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Newspaper

Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1908

Page

5

Frontier plans and preparations for Frontier Days events

The Frontier committee announces no extortion and ready streetcar service with a 9 AM test run. Bands including the Cheyenne Cowboy band and U S cavalry ensembles will perform. An amphitheater and electric lighting are being installed. Ranch visitors, record cowboys, Denver boosters, and steer and horse contests shape a major celebration. Twenty five boys will sell programs at Frontier headquarters.

Frontier Committee Frontier Headquarters A. D. Cook United States Cavalry Denver Post Fifteenth Street Union Depot Colorado Denver Frontier Park Tewn T. J. Cahill Frontier

The Cowboy Ball At Frontier Carnival

Cowboys and cowgirls attend a frontier style ball in Keefe hall with Haneschka’s orchestra, no dress suit required, and Western costumes promised. Captain A H Hardy arrives to perform quick shot stunts at Frontier park each afternoon during the carnival.

Messrs Tuhey and Sweatt Keefe Hall Haneschka A. H. Hardy Peters Cartridge Company Cincinnati Captain Hardy Frontier Park

Aldermen approve waterworks bids and cement purchase

The city council reported saving $10,000 on supply purchases for the waterworks extension and authorized cement buying while considering dam plans. It approved bids for cast iron pipe and lead, moved funds to the general fund, and accepted a new power company franchise as discussions continued.

Peter S. Cook Crystal Lake Charles T. Bray Water Committee American Waterworks Company of Birmingham Ala John Wall Lead Company Waterworks Improvement Fund General Fund W. Keefe Block 472 Twenty-third Street Evans Seymour Twenty-fourth Street O'Neil Thames Twenty-sixth Street Warren Avenue Capitol Avenue Twenty-seventh Street J. B. Lapham Kansas Standall Avenue Lapham Twentieth and Eddy Streets Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power Company Cook Light Company

The Wise Woman Plans Autumn Costumes

The autumn wardrobe opens with tailored suits replacing summer lightweight fabrics. Worsteds, serges, and panamas lead, with two coat styles: a Paris-inspired directoire and a single-breasted semi-long coat that flatters all figures. The other coat, popularized by Fluffy Ruffles, remains familiar and fashionable.

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Atlas attracts big crowds with bustling acts and musical numbers

Enthusiasm runs high at the Atlas as Hawaiians captivate audiences with encore moments. Miss Jesson delivers a stirring rendition while Ahern mimics birds and beasts. The Kins-Ners perform novel balancing and weight acts. Films include The Bikings and a New York to Paris automobile race. Shows start Thursday with morning and evening sessions.

The Atlas Miss Jesson Ahern Wll New York Paris Heaney Cheyenne

Hamlin Garland to Attend Frontier Days

The noted author Hamlin Garland will travel with Forest Ranger Arthur Roberts to the continental divide near Fremont's peak. He seeks solitude and mountain scenery, plans a Cheyenne visit for Frontier Days, and aims to gather material for future Wyoming stories.

Hamlin Garland Arthur Roberts Continental Divide Fremont's Peak Mr. Garland Rockies Alaska Alps Garland Wyoming Hills Cheyenne Lander State Journal

Well-Known Baseball Umpire Claude Stacks In Town

Claude Stacks of Milwaukee and Chicago, a famed baseball umpire and fight referee, is in the city and will stay through the Premier Days celebration. He has directed fighters including Charlie Neary Paddy Queenan Charlie Barry and Mickey Riley. French enterprise makes headway in Sahara living. Jenkins Shoe Company showcases new shoes and oxfords.

Claude Stacks Milwaukee Chicago Stacks Charlie Neary Paddy Queenan Charlie Barry Mickey Riley

Frontier Days Society Notes and Entertainments

Frontier Days guests from Omaha Evanston Sheridan and Spokane visit Cheyenne families. Card parties matinees and a large ninth birthday party highlight social life as Miss Elizabeth Saddt and Dr. Delroy Shingle prepare for a September wedding.

Dwight Williame Aon Glen Frontier Omaha Neb Mabel Leary A. D. Kelley Gallagher Stuart Mark Foote Evanston Harry Ruff St. John's Hall O. R. Brittain Little Bear Hiram Sapp Robert Stuart Sheridan Spokane Robert John Myers Cheyenne Marquis May Myers Garis Voss Gershmal Letitia Sproul Lake Minnehaha Park Ethel McDevitt Hazel Williams Gylvin de Stwolinska Fort Scott Kan Lucile Emery Elsie Post Marguerite Martin Louise Bresnahen Lucile Boyle Sunshine Society Carnegieibrary Charles Stevens E. Stevens Birney Sage Andrew Roesch Mabel Knight Verna House Florence Sage Ruth Nash Mildred Hood Gladys Astle Helen Astle Mary Nimmo Mildred Sherman Edna Jensen Evelyn Jensen Dorothy Stevens Shingle Easton City Hospital Jett Nash Shingle East Ernest Heenan House Street Ruth Miss Heenan Mrs. Norvell Edith Walker Dena Raphael Edith Nottage Edna Ritehig Ruth Davis Ruby Bath Dorothy Leslie Beatrice Carroll Gertrude Sweeney Nan Dinneen Loretta Stapleton Lucile Anna McHugh Geneva Jaelin Gillespie Josephine Janet Sia Ania Ae Te More E Sid Helm Cree TB Nage Rae Denver Ri A Cerquis Masters Roy Turnbull John Jor Jack O'Hearn Ohio Ned

Atlas Week Program Opens With Variety Show

The Atlas Week lineup for August 17 features the Atlas Orchestra, Late Film Creations, The Great Kinsners acrobatics, Dannie Ahern imitator and whistler, Miss Edio Jesson in a pictured melody, July Paka and Kekuka Hawaiian trio in native dances, Prof J B Dunn presenting Edison and Pathé Frerae creations. March and popular prices. reserved seats available in Atlas lobby. matinee and evening shows at 3 pm 8 pm and 9 15 pm.

Atlas Orchestra Great Kinsners Dannie Ahern Edio Jesson Paka Kekuka J) B. Dunn Atlascope Edison Pathe Frerae Atlas Lobby

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