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Newspaper

Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1902

Page

4

County Plans Separate Facility for Poor at Hospital

The Laramie County Commission will award a contract to build a separate auxiliary building near the county hospital to care for the poor. A Ladies Auxiliary Hospital Association committee led by Mrs. J A Riner urged action in February, and the board approved moving forward to address needs and improve hospital efficiency.

County Board Laramie County Ladies Auxiliary Hospital Association Mra. J. A. Riner Board of Commissioners

Saloon Row After Soldier Visit Ends in Fines

Last night at Till Ashford's West Seventeenth street saloon a dispute with two soldiers led to gunfire confusion. One soldier was fined for disturbance and breach of peace while the other was discharged after a police court hearing.

First Woman Nominated for Alder Man in Kemmerer Mayor Race

In Kemmerer Wyoming a Republican caucis named Mrs Rose J Moody as a candidate for alderman the first woman to seek the post in state history Frank Curtis was named for mayor and Buck Doller for the other alderman position The election is set for May 13.

Buck Doller

NEBRASKANS IN OIL AT WYOMING FIELDS

Sheriff praises Wyoming oil prospects after two week stay in Evanston. He toured wells near Spring Valley district and noted Omaha men Nethergall and Morris Morrison drilling there. California Texas and Pennsylvania oil interests move in as J A Beverly, former street commissioner, also sinks a well.

Sheriff Power Wyoming Evanston Omaha World-Herald Nethergall Morris Morrison Omaha Spring Valley California Texas Pennsylvania Pitalla J. A. Beverly Her

City Work Clears Debris From Winter Gutters

Workers focus on cleaning the business district gutters and adjacent areas. Crews remove debris accumulated over winter and clear out trapping waste as part of the city maintenance.

Hanting Sani

Union Fees Draw Outrage Over Weekly Charge

A terse note from J. BF Jenkins highlights a weekly two dollar charge labeled union made fees totaling three dollars, signaling discontent over costs this week.

Citizens Call Cheyenne Meeting for Frontier Celebration

The undersigned invite Cheyenne citizens to a meeting at city hall next Friday evening to discuss a Frontier celebration and form a committee of arrangements. Signers include W. C. Deming E A Slack J M Newman Joseph Cahill J D Freeborn G P Johnston and many others.

Cheyenne E. A. Slack J. M. Newman Joseph Cahill J. D. Freeborn G. P. Johnston John A. Martin T. M. Ashford A. Underwood F. A. Meaner Jas. C. Costello L. E. Stone Hoffman Bros Idelman Bros H. Altman & Bro T. B. Hicks Frank H. Clark J. F. Jenkins H. G. Hay A. BE. Roede David Nimmo W. EB. Dinneen

General Smith Praises Soldiers' Home In Cheyenne Visit

National inspector General Smith praised the Cheyenne Soldiers' and Sailors' Home noting it as a model and asserting inspectors only need review the books. The government funds support inmates and grants inspection rights, while the home stands as a leading example in the United States. Word also came that Hanford and Grantley will present The Old Guard and The Taming of the Shrew at the opera house Thursday night for a notable one act sketch and performances.

Capitol General Smith Congress Cheyenne Smith Wyoming United States Carkee P. Hanford Company

Early Gall Letter From Washington Visitor to Cheyenne

Joseph G Pratt writes from Washington with notes on his Cheyenne visit in the early hours, recalling locals like Johnnie Gordon C W Sweet Dick Durbin and others. He mentions foggy dawns at Laramie Sherman tunnel Oakes Ames monument Dale Creek bridge Fort Russell and Cheyenne’s air and thrift, plans to return and renew friendships with Alpha to friends and Sun collector general sign-off.

Washington D. C E. A. Slack Bay Cheyenne Wyo Mr. Slack San Francisco Johnnie Gordon Mrs. Gordon C. W. Sweet Dick Durbin Mr. Sparhawk Mr. Cavanaugh Denver Dale Creek Fort Russell Joseph G. Pratt

Wool Market Steady as Buyers Await New Wools

The May circular from Coats Bros. Philadelphia notes market steadiness between seasons. Manufacturers remain busy, old lots linger for higher prices, and new wools arrive in small quantities. Washed fleeces sell well. unwashed wools are abundant and firm. Western wools list prices for Utah Wyoming Idaho and Colorado regions with various quality grades and terms.

