Australian suitor wins consent to marriage in Rawlins
H A Chapman, a wealthy Australian, pursued a marriage with an 18yearold niece of Mrs Earnest after being barred on the Ferris ranch. He gained parental consent and an order against the aunt. An alt hearing was set for this afternoon but postponed as the aunt relented. the wedding is planned for this evening in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Chapman
Rawlins
Ferris
Roney Earnest
Chapman
Earnest
Donnell
Denver
Governor Warren Arrives for Douglas Visit
Hon F E Warren governor of Wyoming arrived from the capital Saturday evening and plans a northern tour visiting Buffalo Sheridan Glen Rock Casper. He will base at Douglas until Wednesday and a reception and lunch are arranged by a city committee including Barrow Richards Jesurun Garver Barber Rugg and Harvey at the opera house and Valley luncheon for gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Warren
Wyoming
Buffalo
Sheridan
Douglas
Glen Rock
Casper
Messrs
M. C. Barrow
DeForest Richards
Mortimer Jesurun
C. M. Garver
A. W. Barber
J. E. Rugg
F. H. Harvey
Opera House
Evence
Thanksgiving school drive for the poor at Central School
Children from public schools joined a Thanksgiving contribution organized through the Ladies Aid Society. The Sun observed large quantities of groceries and goods gathered in Central School rooms including flour apples potatoes cabbage sugar coffee tea and rice. The piece credits pupils and parents for generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polor
Ladies’ Aid Society
Sun
Rip Van Winkle at the opera house earns praise
The play Last Night Rip Nan Winkle impressed a good audience. Fred Andrews as Rip and Gertrude Andrews as Gretchen were praised for their performances. The entire company, support, and scenery received strong commendation and Cheyenne audiences are urged to attend at reasonable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rip Nan Winkle
Tue Sun
Fred Andrews
Rip
Gertrude Andrews
Gretchen
Cheyenne
Tuk Sun
McNamara Horse Company Files Incorporation Papers
The McNamara Horse Company of Ervay filed Articles of Incorporation with the territorial secretary. It plans a general ranching business in this territory and Pennsylvania, with $50,000 capital. Trustees named include John Kawl, John G. Wilson, Robert W. Gordon, Harry C. Millan and Wim A. Millan. Ervay to be headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamara Horse Company
Territorial
Ervay
Pennsylvania
John Kawl
John G. Wilson
Robert W. Gordon
Harry C. Millan
Wim, A. Millan
Erway
Boycott and Local Politics in Laramie County Exposé
Crayennn Wyoming November 25 1889 Kicker's column attacks the town council's city engineer appointment and rebuts Common Sense on local party loyalty. The author argues parties must run local offices and opposes nominating Republicans as a matter of convenience while defending integrity of republican candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crayennn
Wyo
Sun
Laramie County
Grover Cleveland
Grover
Prohibition
Cheyenne
Why Republicans Should Not Let Off They Control
Boycett argues in Editor Sun that the Republican party benefits from cohesive plunder, questioning why voters back Republicans if elected officials may hand power to opponents. He asks if electing Democrats directly would be wiser to avoid perceived injustices and opposed administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
To the Victors Belong the Spells
A political column argues that spoils belong to victors and rejects moral postures about sharing gains. It asserts true Republicans fight for party principles and that victory entitles the party to ground won, with Mayor and council cited as supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goody Goody
Mugwump
Adam
Gladstone
Mugwumop
Victor
Mrs Bullock Lectures on Women’s Opportunities and Dangers
Mrs Helen Bullock spoke at the Baptist Church on women’s era and talents, then at the Presbyterian church warning about narcotics and vile pictures affecting schoolboys. The meetings added 38 names to the local union, with a parlor session planned at Mrs Mason’s at 3 pm led by Mrs Bullock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Bullock
Baptist Church
Presbyterian
Shale Oil Struck at Gush er Bonanza Well
The Bonanza well in the Big Horn company area struck shale oil Monday, described as light amber and superior to local springs. Superintendent Pentser and his son Robert Pentier compare it to Washington County Pennsylvania oil, noting a premium over Bradford oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonanga
Big Horn
Big Horn Company
Bonanza
Pentser
Robert Pentier
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Bradford
Transcript of Wyoming State Constitution Sent to President
A written transcript of the proposed Wyoming constitution has been prepared in Secretary Meldrum's office for President Harrison and will be forwarded after the official canvass of the vote is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Harrison
