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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1900
Page
4
The Cheyenne Leader dated Saturday August 18 1900 lists editor EB Slack and proprietor, business manager K W De Belle, and city editor A Richardson among its staff.
D Miller of 1709 Ferguson St reports Jacob Sherman becomes father to a ten pound boy. An engineer notes a flash misread and a ponetus claim. A machinist apprentice falls on a platform breaking his nose. Cheyenne opera shows promise with road traction acts. Mrs. Claude Draper’s stolen diamonds recovered by Mr. Andrus after the thief was found.
Local society notes list Mrs Rasback visiting Denver yesterday afternoon. Tom McGovern the insurance man is in town today. Senator Stone and wife return from the north. Miss Atchison returned to Denver after a pleasant visit. Judge Vandevender arrived from Washington. Mrs McParland nee Ailes Morrison visits from the north. Mrs Oswood Johnson nee Mine Gape visits from the north. Editor Black and wife with youngest daughter went to Chicago. Mrs Ed Libby and daughter Nellie arrive from Los Angeles visiting the Whipple home.
Chairman Van Orade reports Roosevelt will arrive in Cheyenne on September 25 and speak in the deptt Out Fishing. Curley Swarts and Policemad Clan cey have returned from fishing with friends, trout enjoyed, and a party departed for Silver Crown including Joe Lee, J. B. Sanders, Mrs. Dickie, Miss Heusing, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bean, Ben Bainum, and A. Washburn.
Bernard Featherstone, injured in the Laramie yards on July 23, is reported to be much improved. Following the chief surgeon’s request he will be taken to Denver Saturday for convalescence at St Josephs hospital in Laramie.
Shoe inducements advertise up to date footwear at the lowest city prices. Ben's Sons promotes a store on Ferguson Street offering new shoes at bargain rates.
New Seventeenth and Fergu son Street shop offers footwear savings and half price courses in drew cutting by French methods through August 10. Includes notices of agents wanted in Cheyenne and Denver and ads for school shoes and summer goods.
Judge Willa Van Devanter, assistant attorney general in Washington, arrived in Wyoming and spoke of political conditions after a month away. He praised Wyoming’s climate and Cheyenne’s brightness, urged all citizens to vote, and noted McKinley’s administration benefits while expressing cautious optimism for the election.
Judge Martin found two soldiers guilty of stealing bicycles yesterday. He sentenced one to sixty days and the other to thirty days. The soldiers plan to turn Staten evidence against two apprentice boys in the shop.
Dance by Cheyenne Grove No 1 Woodman Circle on Monday evening August 20 in AU hall admission 25 cents.
Bargains in shoes always to be had at J. FP Jonbing offering a range of footwear with daily deals and special prices for customers. The ad highlights value selections and seasonal discounts encouraging shoppers to visit the store.
N R Davis plans to buy seventy five to one hundred cavalry horses in Wyoming as prices rise and demand grows. Ranchers shift from neglect to horse production amid a national shortage and strong markets, with western states showing similar trends.
W A Swink, a Knight of Pythias and brakeman on his first trip, was run down and killed by an engine in Burlington yards Guernsey on Wednesday night. The accident severed both legs and left the body badly bruised. He came from Cambria to work at Alliance and left a sweetheart in Newcastle.
A new shop on Portland Street offers men’s working shoes in all leather with heavy soles, built for durability and long wear. Prices range from $1.50 to $2 per pair.
New store at Ferguson road near Palace Pharmacy offers bargain prices on footwear. Limited stock advertised with big savings to attract customers.
In Big Horn County residents Warren and Van Deventer along with Benator are expected in Cooper on Monday evening for a planned trip. Officials anticipate a program focusing on education and community outreach with scheduled activities through Tuesday and Wednesday.
Governor De Forest Richards and family arrived in Salt Lake City by Union Pacific private car and were greeted by Adjutant General Burton. They toured the city, attended an organ recital at the Tabernacle, visited Saltair, and planned a Yellowstone Park trip with remarks praising Salt Lake hospitality.
Brigadier General H. C. Merriam and Captain J. B. Bennett inspected Fort Russell yesterday and returned east today. A salute of eleven guns greeted the general and the trumpeter sang his name. He met Cheyenne citizens and praised the town and its people. He noted troop movements abroad creating instability at posts and called for new troops to fill vacancies. The general also commented on evolving China events and lauded Gene Chaffen for gallant conduct in the field.
Labor day observance note invites laboring men to Beverson's paint shop Saturday at 6 to form a permanent organization. Also a shoe store promotion urges shoppers to follow the crowd to Bons new store and buy footwear and accessories. The fragment mentions glue and fashion items and an unrelated promotional line.
A midcentury sale listing numerous items across dress fabrics, skirts, and linings. Plaids and cashmeres discounted, lawn and pique fabrics, new porcalines, shirts, and various men and children shoes, table linens, and underwear priced to draw shoppers. Includes ladies tailored suits and jackets, menswear, and accessories with end prices and sale notes.
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