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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
4
A 1908 letter lists dried fish options for dinner. Codfish costs 15 to 20 cents per pound, mackerel 10 and 15 cents each. It notes some fish are wet fish and asks how many kinds exist and their costs.
Three sheepmen led by E M Reece Isaac G Reece and Isaac W Reece sue cattlemen to halt a stated deadline on Henrys Fork and Black Fork in Uinta county Wyoming. Judge Craig issued a temporary restraining order at 1130 pm Saturday, as 12000 acres and 30000 sheep brace for a protracted legal fight likely drawing hundreds of similar suits.
Prosecuting Attorney C. M. Watts filed an information charging Charles McMenamin with stealing a gold watch valued at 40 dollars from Charles A. Wright chief detective of the North Platte valley. The alleged theft happened at Wrights ranch near Fort Laramie and McMenamin was captured at Guernsey.
Sunday visitors and homecomings fill the social page. H Howland spent Sunday in Denver. James Hill returned from Laramie. A Lister also came back from Laramie. Attorney Kinkead returned from the east. W G Williams family visiting in Omaha. Mrs B F Ball recovering from serious sickness. Governor B B Brooks to return today from Washington. Alderman R N LaFountaine back from Washington DC. LeRoy Grant Jr in city from Laramie ranch. George Corbin new in from Green River. J T Peckenpaugh visiting from Sheridan. Alderman Henry Sweet back from eastern county. Dave Gilleland on business in city. Mr and Mrs Ben Johnson left for New York where Johnson's father is ill. Miss Lummis back from Creston Iowa for her father’s death. Henry and Clarence Lane and Mrs Thomas Meldrum returned from Ogden for funeral.
Frank Ketcham a Crow Creek valley pioneer ranchman died after several weeks illness at St. John’s hospital. Funeral at St. Mark’s church at 2:20 pm tomorrow with Dr G C Rafter reading. Survived by widow and seven children including Alice Herbert William Anne Mildred Cox. Fragments note two daughters reside Cheyenne and Los Angeles. Remains at Longhurst Ryan undertaking until funeral hour.
General J. C. Thompson, long recognized attorney, returns to town with offices in Bresnahan block Rooms 23 and 24 above Riner & Schnitger, after five years in Leadville and Denver.
J. L. Woodward, former master painter of the Wyoming division for Union Pacific bridges and buildings, is appointed to the Utah division with headquarters at Ogden.
Frank Haneschka warns that the thief who stole a motorcycle from his Eddy Street home will be spared prosecution if the bike is returned. If not returned, an arrest is anticipated. The notice is signed Frank Haneschka. Also mentions Star program at The Star and a Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup ad.
The Cheyenne baseball team travels to Laramie next Saturday for a contest against the University of Wyoming. Cheyenne seeks a victory to boost standings and gain momentum ahead of league play.
An antique ad touts the Homan Winds remedy line and recommends Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice for cuts sores burns and chapped skin from Palace Pharmacy Drug Co.
The sixteenth annual Wyoming Congregational association opened at First Congregational church with Professor Graham Taylor delivering the first of five lectures on Christianity and modern social life. Attendance included representatives from a dozen churches and Cheyenne residents with a musical program led by Mrs. W. K. Hart and a schedule of lectures and committee reports for the day.
The Grand Army of Colorado and Wyoming encampment will be held at Fort Collins today through Friday with Cheyenne delegations led by G A R officers General P A Gatchell and Colonel R N LaFountaine and L of G A R members Mrs R N LaFountaine and Mrs P A Gatchell. Also W R C representatives Mrs J F Jenkins and others. Insist upon De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles sold by A B Roedel.
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