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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
5
Local theatergoers again anticipate Henry W. Savage’s production of The College Widow. The campus character types the football romance and lively student escapades delight audiences, with repeated viewings and strong crowd interest noted.
Special to The Leader from Evanston Wyoming dated January 13 reports Mrs Maggie Dickson age 61 wife of a prominent Diamondville resident has been committed to the state asylum in an hopelessly insane condition.
Muggsy Shoes the Cheyenne fighter will train in Pueblo under Frank Carsey for two months to learn boxing fine points before facing coast rivals such as Bitty Snalem Dick Hyland Kid Skaler Phil Brok and Kid Tex. Muggsy, recovering from a broken hand, aims to be ready in about ninety days for Pacific coast bouts. Carsey recalls scoring a near win over Mages in the fifteenth round but Muggsy failed to land the final blow.
Hillsdale Wyoming January 13. Mrs Major's new house and barn near town are nearly finished. Several homesteaders move in or complete structures including Mrs A M Turk Ben E Lenning Chas N Coates and Thos W Keenan is ill with la grippe.
The article extols crown work by a dentist to restore badly decayed or broken teeth, matching size color and shape, saving the tooth for years. It argues good teeth reflect thrift, health and social standing, and urges visiting Dr. Sweatt for methods, noting holiday reductions.
Special to The Leader reports a Carbon Timber Co camp worker killed in an accident in the Medicine Bow mountains near Rawlins Wyoming. Details are scarce as officials call for a coffin to be sent to the remote site.
Society host Mrs. Sam Brown plans an Altar and Rosary sale at Mrs. Storries after noon. A quiet wedding in Preston, Iowa, united Miss Claire Button and Mr. Kinkead of Denzilman Kinkead Motzer in Cheyenne.
Through the Werpt of America, Mexico by private train, leaving Denver January 28. Make berth section or drawing room reservation now. T. Be. Pisher, G. P. A., Denver.
The vice chief notes a serious illness forcing a home hold while chief fellows will command the fire department. DeWitt Kidney and Mlad der Fille are named to steady operations as the department relieves strain from backaches and weakness, as sold by A B Roedel.
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