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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
4
A first person note describes a morning trip to the grocery by Jacob de Pete. He lists items bought including sugar tea coffee new potatoes green vegetables and fruit and mentions carrying salt home separately. He notes the salt and basket were purchased at their usual trading place.
A Omaha report says Union Pacific will deploy many workers in the North Platte valley to push westward construction along the Platte river. The plan includes a possible cut off from North Platte to Medicine Bow and abandonment of retrenchment to finish major Wyoming division improvements, including the Athol Borie cut off and a twenty mile Rock Springs northward branch.
Scotty Mellen a former coal miner from Dietz Wyoming previously reported as killing Joe Bell at Fernie British Columbia says he was at a ranch near Benkleman Nebraska when Bell died and is en route to Fernie to dispute the report.
The automobile committee of the Industrial club with Fort Russell officers will inspect the Happy Jack road near Cheyenne and Crow Creek for needed repairs to restore the highway to first class condition.
The Wyoming Supreme Court will deliver a ruling on the legality of Cheyenne’s $160,000 water works extension bonds in the case City of Cheyenne v Rollins & Sons. The decision is expected this morning.
Opportunities in land south offering a fare plus two dollars to select Texas and New Mexico points, with return for homeseekers, via cafe and Southern lines. Also Pineules for kidneys with a 20 day trial at one dollar, claimed to relieve backache and kidney and bladder trouble.
A grocer offers a money back guarantee for Coffee Schilling's Best coffee. If customers dislike the product they may return it and receive a full refund.
L P House relocates his phono graph and records sales room to 428 West Seventeenth street. The shop now offers the only complete list of cylindrical records carried in Cheyenne.
The notice states that the wife has left the home and the husband will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her. It appears in a classified context with promotional lines for carving sets and jewelry. The advertisement also mentions Murchison Jewelry and De Witt's Little Liver Pills marketed by A. E B. Roedel.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Henry F. Taft brother of Secretary of War A traffic. a New York lawyer denies a sensational million dollar claim and says Taft will establish his headquarters in the city though details remain unclear.
A series of short notices list residents and visitors arriving or departing. John Kuykendall from Denver and George W. Perry from Sheridan are in the city. J A Breckens returned from Washington. William Datey of Rawlins was here yesterday. Sheriff Smalley left for the north. Perry Smith of Ragling visited Cheyenne. Adjutant General Gatchell returned from Omaha. J W Sammon, Kemmerer attorney, is here on business. Mrs S J Melvin and Miss Sadie Grace went to Buena Vista. L Wagstar heads to Omaha for weeks. Mr and Mrs J W Ryan plan Chicago visit. Senator Cross and daughters head home to Beaver. Mrs Martin Connor moves from Cheyenne to Spokane. J K Jefferies, formerly of Cheyenne, travels from Denver to Dillon.
A June 25 report from Pittsburg describes electrical storms in western and northern Pennsylvania causing three major oil refinery fires at Bradford Warren and Washington. Over 100000 barrels of oil were burned with an estimated 500000 dollars in losses as fires spread and tanks blackened vegetation charred.
Special to The Leader Thermopolis Wyoming June 2 reports say ranchers along the Big Horn River sought the identity of a saddled abridled horse seen floating downstream. It is believed a ranchman drowned attempting to ford the river. Also an advertisement for Bees Laxative Cough Syrup claims quick relief for coughs and croup available at Palace Pharmacy Drug Ca.
Official notice seeks readers to leave orders for Wyoming State Gazetteer directories or advertisements, directing them to contact W. A. Bartlett at the Leader office for arrangements.
Palmer's Restaurant at 218 West Sixteenth Street advertises fresh strawberries available every day for diners seeking a sweet seasonal treat.
Laramie county commissioners plan a county road about thirty five miles long from Cheyenne through the heart of the new dry farming district east of the city. The route follows section lines near Union Pacific tracks, passes Carpenter and Egbert, and links with Cheyenne. Objections to the Egbert road route must be filed by July 8.
A mounted Warren parade division yesterday included Jack Hunton Perry Smith William Daley Tom McGhee A D Chamberlin Major Talbot N K Boswell Dan McAlvan John Reese G G Morgan Henry Altman R P Allen S Van Tagsell Nat Baker Major Hoyt Fred Hirsig Les Snow Dick Latham Tag Van Tagsell also joined. The carriage with Senator Warren was drawn by a squad of pioneers, not cowboys.
Special to The Leader from Lusk Wyoming on June 25 reports a $200 reward offered for the arrest of Montana Kid Jordan who disappeared just before being charged with the murder of Ray Parnell a Nebraska visitor to the Lusk district. No word has been heard since his disappearance and authorities believe he escaped the area.
Rawlins Wyoming June 25 large local and out of town sportsmen show strong interest in the twenty round bout between Magesy School of Cheyenne and Young Erlenborn of Denver scheduled for July 3. Tickets are reserved and a delegation plans to attend. Kid Gilcey of Denver and Jack Forrest of Salt Lake will clash here on July 4.
Ranchmen in the Chugwater valley are still repairing damage from the disastrous flood that struck the area last month. Wheatland Wyoming, June 25.
Frontier Stationery offers two color printed goods for Cheyenne’s big annual celebration. Order now at Leader office for customized business and social correspondence. Murchisop Jewelry Co advertises seal rings in various finishes for ladies and gents.
Local notice from Palmer's Restaurant at 210 describes arrival of many souvenir spoons and a new line of ladies and misses wash suits from Mrs C, T. Wahlah, highlighting shopping options for visitors.
A Leader running a community focus ad invites readers to pursue peace through guidance and support. The notice emphasizes personal growth, shared values, and practical steps toward harmony within the neighborhood.
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