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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1912
Page
13
City notices list Miller shop at 1700 Carey Ave offering accurate watch repairing and adjusting with moderate prices and high-grade work. Also mentions Parsons, real estate for rent, coal company incorporation, travel notices, and local community items.
Cheyenne delegates and families return from the state convention held in Rock Springs. They traveled on a special Union Pacific train of three locomotives a chair car and a commissary car. The Elev enth Infantry regimental band accompanied the party and was the convention’s main attraction. Concerts were given during their stay but the next meeting city was not yet announced.
A brief dispute centers on Krassey praising his wife as charming while Fonder counters that affection would wane if payment were required. The exchange shows social flirtation in a domestic vignette.
The Wyoming Baptist Sunday school convention concludes tonight in Cheyenne after a highly successful gathering with record delegate attendance. Sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. featuring workshops, business, fellowship, and addresses by Rev. Fred B. Haggard and Miss Inga Peterson, with plans announced for next meeting sites.
The Cheyenne High School glee club for girls practices faithfully since fall term. Miss Heisler inspires spirited, enthusiastic singing with several standout performers led by Edna Jessen, Anna Bresnahen, Delia Hilliard, Irene Hilliard, Opal DMont, Mildred Burke, and Flora McCloud. Officers elected: Nora Moody president Catherine McDevitt vice president Margaret Lee secretary treasurer. The football team departs Saturday for Eaton Colo for opening game, with speeches and new yells to rally students and supporters.
To our many kind friends and neighbors who assisted in our recent sadness we thank you for your support. Mr and Mrs Stapleton and Family.
A sharp political critique highlights critical votes on restoring and guarding public rights. The speaker accuses Warren of miscasting a vote for plutocracy, urging scrutiny of measures and accountability in the Senate.
Fort K A Russell sees changes with ordnance sergeant John Linder retired after 30 years service. Battalion Sergeant Major James M Elinton acts as sergeant major of the post. Brig Gen Clarence R Edwards will not arrive to command until next Wednesday. Colonel A B Dyer and Mrs Dyer depart for California. Colonel Arthur Williams assumes post command from Saturday. Troops will be inspected and mustered Monday September 30 with specific excused positions listed and Battalion Sergeant Major William H Fay detailed for headquarters duty.
Petitions for various offices were filed with the secretary of state. The Laramie county slate includes two legislative candidates: George S. Smith of Springer for the senate and Miss Alice Jewell of Wheatland for the house. Also filed were C. E. Winter for congress E. Richard Shipp for the supreme court justice Thomas Blyth of Uinta county Helen B. Grant of Albany county and Robert R. Stelway of Sheridan county as presidential electors. All petitions were filed by Jack Chenery.
Since 1898 Wyoming veterans of the Spanish American War have unclaimed money due in amounts from eight to six hundred ten dollars, totaling near one thousand dollars. Many listed veterans have left Wyoming or never lived there, unaware of the funds due. Thirty three medals remain to be claimed in the governor’s office.
A man slightly influenced by liquor wandered through an art gallery and lingered before a painting showing mermaids partially submerged. After about half an hour he asked an attendant in humorous fashion when a tide goes out.
Senator La Follette accuses Warren of being Aldrich’s faithful ally and consistently siding with special interests over the public. The quoted line frames Warren’s career as a defender of niche gains against general welfare in the Congressional Record.
Cheyenne Eaton football plans include seventeen players traveling to Eaton for Saturday's game. First team selections are Smith Fitz Lee Hosack Fowler Gross Beating L Snow Marks Hughes Clowery with subs Mahoney Keppler Woolston Babcock Story KR Snow Chambers Murry Garlesky.
Myrtle Bryne with golden shoes proves a sure shot by smashing glass balls and shooting out a cigarette end. May Elinore performs songs and jokes while The Gregorys deliver a whistle and song routine. The program features good pictures and strong orchestra, with a lively crowd enjoying the act.
An old advertisement urges parents to give Syrup of Figs as a gentle cleanser and regulator for children with stomach or bowel upset. It touts a tasty fig flavor, non harm, and full directions on the package, recommending California Fig Syrup Co. as the maker and warning to refuse other products.
The Cheyenne Trades and Labor Assembly hosted a ball at Keefe Hall last night with about 100 couples dancing to more than twenty dances. The event began at 8 PM and ended with Home Sweet Home at 1 AM, praised by the committee including EF J Walters George Graham Billy James and C R McKinstry for its smooth execution.
In Chicago Sept 26 heirs of the late Dr D K Pearsons the phil anthropist who gave millions to education meet a judge over a $4000 cash bequest claimed by niece Belle P Mappin of Philadelphia who says an agreement made her the housekeeper and companion until his death others contest the deal and demand equality with the rest.
A testimonial letter urges using Hekman’s Alterative for tuberculosis and lung conditions. It claims notable recovery without leaving home, noting a five year health rest and return to work after a fall 1901 illness. The letter cites availability through Palace Pharmacy Drug Co. and Kek-man Laboratory in Philadelphia.
The Sherman Co promotes varnishes and wallpaper products in a bold advertisement style. The copy emphasizes household finishes and decor options available through the company.
Washington September details officers to report for wartime duties with medical and staff assignments nationwide. Prominent moves include Major William H. Connor and Major Robert A. Growth to new posts, medical corps officers to attend the clinical congress in New York, and resignations such as First Lieutenant Robert W. Holmes effective October 6. Several quartermaster officers are relieved or reassigned with specific November and December dates.
Clara A Ligher handles arrangements at Tivoli Rathskeller and 100 St and Carey Ave for scientific facial and scaly treatments featuring Genuine Mexican Chill and Dutch Lunches.
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