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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1910
Page
4
The death of Judge M C Saufley is reported, noted for his courteous and courageous demeanor. The judge, once resident here and observer of local affairs during the Cleveland era, left the state years ago for Kentucky. He gathered a circle of friends who remember him with esteem and affection.
The note urges every sender to act as a publicity agent for Frontier Days Inc, constantly referencing the celebration in communications outside Cheyenne. It argues that larger crowds improve the event's success and encourages widespread promotion in the ten days leading to the festival.
Parents confront a looming crisis as city schools prepare to open in three weeks. The water supply may be unsafe, prompting calls for clean water provisions and funded wells at all public schools. Mrs. Thomas Heaney has offered to finance a well at the Central school, raising questions about funding for four other institutions.
Fragmentary notes hint at bankers pledging aid to farmers while Wyoming Republicans mull ongoing issues. A Chicago man and an aging public figure loom in scattered clues as Esperantists are mentioned amid unclear political chatter.
An international congress in Wantington hints at growing political theater with Col. Reane and Jon DP Rockefeller entering entertainment ventures. Kentucky reports a vicious bulldog attack killing a child while a Denver marriage tale traces a cross country courtship.
William Dunstan announces his renomination bid for county commissioner on the Democratic ticket, subject to the Democratic county convention’s wishes.
William H. Dilmman announces candidacy for County Clerk in Laramie County. He seeks endorsement from the Democratic convention and the voters to elect him.
Residents are urged to light porches as visitors arrive in Cheyenne for a special townwide display. The effort invites curbside brightness to welcome guests and boost local civic spirit.
The column notes several residents and visitors in Cheyenne. Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Beatty of Pine Bluffs are visiting in Cheyenne. Former Governor Fenimore Chat ter ton left yesterday for Torrington. Mrs. T. C. Spears of Casper will visit in Cheyenne. E. A. Crosby of Wheatland is a business visitor. Mrs. Bert McDonald of Basin arrived for a brief visit. Mr. and Mrs. John Cook of Casper are visiting in Cheyenne. Deputy Sheriff Ed Schoel has returned from Islay.
Mis. Craig Biddle presents a tableau vivants program at Newport Casino on August 28. The show will include representations of Marie Antoinette, the Queen of Sheba, Molon of Troy, Charlotte Corday and other notable women in history and fiction with Miss Craig Biddle selecting Helen of Troy as her favored role.
New York, Aug 12. Four year old Valeria Radziwite caught fire in a No 414 East Ninth Street tenement when punk flame set her dress ablaze. Her brothers Mlewis twelve and bn Radziwite ten helped tear away the burning clothing and carried her to a feather bed where the flames were extinguished. She is at Bellevelle hospital in stable condition and expected to recover.
The WM Myers silk sale attracted about fifty women shoppers who packed the store as discounts on silk and dress fabrics drew steady interest from local bargain seekers.
A. C. Ford, manager of the Ozark Social club, a colored citizens association, was arrested by Police Chief Smalley on a warrant from Police Justice Bruiser for the illegal sale of liquor. Ford was released on a $50 bond to appear in police court later.
C G McWhorter of Loveland Colorado reports 600 crates from a 10 acre cherry orchard. The average price was $2 per crate, totaling about $1,200. The crop yield was lighter than usual.
Auburn Nebraska report notes C P Dovel sold to John W Furnas the apples of a ten acre London precinct orchard. The sale brought a price higher than three years ago and the seller had earned over 50 dollars per acre after expenses. The local chautauqua drew many attendees from across the county and nearby areas.
Entries for the Queen of Carnival contest must be submitted to the Eagles committee. Objections to candidates will prevent publishing their names.
Aug 12 Des Moines reports Jane Crowatey a former town senator and author marries Cherry Myde a stenographer and confidential clerk from the four year tenure. Senator Crowley noted as tied to local politics and legal matters in the period.
A scrambled scrapbook of jokes and bits from various papers quotes lines about marriage, husbands, and courtship. It includes quips about a "side sale" attracting ladies and bits from the New York Times, Judge, Buffalo Express, Chicago Record-Herald, Boston papers, and a brief ad for fire insurance by J. M. Newman at 1700 Capitol Ave.
James T. Rose aged 40 died at his Bent Street home after a brief illness from tuberculosis. He was a painter and paperhanger active in the local union and survived by his widow and one child. Remainders are at Early undertaking parlors with funeral Sunday at 2 pm. Notice for Athletic Club preliminaries and a Baptist bake sale at Johnston's store. Moldings et Gherman Co.
Mrs W. Fi Thompson wife of a Democratic politician and guests Mrs Cassel of Michigan and Mrs Allen of Madison fell ill after dining at a country home near Wood River Nebraska. All participants reportedly suffered from tainted meat though the meat was said to be fresh and thoroughly boiled. The condition of Mrs Thompson remained serious as authorities investigate the incident. The Cheyenne board of equalization schedules its second meeting August 18 to hear complaints from concerned individuals and corporations.
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