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Newspaper

Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1908

Page

4

Relieved That Woods Implicated in Railroad Theft

John Woods and George Davis alias H Hopkins are tied to a merchandise theft from the Union Pacific. Davis found with a six inch saw in his shoe and various secret pockets containing counterfeit notes. Woods remains jailed as investigators seek links to other local robberies and the Mur ray coal office break in.

George Davis H. H. Hopkins Davin Hawkins Germania Hall Devereux Davis Bank of Georgia Oll John Woods Murray Union Pacific Railroad Company Woods

Cook Sighted Giant Airship Before Berkeley Disaster

Charles Cook a Pine Bluffs sheepman, just back from California, inspected the airship before its crash at Berkeley. He described the vessel as over 400 feet long and doubted it could be operated. The craft burst at 300 feet, killing its sixteen crew members. Cook plans to exhibit blooded sheep at the Douglas state fair.

Charles Cook Pine Bluffs California Berkeley Cook Mr. Cook Douglas

Funeral of Charles H. Edwards Held at Elks Home

The funeral for Charles E. Edwards, a Laramie county pioneer, was conducted yesterday at 2:30 pm at the Elks' Home with many friends in attendance including A. and N. U. and G. A. R. Floral tributes were noted, and burial followed at Lakeview cemetery.

Charles E. Edwards Laramie County Elks N. U Lakeview Cemetery

O C Brownlee 15 Relieved by Operation

O C Brownlee, once critically ill with pneumonia for weeks, underwent an operation and is steadily improving. An incision was made in the pulmonary cavity and a large amount of accumulated pus was removed.

O. C. Brownlee

Dade's Little Liver Pills Promote Family Health

Palace Pharmacy Drug Co advertises Dade's Little Liver Pills with claims of liver cleansing and headache relief. The copy targets households as a prompt remedy for biliousness and stomach comfort.

Dade Palace Pharmacy Drug Co

Woodmen of the World officer election notice

The Woodmen of the World announces a scheduled officer election Thursday evening May 28. Members are urged to attend in person to ensure strong turnout and participation in choosing leaders.

Personal notices from the region include several notable returns

Mrs. Ella Pfeiffer visits Denver. M. J. Barry returns from Laramie. John Morris arrives from Silver Crown. Gov. B. B. Brooks back from Casper. H. H. Wolfer attends to business in Chicago. E. W. Stone in Baltimore for business. State Veterinarian W. F. Pflueging departs West. County Attorney C. M. Watts works in the northern part. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Balnum back from weeks in Colorado. Mrs. L. Lassen and Mrs. Bernard Hollum depart for Denver. Rev. F. L. Moore of the First Congregational speaks to Wheatland graduates. Al Chan returns from California. Mrs. Chapman accompanies him from Denver.

John Morris Silver Crown B. B. Brooks Casper H. H. Wolfer Chicago E. W. Stone Balt Lake W. F Colorado L. Lassen Bernard Hollum Centennial Denver F. L. Moore First Congregational Church Wheatland Wheatland High School al Chan California

Four J ranch changes hands after Nevada governor founder’s death

The historic Four J ranch 140 miles north of Cheyenne sold to Harry O hair of Wendover Wyoming from Aaron Van Houten of Patterson New Jersey for an undisclosed price. The 1600 acre property includes deeded land improvements and cattle stock with immediate possession. The tract was originally located by John Sparks Nevada governor who died days ago and later passed through Adams Glover J J Covington and Van Houten before this sale. The site is noted for abundant meadow range farming and historic watermelons once grown there.

Cheyenne Aaron van Houten Patterson N. J Harry O’hair Wendover Wyo O*hair John Sparks Nevada Horse Creek Pine Bluffs Goshen Hole Sparks Adams & Glover O'Hair J. J. Convington Hartville Aaron VanHouten New Jersey Young VanHouten

Runaway Carlton H Greene Sought by Detroit Father and Reward Offered

Carlton H Greene, of Detroit, disappeared from Central High School on October 14 1907. His father E C Greene offers 200 reward for information. Described as eighteen, 5 9, 118 pounds, sandy hair, blue eyes, slight dimpled chin, muscular twitch, blender build. Wore dark blue serge suit and light golf cap. may use an assumed name.

E. C. Greene Pallister Avenue Detroit Mich Carlton H. Greene Central High

Ring’s Littl Liver Pill Wake Up Lazy Livers

An old ad claims Ring’s Littl Liver Pills stimulate the liver to cleanse the system and improve skin. It promotes use for biliousness and headaches with a price listed by Palace Pharmacy Drug Co.

Ring Price Palace Pharmacy Drug Co

State Board to Probe Mysterious Sheep Deaths Near Arvada

Wyoming's State Board of Sheep Commissioners plans an expert-led investigation into recent sheep deaths in Natrona County near Arvada. The team will seek a poisonous mineral cause washed onto forage after rains, with botanists geologists and veterinarians attached, to prevent further losses.

Natrona State Board of Sheep Commissioners Fremont Asman Josendall Arvada Natrona County Federal Bureau of Animal Industry W. F United States State Board Josendall Josendall Range

Fire Department Memorial Day meeting called

All city fire department members are to meet at the Durant Hose house at 9 a m on Saturday May 30 to participate in Memorial Day exercises. By order of Chief Thos Holland Attest Andy Wilkinson.

Durant Thos. Holland

Civil Service Exams Announced for Cheyenne

The Civil Service commission announces four additional examinations for federal service in Cheyenne. On July 1 openings include Assistant chemist Engineering Department at large salary 1000 dollars, technical assistant in pharmacology public health and marine hospital service salary 150 dollars per month, and assistant examiner mint and assay office salary 1900 dollars per year. July 22 23 24 cover Electrical engineer and mechanical draftsman with salaries 100 to 200 dollars per month. Applicants must be twenty or older on exam date.

The Civil Service Commission Federal Service Cheyenne Public Health Marine Hospital Service Mint

Pile Remedy Sold Ready to Use for Quick Relief

A ready to use remedy promises fast relief for piles with one application. The product is priced at 50 and guaranteed to soothe and heal the affected area.

Palace Pharmacy Drug Co

Grocery Stores Plan Shortened Hours on Decoration Day

City grocers agree to close from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Decoration Day next Saturday and will stay shut all day July 4th, also a Saturday.

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Promotes Gentle Bowels

A B. Rodel markets Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup claiming it does not constipate and gently moves the bowels. The product is described as popular with children and bold in presentation.

Kennedy A B. Rodel

Palmer's Restaurant Straws Every Day at West Sixteenth

Palmer's Restaurant at 10 West Sixteenth Street serves straws daily. Patrons can enjoy beverages with sustainable straw options in a casual dining setting.

Palmer's Palmer's Restaurant West Sixteenth Street

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