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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
3
Mountain Sage Hair Preserver claims to cure dandruff and stop hair loss. Available at R F Reamy's Tonsorial Parlors, 309 West 17th Street, at 606 per bottle.
The inquiry asks where shoppers will buy clothing and accessories for the holidays, listing items such as overcoats, gentlemen’s furnishings, hats, boots, shoes, trunks and valises. It seeks consumer plans for purchasing apparel and travel gear.
At The Hall you find top quality Clothing and Overcoats from Crouse Brandagee Utica NY and Kohn Brothers shirts. Wachusett Shirts in stock with a full line of Ties Silk and Wool Mufflers, Hosiery Collars Cuffs Suspenders Underwear Hats Caps Regent Shoes. Also trunks valises suit cases.
Proprietor George H Evans and waiter manager EB A Slack operate a city eatery with Yeagor noted as business manager. Two staff noted, with focus on service role and establishment operations.
City council last night passed an irrigation water permit for Fort Russell using 300000 gallons daily and extended the water system westward 1100 feet at twenty seventh street. The meeting funded sewer and tax actions and authorized pipeline deals with Union Pacific and Burlington railroads.
The funeral occurred this afternoon at 2 o clock from the home of her son B R Goodell on Bent street with Rev F N Knopf officiating. A large concourse of sympathising friends attended and Mr B R Goodell arrived from Austin Texas to pay respects. Goodell had recently gone to Austin for his health.
The Saturday Musicale club offered an engaging program at the Carnegie Library before a Cheyenne audience. The chorus performed pieces including The Rose of Avontown with encores, and several solo and duet numbers received strong applause. Mrs Brewster directed and Mrs Cahill accompanied, earning substantial credit for the evening's success.
Big Horn county officials note a January sighting of mosquitos along the Stinking Water river. Warmth from nearby hot sulphur springs drew insects from winter quarters despite subzero temperatures. The swarm appeared amid cold air and a chilly January week on the Shoshone river region.
For over twenty five years the Washington Market hosts an annual fat beef show now expanded as the finest display of dressed meats in the United States. The event runs nightly past nine thirty starting Saturday December 20 and continues through the holidays with a grand assortment of meats poultry and seafood plus fresh vegetables as Bresnahan and Smith invite patrons to attend.
Washington December 17. The W C T U purity department asked for an explanation of President Roosevelt’s conduct in placing the painting Love and Life in the White House. Supporters say Roosevelt will not heed demands and will act by his own discretion. The painting is in a private White House apartment after exhibition at the Corcoran gallery. If objections arise, the purity group might thank him for moving it to a less visible place.
Fair tonight and Thursday in Cheyenne and vicinity. A storm moved from Missouri toward New England bringing rain or snow to New York and Pennsylvania. Fair weather extends from the Mississippi Valley to the Pacific except southern California. Low pressure north of Montana brings warmer weather to the Dakotas while most western districts stay moderately cool. The only zero reading is 4 below at Dodge City Kansas. Maximum 60, minimum 6, precipitation none.
The Ohio River floods wreck a coal fleet at Clachanati and sweep barges tow boats and empty barges from moorings. Bridges are struck and many vessels sink. Officials fear further damage with millions in timber and assets afloat as rescues continue amid rising water.
The North American Copper company reports rapid progress on its smelting plant. The powerhouse frame is erected and nearly enclosed, measuring 64 by 84 feet and 22 feet high between the concentrator and smelter. Foundations for hilltop buildings are done, machinery setup in the concentrator begun, and the pipe line from the dam will start next week.
Clerk of the Court T. Joe Fisher reports the Horn case transcript nearing filing with three volumes of about 500 pages each. The 435000 word document details defense supporters and the $1450 cost for the paper, while a social hop at Keefe Hall benefits Nagle's orchestra tonight.
New York readers note a vogue for long decorative chains and beads with house dresses and street wear. Styles include teakwood or coral beads, Capri coral accents, and waist or fan attachments. Also ads invite optical work at D Millers and city notices on water pipe proposals in Cheyenne with bid opening details.
Real estate notice offers high residence lots to the east part of town near Maxwell and Twenty second wheels. Inquire Albert Chapman real estate dealer for details.
A dense set of classified ads lists help wanted rentals and sales. Items include a housekeeper position at 2223 Warren Avenue, manager for an old established firm in Chicago, furnished winter rental, a horse and equipment, real estate listings on Twelfth near Thames, legal blanks, rent notices for multiple houses, and a florist service at Chafin's green home.
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