Australian suitor pursues wedding despite family opposition
H A Chapman a rich Australian came to this country a year ago and pursued marriage with an 18 year old niece of Mrs Earnest. The aunt refused, Chapman obtained parental consent and a court gon to compel. the aunt relented at the last moment and the marriage was set for this evening in Rawlins after negotiations and a hearing that did not occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Chapman
Rawlins
Ferris
Roney Earnest
Chapman
Earnest
Donnell
Denver
Governor Warren to Visit Douglas and Regions
Hon F E Warren governor of Wyoming arrived from the capital Saturday evening and will base at Douglas until Wednesday visiting Glen Rock and Casper. He plans an informal reception and lunch arranged by a city committee including Barrow Richards Jesurun Garver Barber Rugg and Harvey with a reception at the opera house and lunch at the Valley for gentlemen only.
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 contributions by public school children
All city public school children joined in a Thanksgiving donation to the poor through the Ladies' Aid Society. At Central school the Sun observed large accumulations of groceries and goods including flour apples potatoes cabbage sugar coffee tea rice beans butter and jellies. The piece praises the pupils and parents for fostering generosity and evokes Shakespeare on giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polor
Ladies’ Aid Society
Sun
Rip Van Winkle at the opera house earns hearty praise
The play last night drew a good house with Fred Andrews as Rip and Gertrude Andrews as Gretchen earning high praise. The company, scenery, and reasonable admission impressed Cheyenne The Sun, urging audiences to attend again tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rip Nan Winkle
Tue Sun
Fred Andrews
Rip
Gertrude Andrews
Gretchen
Cheyenne
Tuk Sun
McNamara Horse Company Files Incorporation
The McNamara Horse Company filed Articles of Incorporation at the territorial secretary's office for a general ranching business in Erie territory. Capital stock is $50,000 with trustees John Kawl John G Wilson Robert W Gordon Harry C Millan and Wim A Millan. Erway headquarters and Crook County tax list noted. local heaviest taxpayers listed by Sundance Republican reflect regional cattle interests.
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
Crayennn Wyoming November 25 1889 editor Sun letter argues against appointing a Democrat as city engineer and defends party lines in local politics. The writer condemns cross party nominations as convenient and urges Republicans to control local offices to advance progressive measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crayennn
Wyo
Sun
Laramie County
Grover Cleveland
Grover
Prohibition
Why Vote Republican If Plunder Is Not The Goal
Editor Sun argues about party cohesion and political incentives. The piece questions why voters elect Republicans if elected officials might shift control and benefits to the opposition, asking whether Democrats should be elected directly to avoid perceived mismanagement and partisan advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
To the Victors Belong the Spells
Opinion argues that spoils belong to victors in political fights and battles across history. It asserts Republicans must keep gains after victory and that opponents would not surrender fruit of labor. It frames the mayor and council as representatives of victory’s fruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goody Goody
Mugwump
Adam
Gladstone
Mugwumop
Victor
Mrs Bullock’s lectures urge women’s era and urge caution on narcotics
Mrs Helen Bullock spoke at the Baptist Church on women’s opportunities and responsibilities, citing the parable of the talents and urging talent use. She repeated the message at the Presbyterian church, warning about narcotics and vile pictures in schools, urging parental awareness. Thirty eight names were added to the local union, and a WCTU parlor meeting is set for 3 PM at Mrs M M Mason’s with Mrs Bullock presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Bullock
Baptist Church
Presbyterian
Shale Oil Struck at Bonanza Well in Big Horn Basin
The Bonanga Rustler reports shale oil struck at the Bonanza well of Big Horn company on Monday. The light amber oil is superior to local springs and aligns with early indications of a strong flow. Superintendent Pentser and his son Robert Pentier compare it to Washington County Pennsylvania oil, worth a premium of twenty cents per barrel over Bradford oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonanga
Big Horn
Big Horn Company
Bonanza
Pentser
Robert Pentier
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Bradford
Transcript of Wyoming constitution prepared for President
A written transcript of the proposed Wyoming state constitution has been completed for President Harrison in Secretary Meldrum’s office and will be sent to the executive after the official canvass of the vote is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Harrison
Meldrum
Wyoming governor candidate views on prohibition and suffrage
The Sun reports Judge Carroll's Iowa and Minnesota tour discussing Wyoming, women's suffrage, and statehood. He cites visits to Marshalltown and other towns, notes a pro prohibition shift possible in Iowa, and explains Wyoming resources and statehood prospects to audiences along the routes.
