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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
5
Mrs and Mr Bert Wheeler present an eccentric original comedy juggling act at Atlas. March performances with popular prices and reserved seats on sale in Atlas lobby. Matinees at 2 pm and evenings at 8 pm and 9 15 pm.
A Barnum & Bailey keeper notes animals in the wild and in captivity sleep positions and instincts. Monkeys fear lions and sleep high, gorillas and chimpanzees guard heads, bears and wolves vary, seals sleep perched or prone, elephants sleep upright yet stay alert. The Barnum & Bailey show department says the menagerie grew greatly over the past winter.
Gus Jacobson a laborer and son of a Swedish millionaire was struck by a Union Pacific train Thursday evening in Cheyenne. He suffered serious injuries but officials say they are not life threatening. his early life included a liberal allowance that was later curtailed, prompting him to work in the Cheyenne yards where the accident occurred.
Samuel Idelman P Jacob Gauff and Laula C Manewal bought seven lots of block 49 from Dr S H Sweatt William C Dubois and Wallace C Bond for 1800. The property lies between Twenty seventh Twenty eighth House and Evans streets and remains unimproved.
Foley's Honey and Tar offers immediate relief to asthma sufferers in severe cases and can cure if taken promptly. Sold by A. BE Roedel.
Harry Eckenbrecht and Harry Sumption will depart this morning for Rock River in Albany County to try their luck in the famous trout pools.
A notice promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney issues arising from excessive drinking or heat. It lists A. E. B. Roedel as the seller and urges immediate attention to kidney health.
Thirty Wyoming National Guard marksmen arrive in Cheyenne to compete on the Fort Russell range for selecting twelve state champions to represent Wyoming at Camp Perry Ohio. Seven companies may send five men each. teams from Sheridan Buffalo Cody Douglas Lander and Cheyenne join the competition under Colonel C Z A Zander of the Third Regiment.
Cheyenne youth Lawrence McGuire aged 17 has composed a song titled Prentier Days to be featured in the Atlas show. The act is billed in full cowboy fashion by Mr Wentworth with praise for Cheyenne audiences and Atlas entertainment.
The W C C T U hosts a medal contest at the Baptist church Monday evening. The older group of seven reciters includes Goldie Gregory Florence Lake Ruth Thomas Evelyn Jensen George Schmidt Richard Snow and Julian Thomas. A second group of six younger contestants will recite during the judges’ deliberation with musical interludes by Mrs Hart Paul Bickel Stanley Vaughan Marion Treat Mrs Shriver and Donald Whipple. The younger contestants are Margaret Hallett Muriel Branson Louise Stuhr Eunice Bickel Anthony Jones and Herman Stuhr.
An advertisement touts Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a non irritating bowel stimulant and cleanser. It claims to cleanse and stimulate the bowels without irritation and notes sale by A B Roedv.
Miss Mabel Gilmore daughter of G L Gilmore yesterday at a private hospital submitted to an operation for appendicitis. Her condition is considered satisfactory. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for young and old is prompt relief for coughs croup hoarseness whooping cough gently laxative guaranteed Bold by Palace Pharmacy Drug Co.
Murchison Jewelry Company highlights a bridal bouquet design in its silverplate tableware line. The pattern features floral motifs and intricate detailing, appealing to wedding gift shoppers and collectors of period diningware.
A long society column details theater parties at the Atlas with guests from Bray to Dunstan and Harringtons, box parties for Mr George Walker, and a Presbyterian ladies gathering. Hostesses include Mrs M L House, Mrs W B Ross, Mrs Edward Harteen, Mrs J V Meyer, Mrs Edward Hoffman, and Mrs H E Buechner. Meetings and socials continue with planned gatherings in two weeks.
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