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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
4
E T Payton promoted healthful labor and open air life as treatment for mild insanity. The piece recounts his habeas corpus case to free Ed Byers from Evanston asylum and his later formation of the Commonsense Ranch company with Byers and Payton as directors.
W. C. Mills a Cheyenne born tenor living in Washington for years presented an informal recital at the executive mansion before about fifty guests. He performed from Eli land Celeste Aida Caro mio ben and Good Night Sweet Dreams. Mrs Gill also sang and the accompanists were Mrs. Susie Cahill and Mrs. V. K. Hart.
Telluride Power company, owner of electric plants in Utah, Idaho and Colorado, filed a 10 million dollar mortgage in Salt Lake City to secure 6 percent thirty year gold bonds for Citizens' Saving and Trust Company of Cleveland. One fourth of the sum will redeem coin and floating debt while the rest funds will redeem, purchase properties and extend the business.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is praised for its mild action and pleasant taste, preferred over violent purgatives. A sample and booklet are available at A. E. Roedel's store.
Several residents depart for out of town trips and returns. B M Thompson heads to Laramie while John Anderson returns from the Pacific coast. J B Sumpson and A Sumpson travel to Fort Collins and Miss Ruth Holliday returns to Laramie.
Salt Lake City May 14. Utah sheepmen push storage of wool in Boston to improve prices. About 2,000,000 pounds pledged for storage with expectations to reach 6,000,000 pounds. Buyers lure away some growers with offers of 16 to 18 cents per pound. Secretaries report strong local support and plans to centralize the movement in Salt Lake City.
New York May 14. The directors of Union Pacific Southern Pacific and related Harriman enterprises declare 2 percent quarterly on Union Pacific common stock and 1 percent quarterly on Southern Pacific common stock plus 3 percent semi annual on Southern Pacific preferred stock. Harriman comments on issuing part of the $100 million bonds authority and notes market conditions will largely decide timing.
Congressman's Denver visit features Richmond Pearson Hobson of Alabama arriving by slate train. He will speak at Central Presbyterian Church on his favorite topic, the Navy, and will tour the city before pursuing his naval policy push that secured two battleships and gained presidential backing. He stays at the Brown Palace.
The annual stockholders meeting in Laramie Wyoming adjourned yesterday without business. Vice President S J Kent Judge Milliken and B A Back of Denver and H J Devinney of Kansas City attended. Directors will be elected at the next meeting on Monday.
W J Kelly and KL Laughlin who bought the Stickney ranch on the Little Laramie river and subdivided it have placed ten families on the property. They will work dairy farming and raising native hay on several thousand acres in Laramie Wyoming.
Pineules advertise a 30 Days Trial priced at 1.00 claiming relief for backache rheumatic pains and kidney bladder issues. The offer emphasizes suitability for all ages and promises satisfaction or money refunds through Palace Pharmacy Drug Co.
Social dance hosted by the M W A Forestry team at the A O U W hall Monday evening May 18. Music provided by the High School orchestra. Admission is 50 cents per couple.
Smergee presents a Monday night event at Keefe Hall featuring a dance with music by Haneschka's orchestra. The program promises lively tunes and an enjoyable evening for attendees.
An entire feature program direct from Chicago will be shown at the Star theater Friday and Saturday. These pictures have been recognized by the press of Chicago as extraordinary and notable.
Dance event at Keele Hall featuring Haneschka's orchestra with live music and entertainment on Monday.
Remedy packaged in collapsible tube with nozzle promises one application to soothe and heal inflamed areas reduce soreness and itching. Sold by Palace Pharmacy Drug Co. 60c.
A fragment mentions a product named Spnog Winds advertised in a pharmacy context at Pal Ace Pharmacy Drug Oo. The text is garbled but implies a skin care or healing application for cats, sores, burns, and chapped skin. No clear date or location beyond generic place names.
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