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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1910
Page
12
Citizens who observed the Cleveland era recall Judge M C Saufley who has died. The courteous courageous centreman attracted friends and admirers during his residence here before returning to Kentucky years ago. His death is mourned by those who valued his character and influence.
The message urges readers to act as publicity agents for Frontier Days Inc. It emphasizes the upcoming ten day period ending with the celebration and requests all communications to reference Frontier Days to boost attendance and success.
Parents face a crisis as city schools reopen and fear polluted water. Mrs Thomas Heaney offers to cover costs for a water well at the Central school, but five public schools need similar funding. The question remains who will fund wells at the other sites.
Fragmentary items discuss banking promises to farmers and a banker’s statement on banks aiding agriculture. The misfired prose hints at Wyoming Republican figures, a new comet, and a Chicago man nearing seventy, with cryptic references to a Crow Creek incident and Esperantists.
An international congress in Want ington hints at new political alignments while the Democrats of Texas rally around Sonmalor Malley for the presidential nomination. Reports describe a secret conference by Colonel Reane and a Rockefeller move into moving picture theaters. A Cheyenne Street Railway and Colorado & Southern transport pact is noted as frontier days news. A Kentucky bulldog fatally attacks a child, raising calls for strict penalties. A Denver marriag e abroad stems from a long cross state acquaintance and a 500 mile courtship adventure.
A candidate announces intent to seek renomination for county commissioner on the Democratic ticket subject to the Democratic county convention. The note is signed by William Dunstan.
A candidate declares capability to manage the County Clerk office and seeks the endorsement of the Laramie County Democratic convention and voter support. The filing emphasizes personal qualifications and a call for backing.
Citizens are urged to illuminate porches and streets during a visiting period in Cheyenne. Officials say bright lighting improves safety and visibility for guests and residents alike.
Personal mentions report Mr and Mrs C I Beatty of Pine Bluffs visiting in Cheyenne. Former Governor Fenimore Chatterton left yesterday for Torrington. Mrs T C Spears of Casper visiting in Cheyenne. E A Crosby of Wheatland on business in the city. Mrs Bert McDonald of Basin arriving for a brief Cheyenne visit. Mr and Mrs John Cook of Casper visiting in Cheyenne. Deputy Sheriff Ed Schoel has returned from Islay.
Mrs. Craig Biddle will stage tableaux vivants at the Newport Casino on August 28 featuring figures from history and fiction including Marie Antoinette Queen of Sheba Molon of Troy and Helen of Troy chosen by Mrs. Biddle herself to portray.
A four year old girl named Valeria Radziwite stood in a doorway at 414 East Ninth Street while her dress caught fire from punk. Her brothers Mlewis twelve and bn Radziwite ten aided, removing flames as she fled into a feather bed. She was hospitalized at Bellevelle but is expected to recover.
William Myers Silk Sale draws crowd as prices and stock levels attract shoppers. Local merchants report brisk interest in silk fabrics during a busy market period.
A.C. Ford, manager of the Ozark Social club for colored citizens, was arrested by Chief Smalley on a warrant from Police Justice Bruiser for selling liquor. Ford, held near city hall on West Seventeenth Street, was released on a $50 bond to appear in police court later.
C G McWhorter of Loveland Colorado harvested 600 crates from a 10 acre cherry orchard near here. Averaging $2 per crate the yield grossed about $1 200. The crop was lighter than normal.
Auburn Nebraska August 12 C P Dovel sold to John W Furnas the apples of a ten acre orchard in the London precinct receiving a price slightly above three years ago. Dovel has earned over 50 dollars per acre after expenses for several years. The chautauqua drew many travelers and county residents and all were pleased.
All contest names for Queen of Carnival must be submitted to the Eagles committee and any objectionable person will not be allowed to have their name published.
Des Moines reports a marriage between Jane Crowatey a former town senator and transcriber to Cherry Myde a stenographer and confidant from a legislature era. The item notes Senator Crowesley figures in local politics and a brief ambassadorial departure by Dr David Jayne Hill. In Omaha an appointed election judge near 7118 South Thirty-sixth Street is found underage by one month and cannot serve in primaries.
A column of clipped remarks and cartoons ends with an advert for J. M. Newman fire insurance at 1700 Capitol Ave. The page features jokes from several papers and a short notice about a side sale by William Myers drawing female attendees, followed by a classified insurance promo.
James T Rose, 40, painter and paperhanger, died at his Bent Street home after a short illness. Survived by widow and one child, with funeral at Early chapel. remains at Early undertaking parlor. Also notices athletes’ preliminaries and a Baptist bake sale advertised.
Mrs W F Thompson wife of a Democratic politician and her guests Mrs Cassel of Michigan and Mrs Allen of Madison fell ill after dining at the Wood River country home. The meat, said to be fresh and boiled, caused illness among all three guests with serious conditions reported. Cheyenne board of equalisation to hold second meeting August 18 to hear complaints about assessments.
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