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Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1891

Page

19

Fine speed events promise record Wyoming state fair

The Cheyenne Wyoming state fair opens Tuesday and runs all week with strong bets on racing. Officials report a larger horse presence, more running contests, and top attractions including balloon displays and a unique polo game. Notables include Deronda, The Gamin, Rambler, Rowdy, and Bar T. bangtail along with various riders and clubs from Albany county and Denver.

Union Pacific Chas Blixt Cheyenne Club Deronda Mr. Brooks Limerick Royal Horse Association Hawk H. K. Evans Fizzle Percy Hoyt Bar T Cairnes al White Skip Kerry T. W. Brooks Blue Jay Richardson Bros Hunter Bros Bert Griffin A. W. Whitehouse Mr. Logan Albany County Rambler Rowdy the Rake Joker Kildare Mr. Temple Overland Park Racing Club Denver J. Ed. Cairnes Ovlrichs S.C T. Bangtail Sand Creek Kalie Lucy Riner Mrs. Savage Gray Tom Stoker Charley SUN Demons Hastings Feedent

Coal shipments surge as various mines boost output in August

In August, Rock Springs coal shipments reached about 5 300 cars, 100 more than prior highs, with roughly half sold as commercial coal. Hopkinsville mines ran steadily yielding 25–30 cars daily. managers Kelsey and Quealey seek 25 and 100 more miners. Union Pacific officials report orders to run at full capacity, while Dana mines remain abandoned and Hanna district mines produce about 800 tons daily.

Independent Rock Springs Hopkinsville Kelsey Quealey Megeath Union Pacific Coal Department Union Pacific Hanna Dana Havens & Co

Teachers Engaged for City Schools Daily Duty

The list names teachers assigned to city schools for tomorrow morning duties. High school principals include Celia Ford and Anna Johnson with assistants Mattie Lough Emma Richardson and Ada Coats. Central West Side and South Side schools are led by listed principals with multiple staff and substitutes.

Celia Ford Mattie Lough Emma Richardson Ada Coats Central School Anna Johnson Minnie Walker Laura Palmer Genia H. Stillman Elgin Gaskill Cordelia Mills Jennie Snow Minnie Dewey Nellie Dwyer Adelaide Kliba West Side Frances Harrison Miss Woods Edith Duffey Laura Leonard South Side Sallie G. Patton Laura Schulte Margaret Moore Alice Hebard Ferrell Mary Miller Emma Griffith Marie Wedemeyer E. J. Pasmore Mrs. Blake

First Donor Supports Lake Minnehaha Park Plan

A Cheyenne reader praises Mir Brank Bond and urges swift funding to develop Lake Minnehaha into a city park. The letter pledges to donate trees shrubs vines and other greenery and urges others to contribute generously to create a lasting oasis.

Tuk Sus Mir Brank Bond Minnehaha Cheyenne Sucess Pui Zeuxen

Fishermen and cheer at Fairbanks fishing outing

The Sex correspondent notes Fishermen Saniel Atkinson Theo Fisher and John Ryan fishing with Kel ley at Fairbanks. Atkinson breaks hooks and nets big fish daily while Ryan seeks deep water. The Cheyenne men’s outing ends with a grand ball and fish banquet in Fairbanks. Bill Root of Laramie sends two prairie wolves to New York to test stag hounds.

Saniel Atkinson Theo Fisher John Ryan Kelley Fairbanks Joe Fisher Atkinson Ryan Bill Root Laramie New York

Dancing in the Barn and Fort Russell Society Gatherings

Society week features include a Miss King reading and minuet dance at the Institute, Wednesday and Queen Anne clubs meeting at Judge River’s, and a German birthday party for Marjorie Appel with Fort Russell children. A grand reception honors Col. Poland with guests from the city and post officers attending.

Mise Elsie Myera Marjorie Appel Col. Poland Vanity Fair Institute Miss King Florizel Judge River R. F. Glover Fedalma Geo. Eliot Gibson Clark Powelson Mesdames Baxter Egbert Potter Patten Glover Marshall Johnson Lacey E. Mason Smith Emma Griffiths Leontine Abney Laura Richardson Bessie Vreeland Gertrude Ellis Maude Richards Connie Vaile Edith Severy Babette Bearman Katie Bearman Margaret Moore Harry Griffith Frank Vreeland Fred Chatlin George Artist Arthur Spaulding William Walker Charles Stanley Lockwood Hebard Charles Bon J. L. Chenery Leslie Snow Will Rishel Charles Draper Appel Marjorie Fort Russell Howus Grady Mors. Bennett Barber Senator Warren B. E. Brewster Paul Brewster C. P. Organ Frank Bond Wm, Masi Wa, Staregis, Jr Geo, Morgan Miss Morgan Miss Johnson Geo E. Abbott L. Kabis M. C. Barkwell B. B. David T. A. Kent Miss Kent Mr. Stanley Mr. Harrington Geo. L. Beard Goo F. Rossire P.O. de Billier H. E. Teschemacher J. L. T. Playart E. A. Slack R. H. Repath J. W. Meldrum FP. A. Stitzer W. G. Shapcott Joffrey H. J. Maynard Mr. Atkinson

