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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
11
Horoscope for August highlights independence and leadership for those born in August. The Cheyenne area news recounts visits and illnesses, with Mrs. Tillman and family in Portland and L. Hughes near Glenda recovering from pleurisy. Updates include births in Honolulu, travels to Australia, Colorado tours, and a front-page wedding of Conway and Doty.
Sunday a lively group of young people spent a day at Hereford Grove enjoying a horseback picnic from morning until five. The party included Lucile Emery Hazel Gladys Helen Astle Joella Pauline Irwin Betty Cook and several others with two drivers. Mr James Hart plans a dinner this evening for guest Mr Fred Marble.
Mr and Mrs R W Rich entertained Wednesday at five with Lieut George Dillman spending leave. Decor included pink and white sweet peas and a red white and blue dining display. After dinner guests, including Dillmans sisters Mrs Buck Mrs Kihm and Mrs Littler, joined a loge party at Capitol Avenue theatre.
Children enjoyed a party with games and treats prepared by a hostess and Miss Helen McDonald. Mr and Mrs J A Whiting welcomed a baby boy born Wednesday July 3. Dr and Mrs Buchanan and Miss Mario Buchanan returned from a Colorado automobile trip. Frank W Doyle, a Wyoming appointee to West Point, left last week to enter the academy as friends follow his career.
Mrs. William H. Reno hosted a farewell luncheon Thursday at Fort Russell for guest Misa Palmer who departed last night. The event featured red and white decor, ornate place cards by Rosalie Williams, and a cake with a ring coin and thimble, leading to merry excitement as finds were revealed.
Mrs. William H. Noble invited many friends to a Thursday bridge party with six tables, prizes awarded to Mrs. Wescott, Mrs. McCulloh, and Mrs. Schultz for high scores. Tea followed the games as guests, including Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Snyder, poured by Mrs. Howard, with several helpers.
At the Orpheum today only a notice states a twenty five dollar reward for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of persons who trespass on the State Dry farm north of Cheyenne and destroy potatoes and other crops planted there for experiment and demonstration purposes. The notice is signed by WH Vaughan, President, and Alex Hastie, Secretary.
The Orphéum presents Vanity Mail today with performances to begin this evening. A local cast and crew bring a debut run, inviting audiences to experience the new show in the theater.
A lyric meditation on aging and memory as long-dead ships rest along a crumbling pier. The speaker recalls past voyages and storms, imagining voyages anew while the sea whispers of former crews, battles, and harbors won.
A native describes Mr Curmadge as the school’s Santa at Christmas exercises. A visitor agrees and calls him benevolent and jolly, but others say he is stingy yet insists on the role to avoid giving more gifts than he would otherwise.
A narrator questions the devil about where such hot rodders hide. The devil admits one was released years ago and sentenced to speed sixty miles an hour on a road lined with armed constables. The racer grinned, calling that heaven enough for him.
A speaker notes that a man resembles a Greek god and another compliments the nose described as broken. The reference to the ancient Greek statuette on the mantelpiece anchors the moment as a witty comparison and self conscious reflection.
A curious museum feature sparks odd bidding and prompt chatter among patrons. The scene emphasizes a singular exhibit and hints at exclusivity with a boastful line about being the only of its kind.
A quizzical note features an Eminent Artist presenting a famous study titled Cows In the Clover. The dialogue reveals the cows have eaten the clover, prompting playful commentary on the scene and its meaning.
An Intellectual Person recalls the crowd’s rapt attention while he spoke. A Slangy Individual suggests the speaker used hooks to captivate them, implying a crafted delivery.
A Prima donna questions a drinking song in the last act and a low comedian replies that it was a high bawl implying a punchline about mood or tone. The brief dialogue suggests backstage theatre banter without further context or names.
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