Meldrum
Wyoming’s Prohibition Views Stir Iowa Tour
Judge Carroll spoke across Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin on prohibition and Wyoming. He described friendly reception and questions about woman suffrage statehood and resources while visiting Marshalltown Mason City Dubuque and Des Moines. He asserted Wyoming’s strengths and noted high license plans may follow Iowa changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Carroll
Wyoming
Iowa
Minnesota
Sun
St. Paul
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
Denver
Marshalltown
Boles
Boies
Allison
United States Senate
Mason City
Dubuque
Sabula
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
3Wellman Keota
Des Moines
Towa
Austria
Minn
Augusta
Wis
Wellman
Wyoming Territory
Wyoming Boom From Woman Suffrage Attracts Visitors
The speaker notes widespread curiosity about Wyoming following constitutional women’s suffrage and reports personal visits in Augusta Wisconsin Wellman Iowa and Wellman pioneers remarks. He emphasizes relief upon returning to Cheyenne and resuming duties in his courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Cheyenne
Augusta
Wis
Park House
Welch
Rick
Mr. Perry
Miss Carter
Miss Perry
Wellman
Iowa
Josiah Morrow
Morrow
Luke
Washington Territory
Van Housen Promoted to Denver Trainmaster
The Union Pacific circular signed by J K Choate and approved by E Dickinson appoints H E Van Housen as trainmaster of the Denver Leadville Gunnison district with headquarters in Denver. He has served as a passenger conductor on the Cheyenne to Rawlins main line for fifteen years and is deemed well qualified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
van Housen
Union Pacific
J. K. Choate
E. Dickinson
H. E. van Housen
Leadville
Gunnison
Cheyenne
Rawlins
KE. B. Kirk
Union Pacific Management
Ogden
California
Kirk
Dividend Paid to Creditors of M. E. Post & Co.
The 1 percent dividend began yesterday with seventy five creditors receiving allotments. Total disbursement amounts to 50,000 dollars, largely owed to Cheyenne residents. Payments will continue today and proceed until the full dividend is paid, benefiting various business channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Post & Co
Cheyenne
Work Begun on Fort Russell Sewerage Project
Contractors Keefe and McGarvey began work yesterday morning on the Fort Russell sewerage system. They started on Eddy street above Nineteenth with ten men, planning to rise to fifty as weather stays favorable, finding the ground nearly frost free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keefe and McGarvey
Fort Russell
Eddy Street
Governor War Ren Receives Warm Welcome in Buffalo
Governor War Ren's Buffalo visit drew hearty reception. Citizens hosted a meeting and reception in his honor. He delivered an address that met with broad approval from all parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Acho
Warren
Buffalo
Limited Fast Mail Service Connects West to Chicago
A daily through car service called The Limited Fast Mail links San Francisco Portland Spokane Falls Butte and Helena to Chicago via Cornell Bluffs. It offers a limited first class carriage with Pullman vestibuled sleepers and a distinct Overland Fast Mail, in competition to other lines. E L Lomax in Omaha provides details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern
San Francisco
Portland
Spokane Falls
Butte
Helena
Cornell Bluffs
Cago
Cornell
Council Bluffs
E. L. Lomax
Omaha
Vroman Works With Wyoming Engineers in Settlement Talks
George W. Vroman leads a joint meeting with the Wyoming Division trainmen committee to settle disputes with Union Pacific officials. They plan to meet Superintendent Barr to reach an amicable, local settlement and deny reports of impending layoffs or a broader strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
George W. Vroman
Metropolitan
Vroman
Brotherhood of Locomotive Enneers
Arthur
U. P
Grevance
Wyoming Division
Barr
Here
J. F. Hittle
Rawlins
Tom Kellett
Cheyenne
W. J. Nesmith
C. H. Patterson
John Hill
Jim Carroll
Laramie
Mr. Vroman
Federation
Fire destroys Idaho asylum. Wyoming to aid displaced inmates
A telegram from Dr. Hocker, superintendent of Evanston asylum, reports the Blackfoot Idaho insane asylum burned. Wyoming authorities are asked to take in the inmates, about seventy, with Evanston offering temporary housing until permanent plans are arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocker
Territorial Insane Asylum
Evanston
Blackfoot
Idaho
Wyoming
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Union Cattle Co
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Suffolk Cattle Co
Stoddard & Howard L
Varane Cattle Co
Castile Conceressvncestuanes
Kilpatrick Bros. & Collinge
I.geo Loomle & Andrews
Bartlett Richards
Salt Lake
Kicker’s
Boycett
Baptist
Ile
Mat McCabe
New Mrnnewick
Ill
Berain
Pendabe
A McCabe
B. B. David
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