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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1911
Page
5
A column lists young Cheyenne residents celebrating birthdays, noting names and schools. Harold Francis Sweeney of Converse school is credited with a March 24 birth in 1903, Miss Olga F. Larsh of Johnson school born March 24, 1898, and William G. Scott of Johnson school born March 24, 1889.
Sam M. Thompson leaves today for Seattle Washington. Mrs. C. R. Watson of Rawlins is staying in Cheyenne. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jexmer of Baggs are guests at The Plains hotel. M. J. Barry a Carey avenue merchant went to Laramie yesterday. Dr. J. M. Wilson of Douglas was
Among the private in the city Inst night five ey and Mrs Bera Emery have departed from flat Springs for fits. Frank M Lyons has returned to 4e after an absence of several months In New Mexico Robert B Gray accompanied by her two children will spend the weekend in Cheyenne with her hit band Friends of Pat Hayes formerly deputy under Sheriff Hughes have recalled letters from him in chile he states that his health is rapidly improving at Hot Springs Ark.
Three elk from Jackson Hole arrive in Cheyenne as a potential start for a zoological garden. John Brown of the Inter Ocean hotel and BE. W. Stone of Citizens National Bank receive the animals a bull and two heifers two years old. City officials consider Frontier Park or East Cheyenne Island for housing with plans to present the purchase terms to the council.
Thomas Hamilton of Lost Springs Wyoming, shackled and bound, was taken to the Evanston state asylum after attempting to kill his brother near Converse county. Reports say Hamilton, despondent over a presumed incurable disease, had become mentally unbalanced. another Hamilton family member has a history of insanity. He was held briefly in a county jail and transported west on a Union Pacific train.
Col Edward Howland Robinson Green son of Hetty Green has received about 200 marriage proposals since last fall when he said he might wed if the right person appeared. He reports stacks of letters at the Waldorf Astoria with varied suitors including a French countess and a Brooklyn cowgirl, a beauty prize actress and a Nevada woman who calls him an Apollo.
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claiming rapid relief for an overloaded stomach. It promises immediate digestion assistance, reduced gas and coating removal, and notes the tablets are harmless and only aid digestion. Sold by druggists, 50 cents a box, with a trial package offered by F. A. Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
Workmen near completion of basement digging for Cass Bros new brick building for Charles Kline on Seventeenth Street between Thames and ONeill. foundation to start next week. lot 33 feet wide two stories with store room on first floor and rooming house above. Hats sale advertised at New Idea Millinery Parlors Capitol Ave. Phone 136 Y.
Naples court erupts as informer Gennaro Abbatemaggio confronts defendants in a chaotic session. Accused men and lawyers shed tears amid shouts questioning payment and government funds. Judge pauses proceedings after ten minutes of uproar.
Joliet March 23 inmates to feed themselves as estate penitentiary expands into poultry. Convict broker Peter Van Vilesingen claims plans for incubators in the solitary wing to raise 1000 chicks by fall and years of prison life shaping a future in chicken farming.
Mrs. Harry J. Carey of Bas Forty street displays oil paintings and tapestries at Capitol Pharmacy Cheyenne. Works include The Rose's Daughter Springtime Queen of Butterflies and Indian Chieftain with scenes of ancient Egypt and mountain brook trout. Carey and her Wyoming Life Insurance husband have lived in Cheyenne since the year’s start, with much of her time spent in Colorado mountains.
Editor Browne of the Rockford Morning Star shares a seven year coffee to Postum trial. Indigestion and stomach disorder faded after switching, with health improving and cravings easing. He praises Postum as a healthy alternative and notes proper boiling is essential for flavor and nourishment.
A Cheyenne board of inquiry reports engineer David G. Clay responsible for letting water fall below the crown sheet on engine No. 217 of train No. 61, west bound, causing a fatal boiler explosion near Corlett station on March 22, 1911.
Brakeman Hawley enjoys a visit from his brother who has stayed in Cripple Creek for months. Union Pacific double track west of Lookout progresses and will soon extend to Rawlins. Four more applicants tested for railroad positions at the local offices. F W Bowers, previously of this place and now in Ogden, resumes duties after a Cheyenne visit. Pred Bowers arrives from Denver for a road position. C and S graders from west of the ally are in town spending recently received pay.
Libertyville Illinois March 23 By far the most elaborate cowstable in Illinois or the middle west will be built this spring by Mrs Boott Durand a wealthy Lake county woman who runs a dairy and profits from it Her farm buildings were destroyed by fire last fall There will be eleven buildings all of concrete Half the roofs will be glass The style is Flemlah and the maln building will house shipping washing and rock adjoining to be the main stable with stalls allaiy
The article outlines a farm complex with buildings for cattle poultry and swine all to be electrified plus a factory. A main building tower will house a large Dutch clock and a fountain and lawn surround a court. A four foot wide concrete sewer is noted as a sanitary feature.
Reports say rebel activity grows in Mexico with ships blocked and hundreds of refugees walking toward border. Col. Gamuel Gercia Cuellar of President Diaz staff remains incapacitated at Casas Grandes. Rabago reportedly advances to Casas Grandes to aid Cuellar under Diaz orders for medical care.
Notice announces teachers certificates exam in Cheyenne Wheatland Torrington at big school buildings starting 6:30 am on March 83 April 1 1911 with sessions listing subjects including arithmetic grammar geography pedagogy law and more. Dated March 4 1911. Mamie E Hefferon County Superintendent of School. Hats sale ad and late sale notice follow.
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