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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
4
A short letter from Jacobe Pete dated February 19, 1908 describes buying a new broom for 50 cents before going downtown for groceries. He notes seeing New York Cream Cheese at 25 cents per pound and mentions shopping with a basket of items for Mamma and school clues.
Captain Charles G Sawtelle commanding Troop E Eighth United States Cavalry died suddenly at Fort Russell shortly before midnight from heart failure. His funeral will be at the Masonic temple, with private services at Fort Revesell, then burial in Arlington National Cemetery after transfer to Washington D C. He was 38, son of General Sawtelle, and well regarded by officers and men.
Classified claim for Paro Ointment promising cure of itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days with money back guarantee. Price listed as 50 cents.
Travel offer details lower South One fare plus 32.00 to select Texas and New Mexico points with return, liberal limits, stopovers via Colorado and Southern. Information on application. Also a leap year hop hosted by the Ladies of General Fisher Circle G A R at A O Hall Friday February 21, admission 25 cents, proceeds for charity.
An old bank ad touts daily balances as an infallible accounting method and notes that a cancelled check serves as a receipt. It promises free replacement checks, safety, easy bill payment by check, and courteous service led by T. B. Hord and colleagues including David es Vice President and C. Mallin Assistant Cashier.
Local personals list residents visiting and returning home including Ed Chase from Denver John Hunton back to Fort Laramie W C Irvine from Douglas and Niles Sincock visiting May Martin Laramie and Albany county officials Bernard Featherstone back to Laramie Colonel Anderson improving after appendicitis and William Rich recovering from car accident Also Mrs W C Nagle to visit Denver and a testimonial for DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills sold by A B Roedel
The supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias will arrive in Cheyenne today and visit the local lodge Cheyenne No. 2 K P. An evening banquet in his honor will be held at the K P hall with Pythian Sisters attending as invited guests.
Bebee a Black man with a violent history battled Officers Ed Schoel and Billy Devereux while being taken to the city jail after a fight with Lawrence England at Ashford saloon. Bebee allegedly drew a knife, collapsed from a counter blow, and threatened the officers before arraignment. England remained compliant. Bebee previously slashed Fred Collins last year.
Medicinal ad promoting DeWitt's Little Barly Risers described as pleasant to take and easy to use. Sold by A B E Roedel.
Members of Wyoming Can alstory No 1 are called to meet at the new Masonic temple at 4 PM to attend the funeral services for Captain C. G. Sawtelle Jr. Interment will follow at Arlington cemetery. John Schuneman, Secretary.
The Ladies of the G. A. R. have organized about two years and use Friday dances to raise funds for the poor. The next event on February 21 offers admission of 25 cents and promises a pleasant time with patronage encouraged.
Henry Hoffman moves hack service to Senate bar with carriages at Metropole stables. World Famed Carnival Mardi Gras in New Orleans February 25 at low rates via Colorado and Southern. Annietta M. Scharritts opens first class parlor for manicuring at the Emporium Capitol avenue. Little Liver Pills advertised for family use. Paice Pharmacy sells Leader at 50 cents a month.
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