Issue for May 9, 1867
General Store Robbed!December 20, 1865Upon opening up the General Store it was discovered the strong box, which had a total of sixty-one dollars, had been stolen during the night. Miss Faith Andersen realized the theft as she went to make change for Missus Schicklegruben for her purchase of several tin toys.Miss Andersen does not remember anything out of the ordinary, other than Doyce entered the store, with a bottle of tequila in hand to get warm. She recalls making him a bite to eat and they chatted by the fire until he left, after which, she closed the store. Miss Andersen remembers seeing no one in the area prior to her locking up and it was Deputy MacKenzie who escorted her to her home. If anyone has any knowledge of this crime, please contact the Sheriff's department. Theater Opening!December 3, 1865A call is being made for actors and actresses, as well as painters and carpenters to create sets for the performance. Please contact Miss Lili Von Shtupp of your interest.Help WantedDecember 2, 1865The Kent Farms are looking for two able-bodied men to hire for farmwork. Pay is 20 dollars a month, including board, meals, and use of the horses and stables. Please enquire with Miss Clara Kent if interested in the position.Lago Boxing AssociationNovember 25, 1865On Wednesday, Micheal Avery, and James Parker kicked off the Lago Boxing Association's first event, being held at the Buffalo Rose on Main Street. James Parker opened the event with an introduction of the first fight of the night, between Mister Zane Greiefen and Duncan MacKenzie.The first fight lasted through three blows, with Duncan MacKenzie defeating the undertaker, Zane Greiefen handily, landing three punches, the elder man hit the floor, and was helped to the Doctor's office where he was brought to. Micheal Avery took over the event after the first fight, introducing the next two contestants, David Jameson, and James Parker, himself. This fight lasted abit longer, lasting two minutes, Mister Jameson held out longer than Mister Greiefen in the first fight, but eventually succumbed to the expert footwork and thundering blows of James Parker. The final match of the evening was announced to be the Lago Championship bout, between the two winners, Duncan MacKenzie, and James Parker. The third fight of the evening started out with Deputy MacKenzie landing several nasty blows to Parkers ribs. Parker rebounded by unleashing his thundering punches to MacKenzie's face. The fight went back and forth for quite a while, until Parker began to take control with his expert footwork. In the end, he threw several quick jabs, rendering MacKenzie unconscious, thereby securing the victory, and claiming for himself the Lago Championship. It has been announced that another bout will be held next week to determine the number one contender, to fight James Parker in a title bout the following week. Anyone interested in being a part of the Lago Boxing Association, in any form, should contact Micheal Avery. Fulton Tailoring Open for BusinessAugust 16, 1865Miss Arianna Fulton would like to announce she is providing Seamstress and Tailor services. She respectfully informs the public of Lago that she is available to stitch up any seam, repair any tear, or help fill out any wardrobe with simple or stylish fashions in quick time for a fair price. Miss Fulton invites you to seek her at her premises located on the second floor of the General Store on Upper Second Street.Lago Welcomes Doctor Benjamin ClaussenAugust 14, 1865Dr. Benjamin Claussen, recently graduated with honors from the Chicago Medical College, has come to Lago at the invitation of Colonel M.J. McCormick to minister to the town and surrounding area's needs. Please stop by his office on Main Street and welcome him to Lago.Caidian's Caskets and Undertaking!August 8, 1865That's right folks, a new Undertaker is in town and is here to respect your needs for your dearly departed. Not only that,"He's one fair boyo." With collection and basic preparation for that all important open casket ceremony starting at $25. It's hard to believe he's the only Undertaker in town! Mr. McClarty also recognizes the Gunslinger code of "on the money", so keep that sixth chamber stuffed with $50 and Caidian will set you up a Gunslinger's burial on Boot hill. - State of art embalming techniques - Personal, caring service. - Touch ups to departed face for that "sleeping look" Indian Uprising!August 7, 1865Following the recent conclusion of the Rebellion the Sioux Uprising has continued! With it’s origins in Minnesota three years ago and the death of hundreds of women and children, the outbreak has continued to rage across Dakota and Nebraska country. Since the New Year, a number of massacres and assaults have been carried out by the Sioux and Cheyenne. 7 January 1865 – Julesburg Colorado 1,000 Indians attacked Julesburg’s stage station that was guarded by a company of the Seventh Iowa Cavalry. 14 soldiers and four civilians were killed with two wounded with no losses to the Indians. 7 January 1865 – Valley Station Colorado 70 Lakota and Cheyenne attacked the road to Denver and struck a wagon with eight passengers. The Indians were lead by the white man, Charles Bent. Two whites were killed, six wounded, two Indians were killed. Five miles down river, at Dennison’s Ranch, a wagon train was attacked, 12 whites killed and all wagons destroyed. 14 January 1865 – American Ranch Colorado 100 Indians attacked the ranch, seven whites killed, 3 Indians killed, 2 whites taken captive. 14-15 January 1865 – Godfrey’s Ranch Colorado 130 Lakota and Cheyenne attacked the ranch that was fortified, 17 Indians dead, no white casualties. The Godfrey Ranch was then called Fort Wicked after Holon Godfrey learned that the Indians nicknamed him Old Wicked. 2 February 1865 – Julesburg Colorado 1,000 Indians assaulted the community when 10 soldiers with a mountain howitzer began firing until 100 soldiers and 50 civilians from Fort Rankin assisted. 