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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1910
Page
5
Mra. Lafcke the Florist on Ferguson and 23rd street offers cut flowers and floral work. A large sorrel saddle horse ran through the business district on Seventeen street yesterday afternoon, threatening bystanders as it dashed through the area. one stirrup dropped from the saddle during the incident.
The Coors Brewing Company plans a new brick building on the northwest corner of Fifteenth and Carey avenues to house theGaming saloon now at the back of the lot beside the proposed Burlington Colorado and Southern connecting site. Two marriage licenses issued Percy and Rosapberger of Sterling Colorado and Florence Bunyan of Irving Oregon with George Williams and Grace Ward of Tauranga. Charles Fuelscheer recovers from injuries after a long runaway accident and resumes business duties.
Major Morris K Barrell paymaster of the United States army will tomorrow morning begin paying the troops at Fort Russell their salaries for April. The Eleventh infantry will be paid Thursday the Ninth cavalry Friday and the Fourth field artillery Saturday.
Store listing for fishing tackle at Ost Ellis located at 206 West 17th Street. Simple advertisement noting available gear.
A glowing, if sensational, 1900s era critique of Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill’s Wild West show. The piece praises Cody and his troupe, notes record crowd enthusiasm at Madison Square Garden, and describes acts from Indians to cowboys, rodeo feats, exotic dancers, and acrobats while claiming the spectacle outshines itself with pyrotechnics and dramatic tableaux. It also reflects on perceived violence and frontier lore with affectionate tone.
Fragmentary OCR hints at Buffalo Bill Colonel Cody and show of glory. The readable phrases mention a treat, worlder, aborig inalles, and capacity, suggesting a colonial or frontier theme without clear dates or places. Further context is unreadable.
A big afternoon program at the Atlas featured Hines in two strong acts and balancing feats. Police say Casey disappeared from the Union Pacific depot and Monroe was arrested with over a hundred dollars worth of stolen goods in Cheyenne. Monroe, about 45, from Laramie, confessed under evidence and will be turned over to county authorities.
A traveler from the camps along the water works extension reported discovering a perfectly formed petrified turtle unearthed while a ditch was dug. The creature, as large as a whiskey barrel head, is to be displayed after city officials send an express wagon to transport it today.
Report describes ongoing coverage of Pulaski and Kosciuszko statue dedications with references to the National Polish Alliance and congressional actions. The piece notes a salute and remarks by leaders, honoring General Count Pulaski and Polish heritage, with discussion of commemorative plans and veteran participation.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a May sprint event with runners Jong road run and Unie Wilk, plus a boxing mention of Choynaski and Gianine at heavy weight. Mentions dyn for MM and an OM challenge, with unclear admin and dance denigh details.
All barber shops in May Hi will close from 1 to 5 p.m. on specified day. The notice lists temporary closure hours affecting customers and emphasizes adherence by shops during the period.
A Sunday party led by General Smith and Senator Warren toured the Cheyenne military maneuver grounds north of the reservation. Officials discussed $35,000 in permanent improvements including two storehouses water systems and roads with foresters to oversee the reserve and daily reports to Fort Russell.
On a return trip Senator Warren hosted a dinner at the Belvoir ranch of the Warren Live Stock company. Attending were Major Richard M. Britchford and a long list of officers and agents including Capt. W. K. Hart Capt. John P. Battle Lieutenants Christie and Houges Capt. Connell Major P. Cook Alderman Nimmo and others. Generals Smith and Hoyt accompanied Warren for the meal.
A United States soldier clashed with a mute loan announcer over a pawn broker emblem, drawing police attention. The incident led to the soldier being charged in connection with the brass globes and the armed confrontation surrounding the loan office display.
A messy report notes that John Davis and associates faced arraignment yesterday afternoon but prosecutors offered little evidence. Judge Broner discharged the soldiers and the matter lacked incriminating proof.
Henry C. Beeler former state geologist of Wyoming arrived in Casper to arrange installation of machinery for a 16 inch reduction plant on the North American asbestos property on Casper mountain. Beeler recently traveled from New York and other eastern cities where he sold Casper asbestos fibers to manufacturers for weaving into fireproof cloth.
Dance event at Eagles Hall tonight with admission 50 cents. Ladies free.
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