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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
4
A playful letter from March 3, 1908 extols cheese with pie and coffee, and lists prices at a grocery: Cream cheese 25 cents per pound, Brick cheese 25 cents, Swiss 25 cents, plus Neufchatel and MacClaren's cheeses. The writer suggests going to the store when you want cheese.
A rear door left unfastened allowed a stampede of fleeing children in Collinwood. Janitor Fritz Herter, whose three children were killed, cites doors left open by custom. Fire destroyed the school within hours, and Miss Catherine Weller perished trying to marshal pupils. Miss Fisk survived but is critically ill. Rescue lines, ambulances, and distraught parents marked the somber scene.
Keefe hall hosts a Thursday evening basketball game between the University of Wyoming and Central BC with a postgame dance featuring Haneychka's 6 piece orchestra. Annetta M Scharritt has opened a first class parlor for manicuring and massaging at the Emporium on Capitol avenue with shampooing and hairdressing offered. Cheyenne Upholstering Works advertises new upholstering line at 604 West Seventeenth with telephone service.
The paper hanger W. L. Luchte has relocated to 2016 Thames Street and now offers a fine stock of Alfred Peat's Chicago wallpaper. A display of hand-painted china is also shown at Murchison's Jewelry Co.
Timothy Daley arrives from Casper. Lewis A. Robinson returns from Denver Meru. Charlon T. Farthing of Tron Mountain is in town. State Treasurer Gillette returns home to Wheatland. Curt Griffin attends to Phillips ranch business. Walter Swanson, Thermopolis mining man, transacts city affairs. War Carter, Laramie watch maker, was in Cheyenne yesterday. State Engineer C. T. Johnston and Deputy Secretary C. L. Humble return from Denver. J. Fred Dawson, Union Pacific hotel traveling auditor, in the city. B. C. Barber departs for Miltonville Ohio to visit his former home. James M. Whitney of Wheatland, last house member, in town. Albert Bartlett of Bartlett Bros departs for a two week surveying trip to the north.
Cheyenne notes excitement as the Merry Widow ensemble plans arrival and a Crystal Theatre performance with music. Depot escorts and a near mix up with the troupe’s box add local bustle while Bee Laxative Cough Syrup advertises a gentle remedy for children and bronchial issues at Palace Pharmacy Drug Co.
Dairymen of Cheyenne and surrounding country invited to gather at the court house Saturday evening for talks with State Pure Food Inspector E. W. Burke and State Veterinarian W. F. Pflaeging on topics important to their industry.
Notice to customers states Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults by A. E. Roedel.
The Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company states no beer has been taken to or consumed in their hose house for the past two years and that drinking in the building is forbidden by by-laws, a rule that has been strictly enforced.
Thursday event at Keefe hall features Haneschka's 5 piece orchestra following a game. Dade's Little Liver Pill advertised for digestion and bilious relief. Palace Pharmacy Drug Co. markets the product for all the family. Also notes Gulf service by Colorado & Southern with fast routes. T. FISHER Denver agent.
Cheyenne boosters outline a $15,000 loan plan and $4,000 in hand to build a new Frontier park. A one mile track 5 000 seat grandstand and 8 foot fence are discussed with costs under $3,000 for fencing and $10,000 for a 6 200 seat grandstand. The group votes to set a one mile track and pushes forward with park construction.
One fare plus $2.00 to certain points in Texas and New Mexico and return via Colorado and Southern. Liberal stopovers, full information on application. T. E. Fisher, General Passenger Agent. For latest in hand decorated china, display at Murchison's Jewelry Co window.
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