyenne Stock Yards Expand

Dr. Holcomb reports improved enforcement of territorial quarantine laws after cattle shipments from Texas and Arizona, with 2,500 to 3,000 cars expected next week. Cheyenne will receive and inspect stock before reloading, and new facilities at the stock yards will boost capacity to about 6,700 cattle daily.

Holcomb Texas Cheyenne Union Pacific Fort Worth Denver Arizona Montana

Commodore Trufant Reappointed as Union Depot Superintendent

Commodore Trufant has been reappointed by President Meek as superintendent of the union depot and his appointment confirmed by the board. He has led the depot since its construction and the facility is regarded as one of the best managed in the country. No changes in depot personnel will result from the presidency shift.

Commodore Trufant Union Depot Meek Legion of Friends of the Commodore

Casper Goes Republican In Wyoming City Election

Casper Wyoming reports a decisive Republican victory in a city election. W. E. Hawley won for mayor. O. K Garvey and P. A Demorest were elected councilmen amid a heated campaign. Democrats nominated Joe Hurt for mayor with John Adams and R A Parks as council members.

the Sun Casper Wvo W. E. Hawley O. K. Garvey Cheyenne Doodle Wyoming Great West Jasper

Weston County Election Brings Citizens Ticket Victory

In Weston county the Citizens ticket won by a large majority with 890 votes cast. In Newcastle Frank W. Mondell, Republican, was re elected mayor by 161 votes out of 354 total.

Newcastle Wyoming Weston County Citizens Frank W. Mondell

Woman's Relief Corps Holds Meeting Initiates Eight Members

The Woman's Relief Corps held a regular meeting yesterday afternoon and initiated eight new members. The corps served lunch at Reynolds post social last evening. It is in flourishing condition with a bright future due to members' strong interest.

Woman's Relief Corps Reynolds

Wyoming horses and cattle pass through Union Pacific yards

The yards attract a carload of fine PO ranch horses headed for New York as high headed toppy coach stock. Dehorned cattle from Avon Illinois en route to Salt Lake are rested here, and sixteen workers finish yard extensions. Water from city mains serves all pens and lots, with electric lighting planned once dynamos arrive at the Union Pacific shops.

Union Pacific New York Wyoming Avon Ill Salt Lake

Brooklyn Races Season Opens With Muddy Brook lyn Handicap

Brooklyn Jockey Club drew a record crowd for the spring meeting led by the Brook lyn handicap. Los Angeles faltered as Castaway led early and won in a slow canter with Badge second and Eric third. Time 2 10. Mutuals paid 212.05, Place 52.70, Badge 15.15. Five furlongs Civil Service won Blue Rock second Fordham third. Time 1 70 2.

Brooktyx Brooklyn Jockey Club Ono Brooklyn Los Angeles Badge Sir Dixon Garrison Barnes Day Hayward Eric Warwick Oriflame Anderson Cynosure Hogan Castaway Bunn Vengeur Martin Cartaway Venguer Mutuals Civil Service Blue Rock Fordham

Fort Russell Sees Major Improvements and Training

Fort Russell undergoes significant upgrades with 400 trees planted after a 35 mile haul and relocation of 15 year old cottonwoods from Camp Carlin now East Fort Russell. Sewer and water systems near completion with Crow Creek water supply praised. Rifle practice shows strong early scores 83 at 200 yards 84 at 160 yards as daily drills continue to July 15. G A R officers joined Reynolds post social in town.

Fort Russell Camp Carlin East Fort Russell Milner Crow Creek Muir Reynolds Post

Stanley to Wed Dorothy Tennant in London

London May 16 The news agency reports a marriage arrangement between explorer Henry M Stanley and Miss Dorothy Tennant daughter of Charles Tennant. Tennant is noted for her clever pictures in the academy and other galleries. Subscribe for the Sun.

Stanley London Henry M. Stanley Dorothy Tennant Charles Tennant Academy

Wyoming Admiss ion Bills Delayed Amid Senate Circles

Delegate Carey forwards Wyoming admission bills and reports to Henry G. Hay. He notes Senate delays due to funeral absences and silver bill debates, predicts Wyoming will become law this session, and discusses McKinley bill implications for woolen fabrics glass and sugar beet industries.

Carey Henry G. Hay Board of Trade House of Representatives U. 5 Washington, D. C Wyoming Senate House Springer Beck Blackburn Kentucky West Congress Kansas Nebraska Joseru M Caney

Carlisle Nominated to Succeed Beck for Senate

In Louisville on May 16 Hon. John G. Carlisle was nominated by Democrats to succeed Senator Beck. After multiple withdrawals by Settle Cooper and McCreary, the ninth ballot showed Carlisle with 72 votes and a 15 vote majority. The caucus moved to unanimous acclamation amid cheering, reflecting broad voter support.

Louisville John G. Carlisle Beck Settle Cooper Knott Carlisle Ga E. Lindsay McCreary Smith J. C. Carlisle Cardele

The Electric Railway Then and a Decade Ahead

Wetzler argues electric railways will replace horse trams within ten years in the United States. He predicts faster, more comfortable city travel by electricity and imagines long day trips with rail networks linking major cities. He emphasizes electricity as a transformative social force and a growing power in daily life.

Scritmer Joseph Wetzler York Chicago

Hannibal Hamlin's Shot at Pushaw Island

An 1860s Bangor anecdote recalls Hinckley & Egery making cannons for volunteers. President Lincoln's Vice President Hamlin observed firing from Pushaw Pond, misfires and cider aside, the ball hit Dollar Island as Hamlin calmly witnessed the scene. The guns later served at the front.

Pushaw Pond Pushaw Pereh House Landing Dollar Island Bangor Hannibal Hamlin Hamlin

Grouse Stuns Hunters With Bold Display Of Bravado

In a forest near a farm, two men and a party awaited Reynard with fox hounds. A large boastful grouse strutted ground between them and, after two-thirds of a circle, lifted and surveyed the scene. A cap snapping display failed to deter the bird as it finally flew away.

Reynard

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