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Newspaper

Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1908

Page

4

Oil Spill Report Confuses Local Officials

A fragmented note mentions oil and a spill spilling from an unknown source. No clear location or responsible party is identified in the readable text.

Prophet Leader Lucas Weds Clara Oberdorfer in Cheyenne

Altamontra Luca founder of the Limitless Life sect and Miss Clara Oberdorfer of Pittston Pa were married in Cheyenne at 1 yesterday afternoon Rev W M Barry of the colored Baptist church officiating Luca claims mixed blood and had led converts across the west Oberdorfer formerly a Glenwood Springs Colo teacher left her post to join his work The couple plan further lectures in Denver after their departure by train yesterday.

Altamontra Luca Santa Barbara Cal Clara C. Oberdorfer Pittston Cheyenne W. M. Barry The Colored Baptist Church Lucas West Glenwood Springs Colo Pew California Denver Colorado Missa Oberdorfer

Shoshoni Delegation Thanks Cheyenne Officials

The Shoshoni-Central Wyoming delegation visiting Cheyenne to discuss the Boysen-Burlington dam controversy departs for home, expressing appreciation for the courtesies from Cheyenne residents and officials at the capital.

Wyoming Cheyenne T. Johnston Boysen-Burlington Dam Capitol

100 6 Boys' Suits to Close Out at % Price

William Myers Dry Goods Co Cheyenne announces closing out sale on boys' suits at a percentage price. Limited stock, bargain pricing expected as store clears inventory.

William Myers Dry Goods CO Cheyenne Wyo William Myers

Salvation Army Lecture Evening at Congregational Church

An illustrated Salvation Army lecture is planned for tonight at the Congregational Church. In sports, C. H. 8 faces Gree ley High School in a closely matched basketball game billed for February.

Salvation Army Congregational Church C. H Greeley High School

Personal Notices From The City

Mine Patterson suffers from diphtheria while David Gilleland attends to business in the city. Mon Gurney of South Bend visits with Jerry McCarty and William Miskimmina from Little Horse Creek. James Mason returns from Omaha. Clyde Smith and wife travel from California to Omaha via Cheyenne. William P. Conell and family arrive from Latrobe Pennsylvania to reside in Cheyenne. Mrs Conell is E T Taylor’s sister. Stockwell announces a daughter born. stockwell and baby reported progressing. R E Hatrin of South Omaha Armour & Co. visits Cheyenne guest of A R Erhard.

Mine Patterson Nuree David Gilleland South Bend Joseph Gurney Tie Gon Jerry McCarty William Miskimmina Little Horse Creek James Mason Omaha Clyde Smith Cheyenne California William P. Coneff Latrobe Penn A. R. Erhard

Quick Time to Fort Collins Test With Motor Cycles

A. J. Vance, superintendent of the Rocky Mountain Bell Toll division, and Wire Chief Lee rode Reading Standard motorcycles from Cheyenne to Fort Collins, a 46 1/2 mile trip that took two and a half hours. The ride proved the motorcycle viable for the Cheyenne district roads, with only a tire puncture on Vance’s bike.

A. J. Vance Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company Lee Fort Collins Colo Reading Standard The Telephone Company John P. Erich Cheyenne

City Urges Steam Engine to Boost Fire Pressure

Cheyenne fire chief urges city council to buy a steam fire engine to improve water pressure during fires. He notes mains are too small and pumps lack power, delaying firefighting for twenty minutes. Two year bond funded improvements won't help soon, making a steam engine and more alarm boxes essential.

Cheyenne Phil Kerrigan Ker-rigan Strems Howe

Congress Bill Seeks Three Year Extension for Desert Entries

Washington Feb 7 chairman Mondell of the house public lands committee introduced a bill to extend the time for final proof on desert land entries. The measure consolidates features of prior proposals and favors locators on unsurveyed lands when later surveyed while restricting assignments to qualified individuals and prohibiting corporate transfers. It allows the general land office commissioner to grant up to three extra years beyond the four year limit if good faith in reclamation is shown.

Washington, D. C Mondell House Public Lands Committee Bonynge Colorado Interior Department General Land Office Authority

Republicans Name Congressional Campaign Committee

Washington Feb 7 Republicans named the congressional campaign committee after a joint caucus of senators and house members. The slate includes Robert W Bonynge Colorado W H Barker South Dakota and Frank W Mondell Wyoming with a resolution allowing the committee to designate absent state delegates by February 19.

Congressional Committee Washington, D. C House Congressional Campaign Committee Robert W. Bonynge Colorado South Dakota Frank W. Mondell Wyoming

Mystic Shrine Meeting in Rawlins Wyoming

Tickets go on sale February 14 and 18 for a Mystic Shrine meeting in Rawlins Wyoming. Price seven dollars for to Rawins and Return with return valid February 16. Sold by A. B. Roedel offering DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills.

A. BE. Roedel Rawlins Wyo Rawins DeWitt A. B. Roedel

Funeral to Be Held for John A. Long at First Presbyterian

The pioneer ranchman John A. Long died en route to Hot Springs Ark. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Cheyenne. Miss Florence Parker, a niece, accompanied the remains to Cheyenne.

John A. Long Yanchman Hot Springs Ark First Presbyterian Church Mr. Long Florence Parker Cheyenne

New Year Tea Service Ad Highlights Silver and Glass

A local advertisement promotes a full line of Silver and Cut Glass for serving New Year’s Tea. The copy emphasizes quality wares to enhance holiday entertaining and table presentation.

Leader price promotion note

Local listing advertises a subscription offer of 50 cents per month for The Leader, inviting readers to sign up.

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