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Newspaper

Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1908

Page

5

Wit and humor in the society pages

A collage of witty exchanges and social quips from various papers. Snippets feature remarks on culture taste and appearances plus light dialogue about fashion reputations music and art. The set pieces showcase humorous misunderstandings and character sketches from multiple publications.

Basketball Game at Boulder High School Date Set

U of Colo Boulder versus C H S meet Feb 22 at 8 15 sharp with a likely tie as both teams have identical results against Arrows. Reports of a C B C game at Lara mie announced during halves and after the games. A dance follows.

U. of Colo Boulder Laramie

Royal Highlanders Judge to Host Friday Turkey Supper Dance

The Royal Highlanders Judge will hold a turkey supper and dance next Friday night February 21 at Keefe hall. The event features Han eschka's full orchestra for music and dancing until 2 a.m. Admission is 75 cents per couple and the public is invited.

Royal Highlanders Keefe Hall Haneschka

Springs Bring Warm Winter Visit to San Antonio

Promoters tout Hot Springs and San Antonio as famed winter retreats with a hellecttal climate and a Colorado and Southern round trip rate. quote from T. E. Fisher, General Passenger Agent, Denver, inviting travel.

San Antonia Antonio Colorado & Southern T. E. Fisher Denver

Violin Instructor Wanted for Incomplete Course

DP D Kerwin seeks a violin teacher to finish a course. Prefer lessons at Kerwin's room located at 210 Terrace Place.

D. Kerwin Terracg Place

Stupefied by gas fumes halt runaway train banded by conductor

In Missoula Montana five railroad workers were overcome by gas in the Mullan tunnel. The stalled train backing down a mountain grade threatened a tragic accident until conductor Dishman crawled to the engines, woke the crews, and stopped the locomotive short of Blossburg. Farrell's condition is reported critical.

Montana Missoula Mont Mullan Tunnel Dishmon Dishman Blossbure Farell Helena Farrell

Seven Additional OFT Service Examinations Announced

The Civil Service Commission announces dates for examinations leading to federal appointments in Cheyenne. On March 20 positions include Fireman watchman Elevator conductor and Janitor in the federal building service at Cheyenne with 720 annual salaries. Also on March 20 Roller operator in the Department of Agriculture earning 3.00 to 4.00 per diem. March 25 26 Perspective draftsman at 1800 per year. April 1 Superintendent of road construction earning 4.00 to 7.00 per diem. May 6 Apprentice Mint and Assay Service earning 4.50 per diem.

Federal Building Service Cheyenne Department of Agriculture

Willard P Hatch Promotes Medicineless Immunity

San Francisco February 1 Willard P Hatch a health lecturer touring the state claims medicines are unnecessary and will inoculate himself with disease germs to prove immunity can be achieved without drugs He says pure blood suffices and will explain how natural laws ensure lasting health to the public

San Francisco Cal Willard P. Hatch Hatch

Who Got Willie Sells Big Roll of Cash

In New York on February 19 investigators seek about 19000 after circus man William Sells died suddenly. Friends report he had held a large cash sum recently, with Topeka, Kansas, named as his old home.

Willie New York William Sells Sells Sella Topeka Kan New York City

Cheyenne Sportmen Watch Film Of Battle Footage

Cheyenne theatergoers crowd Star theater to view Burne Moir fight reels showing the international battle. The moving pictures capture nearly every action sequence with notable realism. DeWitt's Carbolized Witol Salve is offered by A. J. Rodel for piles.

Star Theater DeWitt A. i. Roadel

Local Trade Notice from Leverin Browne & Co Agents

A fragmented trade notice from Vora Messenger announcing Capitol Messenger at 1610 Ferguson Street as prompt service. Cec G Sampron and David Howwell act as agents for Leverin Browne & Co wholesale grocers of Chicago. Atlas Block City Basknthall Game & Canch Ch Va. 1. Of Oola. Keefe Hall Prn 28 8:15 Sharp

VORA Capitol Messenger No. 9 Ferguson Street Cec Basknthall Game & Canch CH Oola Keefe Hall PRN Sharp

Woman's club programs highlight French Revolution talk

A Wednesday afternoon gathering featured Mrs Brooks leading a study on The French Revolution with focus on causes and Terror. Mrs Mason Smith quoted Fred Morrisons What the Revolution of 1798 Did while Mr Harrison argued it was a constructive movement.

Mes OB. Brooks Woman's Club France Natonal Assembly B. Mason Smith Fred K. Morrison Harrison Mrs. Smith Mason Smith Brooks G. P. Johnston Ross Gibson Clark Beard Mickay Idelman Voorhees Henderson Dr. Wiseman Robert McCabe Edward Deleater David Hulse LaPash

New Playhouse Crowded Nightly by Atlas Theatre

Cheyennese provide strong support for the Atlas theater run by Thomas Heaney. Shows this week have played to capacity, with the penny arcade and the refreshment and confectionery department also drawing heavy patronage.

NEW Playhouse Cheyennese Atlas Theater Thomas Heaney Penny Arcade

Commissioner Matson Presides in Multiple Wyoming District Courts

The record notes Judge Matson presided in Sheridan for Judge Parmalee in the Fourth Judicial district then traveled to Rawlins for Judge Crale in the Third Judicial district and to Casper for Judge Carpenter in the Second Judicial district. Afterward he will return to Sheridan to sit for Judge Parmalee.

Sheridan Parmalee Fourth Judicial District Rawlins Crale Third Judicial District Janow Ian Casper Carpenter Second Casper Matson Varmalee

Judge Matson Busy Across Wyoming District Courts

Judge RK N. Matson of the First Judicial district, covering Laramie and Converse counties, has been active in his own district and all three other districts. He recently completed trials from the December term of his court and then continued with other criminal matters across the state.

RK. N. Matson First Laramie Converse Matson

City Ordinances Now Available For Purchase

City Clerk’s office offers copies of the revised ordinances for sale at 2.50 and 3.00 per copy.

Standard Pressing Club Admission Question

Residents ask why joining the Standard Pressing club remains optional as the offer promises neat appearance for a $1 monthly fee. A phone contact is given as 600 for details.

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