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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
4
A friend recounts a morning trip to the store with a large basket. The writer lists items bought including sugar tea coffee potatoes vegetables fruit salt and notes carrying the salt home by arm. The note mentions frequent trading with the seller.
Storms near Sidney Nebraska wash out about 1200 feet of Union Pacific roadbed near Sidney. Crews rushed to rebuild a temporary bridge on Elkhorn Creek south of Orin Junction causing five hour delay to a south bound passenger train. Cheyenne reports rapid repairs with trains resuming service except one delayed by an hour.
Fishermen returning from Granite Springs reservoir report fall catches and state the reservoir is now better than at any preceding time this season.
A vintage trade note from Murchison Jewelry Co promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder diseases. The ad claims strengthened health through purified blood and offers samples of silver cream and silver polish.
Miller's Jewelry Store on Ferguson Street showcases thirty second degree Scottish Rite gold charms rings lipel and more from Juergens & Anderson Chicago. Prices are set low for quick sale with unsold items to be returned to the manufacturer after Saturday June 20.
Ray B. Lee returns from Denver while William Newbrough arrives from Evanston. Dr. W. A. Wyman retires from the Pacific coast. Deputy Sheriff Tom Powers visits from Torrington. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Trump depart for California. George Wheeler from Laramie visits his father in the city. G. C. Backus from Denver represents Dun Mercantile Agency. William Irwin returns to Bear Creek ranch after Denver races. Miss Edna Brown returns east after visiting Mrs. A. H. Beach. Lt. and Mrs. E. Z. Steever arrive from Santiago, Cuba and stay with Mrs. Steever’s parents. Albert B. Bartlett departs for Douglas to work on LaPrete irrigation project.
A squaw man sells his daughter and a cowboy lover rescues her only to be jailed by the sheriff. The drama follows the cowboy’s arrest as his pals confront the law, with other acts including The Mad Musician and Views In Scenic Brazil making up the bill.
Laramié Wyoming June 17 The annual commencement exercises of the University of Wyoming will occur tomorrow with President Charles Oliver Merica delivering the address on Learning and Living. Diplomas will be presented to Andrew Luscombe Bramhall N Albin Nelson Marguerite Knopf Vic Willits Gertrude Ellen Ponting Herbert Leslie Kennedy Marcus Henry Walker Mate Augusta Sodergreen Anna Regina Harsch Edna A Riddick and Thyra J Thorkildsen all earning bachelor or master degrees in various fields.
Funeral of Brother W B Keen set for Thursday June 18 with services at his house at 1 30 pm and at the Methodist church at 2 86 pm Members asked to gather at the K of P hall at 1 30 Uniform rank to appear in full dress John Gottschalk C P
The American Order of Protection members are asked to meet at A O V A W hall Thursday at 1 p.m. to attend Mate Keenright's funeral. Hattie Heins serves as secretary.
Take prompt relief for indigestion using a trusted product. Kodol is advertised as pleasant to take and reliable with guaranteed results. Sold by A. E. Roedel.
A hot supper to be served by the Young Ladies' Soldiers ity at St John’s hall next Saturday evening from 5 to 8. Inquiries reveal many kidney and bladder trouble cases. Fo ley's Kidney Cure is claimed to help if medical aid is still possible. A. E. Roedel endorses.
Fairbanks shows control as sub-committee finalizes the platform with a modified injunction plank. The plank supports court processes but allows injunctions without notice only to protect property from irreparable damage. Stay up all night as resolutions committee approves all planks except injunction civil rights Panama canal and immigration for late discussion.
Brigadier General Morton and Chief Quartermaster McCarthy completed an inspection of the Crow Creek forest reserve where 5000 regular and state troops will maneuvers next August. Inspectors traveled all main roads and specifically checked the Dale Creek station route used to haul supplies for the field movements.
Earl Hamilton Dafin and Mary Bowden of Fort Collins were refused a Wyoming marriage license due to lack of witnesses and Dafin's recent Colorado divorce. The form was partly filled but not completed and the couple left the city without the license.
Special to The Leader from Laramie Wyoming June 17. Union Pacific offers a round trip fare and one third from all Wyoming points within 60 miles to Laramie for the two day Fourth of July celebration.
The funeral for W. B. Keenwright will be held this afternoon at 2 20 at the First Methodist church. Attending are the Fraternal Battalion American Order of Protection and Odd Fellows. Rev. E. Gi Jordan will conduct the service. Also note ManZan File Remedy sold by Palace Pharmacy Drug Co. for piles at 50 cents.
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