Week 39: September
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9/24 of… 1860
Salt Lake City, UT: The Tenth Hand Cart Company, under the command of Capt. Oscar A. Stoddard arrives safely after eighty-one days from Florence, NE; there will be no more hand carts on The Mormon Trail. (see: PLAYERS H – Hand Cart Company; Photo: Gallery Transportation Photos – Mormon Hand Carts & Quotes – Commentators – Mormon Hand Carts) {001}
1890
A proclamation directing all Mormons (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) to obey the Federal Government decree forbidding multiple marriage; issued by Church President Wilford Woodruff. {001}
1906
Devil’s Tower (WY) is proclaimed the nation’s first National Monument by President Theodore Roosevelt. {001}
1935
The first outdoor rodeo under lights was produced by Earl & Weldon Bascom; Columbia, MS. {001}
9/25 of… 1825
Gordon Belt born in Beltsville, MD; Southern Sympathizer, Judge. {001}
1850
William H. “Billy” Dixon born in Ohio County, WV: buffalo Hunter, Scout, Author. {001}
1867
Oliver Loving, age 54, killed on the Goodnight-Loving Trail by Indians. New Mexico cattle rancher, partners with Charles Goodnight and John Chisum. It is said that Goodnight carried a photograph of Loving for years after his death. {001}
1875
MCW: Johnny Ringo and Bill Williams murder James Cheyney at his home in Mason, TX in retaliation for his involvement in the killing of Mose Baird and wounding of George Gladden, (see: Wk. 36, 09/07/1875), They also try for Dave Doole whom they believe was also involved. Doole is armed and they are driven off. {001}
