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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
7
The Che Cheyenne Leader lists THE LEADER PUBLISHING CO. as publisher with W. C. Bond and H. A. Clarke as officers. Charles Thompson is treasurer and secretary, A. Lawson is city editor, and the paper indicates circulation details though specifics remain unreadable.
Daily brief notes report a drying of ranges a bug plague easing and a wheel thief active. July Fourth picnics and firecracker sounds rise as Frontier Days ads appear and a railroad shoe patent is granted. Union Pacific figures roam the area and dances and elections are planned.
Sprained ankle stiff neck and lame shoulder are listed as common ailments for which Chamberlain's Pain Balm is valuable. The ad claims prompt application saves time money and suffering and notes sale by A B Rowles.
Al Holland of Rath t Holland, operators of the Lake Minnehaha launch, states there is absolutely no truth in last evening's Tribune report that the launch ran down a rowboat with four persons and capsized it.
A parade of speed awaits at Frontier Park as fifteen plus riders train daily from 6:20 to 9. Entries include Boyd and Smith, Denver professionals, plus Mitten and Salt Lake teammate. The program lists trials from one mile novices to five mile handicaps, motor paced exhibition by W E Jackson, and a boys under 15 race, with 25 cent admission.
Muggsy Shoel the Denver fighter clings to 115 pounds for the July 5 state championship clash with Kid Seigle in Rawlins. Reports say Seigle is in good form and Rawlins sportsmen back him heavily. Indications point to a $1000 house witnessing the bout.
Weld county coroner Colonel Macey held an inquest in Grover into Homer Ogden the sheep herder who froze to death during the April storm near Cheyenne He remained with his flock two days and two nights choosing duty over safety and collapsed three miles from Grover His body was sent to Greeley awaiting relatives instructions in New York with the remains in poor condition.
Articles of incorporation filed in the secretary of state office establish the Doctor Gold Mines Company with capital stock of 2,000,000. The Nevada based company plans to operate mining ventures in the state.
A Rock Springs fighter nicknamed Kid Brennan defeats Hap Reid of Cheyenne by referee decision after Brennan is roughed through the ropes. Spectators and a Cheyenne witness call the outcome unjust with police intervening as Reid wanted to continue. Frank Newhouse accepts a 135 pound match with Reid and a $100 side bet.
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised as gentle and natural in effect. Sold by A. E. Roedel.
The ad touts Madame Putlengria and other Egyptian palmists located at the corner of Eighteenth Street and Capitol Avenue. Readers are urged to consult for all life affairs including love marriage divorce law suits sickness investments and family matters with promised satisfaction and no extra cost.
The Civil Service Commission announces exams for revenue service appointments. On July 26 an Amalgamator and crushing mill man at the United States Mint and assay office in Denver earns $4 per diem with age 20 or older. On August 2 a Cable foreman in signal service earns $55 to $90 per month with age 21 to 50.
Bon Ton Stables advertises jewelry services for rings, claiming they can make the ring in house without sending away. Contact at phone 18 for details.
Ralph Russell died last evening at his home at Twenty-first and Snyder streets from stomach trouble after a recent operation. He leaves a widow and several children. No funeral arrangements yet, but a service is likely Sunday under the American Order of Protection.
The Dirac Congregational Church selected Rev Frank L Moore of New London Wisconsin by unanimous vote to become pastor. He plans to begin his pulpit duties about August 1 while visiting his brother in Wheatland.
An ad notes Pure Cream Ice Cream with crushed fruits maple nuts and chocolates plus soda flavors. It invites customers to visit Dr. Crook's Drug Store at the corner of Seventeenth Street and Capital Avenue for service.
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