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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
4
Dear Friend writes that for 1908 he will buy all groceries from a single store to save money and please his mother. He notes they must go to a shop he agrees with and avoid overpaying. The letter is signed by Jacobe, a friend.
A local drug store pledges to meet customer needs with purity and excellence. The note thanks patrons for past favors and promises to improve methods and service while treating customers as friends. It extends New Year wishes to the community.
Police report a break in at the White Chapel on West Eighteenth street between New Year’s Day and yesterday morning. A Davenport sofa and a small safe weighing about 600 pounds were stolen. the door was forced and the combination may have been manipulated from inside. The safe’s unusual nature suggests multiple thieves. no one has been identified yet. The estate owner was Annie Curley Mayotte, with Albert Chapman administering the estate.
Cheyenne Lodge No. 660 B P C E members to meet at the Elk Home Sunday at 1 45 pm to attend Roy N Stanley’s funeral at the Masonic Temple at 62 oclock pm Exalted Ruler Roderick M Matson and Secretary T Blake Kennedy request all members be present.
J F Crowley ill in city from Diamond. William Farmeworth in city. G W Stanley arrived from Salt Lake. Dr C B Verry and Earl B Verry visiting from Rawilina. Dan Hynds of Denver guest of brother Harry P Hynda. Mr and Mrs Schulte of Casper in city for business. George Montgomery rancher from Iron Mountain arrived last night. Mrs Minnie Culver from Michigan attending funeral of father A J Perry. she fell and taken to St John’s hospital. Ed Wilson of Guernsey arrived from Douglas to visit injured wife in hospital there. condition improving slowly.
George Walker urges Cheyenne Industrial Club to organize citizens business leaders and delegates to bid for the 1909 Dry Farming congress. He argues Cheyenne’s central Western location strong dry farming potential and railroad support will attract attendees and offset costs. Also includes a separate ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets 25 cents with Druggist refund.
School is in session at the Central Business College Winder team begins January 6 1908. Principal W B Simpson and President L 4 Arnold promote day and night English studies and a bread earning education. Also notes DeWitts Little Early Risers pills sold by A B Roedel Nome Alaska and a merchants lunch at Capitol Grill January 6.
Union Pacific brakemen on the Cheyenne to Green River run were examined by local physicians to detect smallpox or other disease germs. None were found, easing the crew’s worries after two men on the same run contracted smallpox. The two sick brakemen likely contracted the disease from passengers. no virulent cases occurred. Dade's Little Liver Pills are advertised. The paper notes Colorado & Southern’s Mexico train from Denver and a basketball game between Nome Alaska and C B C at Keefe Hall on Monday night January 6.
A local retailer announces a year ahead commitment to value prompt delivery and attentive service. The message highlights location price and energy as key to business, offering glass tin and carton goods plus fresh and salt meats at budget friendly prices. The store invites customers to visit and see the right price and proper service.
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