Fragmentary note on 1881 horse event and bed
A partial OCR excerpt mentions 1881 and a bed and five horses. Details are unclear due to damaged text and missing punctuation.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1920
Page
5
A partial OCR excerpt mentions 1881 and a bed and five horses. Details are unclear due to damaged text and missing punctuation.
Fort Howder hosts a Wednesday Armenian silver tea from 4 to 6 pm for Cheyenne and friends to support Armenian relief efforts. Music will accompany the afternoon event with Mrs Howder leading and Mrs McNames and Mrs La Venture assisting.
Fred Skinner shares a dainty supper and Arthur Parker will receive admittance from Entre Nous bridge club this afternoon. Mrs Ethel Evans Lewis and town church women host the first luncheon in Parish house from 2 to 4 with continuous music. Bridge players gathered at Mrs Alexander’s yesterday. Mrs B K Nelson won high score. A dainty tea followed at 5. Roscoe Dutcher and Nelsons hosted a farewell dinner for Mrs Joe L Robinson at West Twenty fourth Street. Helen and Mildred Johnson entertained for Mrs Robinson with guests and five hundred tables. Mrs Esther Johnson Nash visits from Denver and joins friends to honor the guest. Cecil Brunner roses and violets decor complemented pink and lavender color scheme. Mrs Nash and Mrs Robinson are known in Cheyenne. Mrs B B Brooks from Casper spoke at D A R meeting, regent Mrs Clifford Hummer presided with refreshments.
Today marks the 35th anniversary of the insurrection in the Canadian northwest led by Louis Riel. Connecticut Republicans meet to choose delegates for the national convention in Chicago next June. In South Dakota the presidential primary offers a test of rival Republican candidates. The Canadian council of agriculture discusses a possible dominion wide farmers convention in Toronto. J E Marshall and sons face murder trial in Tupalo. Sports: Cuban Jockey Club meets in Havana, Pinehurst hosts women’s golf, Olympic hockey trials in Pittsburgh, Benny Walger fights Jack Lawler in Atlanta.
Governor Henry J. Allen of Kansas gains national attention as a Republican presidential candidate prospect. Born in Pennsylvania he studied at Baker University and Washburn College receiving an honorary A M degree. He built a journalism career and owned Kansas daily papers before settling in Wichita and gaining a reputation for radicalism and anti social justice advocacy.
Entries note the Burning of the Winter Garden theatre in New York and Edwin Booth's losses, a failed US Senate treaty on St John and St Thomas, abolition of slavery in Porto Rico, a Canadian Pacific strike end with reinstate, a Hungarian bill on religious freedom, and Charlotte M. Yonge, prolific writer of the Viow.
A historical obituary notes a person born August 14, 1823, dying in Winchester England. The item references a long life and ties to late 19th century events. Contains scattered archival details from the era.
Cardinal Bourne of Westminster born in Clapham England 59 years ago. Viscount Milner born 66 years ago today for pacifying Egypt. Prof Franklin H Giddings of Columbia University born Sherman Connecticut 65 years ago today. Hazel Dawn born Ogden Utah 29 years ago today. Gravvy Gravath manager of the Philadelphia National League team born San Diego California 88 years ago today.
Cheyenne High School reports a Thursday assembly where Mr and Mrs Lewis and Dr Bulgin spoke on public safety and life values. A Wyoming University visit encouraged future college plans, and the senior basketball team won practice. Gym party plans and a Wyoming group entertainment at the high school gym were noted with positive reception.
National Rubber offers a tire filler claim that it reduces blows and delays and doubles tire mileage. It invites readers to contact F B Wadsley state distributor at Bresnahan Block Cheyenne room 2 or by phone 1492 for orders.
In a fast rough matchup Cheyenne boys beat Wheatland 24 to 22 as Walsh scoring eight of nine free throws helps tilt the game. The crowd anticipates stronger showings at the upcoming tournament while seniors are urged to submit yearbook photos by April 4.
Arrangements were made with C. L. Titus to install police telephones on patrol men beats. About five telephones will be placed at principal street corners to allow officers to call the office without searching a business telephone. Titus will install at no city cost, reducing the system setup expenses to conduits and boxes. Installation starts as soon as materials arrive.
In Casper Wyoming on March 22 Mr and Mrs Robert Crane were found guilty of contempt of court for violating an order allowing R L Rouan to see his children. The custody order placed the children with the mother, Mrs Crane, after their divorce. The case follows a lobby hotel dispute where Crane threatened Rouan with a gun and Rouan called seeking access to the children. The Cranes cross complained that Rouan had threatened them and frightened the children. A Japanese bacterologist has built a dust proof air tight germ proof glass house with air pumped through a pipe and filtered.
We have just received our first rebuilt shoe from the Juvenile factory worn by M. J. Doyle's daughter of 1608 Maxwell street. They say it is a real saving on children's footwear. Drop in and we will fit your children with these shoes and explain the money saving Juvenile idea.
A Petroleum World article reports British interests in Wyoming oil. several British owned firms operate there though identities are unclear. It notes a secret strike location and discusses pipeline deals and high confidence from a refining company, highlighting potential large production. An unrelated note mentions Orientals tolerating heat on steamers.
Mrs Annie Davidson of Long Beach California reports Foley's Honey and Tar gave her a restful night after influenza lingering coughs. The remedy calms harsh racking coughs eases wheezing and throat irritation while coating and soothing raw surfaces.
Washington March 22. Politicians eye South Dakota as a clear test of Republican presidential strength. The state’s formal, statutorily guarded primaries have attracted active campaigning by Lowden Johnson Wood and Poindexter. Voters are seen as well informed, and tomorrow’s results will be watched closely. Also noted is a Norwegian custom requiring a cook’s certificate for marriage.
Casper Wyoming March 22 The Tripeny Drug company store in South Center street was gutted by fire at 4 o clock Sunday morning with a loss of 30000. Defective wiring is blamed and the fire was confined to the drug store by city and volunteer firemen.
A Mexican man was held up and robbed of 20 dollars at gunpoint on O'Neil street Sunday night. Police learned of the crime yesterday but have no name for the victim and no clues to identify the two robbers, one tall and one short.
The Marmola Method is praised as a simple way to shed two to four pounds weekly with Marmola Prescription Tablets. Sold by druggists for one dollar per large case, or order directly from Marmola Company in Detroit, the ad claims the pills are harmless and leave no wrinkles or flabbiness.
The article discusses the lingering effects of whooping cough on young children and recommends Vicks VapoRub to ease coughing during convalescence. It explains local action through the skin, inhalation of vapors, and guidance on application, along with a note about free samples from Vick Chemical Company in Greensboro.
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