Edward Hofmann dies after yearlong illness in Cheyenne
Edward Hofmann aged 63 died at his East Ninetieth street home after a year long illness. Born in Hochhausen Germany he came to the U S in 1866 and worked as a cabinet maker and miner before founding Hofmann Brothers with his brother Fred. He later represented Anheuser Busch for 25 years and retired in 1915 to focus on investments. Survived by his widow two stepdaughters four brothers and four sisters. Funeral under Elke auspices at the Elke home with burial at Lakeview Cemetery. flowers requested to be omitted.
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East Nineterrth Street
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Hochhausen
Baden
Germany
United States
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Bloomington
Colorado
Leadville
Aspen
Hofmann
Cheyenne
Fred Hofmann
Hofmann Brothers
Anheouser- Pusch Brewing Company
St. Louis
Hofman
Anna Wenger
Anheuser Busch Company
Hoyt
Seventeenth Street
Kika
Eiks Lodge
Order
Industrial Club
John A. Kunkle
Clarence Holiday
Denver
Ed Hofmann
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Lakeview Cemetery
Elks Lodge to Attend Funeral of Ed Holtmann
Cheyenne Lodge No. 660 members are summoned to meet at the Elks Home on Sunday May 7 at 2 PM to attend the funeral of late Brother Ed Holtmann Exalted Ruler James T. Spear and Secretary John J. Minerney attest.
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BK. P. O. Elks
Cheyenne Lodge No. 660
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Elks Home
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James T. Spear
John J. Minerney
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Ed Hofmann
Red Cross Exhibit Shown in Bons Window
Between 65 and 70 dollars worth of material produced by Johnson school pupils is displayed in the Bon Show and Clothing company windows. Knitted afghans pillow covers and bags for the Red Cross have been made by the Junior Red Cross unit. Some items look like professional work.
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Johnson School
Bon Show and Clothing Company
Red Cross
Puplin
Liberty Bond Support and Bicycle Shop Ad in Cheyenne
Cahill and Holliday promote Liberty Bond support with a sales push. Reed H. Hollister advertises new and second hand bicycles at 1720 Pioneer Ave in Cheyenne, urging readers to place orders today.
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Cheyenne
Reed H. Hollister
Pioneer Ave
Cheyenne Visitors and Local Notices in Brief
Local notes list visiting names from cities including Los Angeles New York Topeka Muskogee Scottabloff and Kearney. Omaha and Chicago correspondents are in Cheyenne for business with routine arrivals and departures. A Masonic lodge notice requests attendance on May 5 at 2 oclock with Exalted Ruler James Speer and John Wienernpy listed.
167 Men Called from Wyoming for New Draft
War department orders received by Capt. Kay K. Olds announce 167 more Wyoming men will be drafted for training, joining 92 already set to depart May 10 and seven colored men slated to leave six weeks after whites. Total 174 to leave May 25 or soon after, with mobilization routes via Cheyenne Union Pacific to Camp McDowell California and northern counties via Burlington toward Montana Seattle Portland and California coast.
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Kay K. Olda
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Olds
Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Camp McDowell
California
Burlington
Montana
Portland
Seattle
Cut This Cut I Worth Money DON’T MISS IT
A promotional request instructs readers to mail a cut with name and address to Foley & Co. to receive trial Foley products including Honey and Tar cough remedy Foley Kidney Pills and a laxative cathartic. The notice emphasizes returning for samples and health remedies.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Aves
Chicago
Foley
Landlords Hit by War Rent Law in France
Paris reports the chamber settled a war rent law allowing lease cancellations for tenants who die or are missing, or whose wartime changes in status force renegotiation. Exemptions and partial indemnities vary by tenant status and location, with relief rules for health discharges and refugees. A separate city column notes a runaway team incident near Johnson’s grocery on West Seventeenth Street.
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G. D. Gribble
United Press
Paris
France
Senate
Weather report summary for date line
The report shows clear weather with a high of 72 and a low of 40 degrees. It notes normal temperatures around 56 degrees with 4 degrees warmer than the prior day and winds up to 12 mph from the west. Precipitation remains at zero over the last 24 hours.
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W. Pitman
Sensational Runaway Bends Without Injury in Cheyenne
One of the most sensational runaways in Cheyenne in weeks occurred late yesterday afternoon with no injuries reported. Details remain unclear as investigators question witnesses and search for the missing vehicle and occupant.
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Cheyennne
Lansing Opposes War on Bulgaria and Turkey
Washington May 4. After a meeting with Secretary Lansing the senate foreign relations committee delayed action on the King resolution to declare war on Bulgaria and Turkey. Senator Hitchcock noted Lansing warned of possible Teuton reinforcements in the west front from Bulgaria and Turkey.
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Washington, D. C
Lansing
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Bulgaria
Turkey
Pitchcock
Teuton
City Park Work Begins For Summer Watering
A morning crew started work in the city park to prepare the hose system for irrigation to keep the lawn lush through the summer. Workers also attended the trees along the outer sidewalk edge as part of the maintenance.
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Hiltad
Park Undergoes Winter Renovations For Fresh Look
During winter, the park undergoes replacements and renewal efforts to restore a rejuvenated appearance. Crews aim to enhance amenities, improve safety, and refresh landscaping for a better community space.
German War Lords Try to Conceal U S War Role
Paris May 4. The German war office struggles to hide from the Reichstag and the public the true extent of American participation in the war. The Reichstag demanded accurate numbers of Americans fighting, but the request was refused.
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German War Office
Reichstag
Pennsylvania Railroad Men Plant War Gardens at Home
Pennsylvania railroad workers join the war effort by planting home gardens to boost food production. The effort complements their transport work and emphasizes home food production as part of the wartime drive.
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Pennsy
United Preas
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Garden First War Garden Crew Drives State Food Effort
In a nationwide drive the War Garden Commission urges county agents and men across Philadelphia, Culand, York, Lebanon, Lancaster, Chester, Bucks, Montgomery counties to cultivate gardens. Mr Rowe notes many men are eager to help themselves and the country. Reports show activity statewide in home food production as cities and towns aim to be self sufficient this year. Soldiers of the soil gather in Philadelphia Pittsburgh Scranton Reading Johnstown Altoons Wilkes-Barre Hazleton and others as demand rises.
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Lucerne Confectionery Painted with Bond Signs
M. J. Houston of Lucerne reports his store was defaced with slacker and buy a bond messages likely Wednesday night or Thursday morning. He says he has not bought Liberty bonds due to finances but has supported the Red Cross and questions the painter’s motive as unfair while removing the paint by effort and gasoline.
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Lucerne
Colo
M. J. Houston
Eaton
Red Cross
Charles Turner
Maton
Advertising and Circulation Departments Phone Note
Departments call phone 99 at the Leader office for Advertising Business and Circulation matters.
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