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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1914
Page
3
With 16 shopping days left before Christmas Cheyenne shoppers flock to local stores. Merchants advertise American made foods toys and fashions emphasizing quality value and affordability. The Lead er campaign notes rising demand for domestically produced goods and a larger varied stock this season.
Roy Butcher showed strong form in the fourth night at the Pioneer pool hall 212 West Seventeenth street last eight. He defeated Mugsy Schoel 100 to 72 in 48 minutes setting Schoel’s high run at 18 while Butcher’s high run was 17. Butcher advances to meet Lee Farrell next.
W J McClement wife of the Chief of Police underwent an appendectomy at Cheyenne Private Hospital yesterday afternoon. The operation was performed by Drs. Johnson and Shingle. The Leader Want Ad Department notes the city’s live telephone wires.
The Leader dominates coverage with comprehensive news, sharp editorials, and a broad advertising reach. Readers rely on the paper for local events, commentary, and community notices across sections.
The Rev J F Moreton of Providence RI will receive the sacred order of priesthood at St Marys Cathedral Monday morning at 7 20. The ceremony is described as one of the most glorious in the Catholic church and P J McGovern will be the officiating prelate. After ordination Father Moreton will labor in the diocese of Cheyenne. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be observed Tuesday with low mass at 7 39 am and high mass at 9 am.
Newcastle reports an attack on Fred Schmidt Democratic candidate for state senator Weston county while en route to his Lodgepole ranch. Two men Herb Whittemore and Wade Wilson allegedly attempted to murder him. details of injuries are not given. The case is tied to a recent election dispute over canvassing board totals and a district court suit.
Fe Mix Alston reports that a 900 acre state industrial farm at Worland harvested a hay and grain crop valued at $9000. The yield included 4440 tons of alfalfa 1155 bushels of oats and 605 bushels of wheat with modest upkeep for convicts. Construction of the industrial institute building is expected to finish by February.
Washington, December 5. Officials of the department of agriculture expect the foot and mouth disease among cattle to be under control by spring. W. F. Johnson of Denver, manager of the Western National Stock Show, told Secretary Houston and Melvin, head of the bureau of animal industry, that a postponement of three to four weeks may be urged to ensure safety.
Reports describe people skating on Lake Minnehaha and nearby lakes during a lively gathering. A bonfire glowed on the lake shore as crowds of boys, men, and women attended the outdoor event near the military reservation.
Local committee reports over 1000 dollars raised for flour for Belgian relief. Aiming to outdo rivals in The Maze, volunteers include plans to send a carload and perhaps more. Atlas theatre manager Heaney to donate matinee proceeds, with total subscriptions topping 1000 dollars and two barrels of rye flour already pledged.
The Wyoming Poultry and Pet Stock association received ten silver cups to prize exhibitors at its fourth annual show. The cups arrived in the city yesterday and are on display in F. W. Roedel's window. The Cheyenne event runs December 21 to 25 with strong prospects for an outstanding exhibit. An enthusiastic association meeting was held last night.
Miss Anna Swanson of 1715 Benton Boulevard Kansas City Missouri asks the Leader to aid in locating her brother Oscar Emil Swanson last heard from in Cheyenne three years ago.
Kinights of Maccabees held a regular review at K C hall Pri day naming 1r knights for the coming year Past Commander John McDonald Commander W K E Bayless Lieutenant Commander H J Nyland Record Keeper A J Promeaux Chaplain William Ober Sergeant C J Piller Master at Arms George Noiront mus First Master Guard John Anderson Second Master Guards A O Lawrence Sentinel F Hastings Picket T F Miller Trustees Dr W H H Andrew Officers to be installed publicly with reception early in January.
Announcement will be made in almost every pulpit in Cheyenne urging support for the Associated Charities mission to aid the deserving poor at Christmas. Plans foresee a large relief room near central activity and increased membership dues to fund winter work. Members will receive cards in churches to bolster the charity’s winter relief efforts.
A bulletin from the United States Bureau of Education reports 109 of 494 grammar schools show 75 percent of pupils can sing an ordinary hymn. Commissioner P P Claxton pushes broader music instruction, noting music’s cultural value and democratic reach beyond academics.
A vintage contest notice invites nominations for a theatre based election at The Amuse Theatre. Each ticket grants votes, with daily bulletins posted in the lobby and public access to vote records. Nominations may be made in a lady’s name, promoting popularity and engagement.
The conditions restrict contestants to single women over sixteen residing in Cheyenne. If the nominating winner is a woman over sixteen she receives a trip to San Francisco. Amuse Theatre employees and family are ineligible. Any contestant soliciting votes at the theatre entrances will be disqualified and votes forfeited.
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A warranty deed was filed yesterday transferring the southeast quarter of section 26 and part of the south half of section 25 in township 19 range 70 west, with Twin Mountain county road as a boundary. Also noted are local advertisements for Odenstein's Lunch Room and a Tuesday evening church supper at the Presbyterian church. Fresh eggs are advertised at Manewal's.
A notice describes bundled travel plans including transportation to a class hotel, attendance at an exposition, trips to Mount Tamalpais and Chinatown, return via Los Angeles, and an aide voyage by ocean steamer to Catalina Island.
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