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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1915

Page

12

Electrical Prosperity Week Observed Nationwide

A government letter urged cities to celebrate Electrical Prosperity Week from November 29 to December 4 with lighted public buildings and parades to boost confidence and trade. The notice, sent to Mayor Rya Fontaine, cites President Wilson's support and calls for nationwide cooperation to restore business optimism.

Ryaa Fontaine Society of Electrical Development New Yori Whittier America Jctale Canat Conter Wilson Eam

Chicago's Cheyenne Mayor Rumor Sparks City News

A Cheyenne man is rumored to be Chicago's new city executive, with Laramie papers and the Cheyenne source claiming Mayor R. N. La Fontaine would lead Chicago. The item notes orders issued by La Fontaine when mayor of Cheyenne and reports on the cross city chatter about the possible appointment.

Chicago R. N Dan Fontaine Chi Laramie Savet R. N. la Fontaine la Fontaine Cheyenne BO Wiel Mncanadibaiealee

The Lyric Adds A-List Photo Drama The Voice in the Fog

At the Lyric today the program includes The Dead Soul three part drama and a comedy. The Voice in the Fog marks Donald Brian's motion picture debut with the Jessa Lasky company in a photodrama of Harold McGrath's novel as Brian plays a haberdasher who inherits a title and wealth, then loses them amid adventures in America. Cast features Adda Gleason Frank Connor George Gebhardt Ernest Joy Florence Smythe and other Lasky stock actors.

Hearnt-Selig Paramount Voice Donald Brian Jessa L. Lasky Company Harold McGrath Brian Pee Ae America Mr. Brin Adda Gleason Frank Connor George Gebhardt Ernest Joy Florence Smythe Lasky Allstar Stock Company

Universal's Atlas showing earns genuine theatrical feast

The Atlas shows a Universal feature with Mr Goodwin provided vehicle that delivers a true cinematic feast. It boasts strong acting, worthy story and cast, with top directors and lavish settings elevating the production beyond typical star driven fare.

Atlas Universal Mr. Goodwin Broadway Universal

The Woman the Lion and the Man at Amuse

The headline notes a vivid film headline at the Amuse describing The Woman the Lion and the Man. It promises thrilling scenes and emotional tension with a hopeful ending as packed houses have shown the picture elsewhere and will likely do so locally.

Cheyenne Creamery Announces Milk and Cream Price Increase

Notice to customers announces higher prices effective October 1. Milk will be ten quarts for one dollar and cream five pints for one dollar, with the firm regretting the change but saying it is necessary. Signatories include H C Taylor and James Morton.

Cheyenne Creamery Co H. C. Taylor James Morton

Salvation Army Campaign Under Brig Jordan Successful

Brigadier and Mrs Jordan lead Salvation Army meetings amid bad weather with lectures on thirty six years of service across Europe Africa and America. Weekend events include open air street service Bible Holiness gathering and farewell campaign close with United Salvation meeting. Call for donations of clothing shoes furniture bedding food and fuel. Adjutant and Mrs Westcott assist.

Mra. Jordan Salvation Army Europe Africa America Bible Holiness Young People’s United Salvation Army Westcott

Army Officer Aims to Break Coast-to-Coast Record

Lieut. B L Hoffman, riding a 1915 Indian, started from Boston to beat Erwin G Baker’s 1914 coast-to-coast record. He plans 3 400 miles in eleven days, crossing the United States via the Lincoln Highway and arriving in San Francisco October 8. He expects Cheyenne tomorrow and will be escorted by Indian agency staff along Sixteenth Street.

B. L. Hoffman United States Army Erwin G. Baker Cannon Ball Hoffman Cheyenne Sixteenth Street N. D. Falkrod Wayne Daniel Baker Folkrod

Convicts Cause Sewer Flooding Rumors In Rawlins

Residents accuse Rawlins penitentiary inmates of clogging a sewer main with torn cloth and blankets to form a rope, triggering a flood in a city section. A local resident filed a state board claim for damages over a hundred dollars for furniture allegedly damaged.

Rawlins State Board of ¢ Flies and Reform

Two Arrested in Thefts Here as One Confesses

Bert Watson and Fred Westcott were arrested on suspicion. Watson confessed to Chief W. J. Mc Clement and Prosecuting Attorney Sam Thompson that he and Westcott burglarized four residences in the past week. The Burkes’ home at 605 East Twentieth Street was among the targets. Watson led police to recover most stolen articles after a rigid interrogation. Westcott pleaded innocent.

Bert Watson Fred Westcott W. J. McClement Sam Thompson Westcott Charles KE. Burke East Twentieth Street Watson

City Briefs Include Watch Repair Shop and Local Notices

Local notices list Miller's watch repair and advertising at 1709 Carey Ave and Cheyenne Business College courses starting Monday. Rev David Hannum visits. several residents and officials travel for business, education, and public notices. hogs to be culled for disease. stock inspector appointed. area residents among travelers and visitors.

Wyoming University to Play Colorado in Laramie Today

Cheyenne residents prepare for a big football day with plans to attend the Wyoming University game against Colorado University in Laramie. Special round trip rates are offered by the Union Pacific for travelers aiming to witness the matchup.

Laramie Cheyenne Learamie High School Houster Wyoming Uniwersity Colorado University Howl Athol Brophy George O. Brophy The Wyoming Oil Vision Mr. Brophy Union Pacific U.P

Circle welcomes about seventy five members and plans next edition

Socreto hosted a delightful session with her subject. Eleven new members joined the Circle bringing total to about seventy five. The next edition will be in two weeks with hostesses to be announced. Mrs Newlin assisted in serving refreshments at six o'clock.

Mra. Newlin

Presbyterian Ald Society Meeting Draws Large Attendance

The Presbyterian Ald society held a social meeting yesterday afternoon with about fifty ladies present. Plans for a series of bake sales this winter were discussed and a report on the last bake sale was read. The next bake sale is planned for late October with location to be announced. Hosts Mrs J W Piper and Mrs H G Davidson served tea at five.

Presbyterian Ald Society J. W. Piper H. G. Davidson

Sipland Patholeem 606 Takes Out State Charter

Midland Petroleum company filed incorporation papers with the secretary of state yesterday. Directors include James FE, Nevin of Youngetown Ohio, M H Nevin and DC Nevin of Kansas City MO. The company is incorporated for $100,000 and its principal place of business to be Lander.

Midland Petroleum Company James Fe, Nevin Youngetown Ohio M. H. Nevin D.C. Nevin Kansas City Given Aa Lander

Accurate Machine Work Ep to Wyoming Cyclery Prices

The Leader Wade TM advertises reasonable prices for machine work and bicycle services at Wyoming Cyclery. Includes notices about repairs, parts, and general maintenance offered to customers.

Wyoming Cyclery

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