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 Tourism Booms From Woman Suffrage
The speaker notes that granting woman suffrage in Wyoming has drawn national attention and boosted interest in the state. He reflects on a business trip, mentioning encounters in Augusta Wisconsin Wellman Iowa and meeting Mr and Mrs Rick Mr Perry and Mr Morrow who shared hospitality and pioneer tales. He closes by returning to Cheyenne and resuming court duties.
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 Trainmaster in Denver District
The Union Pacific issued a circular naming H. E. Van Housen as trainmaster for the Denver Leadville and Gunnison district with headquarters in Denver. Van Housen, a passenger conductor on the Cheyenne to Rawlins main line for fifteen years, is deemed well qualified for the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
van Housen
Union Pacific
J. K. Choate
E. Dickinson
H. E. van Housen
Leadville
Gunnison
Cheyenne
Rawlins
Dividend Paid To Cheyenne Creditors In 1 Percent Disbursement
The 1 percent dividend from the M. E. Post & Co. assignees began yesterday with 75 creditors receiving allotments. Total disbursement reaches $50,000, largely to Cheyenne residents. Cash payments will continue today and until all dividends are 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 an excavation ditch staked along the street center. Ten men were employed, increasing to fifty if weather stays favorable, ground found nearly frost free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keefe and McGarvey
Fort Russell
Eddy Street
Governor Warren Meets Warm Reception in Buffalo
The Governor at Buffalo, The Acho states that Governor War ren met with a very hearty reception. He was hospitably entertained by citizens and a meeting and general reception was held in his honor where he delivered a fine address received with great favor by all parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Acho
Warren
Buffalo
Limited Fast Mail train service announced by Union Pacific
A daily through service named The Limited Fast Mail will run from San Francisco Portland Spokane Falls Butte and Helena to Chicago via Cornell Bluffs. The train offers limited first class seating with no extra charge and includes Pullman vestibuled sleepers and Pullman cars. Inquiries to ticket agents or E L Lomax general passenger Omaha Nebraska.
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 Talks Arbitration To Resolve Wyoming Division Dispute
George W. Vroman and a Wyoming Division committee meet Superintendent Barr to amicably settle the dispute with Union Pacific officials. Vroman, praised for preventing a prior railroad strike, says no removal plans and expects a fair adjustment. Conference likely today as Barr returns west. engineers, trainmen, and public await outcome.
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
Blackfoot Insane Asylum Destroyed by Fire
Dr. Hocker, superintendent of the territorial insane asylum at Evanston, reports the Blackfoot Idaho asylum burned down and Wyoming authorities asked to place 70 inmates there. He will provide temporary care at Evanston until permanent arrangements are set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocker
Territorial Insane Asylum
Evanston
Blackfoot
Idaho
Wyoming
Union Pacific Appointment of Examiner in Titles
KE B Kirk of this city has been appointed by the Union Pacific management as an examiner into titles and rights of way on the projected lines at a salary of 200 dollars per month. He is to report at Ogden for extensions from that section toward Southern California. Mat McCabe of New Milford offers to pay five dollars to any person troubled by men flux whose cure is claimed as Cholera remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
KE. B. Kirk
Union Pacific Management
Ogden
California
Kirk
Mat McCabe
New Mrnnewick
Ill
Berain
Pendabe
A McCabe
B. B. David
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Stoddard & Howard L
Varane Cattle Co
Castile Conceressvncestuanes
Kilpatrick Bros. & Collinge
I.geo Loomle & Andrews
Bartlett Richards
Salt Lake
Kicker’s
Boycett
Baptist
Ile
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