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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1912
Page
16
Shopper notices offer ten per cent discounts across multiple items including merchandise and groceries. Promotions advertise limited time savings with sale tags and reduced prices at participating stores.
The Women's Clubs and Wednesday Bridge Club are listed with hostesses and venues. Mrs William Du Bois will entertain the Wednesday bridge club. The Capitol Hill Club postpones meetings until September. The W W Co of RCM A plans a Wednesday meeting at Mrs George Harrisons home at 2225 Eddy Street with Mrs Robert OBrien as hostess. Dake cale occurs Saturday at Johnston Grocery. Mrs L E Bernstein of 2410 House Street will host the Jewish Lodge Circle on Wednesday afternoon at 2 50, with a large turnout urged.
A small attendance gathered for a routine Monday afternoon session of the Hospital Aid Society. Cilla allowed mention of no major actions. The next meeting is scheduled for September.
In St Mark's Sinergae group a Japanese tea is set for Wednesday afternoon in the Guild rooms Parish House followed by an evening dance. The event features elaborate decor costumes and likely American refreshments with music by top performers. Mrs J E Jamison and Mrs Wiseck host the Presbyterian Aid Society Friday afternoon at Jamison's home 15 E 25th Street.
The Methodist Ali Society will meet Thursday afternoon at 12 30 at the home of Mrs L Dawgon 619 West Diet Street. A large attendance is desired.
St Mark's Guild schedules a Friday afternoon gathering at the Parish House. Members are invited to discuss upcoming events and activities.
St Mary's Altar and Rosary Society plans a Lawn Social Thursday at the city park. Preparations are elaborate with varied amusements and a Gypsy fortune teller. Public invited to attend.
The Jewish Ladies' Circle and friends held a Sunday picnic at Lake Minnehaha. Weather was perfect and refreshments were enjoyed as attendees reported a most gratifying turnout and a pleasant afternoon.
Mr and Mrs T C Crabb planned a night trip to Colorado before he starts a new territory for W L Votter and Co. wholesale wallpaper makers. They shifted plans to Des Moines Iowa after a telegram said Mrs Grabb's mother was seriously ill.
Hundreds of delegates gather in Denver for the twenty seventh supreme lodge convention of the Knights of Pythias. Delegates from seven hundred cities across the United States Canada Cuba New Zealand the Philippines and China attend with Judge Benson of Calais Maine acting as chancellor.
A reflective quote from Ellot notes that youth experiences can lead to growing happiness over time, suggesting a universal hope that many may find greater joy as life unfolds.
A guide to presenting fruit to tempt the eye and palate. It suggests garnishes such as quince leaves, almonds, and whipped cream, with recipes for baked fruit dessert, preserved strawberry mounds, muskmelon with ice cream, cored apples with nuts and marmalade, and peach canapes.
A brief session of Clarence S Darrow's bribery trial was held at the corner of Third and Los Angeles streets. Judge Hutson said he needed more time before ruling on defense objections to questions about nation and gis red his hos fill on Monday morning. A five minute recess followed as the court reconvened with the district attorney's office watching proceedings.
Early Sunday a watchman Sparr was shot dead and three suspects, tied to the murder, rode a train. Police in Cheyenne dispatched an auto loaded with officers toward Buford to pursue the train. Conductor Boliman repelled three men who tried to threaten the crew with guns, and the trio was finally ejected from the train. Cheyenne police warned they would pursue and capture the suspects.
Sheriff Houch took J Warren Jenkins, convicted wife murderer, to Rawlins for execution. Jenkins, in handcuffs and same trial clothes, sent a farewell to officials and said he felt innocent despite months in jail. He rode alone to the depot by automobile and expressed no hard feelings toward officials.
Ezra Meeker arrives in Cheyenne with his prairie schooner and oxen for the Frontier Days celebration. He traveled from Denver and expects to stay through the event while noting Congress may fund trail monuments. He aims to revive memories of the Oregon Trail and enjoys greeting locals in Cheyenne.
In the courtroom a third adjournment marked a fierce clash over dictagraph evidence. Assistant District Attorney Ford seeks to use portions of the dictagraph conversation to impeach Darrow’s denial of talking with John R Harrington in September and his claim about showing Harrington a blue roll claiming it was 10 000 to reach them. The judge overruled objections, forcing Darrow to answer, likely sparking another counsel confrontation.
An OCR ad fragment touts greaseless perfumed peroxide product with two alzes to select from and a phone number 606 for delivery. It mentions Nutty Frappe at the Fountain and ends with 100, presenting unclear promotional copy.
A verse tale notes a suitor who declares lasting love while she hides behind a hat and plain dress. She ponders men’s fickleness yet believes this proposal will endure as he vows her worth above all. The piece contrasts romance with fear of fate and Cupid’s jest.
Maggye sues for divorce while quips frame the case with eye care puns. Fannye notes she wed an oculist, underscoring the couple’s medical ties as the joke travels through the dialogue.
Mr. Meddergrass sits on a cracker barrel and reflects on a city theater visit. He recalls a Shakespeare show and a critic named Micbeth arguing against excessive drinking, voicing cautious disapproval of tempting youths.
In a jocular remark by Mr Moddergrass, Aitine notes that men can tell if a woman wears face powder while a wife can judge if a woman's skirt is properly altered after passing her on the street. The exchange plays on male and female perceptiveness in public attire and propriety.
The piece quotes a political primer asking what voters are and answers that voters want laws to enforce honesty. The exchange continues with a directive to go to the head of the plaza.
The fragment references work versus play and mentions a map and a casual remark about races. No clear people, places, or events are identifiable from the text.
The Atlas presents week one vaudeville headlined by Miss Jeanette Delmage replacing Lord Richard Burton at Capitol Avenue theater. The program features Lewis and Lessington as a Rube sketch, Lesslington in Uncle Hirum, dances by Dancing Stone, and Frederick and Kirkwood in The Cowboy and the Sister. Two reels of moving pictures supplement the night.
Richard Spatz farm near Hillsdale whose 300 acre property suffered a severe hail loss. He immediately cut the grain for hay and began replanting winter wheat for next year harvest. Neighbors express sympathy and praise Spatz for his resilient spirit and prominent farm.
Esther Klein widowed 20 days declares her husband Morris Klein died of Addison's disease at Fern Hill sanitarium Colorado Springs area. She accuses unnamed doctors and race enemies of spreading lies and vows to force proof of alleged poisoning claims.
A 1,000 voter sample reveals 442 would back Taft, 805 Roosevelt, 193 Wilson, and 91 undecided or not voting. Many cited Republican factionalism pushing support to Wilson as a way to beat the Colonel and avoid party breakup.
State bankers from New Castle Hanna Cheyenne Thermopolis Sheridan Omaha and others gather for the annual meeting. Speakers include John L Baird R D Meyers A D Johnston Ira A Jones J D Thorn BE Guerney and Will de liver. F F Johnston Bola Idaho and Mr Cory of Colorado State Agricultural College discuss topics like losses one sided education early banking methods collections and the Aldrich Currency Plan.
The letter reveals Mrs Klein denying Louis Vera’s repeated advances and money offers to divorce her husband. She describes Vera as a lovesick suitor who violated boundaries yet she stayed faithful. The story ties to Klein’s death and mysterious circumstances linked to a Denver medical inquiry and a refiled tribute at Golden.
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