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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
4
A 1908 note describes a trip to the grocery with a big basket. The writer lists items bought including sugar tea coffee new potatoes rice greens vegetables and fruit. The letter closes with a friendly sign off.
Casper Wyoming June 26 two Kansas City asbestos companies consolidate becoming one entity with local operations to develop both claims. Fisher brothers the sheepherders who feigned insanity to avoid work are jailed but released after being charged to cover travel costs amounting to 61.50 for the trip.
An article argues the modern circus reflects heroic ideals, praising athletic displays and public decency. It notes the Seale-Floto shows, models of tented entertainment, arriving here on July 4 for a celebrated performance.
Murch Jewelry company highlights latest seal rings in open work designs with green Roman rose gold finishes for ladies gents children and babies.
Rev G C Rafter is in Denver and Miss Kate Conway stays in the city from Sheridan. William Dawson is in the city from Chugwater. Ed Calber returned from Chicago. Mrs Ed Schoel and children visit Nebraska. R P Allen returned to Iron Mountain. Thomas A Cosgriff returned from the west. J C Underwood returned to his Iron Mountain ranch. Mayor P B Cook improves after illness. Gov B B Brooks left for Natrona county ranch. Ed Lane will pass through today from Omaha. S G Wiley attends to business in the city. Cantillion of Wyoming & Northwestern is in the city from Casper. Joe Roberts visits his parents for a week. D F Miner and W B Miner with families come from Fort Collins. Flora C Blackburn returns from the Pacific coast via Ogden to visit sister Mrs S T Corn.
Dues for the Woodmen of the World are now payable at Gleason’s store, inviting members to settle obligations promptly.
East Lynne will be shown for the last time this Saturday and is praised as a fine drama of old New England life. Lost, Strayed or Stolen is highlighted as a Pathe picture, and In Cupid's Realm or A Game of Hearts features dazzling dissolving effects. The notice promises a consistently good show with dependable entertainment at Star Theater.
Commissioner Fred Dennett of the general land office tours Cheyenne with Expert Accountant Fred Newberg as part of a nationwide inspection of key land offices. He says the office is developing a system to speed land filings and patent issuances.
The semi annual election of the Young Men's Literary Club elected Griffin Cochran as president, C. T. Johnston as vice president, and Rev. Leon C. Hills as secretary-treasurer. The program featured eulogies of the late President Cleveland and a civil service discussion from Cleveland's era. The group urged strict enforcement of July 4th cannon cracker and blank cartridge ordinances.
A药 Pineules advertised as a 30 day kidney remedy offer a one dollar trial. The claims include direct kidney action, relief from backache and rheumatic pains, purification of blood and overall system invigorating effects.
Ad for summer wash suits for boys aged 10 to 20 years notes wide range of sizes and colors with prices from 61.25 to 2.50. Mentions Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a child friendly remedy said to taste like maple sugar and act gently to relieve cold, sold by A. E. Roedel and John Hatlington.
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled 160000 waterworks extension bonds issued to Rollins & Son Chicago were legal. The decision came 48 hours after appeal from the district court, praised as unprecedented speed. Rollins & Sons will obtain the bond funds for Cheyenne, aiding waterworks improvements.
Fred Bennett, a soldier formerly at Fort Yellowstone, was brought from Utah to Cheyenne for trial in federal court on forging a fellow soldier's endorsement to a $100 money order and securing the funds. Bennett proclaims innocence.
The Union Pacific Railroad faces two $5,000 damage claims from T. J. Dayton and Mrs. G. A. Mueller for a relative's death. The company filed petitions in Albany county district court to move the cases to the United States district court.
Charles Armond and James Cole pleaded guilty in district court to burglary. Armond received one year and five and a half months in the state penitentiary while Cole drew one year and six months.
Tea precedes money back offer while Palace Pharmacy advertises ManZan Pile Remedy at 50 cents. The Congregational Ladies hold a bake sale today at Fye and LaPash's, drawing community interest.
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