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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
5
The popular company led by Big Bill Bittners performs the European success The Devil, a highly talked about problem play. Jack Montgomery stars in the lead role as the ore aes and the company receives strong support amid much anticipation for the Saturday night show.
Thanksgiving activities fill the week with church events and family gatherings. Families host dinners including Mr. and Mrs. Burrage and Rev. Frank L. Moore’s kin, while Grace Davis joins relatives at Gresley Normal. Local societies chaired by Mrs. Matthews and Miss Marjorie Johnston feature music. a $70 offering is reported. Upcoming events include Buchre club, St. Mark's Guild, Willing Workers supper and a C. B. C. dance with numerous attendees.
An 19th century advertisement touts a cough remedy using Virgin Oil of Pine Glycerine and Whiskey claiming it cures curable coughs. It promotes Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati Ohio as the maker and urges readers to ask their druggist for the genuine preparation.
Christina Clark was found guilty of manslaughter in the murder of her divorced husband. The jury returned a verdict in the second degree, with the trial cited from Vermillion South Dakota in May.
Cheyenne residents learn Santa Claus will reach the Big Barnett store on Ferguson Street next Saturday at 10:30 AM. He will stay through Christmas, using a car for delivering presents and personally meeting local children, who may drop letters in a mailbox labeled Santa.
The Atlas presented an act offering $500 to anyone who would enter Wallace's cage during performances yesterday and again today and tomorrow with stage explained conditions. Wallace teased for a chance at his master while audiences watched the daring stunt amid comedy sketches and musical numbers by Miss Jessen and Prof Dunn. Performances run at 7:46 8:00 and 9:15 with popular prices.
Thomas McHugh of Laramie, one of the oldest employees of the Union, spent Thanksgiving in the city with his daughter and his niece Miss Sherlock, students at the Convent, after coming over the hill.
H V Rayner of Chicago sues Union Pacific for 5000 exemplary damages after being forcibly ejected from a Brighton Colorado train last November 25 1907. Conductor testified he asked Rayner to leave and rail staff failed to properly verify the ticket. Plaintiffs claim malicious conduct and inadequate investigation of the incident.
The Industrial club calls all Cheyenne district farmers to come to the city December 5 to meet the national commission on country Nfe. The commission led by L H Bailey will arrive early, meet farmers at 9 30 or 10 a m, lunch at the club, then depart at 2 50 p m The panel includes Bailey Butterfield Wallace Page Pinchot and C J Blanchard of the reclamation service.
In Perth Amboy New Jersey on November 26 striking clay miners and workers showed no demos, troops remained. Wounded from yesterday’s clash with deputies were reported recovering. Priests of Hungarian and Polish churches urged officials of the National Flag Company to honor promised wage increases if Taft won. Officials cited business conditions as hindering the raise.
Those unable to dine at home found one of the city’s best turkey feasts at Babis cafe. Under Mount Joffee’s direction the meal featured meats, vegetables, sides, desserts, and claret wine, with plans for a possible weekly Sunday dinner.
Henry's minstrel troupe performed to a large Capitol Avenue Theater crowd last evening. A street parade followed the afternoon program around 2:00 PM drawing additional onlookers.
A number of the city’s congregations joined in Panther services held at Episcopal and Christian churches. The day featured bold observances by parishioners across multiple houses of worship.
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