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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1912
Page
3
An enigmatic phrase “I count myself in nothing else so happy as in a soul remembering my good friends” reflects a theme of enduring friendship. The line evokes loyalty and gratitude, suggesting valued bonds that endure beyond circumstance.
Wednesday evening at eight o'clock the Elk's home hosts a song recital by Mrs J L Rockwell's class of music. The program includes Mrs Thomas Corry Mrs Frank Warlaumont Mrs Susan Cahill Mrs W K Hart Mrs G B Wilkins Mrs Frank Gleason Miss Helen Keefe and Messrs Harold Vaughn George Ross Harry Morton and F F Clark. The event invites the public and friends of participants. Also noted is the Capitol avenue theatre's popular moving pictures Cinderella and Uncle Tom with audiences curious about future releases.
Mrs John Hunter a Scottish settler in Cheyenne was honored with a surprise birthday party organized by the GCN club. Guests enjoyed a elaborate luncheon, primrose decorations, a birthday cake with year candles, and toasts celebrating the cheerful gathering and her new home ties.
The city honors William Lewis Bainum, two, of Cheyenne, for winning a Bordens Baby Contest prize in Salt Lake City. His bronze medal and illustrated Baby's Diary were awarded among 80 entrants. Parents and community extend congratulations to the Bainums.
A London physician argues that stomach disorders cause most ailments and that every feeling affects the stomach through nerves. A medical writer claims the stomach is the body's vital center and that digestion fixes health, with the Potent Liver and Stomach remedies praised by users in Corona and elsewhere for restoration of strength and appetite.
The group named includes Harry Big wrom, Charles Johnson, Loren Frank enfield, Darrel Rees, Frederick Car rol, Sheldon Cook, Charlea Miller, and the hot.
Informal reception hosted by Captain and Mrs Stodder honors Mrs Fuller of Topeka Kansas wife of Major Alvarado Fuller retired Inspector General National Guard of Kansas. Guests from cavalry and infantry attend with a cavalry yellow color scheme plus a supper party and future at home event announced with detailed seating and hostesses listed.
The Saturday Musical Club holds an important business meeting at 4 30 PM with women’s and Sunshine Society members urged to attend. Plans for club growth and future improvements will be discussed and nominations for next year’s officers will be made.
The Hospital Aid Society held its regular monthly meeting at the library. Members voted to purchase new curtains for the nurses lodge and announced the next meeting for June third to elect officers, hoping for a large attendance.
Alton Packard the cartoonist will entertain at the Methodist church this evening with one of his famous lectures. The W C T U plans a Tuesday meeting May 7 at 3 oclock at Mrs. H Jensen's home 120 East Eighteenth Street. The Jewish Ladies Circle meets Wednesday with Mrs. Arthur Spaulding 112 West Nineteenth Street. large attendance is desired.
The South Side Ladies' Aid society held a dime social last Thursday afternoon at Mrs Ed McKay's home with a brief business session and a social then refreshments at 5. The Sodality of St Marys met Thursday evening with Miss Genevieve Griffin as hostess assisted by Miss Hoy and Miss Mary McInerney. Thirty five members attended a dainty lunch after industrious service and chatting.
The Win One club and membered Mia attend Arthur Putnam's Bible class of the Methodist Sunday School, enjoying the session.
A Friday church parlor event drew a large crowd with an instrumental duet by Mewers Fitzgerald and Hackett and a solo by Hackett. A farce titled Advertising for a Wife featured all young men in the cast. Also a sales pitch touts Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism with a dealer network noted. The W C T U to meet May 7 at 3 PM at Mrs Henson home 120 East 20th Street.
Mrs Rockwell announces a free Wednesday evening song recital by her pupils at the Elk’s home at 17th and Central. Participants include Mrs Susan Cahill Mrs Frank Gleason Mrs Tom Cobry Mrs Frank Warlaumont Mrs W K Hart Mrs Helen Keefe Mr Harold Vaughan Mr George Rogs Harry Morton and Mr T F Park.
An unusual sale of travel by Agent B R Breisch of the Union Pacific provided Wade Hammond with transportation from Cheyenne to Plymouth England. The arrangement covered all rail routes and steamship passage via Hamburg American Line. Hammond is chief musician of the Ninth Cavalry band. his wife will stay in Durham North Carolina during his absence.
A humorous exchange explains a one hour delay after a meal. A man explains he spoke with Smithson about his stomach trouble and declined to take Cham berlain's Tablets, a suggestion from a companion. An ad section notes local businesses going out of business and a Greek dress lecturer mentions a clothing resemblance.
Governor Carey and the state board of pardons freed John A. White from life imprisonment after his daughter sought a pardon. White, jailed for murder in Winta county, contracted tuberculosis in the penitentiary and faced expiring in the pen. The wire order from the chief executive enabled his release yesterday.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a remedy for bilious headaches. It claims headaches arise from bile buildup and promises a gentle cleaning overnight. The 10 cent box is marketed as safe for the whole family and appealing to children.
The Supreme Court yesterday sustained motions to strike and dismiss in the Toltec Live Stock company v Maggie Gillespie executrix and in the Saratoga Land and Investment company v Gus Jensen matter. A rehearing in Erling J Engen v Rambler Platinum and Copper company was denied. The Gemdish field in Egypt shipped 3,000 tons of petroleum in a tank steamer, and notes on German oil fields along the Red Sea follow.
Plans are nearly complete for Cheyenne high school senior events. The new gym will host all ceremonies. Rev. George Van Winkle will deliver the class sermon, and the baccalaureate is set for Sunday May 26 at 3 pm. Class day is May 25 evening, commence May 29. President Slocum of Colorado College to give the commencement address. Miss Majorie Whipple to be valedictorian and Marjorie Johnston salutatorian.
The Spinella Company offers Stay and Spirolla Corsets claiming permanent shape until worn out, ventilative materials, flexible movement, and a wide design range. Representatives will visit Cheyenne and Meadville offices to explain advantages and provide a reception for potential customers. Local Corsettera Mina M. Humphrey promotes the service through Wyoming ads.
A rough melee between soldiers from Battery A, 4th Field Artillery, and police led to five soldiers being ordered to two months of labor or thirteen days in jail after a Saturday disturbance. A patrol wagon was used for the first time as arrests and fines followed, with $25 penalties for Henderson, Douglas, Jones, Scott, and Coleman.
An advertisement from Restless and Sleeples Jewelers at Plains Building on Sixteenth St offers solid silver products with express charges paid and engraving free of charge matching Eastern firms. The ad lists partners EDHOLM & AKIN and mentions Sherman Co and watch inspectors, window glass.
Critics say the strict mourning rules connected to the death of the Duke of Fife have caused social friction and that Dublin Castle’s handling worsened the situation. The Cheyenne State Leader discusses the issue.
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