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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
4
Wealthy girl recounts leave from Pine Home to follow footlights. She defends a native East Indies sacred dance as moral and private, explains how a strict father expelled her, and how she later joined the stage where her dance fills the Atlas theater this week.
The Yale produced classic Devil's Auction played last evening at Capitol Avenue theater to a large audience. The show remains a perennial favorite, drawing numerous repeat attendees who savor its novelty and humor. The current production matches past standards with new features and novelties.
The funeral for Mrs. E. Newman will be held after the arrival of her daughter Mrs. Betram of Pittsburg. Betram telegraphed she was en route to Cheyenne. Also, Alert Hose Company holds a meeting Wednesday at 8 in the morning.
Nine days say Mrs. George LaPanhs spends a week in Denver. Funeral of G. Ghrinttesen at First Presbyterian church this afternoon. Attorney J. M. Dyer departed for the south yesterday. Dr G C Rafter visiting Denver. Bishop J J Keane moves into new bishop's residence. J T Burns summoned to Chicago to confer on rail rates for Cheyenne for next February congress. Born to Mrs Frank Kollman a son. District court in session with P Dickerson trial continued. Taxpayers summoned for jury duty return home. Christmas entertainments planned as many trees sold. Heads of state departments report to governor. Holiday mail heavy at post office. Postal clerks doubling the road to handle mail rush. Express companies busy. W A Whitney of Utah division expected from Denver. Rival Santa Clauses bid for city kids. Muggsy Shoel trains for fight with Young Erlenborn in Petersburg near Denver New Year’s Day. Tal Potter returns from Denver business trip.
Congregational State Committee on Home Missions gathers at the church parlors in Cheyenne with ministers arriving from across the state. Rev. Pearce Pinch of Lander and other members speak at this Wednesday meeting as the executive panel outlines Wyoming home mission work plans.
In Los Angeles Hugo Kelley of Chicago and former middleweight champion Bill Papke fought 25 rounds at Jeffries Vernon arena. The referee ruled a draw as both men remained strong at the end. Kelley had a near win in the first round but Papke answered back with stubborn defense and aggression throughout.
Minneapolis December 15 Senator H C Hansbrough United States senator from North Dakota remains seriously ill with rising fever. The report notes his condition worsened as doctors monitor his status.
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