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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1908
Page
4
A letter from February 9 1908 explains how a family switched to Adonis coffee after trying many blends. The author notes the coffee costs 25 cents a pound and praises its quality as papa approves with a satisfied sip each morning.
Judge Loren E. Stone a Cheyenne pioneer and longtime businessman and politician died suddenly in Denver while visiting with his wife Mrs Stone telegrams report to his son E W Stone cashier of the Citizen s National Bank he had been in failing health for months and likely died of an apoplectic attack Survived by his widow two sons David and Leslie and daughter Miss Rosalie Stone funeral set in Cheyenne under Wyoming Consistory No 1 of which he was a member
Measles once threatening to become an epidemic at Fort Russell has been suppressed and all soldiers who contracted it released from quarantine. The disease was brought to Fort Russell by arrivals from Fort Logan near Denver.
In Justice Bruner's court John and Edward Ash brothers were fined for disturbance. John paid ten dollars Edward fifteen dollars neither could pay and both were remanded to the marshal for custody.
Hot Springs San Antonio gains fame for its mild winter climate. Colorado and Southern promotes an attractive round trip rate for travelers. Written by T. E. Fisher General Passenger Agent Denver.
Local personals note numerous visitors and travelers including Mr B F Draper from Laramie Mrs L Lassen with guests Mr and Mrs Nelson from Fort Collins Timothy F Bubie United States District Attorney returned from Miss Mabel Patten who has recovered enough to leave home Big Horn Basin Development Company president 8 L Wiley in the city Jay Hartman from Cheyenne now in Salt Lake City en route to Denver Harriet Knight back from Laramie after Wyoming University trustees meeting
Dr. Pflaeging state veterinarian traveled to Egbert to inspect three cows in quarantine from the east lacking tuberculin test certificates. Going forward all imported cows and bulls must have tuberculin test certification before shipment into the state or face quarantine. The enforcement will be strict.
Incorporation papers for Wiley State Bank were filed at the state house for a Wiley, Big Horn county bank. Incorporators include S. L. Wiley Isaac Miller Hamilton A Guernsey George E Weese and J D Clark with F L Wiley as president C A Guernsey as vice president and W S Wiley as cashier. A bank building is ready and opening is expected around March 1.
One third off on all leather goods offered at Palace Pharmacy Drug Co until February 15. Carbon Timber Co erecting a pile dam at the mouth of the West Branch of the North Platte near Saratoga. Timber drive of over 1 500 000 pieces to pass through the dam. aims to minimize river jam risk and route timber to Fort Steele for shipment.
The Men’s Club of Pinot Congregational church met last evening and adopted a constitution. Officers include President Judge SN Potter, Vice President A A Doane, Second Vice President H B Crap, Secretary W H Patton, and Treasurer E Storey.
The Colorado and Southern offers low rates and fast service to the Mexican Golf area, placing it within a few hours reach. FISHMR, General Passenger Agent, invites travelers to consider at a glance how convenient the route is.
Fifteen year old Ruth Gaston of Ogden and eighteen year old Carl Tyler were arrested in Cheyenne after eloping from Ogden ten days earlier. They stayed at the Libby home in South Cheyenne and plan to marry despite her parents objections. Gaston says she loves Tyler and will not return home. Tyler is jailed, and Gaston remains in the city jail women’s ward. The Ogden chief had the couple taken into custody.
A Leap Year Hop will be held February 21 at the A. O. U. W. hall. Gentlemen are invited whether escorted or not. Admission is twenty five cents. Many new novelties will be shown and a good time is assured for all who come.
The C H team faces the Arrows in a scheduled basketball game on February 12. Details on location and kickoff time are unavailable in the readable text.
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