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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
2
Mrs A Hohendorph of Carneyville and her six children were moved to the state hospital after the infant fell into a bonfire. The child suffered severe facial and chest burns and may die. The mother sustained burns to her hands and arms while rescuing the child. The family has endured hardship since the father deserted them.
Douglas Wyoming July 23 Louis M Nelson of this place has invented an Indestructible automobile tire and applied for a patent Exhaustive tests show the tire lives four times longer than the best tires in use Frank LeBar a prominent Philadelphia businessman has bought an interest in Nelsons invention and will promote a company to manufacture the tire.
The crew of the United States monitor Wyoming, which sought a state mascot, will be supplied with Dewey, a wolf owned by William Boots of Thermopolis. In Torrington the Rev B J Griffen leaves for vacation and Rev J H Greer of Pittsburgh will fill the pulpit. Rawlins reports thirty Greek laborers from Denver have been removed after effort by N J Man.
Danis an employment agent reports Greek workers expected UP jobs but found none. Tensions rise as Mandania is pressured, Sheriff Hortoh intervenes to protect the agent. Most Greeks return to Denver vowing retaliation. Separately Sheridan reports Wyoming National Guard D Company marksmen head to Cheyenne for state shoot and Camp Perry selection. rest of unit to Crow Creek reserve for maneuvers with regulars.
The state fair commission organizes a baseball tournament during the state fair next fall. A total purse of 350 will be awarded, with 250 to the winning team and 100 to the runner up. The contest will be held only if at least five teams enter.
Fort Steele Wyoming July 23 Special The large tie drive of the Carbon Timber Co slowed by low water is now moving down the Platte River and most of the load is expected to reach the landing stage this season.
Special to The Leader from Thermopolis Wyoming on July 23 reports Coroner Schoo exonerates E W Martin in the death of John M Barry. Barry allegedly threatened with a knife at Porterfield store area prompting Martin to strike with a spade, fracturing Barry's skull. Barry had been drinking and argued prior to the fatal blow. his two sons live in Beeville Texas.
Sheridan Wyoming July 23 Special The first county ticket placed in the field in Wyoming for the coming election in that of the Sheridan county socialists who have nominated a full ticket.
Special report from Dale Creek Wyoming dated July 23 states cowboy Guy Carleton employed by Colonel Jay L. Torrey arrived in Thermopolis with a fractured skull after his horse fell on him. His recovery is expected. The Twenty first United States infantry marching from Fort Logan toward the Crow Creek maneuver reserve is expected to reach reserve headquarters tomorrow.
Sheridan Wyoming July 23 Special reports Charles Wilkinson of Crosscreek was struck by a six pound rock fragment from a blast while 60 feet from the blast site. The blow crushed his skull and likely caused a fatal injury. Homestead filings listed by United States Commissioner Curtis this week include Frank E. Jones Mitchell Anna Davis Madison Neb Elmer Trumbull Caldwell John W Beatty Loveland Colo Wm Money Burr Money Torrington. Miss Freida Wolfe bride of Arthur D Kingsford crowned carnival queen at Laramie July 4th event noted as a leading local beauty.
Three prisoners from Cheyenne arrived today, raising the total convicts in the state penitentiary to 244. The facility capacity is 270.
One hundred land seekers from the east arrived at Bosler this morning and are being shown over the lands of the Tallmadge-Buntin company.
A letter from C N Cornell of Roding Georgia dated August 27 1906 recounts relief from stomach and bowels illness after using Kohol purchased from A E Roedel. The note from E C DeWitt & Co Chicago Illinois appears on the quotation.
One fare plus $2.00 to certain points in Texas and New Mexico with return for homeseekers via Colorado and Southern. Liberal limits and stop overs. Full information on application. Pineules for the kidneys 30 days trial $1.00. Guaranteed. Pineules act on kidneys and bring relief in the first dose to backache and kidney trouble. They purify the blood and invigorate the system.
Notice of sale of the Hynds Case with instruction that all bills against the establishment before July 20th be presented for immediate payment. Also an advertisement for ManZan Pile Remedy and Palace Pharmacy Drug Co products and Palmer's Bread at grocers.
Accurate adjusting and watch repair ing offered by D Miller located at 1708 Barguson Street.
Mrs Walter B Dunton daughter of Chief Justice C N Potter remains in extremely critical condition following an appendicitis operation performed several days ago in Rock Springs Wyoming.
Tra W. Kelley of Mansfield declares years of kidney and bladder illness were relieved by Foley's Kidney Cure after costly medical advice failed. He urges others to try the remedy and avoid substitutes, with sale by A. E. Roedel.
The Murchison Jewelry company requests additional aliver polish samples for asking purposes. This note calls for supply cooperation and references ongoing product finishing needs.
A. E. Roedel offers DeWitt's Little Early Risers pleasant pills that are easy to take. The product is marketed as a simple remedy for regular relief.
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