New Year's Eve at the Plains Prompts Unity and Festivity
A crowded Plains hotel celebration closed the old year with a thrive of dinners, music, and entertainment by Chicago professionals. Host Harry P Hynds oversaw lavish decor, trailing filming, and festive favors as more than 100 guests enjoyed the night. Local notices follow, including gatherings at homes of Gov. Carey and others and plans for Miss Judy’s party.
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Plains’ Orchestra
Chicago
Hota
Fort Russell Social Events Celebrate New Year
New Year’s day will be properly observed at the post today with receptions at General Bawarde and Colonel Wie Mame. General Edwards will host a dinner party this evening following the reception.
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Bawarde
Wie Mame
Edwards
Dinner Hosts and Farewells at Local Quarters
Captain and Mrs Kerington to preside at a beautifully appointed dinner this evening. Lt and Mrs D D Tompkins sail soon for a month in the East before the February boat to the Philippine Islands. Riding class to resume next week after holidays.
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Mr. Kerington
Mra. D. D. Tompkine
Philippine Islands
Visiting relations and travels noted in town column
Mrs F C Lyons returned home after visiting Kansas City and Galesburg with her mother Mrs Foraman planning to visit Longmont before Cheyenne. Mrs W C Mulford and son Warren head to Denver to take apartments as he reenters the university. Mr and Mrs A F Saunders back from ten days with relatives at Wichita Kaw. Saunders family reunion enjoyed by all.
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F. C. Lyons
Kansas City
Galesburg
Ill
Foraman
Wichita
Kaw
Atlas closes with top vaudeville acts in Cheyenne
The Atlas wrapping tonight to make way for a new show opening tomorrow. Headliners include Zebeda the greatest hand balancer and Electric e the electric demonstration star. Also featured are Miss Clara Farek Mabelle Fisher and dramatic moving pictures, with a final chance tonight to see this classy program.
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The
Atlas
United States
Zebeda
Cheyenne
Clara Farek
Mabelle Fisher
Vaude Ville
Electrice” and Company
Sing Sing
Milk shipments halt after scarlet fever cases in Cheyenne
Health officials ordered William Pittman to stop selling milk in Cheyenne after ten cages of scarlet fever appeared among patrons. He began shipping to a Brighton Colorado creamery while Dr. J H Conway reported the move to the state health board. Dr W A Wyman ordered the express company not to accept any more milk from Dittman's dairy, and the order is being followed.
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William Pittman
Cheyenne
Brighton
Colo
J. H. Conway
State Board of Health
W. A. Wyman
Express
Dittman's
Wilson Closes Year With Conference on Special Session
President Elect Wilson ended the year with talks with Oscar W. Underwood and other Democratic leaders in Trenton Pec 1 The main topic was a special session to revise tariffs by schedule, with most conferees favoring a scheduled approach.
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Wilson
Trenton
Pec
Oscar W. Underwood
Congress
Piles Cured in Four Days Claim by Pazo Ointment
An advertisement claims PAZO ointment cures itching, bleeding, and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a druggist refund if not effective. The noted guarantee promises relief within a short period.
Oriental Design Dominates Evening Wraps At New York Show
Oriental designs guide drapery for wraps at the New York horse show. Velvet and brocade wraps in taupe silk broadcloth cover or reveal gowns and jewels. Women wear wraps for evening promenades and as chair coverings when not worn.
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New York
Garden
Couturiers
Fashionable fur trimmed wraps and velvet costumes described
The description details several opulent garments including an all white ermine wrap with fringe and a thick ermine tassel trim, a moleskin draped wrap with gold lace and Oriental embroidery, a black velvet three quarter length coat with fox trim, and taupe silk brocade outfits with opossum collars.
Snort Trains Fashion Notes on Evening Gowns
The piece describes narrow evening gowns with high waisted bodies and girdles, black lace edging, and elaborate sleeves with ruffles. It notes the back design elevated above water lines and cameo accents, suggesting ornate styling and fitted silhouettes.
Battery F Fourth Field Artillery Hosts Grand Eve
Battery F of the Fourth Field Artillery entertained more than five hundred guests from Fort Russell and Cheyenne at a 1912 Old Man and 1913 infant celebration. The ballroom scene featured holly, lights, colors, and a boxing program with bouts led by King Kelley and others while women enjoyed a music program upstairs. A lavish banquet followed with extensive food and drink and dancing lasting well into the night.
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Fort Russell
Cheyenns
Battery F
Fourth Field Artillery
Prince
Aliley
Halley
Grogey
Corporal Refelt
van Sickie
Refelt
King Kelley
Sergeant Clark
Kelley
Clark
Colvin
Gallant Battery FP
O'Donnell
Paul
War Dance Mining Company Annual Meeting Notice
Notice states stockholders of War Dance Mining Company meet January 2, 1913 at 1 pm in Cheyenne Wy at the office in the First National Bank Building for director elections for the next year, officer reports, and other business. Secretary Geo B Irvine dated December 37, 1922.
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War Dance Mining Company
Hoom
Flist National Bank
Cheyenne
Wye
Uch
Enld
Geo. B. Irvine
Birthmark Mouse Defense Deludes Court in Theft Case
Edward H. Huppe confessed to forging a $90 check at Corn Exchange Bank and said a pre birth mouse scare left him with a rodent shaped birthmark and an irresistible urge to steal. He claimed the impulse arose before birth and vowed to reform via Christian Science as he was sent to the Tombs for examination.
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New York
Ateal
Edward H. Huppe
Corn Exchange Bank
Timira
Muppe
Huppe
Defends Negro Troops In Editorial Plea
The New York Evening Post urges against mustering out colored soldiers citing Civil War, Spanish and Philippine war service. It warns barring male members of a race would set dangerous precedent and hurt national defense in any future war.
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New York Evening Post
Richmond
Gossip of the sports world sparks resignation dispute
Secretary Robert B. McRoy of the champion Boston Red Sox refuses to resign over seat troubles at the world series causing a clash with Mayor Fitzgerald and fans. President McAleer is understood to back McRoy as the Royal Rooters find seats already taken at Fenway Park during the seventh inning. Matt Wells profile notes his London birth on December 14 1886 and outlines his boxing career from amateur welterweight champion of England to British titleholder with noted bouts in America and London.
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Robert B. McRoy
Boston Red Sox
Fitzgerald
MccRoy
McAleer Ig
Royal Rooters
Femaway Park
Melcy
Matt Wells
Great Britain
London
Wells
Freddie Welsh
America
Leah Cross
Pat Moore
Dick Hyland
Willie Moody
Knockout
Brown
Abe Attell
Welsh
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Mabel Patten
Harry Patten
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Harbara Hon
Evelyn Jensen
Marjorit Stuart
Vera Kimball
Cushing
Neb
J. T. Biron
Kimbell
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Cort Gibbs
Raymond Cort
Capitol Avenue Theater
Rachel Gibbs
Greeley
Moge
3Odist
C. B. Morgan
A. D. Johnston
F. L. Moore
Florence Melissa
Mary
Milsabeth
Wesley Innes Dunn
Green River
Caroline Victoria Walker
Macomb
Kimner T. Walker
Dunn
Wyoming
Colorado
Taupe
Snort
Capitol Avenue
Wales
Massacre of the Fourth Cavalry
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