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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1912
Page
2
A vintage advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming immediate soft fluffy lustrous hair after a wash. It promises dandruff relief, itch-free scalp, and new fine hair growth with a 25 cent bottle available at drug stores and counters.
Mrs. Walter Dunton arrives Monday to visit Judge and Mrs. C. N. Potter in Rock Springs. Mrs. A. D. Johnston returns from Denver tonight. Mrs. David’s mother, Mrs. J. M. Carey, shows improvement after a severe bout of whooping cough. The C. A. C. dance at Keefe hall Friday night pleases attendees with music and company. Fannie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bergman, to wed Kopald of Cheyenne. Mrs. and Mrs. A. J. White depart for six weeks east. Barnett family travels to Denver and Missouri to visit relatives. Miss Sylvia Overdorf stays with Mr. and Mrs. P. Cook during Shriner events. Mrs. Ralph Adamsky hosts Mrs. J. Francke and the Adamsky party. Mrs. L. C. Hinkle and her mother, Mrs. V. S. Glafcke, head east. Mrs. N. S. Thomas returns from Quincy with her mother, Mrs. Prince, to visit awhile. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Curtis return from Cheyenne visits as they plan another trip.
An advertisement extols Cuticura for curing years of skin trouble after failing with doctors and other salves. It claims hands burned, cracked, and damaged by eczema improved in days with the full Cuticura set, including Ointment and Soap, and notes relief and rest after use.
The Fort Russell social week closed with three large events on Saturday led by Mrs. Leslie J. McNair hosting a refined bridge party. Pink sweet peas adorned the rooms as guests, including Mesdames Guilfoyle Walker Christian Gilmer Kieffer Fuger Black McCullough Brooke Myer LeMay McCleave Reno Clark Fithlan Dade Cowtn Sparks Woncott Kilbourne Camp Devers McBride Wheeler and Misses Williams Little Til ton Keating. Mrs Wheeler gave her sister Ming Keating as a gift who had just arrived. Mrs McNair will receive the Artillery Ladies bridge club Tuesday afternoon with Captain and Mrs Pearson entertaining at tea tonight. Captain and Mrs Stodier also to host tea.
A series of formal dinners celebrated General Dimmick with guests including Mrs. Fuller of Topeka Colonel and Mrs. Gullfoyle and Mrs. Armstrong. Captain Armstrong led a lavish reception with yellow cavalry decor and jonquils. Attendants included Mrs. Stodder and Mrs. Dade, while Gov. Carey and others from town joined the official circle at the post.
Tuesday Evening Club hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Sheldon on Wednesday with the five hundred group. Mrs Charles Barnett entertained Mu Beta Club with hemming linen and music by Mrs C C Cunningham. Plans for summer were discussed and next meeting is hosted by Mrs Dolph Walcott.
The regular monthly meeting of the Hospital Aid Society will be held Monday afternoon at three o'clock at the library. A good attendance is desired.
The Sunshine society will hold their regular business meeting Tuesday evening at the library.
Mrs Laughlin will entertain the Capitol Hill club Wednesday afternoon in a social gathering at the club premises. The event highlights a civic social in a neighborhood organization setting.
Mrs George Walker will receive her five hundred club Thursday afternoon as part of a social gathering hosted by the organization. The event centers on the club’s tradition of presenting members with the five hundred club award.
The Guild of St Mark's met in the guild room at the Parish house Friday afternoon for reports and general business. Hostesses included Mesdames BE Mason Smith W K Hart and William Mahoney who served refreshments. Next Friday a work meeting will be held with hostesses Mesdames Dugald Whittaker FP A M Stuart and F M Broner.
The Congregational aid society will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. J. Ross Carpenter at 118 BH 8th Be. The hostess list includes Mesdames Foster Gilmore Brenner Cotton Black and Riner.
A persuasive ad urges households to keep Pape’s Diapepsin for indigestion and stomach trouble. It claims rapid relief within five minutes, erasing heartburn, belching, nausea, and discomfort, with a 50 cent case readily available at drug stores.
Catholic services held each Sunday at 4th Field Artillery HQ at 8 am with Chaplain Francis Joyce as celebrant. Sunday school for children and adults at the Old Hospital at 3 pm. Evening service at 7:30 led by Chaplain G C Stull. 9th Cavalry HQ hosts a 7:30 pm Sunday service with Chaplain Prioleau, open to his regiment.
A roundup of Sunday services across several churches including First Congregational Church at Capitol and 15th Street with morning worship at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., St Mary’s Cathedral with mass at 6:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., First Presbyterian on Carey and 18th Street with morning service at 11:00 a.m., St Mark’s Episcopal at Nineteenth and Central with 11:00 a.m. service, and notes on offerings and welcome to strangers. Continued on Page 6.
Advertising copy for Spirella Corsets promoting health benefits and comfort. Claims permanent shape, elegant healthful support, and flexible design. Announces corset service calls by a corsetiere with a list of superior features and local representatives in Meadville Philadelphia garden city Cheyenne and other locations.
A daily program runs through the afternoon with a 2:00 p m show start and an 8:00 p m debt display. Doors open one hour earlier, and attendance proceeds despite weather conditions.
An ad urges Cheyenne readers to buy double strength ethine from local druggists to remove freckles in one night. It notes March and April freckling and guarantees money back if the treatment fails to deliver a clear complexion.
Private Mletcher G Forney of the 11th Infantry known as King Dodo was arrested in California after leaving his Cheyenne post without leave. He faces court martial at Fort Ruswell for desertion. relatives urged clemency citing missing funds from the orderly, but many expect no leniency.
A committee appointed by the J. F. Reynolds Post G. A. R. decided at a Friday meeting to stage special memorial services in Cheyenne. The plan calls for events at the high school gymnasium on Friday May 24 and at the convent and cathedral on that forenoon and afternoon.
Sunday evening May 26 the committee includes A A Marr J S Bartlett and L F Ducal no program yet arranged for May 30 Window Glass The Sherman Co.
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