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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1900
Page
4
City Market offers young turkeys of all weights, the best chickens ducks geese and fresh fish and game. Morrells Iowa Pride hams and bacon plus Lily brand pure Leaf Lard are advertised as superior and nearly pure. Call at City Market for these items.
Christmas gift note offers a men’s slippers or shoes in latest style from J Jenkins located at 217 West Sixteenth Street. The advertisement highlights gift options for friends during the holiday season.
Leather novelties and traveling toilet goods showcased in all grades and prices. Newest pocket books and wallets with sterling silver mounts, card cases, book folds, and combined women’s pocket book and card case. Men’s tan or black leather case includes brushes, soap box, and other fittings, all in durable rubber-lined set.
A local ad promotes Percy Smiths corner Eddy and Seventeenth for durable gifts. Easy chairs bedroom or parlor sets luxurious couches beds dining tables and chairs, plus carpets and handsome framed pictures. Shoppers urged to browse a large room for rewards.
The Kuighia of the Maccabees hosts a reception and dance for friends this evening while the convent choir practices St Joseph's mass for Christmas. Invitations announce the seventh Alert Hose banquet on the 29th and a busy holiday shopping season with new clerks added to many stores.
The Tribune prints an eight page edition nearly rivaling The Leader, which remains the largest daily in the city. The Lucerne canal case was continued to March 5 for depositions. Marriage news notes Robert Shingle and a Honolulu heiress, with congratulations due. Prominent Union Pacific officials visited Cheyenne to view the planned wheel foundry site. A Linconna club dance is announced for January 871 with Cheyenne society invitees.
A large stock in all lines of the choicest goods guarantees satisfaction at Cowhick Dry Goods. The store touts up to date weaves, holiday novelties, ladies shoes, in house furnishings, lace curtains, portieres, table linens, and a complete notion department. The toy section promises fine gifts for children, with the full line available to complete Christmas shopping.
Matthew Morrow was overcome by smoke from mine powder in Mine No 4 at Diamondville this week and cannot survive.
Allegrettis chocolates at Cahill Brothers and a special sale at Warren Mercantile Co. The Hub offers boys and children's clothing. Handkerchief sale at Messick’s tomorrow.
Tony Palin died from gunshot wounds inflicted by the son of his ex wife after a weeklong case in Kemmerer. Hodden ham surrendered to authorities and pleaded self defense. Casper dispatch reports 14 year old Fred Butsie ran away from near Glenda and was returned to his parents.
Christmas gifts abound in the removal sale at the new Opera House block showing watches clocks and silverware at unusually low prices. Jewelry chinaware and fine clocks draw shoppers with many items sold in hours and discounts offered as the stock moves quickly.
Frank Cooper, released last night after a governor granted a pardon for a six year arson sentence, arrived in Cheyenne from Laramie. He has accepted work on John Moran’s Glenda ranch and vows to live honestly. Cooper was imprisoned for setting a barn fire at Robert Breckens’ home amid a wave of incendiary blazes.
Wyoming records show 246 filings from Jan to Dec with 174 new incorporations totaling 119.7 million dollars. Eighty-two mining firms alone raise 96.1 million dollars, alongside 33 stock-raising firms and other ventures in real estate, lumber, railroads, oil, and manufacturing.
President Burt and Union Pacific officials toured the newly constructed grade over Sherman hill by carriage to inspect the route. One track laying machine has arrived and another is en route, signaling that work on the steel layers is expected to begin soon.
Public schools closed today for the winter vacation lasting until January 7. Pupils and visitors enjoyed Christmas exercises and a fine Christmas tree in Miss Babcock's primary room at the Central school.
A burglary at Bob Reamey’s barber shop on Seventeenth Street netted 24 dollars from the money drawer. A shop porter was arrested on suspicion but released after authorities found no conclusive evidence. Police remain puzzled as no clues emerged.
Mr. Phil Nobije of Popp and Noble married Misa Alice Moore in El Paso County Colorado. Judge Martin performed the ceremony and a fine supper followed. The couple plans to reside in the city.
A private car with Baldwin Locomotive Works officials traveled through the city last evening after inspecting the Wyoming division. They reported engines in good working order and were satisfied with their department.
A gold watch belonging to James Tablett was taken from a vest left at the Turner residence on Twenty second street. An investigation led to the recovery of the watch as police identified a boy involved in the theft.
Buechner and Son, leading jewelers, announce a magnificent holiday goods display for the 1900 season. Customers are invited to call and view the new selection at their establishment.
Pensions awarded to David Brookman of Rock Springs for eight dollars and Henry Conway of Cheyenne for twelve dollars. Both payments listed as granted to Wyoming parties.
The Warren Mercantile Company promotes a year ahead sale with grand prizes worth 1000 dollars including a piano and china set. Every customer has an equal chance to draw prizes. coupons and drawings will be fair. Large carload purchases secure low freight and broad stock for home furnishings.
The article asserts that Stmson holds genuine Indian photos not fabricated, describing them as original photographs of real Indiana printed on specially prepared paper.
A garbled page from a 1900 bank report shows the Stoor s National Bank of Cheyenne with faded dates and misread headings. The item includes a fire company ball notice for December and an offer for a publication discount with the Daily Leader.
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