12 and 26 April 1865 – Fort Rice Dakota Territory 1st US Volunteers, which was a unit of “Galvanized Yankees” or Confederate soldiers who served rather than languish in prison, 200 Santee and Yanktonais attacked, killing 2 soldiers and stealing 68 head. On 26 April, 300 Indians attacked. In the two attacks, two Santee prisoners were summarily executed and a number of Indians wounded. 20 May 1865 – Deer Creek Station at Glenrock Wyoming Companies D and L of the 11th Kansas Cavalry were attacked a number of times on 20 May. 20 Indians attacked four men from Company D, 2 dead Indians and 4 wounded. 50 Indians attacked 7 men of Company L of the 11th Kansas, 1 soldier dead, 3 dead Indians and 5 wounded. 25 men of Company L chased the Indians but were unable to close and engage them. 3 June 1865 – Dry Creek at Casper Wyoming Companies A, B and F of the 11th Kansas Cavalry and elements of the 11th Ohio Cavalry engaged Indians following pursuit since 22 May. Two soldiers were killed while one Indian was killed and five wounded. 8 June 1865 – Sage Creek Station Wyoming Five men from Company K, 11th Ohio Cavalry, and two civilians were attacked by 100 Lakota and Cheyenne, four whites were killed and two captured. 26 July 1865 – Platte Bridge near Casper Wyoming 2,500 Cheyenne and Lakota attacked 120 soldiers of Companies C, I, K of the 11th Kansas Cavalry, detachments of Company G, 11th Ohio Cavalry and elements of the 3rd US Volunteers. 11 soldiers were killed while 5 Indians were killed and 10 wounded. 26 July 1865 – Red Buttes/Custard’s Wagon Trains near Casper Wyoming A wagon train of 14 teams, 5 wagons and 25 men of Companies H and D, 11th Kansas Cavalry were engaged during the same offensive as the Platte Bridge fight. The brother of Roman Nose was killed in the fight which killed 21 soldiers, while 6 Cheyenne were killed and 6 Lakota killed. 29 July 1865 – Fort Rice Dakota Territory 400 Indians under Sitting Bull attacked the four companies of the 1st US Volunteers, two companies of the 4th US Volunteers and one company of the 6th Iowa Cavalry. Roughly, 12 Indians were killed while two soldiers died and three were wounded. Word has reached the Gazette that Brigadier General Patrick E. Conner is leading a campaign out of Fort Laramie. Conner’s “Left Column” consists of 180 men from the 7th Iowa and 11th Ohio Cavalries, 116 men of the 2nd California Cavalry, 90 Pawnee and 85 Omaha Indian scouts under Captain Frank North. Also accompanying the Column are 200 men under Colonel James H. Kidd’s 6th Michigan Cavalry who will establish a Fort along the Powder River and Bozeman Trail. Said Columns have left Fort Laramie on July 30 and should arrive on or around the 14th of August to secure the region. Employment OpportunitiesJuly 17, 1865Major and Missus J.E. Duniway have a few openings in their businesses. Due to her husband's busy schedule, it is asked that you meet with Missues J.E. Duniway of Diamond D ranch for interview. More interviews may be needed to follow, including one with the Major himself. You will be expected to keep books for some of the businesses, so be willing to display your skills (OOC: See news special). If you are interested in applying for any openings, please see Missus J.E. Duniway (@mail Emma). Opening are currently listed for the following businesses:Lower Town Stables General Store Tobacco Shop The Gazette The Brewery The Duniway School Diamond D HiringJuly 11, 1865The Diamond D Ranch is looking for able bodied men to fill out the ranks of ranch hands. If you think you have what it takes, please send word to meet with Mister Roland, Foreman of Diamond D.Open Invitation to the Women of LagoJuly 7, 1865Missus Jedidiah Duniway of the Diamond D would like to extend an invitation to all the women of Lago. She is opening the ranch for tea and getting to know each other. All women are welcome regardless of society standings.The tea will be held on July 12th at six o'clock in the evening. Escorts will be provided for women who need them. Social dress is informal. Topics will include plans for the next up and coming social. The Ranchers Have ReturnedJuly 3, 1865The lights have been seen once more lit by riders up near the Circle M Ranch, with renewed activity occuring. Women have been scrubbing and cleaning in preparation of the owner's return from the war. Colonel McCormick has returned to Lago along with a number of new ranch hands who were recently demobilized from the Confederate and Union armies.It has also been noticed that Major Jedidiah Duniway has returned to the town, after having been confined to his ranch for many months, recovering from bullet wounds resulting from the war, under the tender ministrations of his wife, Missus Emma (Ballad) Duniway. In other news, the Major has hired a foreman, one Joe Roland and so all inquiries in regards to employment should go through Mister Roland. Please welcome home our brave soldiers, who helped build this town, using their own monies to erect what you now see and if you are newly arrived, please see either McCormick or Duniway, who will be hiring for their various businesses. Carter Gunsmith Opening!July 3, 1865For weeks a team of a workers have hauled in stone, lumber, iron and mortar to build the impressive two-story structure on the lower part of Lago's second street. The buyer of the plot and employer of this team of men has remained a mystery through the entire process until now. Early today, it was learned that the building houses a fully-stocked gunsmithing workshop and store. While the foot-thick stone walls and iron-barred windows were curious enough, the shops owner is revealed to be a woman!Gypsy Carter arrived in Lago the final day of the shop's construction riding in the lead wagon of a train carrying the shops tool and firearms inventory. After remaining hidden within the building for nearly a week preparing it for business she has declared the Carter Smithworks to be offically open for business. |
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