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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
5
Tomorrow night the Cap itol Avenue theater presents James J. Corbett and his renowned troupe in The Burstar and the Lady. The comedy drama offers Corbett’s strong light comedy talents in a melodramatic tale praised for originality and charm without sensational tricks.
In the Leader's report on the Carrie B. Kimrey divorce from Neav easa Kimrey, it is stated erroneously that the court offered alimony as a share of income from property in Mrs. Kimrey's custody. The decree assigns custody of the property and children to Mrs. Kimrey for ten years with no alimony provision.
Springfield Ill April 23 The Illinois democracy adopted the unit rule directing delegates to vote for Bryan at the national convention and use honorable means to secure his nomination. Johnson forces were not present and no resolution for Johnson was offered. A platform plank favored broad personal liberty without harming others.
Local report highlights Atlas week program by Mr Heaney featuring Ramzo and Arno headliners at Majestic Denver, Malcolms globe act Horton and La Triska human doll, a wax illusion, Professor Dunn Atlascope pictures twice weekly, and Miss Robertson in a illustrated song. Public urged to attend to support the Atlas venue.
The first electric automobile brought to Cheyenne, the Detroit Electric sold by Denver Omnibus & Cab Co, is on display at Wright & Lawson with public demonstrations led by W L Place. The phaeton runs on a 24 cell battery, covers 140 miles per charge, 100 miles per recharge, and costs 2000 dollars delivered in Cheyenne.
President Cabrera declares eighteen ringleaders in a conspiracy have been shot to death and more executions are expected. He says surface calm hides serious conditions in Guatemala City.
Palace Pharmacy holds Dade's Little Liver Pills display to promote their use for family health. Local shoppers note the mood and digestion benefits marketed for all ages.
Society notes list the RM. A Women's club monthly literary meeting this afternoon in the Women’s club room. The Young Men’s Literary club meets tonight at the Carnegie library. St Mark’s Guild hosts a work meeting by Mrs. David Hulse this afternoon. Keefe hall hosts a C B C Dancing club event with a concert, dancing, and banquet. Baptist ladies serve supper 5 to 8 p.m. In church parlors Mrs. I. W. Davis hosts the Presbyterian Ald society. Congregational Missionary society meets at 3 p.m. with Mrs. C. N. Potter. Mrs. Thomas Durbin hosted the Methodist Ladies’ Aid. attendance was light due to weather. Mystic Maze club members enjoy needlework and social chat. tea and tea begonia decoratives. Mrs. Robert Nagel to entertain in two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Brubaker plan a May move to a ranch near Laramie. Next Thursday farewell party hosted by Mystic Maze at Mrs. Christianson’s home. Mrs. W. C. Mulford returns from Denver. Mrs. H. B. Crain hosts a Wednesday gathering for Mrs. MacFarland. Saturday Musicale program at 4 includes Wagner arias Rienzi and Parsifal, Foote pieces, and other items.
Carrie Verne Lovett was granted a divorce from Horace Dave Lovett on the grounds of desertion. The couple wed in Quetzaltinango Guatemala on June 13 1900 and had no children.
W. L. Luchte relocates to 2016 Thames street announcing a fine stock of Alfred Peat’s Chicago wallpaper. The Leader wins best job printing for Capitol City.
On Wednesday evening the marriage of Richard P. Sedgwick of Grover and Jessie M. Williamson of Boulder Colo was celebrated in the Normandie hotel parlors with Rev. Geo C Rafter officiating. The ceremony included bridesmaid Alice Sedgwick and groomsman Harry Fry, ring presented by Alice Blackmore, and music by Mrs Susan Cahill. The couple were greeted by a Grover dance after the ceremony.
An old ad from Palace Pharmacy Drug Co promotes Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice for cuts sores burns and chapped skin, touting spring wind effects.
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