Coats Bros Philadelphia Utah Wyoming Idaho Colorado

Modest Governor Richards praised by Charleston editors

The Charleston News and Courier highlights Governor DeForest Richards of Wyoming as modest yet strong, noting his quiet visit to the exposition and reception by North Carolina officials. He plans to stay through Monday and is impressed with the fair. The paper also remarks on the street sprinkler impact and upcoming events. Mrs. Mary E. Larsh and William Myers win school trustee seats in a quiet election. The Baptist ladies announce a strawberry and ice cream festival May 23 with a fine program.

Charleston News and Courier DeForest Richards Charleston Governor Richards Wyoming Richards Exposition Grounds Young Men's Business League McSweeney Aycock North Carolina Mary E. Larsh William Myers

Our Way in Footwear Distinct From Other Shoe Stores

A shoe retailer emphasizes a unique approach to selling footwear focusing on fitting and customer contact. The store claims to work with many feet and to be especially watchful about meeting customer needs.

Personal Notices From A Frontier Town

Gus Buechner suffers a severe tonsillitis confinement at home. City council bi monthly meeting set for tonight. Public building site closed requiring office access for entry. John Apperson travels to Cody to advise on the Cody Salisbury canal. Kill Glaze to Cheyenne to perform with the Indians after Boulder university year ends. New hydrant on the boulevard ties to city mains for street tree watering. Witnesses depart tonight for Green River to attend Ned Copeland murder trial. Two near new five room houses with three lots near the Terrace offered at $800. EMILE DION real estate advertises. D Miller advertises watch repairs. The Leader subscription at 60 cents monthly. Wyoming Dental Company advertised for satisfactory work.

Gus Buechner John Apperson Cody Cody-Salisbury Kill Glaze Cheyenne Boulder University Rorth Ferguson

Sale of Seats for Shrew Revival Draws Notable Interest

An unusual sale of seats for Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew at the opera house Thursday shows strong interest. Chas Hanford leads as Petruchio with Helen Grantly as Katherine, supported by a recognized Shakesperean company.

Opera House

Police Receive New Clubs For Officers

City police department today took delivery of oak police clubs described as formidable defensive or aggressive weapons. The carved tools have convenient handles and substantial weight, and officials hope they are needed rarely.

City Clerk Busy With Bonds and City Improvements

City Clerk Abrey handles numerous duties including bond correspondence and matters on streets water and sewer projects. The city remains desement with unsettled tasks and ongoing civic affairs demand attention.

Abrey

Park Improvement Begins as Trees Trimmed in Spring

City park receives attention as pruning removes surplus branches and planned work aims to improve utility and appearance later in the season. The Pacific Express company has set up an uptown money order of five at the Cheyenne Cigar Factory.

Pacific Express Company Cheyenne

Investigations Begin at Silver Crown Dam Site

Investigations started this morning as A. J. Parshall and Rex Schunger traveled to Silver Crown to assess the new dam and reservoir project planned by the city at that location.

A. J. Parshall Rex Schunger Silver Crown

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Dinneen Bros L. P. House Logan’s Book Store S. Drobacz Seventeenth Street Eddy Lauck & Tupper’s Manewal Ferguson Louis Manewal GEO. W. Sneider Alex. Turnbull Mortician BF Jenkins Cowhick Dry Goods Co Gall For Citizens’ Meeting W. C. Deming J. W. Hammond D. H. Holliday Richardson Bros. Vreeland - Stone M. P. Keefe G. & Abbott BE. T. Clark G. 8. Walker F. E. Stitzer A. Adamsky Daiber Bros Max J. Meyer David Miller G. W. Hoyt Union Mer. CO Buechner & Son Riner & Schniter Seiepiisen Ghey N. Alden Bolles, D.C Osteopathic Normandie Hotel Messick Dry Goods Co Green River Ned Copeland A. C. Rogers Emile Dion Weat Seventeenth Street D. Miller Ferguson St The Wyoming Dental Company Wheeler & Goodale West Seventeenth Street T. E. Gray W. Hall Clase Restaurant Ter Enteenth Street Hall Seata WM. Myers & CO John Harrington Watchmaker Miller's Ohio E. S. Johnston W. 17Th St de Laval the Excelsior Creamery West 17Th St Geo. H. Nagle Chas. E. Miller Corson Sec Treas Union Mercantile Co New Broom A. M Shaffer Wm. Cole & Son Ninth Street Wys Watson & Son
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