Social gathering notes with Kaiser themed decor

The report lists attendees Houghton, Groesbeck, Hellman and wife, and R. C. Mitchell at a dancing program of fourteen numbers followed by luncheon. Col. Poland impressed guests. The C B C met Mrs. Herman Haas for a blue tea. Kaiser decor featured as favors. Additional events included a dinner at Mrs. George W Baxter home and card parties hosted by several ladies with luncheons by Hammond, Baird, and T. W. Brooks.

George W. Baxter Guiterman Thomas Swan Chaflin Mesdames Hammond, Baird T. W. Brooks Divo

Fort Laramie Reports Land Opening After Survey

Gen Richards inspects the abandoned reservation survey at Fort Laramie and announces the land will be opened to settlement without delay. The area is well watered and has yielded good crops for years around the fort.

Fort Laramie Gen. Richards

Theosophic Fad In London Sees Hindoo Capitalist Question Belief

Dadabhai Naoroji, famed as Lord Salisbury’s “black man,” criticizes Theosophy’s claims after hearing Mme Besant’s lectures in Bombay. He sees miracles as grotesque imitations and notes the movement’s appeal to Hindoo masses while deeming its essence as occult and inconsistent with true Hindooism.

London Dadabhai Naorovi Lord Salisbury Mrs. Besant Mme. Blavatsky India Naorovi

Hopkins-Searles will contested by adopted son from Japan

Timothy Hopkins, son of Mrs. Hopkins-Searles the Methuen Mass will holder, arrived in New York to consult lawyers about contesting the will. Mrs. Hopkins-Searles died July 25 leaving about 3.3 million to Edward F. Searles her husband since 1887. Hopkins, in Japan, hired Russell Wilson to prepare the case with Judge Boalt. Hebbard relatives may join alleging undue influence and emotional insanity.

Hopkins-Searles New York Timothy Hopkins Mark Hopkins Brunswick Hotel San Francisco Hopkins Patric Nolan Hallowell Japan Boalt Wilson Hebbard Hopkins-Svarles

Lithuanian priest in Brooklyn faces assault charges again

Father Mat sius de M Yodytsus of St George s Lithuanian Church Williamsburg is jailed on bail for alleged intoxicated break in assault threats and choking a policeman. Despite suspension letters and episcopal orders he held mass twice weekly, the church building and funds tied to his name face a Brooklyn supreme court accounting suit.

New York Matsius de M. Vodytsus St. George's Williamsburg Policeman Church Yodyzsus Laughlin Father Yodyzsus Supreme Court of Brooklyn Hin

State Mining Convention Opens With Exhibits At Capitol

The second annual State Mining Convention opens at 8 tonight in the capitol senate hall with reception of delegates and remarks by H S Downey and Col A C Fisk among others. Exhibits in the basement feature Fremont county petroleum spindles and mineral cabinets from Sheridan, Albany, Uinta, Carbon, Sweetwater and others. expected strong attendance.

Capitol Building H. A. W. Tabor S. W. Downey State Board of Mines William E. Mead Omaha Miners Charles Masten Fremont County Shoshone Basin Lander Union Pacific Sheridan County Joe de Barthe Johnson County Uinta Carbon Sweetwater Converse J.J. Steffin Lusk Albany County Newcastle Silver Crown

Lander Home Company Forms Large Scale Plan

In Lander citizens formed a home company after cases of theft by a Montana building and loan representative. The capital is set at 1 000 000 split into 10 000 shares at 100 each. The firm aims at homesteads and imposes a 50 year age limit. Named individuals include William A. Wallace Benjamin Sheldon L Poire F E Rice N H Brown E F Cheney James Vidal Jules Lamoreaux.

Lander Home Company Lander Montana Building and Loan Association William A. Wallace Benjamin Sheldon L. Poire F. E. Rice

World's Fair exhibit room stored at capitol for grains

Professor Mead furnished a capital room for the storage of grains and other agricultural products to be shown at the World's Fair. He received samples from the Belvoir ranch yesterday.

Mead Capitol Belvoir Ranch

Walter Campbell KOed by Montana Kid at Rock Springs

Walter Campbell nicknamed the Inter Ocean Black Boy was knocked out in three rounds by Montana Kid at Rock Springs last night. The bout left Campbell labeled a mere chopping block and urged to quit talking fights.

Walter Walter Campbell Montana Rock Springs

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