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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
4
In a January 22 1907 note a boy praises a grocery that treats customers well and lists fruit prices such as a dozen bananas for 30 cents and a dozen oranges at 15 to 40 cents. He signs as Jacobse Pete and mentions his mother sending him for produce.
The Central Avenue viaduct over Union Pacific tracks needs repairs estimated between 12 000 and 15 000 dollars but the city has no funds. Mayor Cook says the viaduct must be repaired at about 12 000 dollars or closed to the public. The structure is long and timber framing rotted, with a new floor required. some estimates reach 16 000 dollars.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Sam Bales and Mrs Mary Fawett of La Junta Colorado James H Magoon and Gertrude Wyoming Dobbins of Cheyenne Wyoming Sam Jacobs of Hanna Wyoming and Amelia Cundy of Hanna Wyoming.
In Rawlings district court Judge D R Craig presided over the beginning of the civil case Allison vs Kable before a jury. The trial will continue today. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are advertised, sold by A B Roedel, and watch repair by D Miller at 1709 Ferguson Street is noted.
A promotional note urges opening an account with the bank to enjoy financial conveniences. It touts a daily balance as an infallible bookkeeper, claims checks pay all bills, cancels serve as receipts, and lost check books are replaceable free. Signed T. B. Hord.
Local personals note several notable residents and visitors. Miss Minnow Gillum visits Ithica New York while Judge J A Riner returns, and others travel for business or personal reasons including Lou G Wa vis in Denver and Dr W F Pflueging coming from Denver.
The King Bros. of Laramie earned the sweepstakes prize and the National Wool Growers cup at the Denver livestock show. Their blue ribbon flock, champion Wyoming sheep, will pass through Cheyenne en route to Laramie and will not be exhibited here. The flock has multiple recent wins including at Helena and Albany County fair.
Edward F. Daron arrives to organize the Keystone Guard with a new lodge in Cheyenne after speeding a major lodge to Rawlins led by George Miller and others. The order offers monthly dues returns, sick benefits at 20 dollars weekly, and death insurance with a borrowable fund for dues during tight times. Interested readers may write Edward F. Caron at general delivery for full details.
The Woodmen of the World and Women of Woodcraft plan a Thursday evening installation of officers at the Fraternal ball on January 23. All members and families are invited for a short program and tight retreach ment as part of the evening. H. D. Gleason, C C, C. Maxon, Clerk.
Henry Hoffman relocates his right hack service from Hynd's bar to the Senate bar at a corner location on Six Avenue.
In Paducah and Mayfield Kentucky rumors of night riders grow as residents report strangers in hickory shirts and boots. police boost patrols, guard warehouses, and monitor phones while special officers watch exchanges. Notices include a stockholders meeting for Buena Vista Gold Mining in Cheyenne Wyoming on February 24 1908 with director elections.
Advertises a drop shipment plan with a commission based grocery selling job. Call Normandie hotel room 6 between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. for LOVERIN & BROWNE Co.
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