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Newspaper

Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1908

Page

5

Ladies Souvenir Matinee and Children's Matinee Ads

A historical brief notes weekly events with a Ladies Souvenir Matinee every Wednesday afternoon and a Children’s Matinee on Saturdays as part of a local program.

Bill Hopkins at the Amusement House starring Rose Melville

Amusements note previews the revival of Bill Hopkins to be staged this year under J R Stirling with Rose Melville in the title role. Melville, famed for Sis Hopkins, captivates audiences with her portrayal of the quirky Posey county girl and leads a strong company considered superior to prior seasons.

Bill Hopkins J. R. Stirling

Manhunt Ties Trinidad to Douglas Custody Flight

Deputy Sheriff Jackson of Trinii dad Colo arrived in Cheyenne en route to Douglas with James Masterson in custody. Masterson is wanted for an alleged attempt to murder James McMahon last August. He was arrested at Trinidad Monday. Orino Laxative Frifit Syrup is advertised as a new laxative guaranteed money back by A B Roodel.

Douglas James Masterson Jackson Triniidad Colo Cheyenne Masterson James McMahon Trinidad A. BE. Roodel

Three Weddings in Cheyenne Yesterday

Three couples wed in Cheyenne yesterday Earl Barnes and Miss May Beebe both of Greeley Colorado James R McQuilton and Mrs Fanny L Layden both of Denver Julius P Perkins of Denver and Mr Addie Bush of Independence Missouri The rest notes a Cascasweet product line conforming to the National Pure Food Law sold by A E Roedel.

Cheyenne Earl Barnes May Beebe Greeley Colo James R. McQuilton Fanny L. Layden Denver Julius P. Perkins Addie Bush Independence A. EB. Roedel

Masked Ball at Fort Russell Opens New Year

A New Year celebration at Fort Russell features a masked ball on Wednesday night January 1 1908 with lunch, free transport to Cheyenne post and a 75 cent admission for adults while ladies enter free. Also notices advertise a Pocahontas ladies dance at A C U W Hall and an elegant dance at A D U W Hall with good music refreshments and attire makeovers at Union Dye Works and watch repairs by D Miller at 1709 Ferguson Street.

Fort Russell Cheyenne Pocahontas Ladies U. W. Hall A. D. U. W. Hall

Full Line of Silver and Cut Glass for New Year Tea

A local ad highlights a full selection of silver and cut glass to serve New Year tea. It promotes elegant tableware suitable for entertaining guests during the holiday season.

January Weather Summary for Cheyenne 37 Years

Weather bureau data from Cheyenne cover thirty seven Januarys. Mean temperature 26 degrees. warmest 22 in 1896. coldest 12 in 1876. Highest 64 on the 27th 1888. lowest 38 on the 9th 1875. Precipitation 0.39 inches. max 0.86 inches in 1891. snowfall 8.6 inches in 1891. Wind NW. average 13 mph. max 62 mph on the 10th 1880.

Weather Bureau Cheyenne Lee Averaga

Great Racket Greets 1908 New Year in Cheyenne

The Cheyenne crowd welcomed 1908 with loud celebrations from 11 55 to 12 06 as steam whistles, guns and firecrackers rang through the business district. The Wyoming National Guard Company G visited homes firing rifle volleys while churches held watch services at First Presbyterian and First Methodist.

Company G Wyoming National Guard Friends Offerals First Presbyterian First Methodist

Radical preacher battered by mob over sermon remark

In Evansville Indiana on December 31 a mob assaulted Rev Ernest Sweeton after he implied dancing women were of questionable character. He was struck with rotten eggs and clubs, knocked to the sidewalk, then fled to a store before continuing to preach a brief sermon. Sweeton hails from St Louis.

Evansville Ind Ernest Sweeton Newburg Sweeton Namault Sweeten Bin St. Louis

DeWitt’s Little Barly Risora Sold by Abi Roedel

Local brief notes a product named DeWitt’s Little Barly Risora described as the best pill a reader could find with sales attributed to Abi Roedel.

DeWitt Abi ‘Roedel

Meron Lunch at the Capitol offers 8 cent bites

A brief item notes Meron Lunch at the Capitol serving small bites from noon with 8 cent prices and an invitation to try the offering.

Meron Capitol

Leap Year Parties and Social Doings Across the City

Society notes describe New Year Eve cards and parties hosted by Miss Wy man for the Fox sisters of Denver, plus events by the Mystic Maze at I O O F hall and a C B C dance at A O U W hall. Attendees include Misses Alice and Margaret Fox, Miss Lummis, Miss Griffith, Mrs Cahill, and Mrs Jones, with music, fruit punch, and chafing dish suppers.

Alice Margaret Fox Denver Wy- Man Lummis Clara Bond Alice and Miss Griffith M Wyman Jones

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