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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
6
George Lee and Charles Jones were fined for indecent exposure. A third man, Ove Mark A. Chapman, faced penalties for loans insurance and houses. The item mentions a trip to the western part of the state and a senator Taylor leaving for the west.
The Cheyenne Messenger Service reports Bruce and Ming Nita Smith of Denver obtained a county clerk marriage license. Other items note Sam Palmer and Lena Jackson fined for unlawful cohabitation, Tom Clark fined for drunkenness, and Mabel E. Smith organizing a piano music class. Library incorporation filed by Niobrara County. Local ads list shoes and leather goods, and Eastward travel notes.
The Leader urges Wyoming readers to contribute to a relief fund for Mrs Mary Stressner following the tragic death of her husband. Contributions are slow, with less than 50 dollars received so far, and drive ends near month’s end.
Governor Carey halted Becker Athletic Club boxing events after state law objections. Club officials defended the sessions as members workouts not prize fights, noting public admission charges and prior informal Smokers but denying disrepute.
The consecration will take place on Wednesday April 16 at 9 30 am with Most Reverend James J Keane of Dubuque Iowa as the consecrating prelate assisted by Right Reverend Richard Scannell of Omaha Nebraska and Right Reverend Patrick A McGovern of Cheyenne This gathering will bring together the largest number of ecclesiastics ever assembled in Wyoming with about a dozen bishops and at least 50 priests expected.
Albert C. Richardson and Myrtie Richardson formerly Mrs Duncan of Durham wed March 2. Richardson allegedly took nearly $500 and lived in Cheyenne on visits to the red light district. He faced a $10 fine for visiting houses of ill fame. divorce decree to be signed. Mrs Richardson, mother of two children from a prior marriage, retains custody.
Last Sunday the Anti-Saloon League was observed at the First Methodist church in Cheyenne. Dr. N. H. Lee, superintendent, spoke at the Sunday school and at 4 PM on liquor’s awful effects, then at 7:30 PM gave a strong illustrated address with about 80 views showing creation’s beauty and the saloon’s curse, in a profitable day led by Pastor W. M. Nelson.
Noted local figure George Montgomery, a renowned rancher, visited the city yesterday along with Dob Davidson. Judge Riner, said to be an ardent waterist, also returned with a new Hudson praised for its latest appliances.
A fragmented notice mentions an event involving Robert Ellwood and a Methodist on Thursday March 20 in Sherman. The text is garbled but implies a church related gathering or warning with local references to The Sherman Co and Glasloy.
A WoT contest features 150 seventh grade essays on The Effects of Alcohol on the Human Body. The top three pieces describe alcohol as a colorless, harmful liquid, its false medicinal uses, and its broad damage to the brain, stomach, liver, lungs, and nerves, emphasizing loss of will power and character.
The piece contrasts alcohol with water during a cholera outbreak in Glasgow noting 91 of 100 drinking patients died. It warns alcohol weakens willpower, harms health, and ruins homes while urging removal of saloons as a future voter. It condemns whiskey wine beer and cider and cites a mad dog bite incident to contrast outcomes.
An advertisement mocks bony and plump bodies while praising Protone as a powerful strength builder. It touts a glossy image of a well formed man and claims the regular one dollar Protone bottle is sold by druggists or mailed from The Protone Co. in Detroit Michigan.
Jas J Corbett appears at the Atlas Theatre for one night only with entertaining stories life history and funny sketches including The Burglar s Nerve with Dean and company plus three reels of first class pictures and Mutual Weekly Current Events renowned as the world over best still in theatres.
Piano tuning offered by Denver Music Co with AIL work guaranteed at 1616 Capitol Avenue. State aided industrial schools operate across 19 Massachusetts communities under a haw maintained program.
A Denver Music Store lists a reliable piano tuner available by phone orders and 460-W sign writing by The Sherman Co. The ad emphasizes professional tuning services and storefront contact details.
A regular one dollar Protone wire listing appears in Cheyenne ads with multiple sellers including W W Crook FP W Reedel Sands lug Co Hansen frag Confectionery Co A BE Moedel uts W Lith Bt. The notice outlines availability from several local merchants.
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