Omaha daily bee., 1907-06-04
OMAHA BOOSTERS WELCOMED
Rain During First Day Cannot QuenCh
ArdOr Of omahans or Wyoming People
SHERIDAN GIVES THEM GREAT RECEPTION
Governor sheldon Principal sPokes-
man OF Party on Its Numerous
stops in wyOming-Next
stop at Billings.
tFrom a star Correspondent

SHERIDAN. Wyo., June S-(special Tel
am.)-Much has been accomplished dur
ing the first day of active work by the
Omaha Trade Boosters on their way to
the Pacific coast with the close here to-
night, which was the most important place
yet reached and where a rousing reception
was tenderedS Stops were made by the
Omaha special at Moorcroft. Gillette and
Clearmont in Wyoming where the Omaha
delegation Of invaders visited every store,
oft in the midst of drenching rain. The
showers ceased at Gillette and the weather
has since been perfect. At every city
reached the entire population has greeted
the Omahans and they were entertained
with songs by the Elks quartet which has
been one Of the distinct hits of the ex-
cursion. Everbody boosts hard for Omaha
and a brass band reception was received
I at Gillette, where photographs were taken
of Governor Sheldon and the Inception
committee Of twelve from Sheridan. which
came 112 miles to greet the crusaders. AS
indicative of the cordial welcome given,
100 pounds Of -four were donated to the
commissary department by the New castle
Milling company.
! The presence of Governor Sheldon has
proven ten-strike for the success of the
excursion and he takes a prominent part
in the boosting ceremonies at each place,
/ greeting the citizens enroute without re-
gard to the drenching rain and making
brief addresses whenevr requested
Great Reception at Sheridan.
The climax of the day was at Sheridan.
where the citizens literally welcomed the
/ Omahans with open arms. and even sent
special reception committee of twelve
members of the Sheridan Chamber of
Commerce to Gillette and the committee
boosted strenuously for Sheridan by hold
ing continuous receptions in the observa-
tion car. The members of the Sheridan
committee were: o. p Hanna, Charles
Cultra, Homer Bostwick, Frank Heald,
Rex schnitger, w. p. Service Hugh Hart
man. George Lord, F. o. Rose. w. B.
skipton, E. V. Shields and f. H. Barrow.
The committeeman wore large badges read
ing as follows: Sheridan Chamber Of
Commerce, Glad Hand committee. We
Boose for Sterling. Welcome to Omaha, f"
and then distributing cards throughout the
train stating, SHERIDAN the next stop; best
city in the west
o. p. Hanna OF the committee is the
pioneer citizen Of Sheridan. having built
the first cabin in the county.
Arriving at Sheridan the boosters were
welcomed by 1000 vitizens, including Mayor
John s. Taylor, r. H. Walsh, president of
the Chamber of Commerce. and members
I OF the city eouncA. who were introduced
to Governor Sheldon and other members
of the excursion. After mingling with the
! merchants until $780, a public reception
was given at the Sheridan Inn, where old
acquaintances were renewed with many
old-time residents of Omaha and addresses
made by Governor Sheldon, A. A. Jefrries
and others in behalf of the excursionists.
Responses of welcome were made by city
officials and OF the Chamber of Com
merce, after which refreshments were
served and the Omahans spent the re-
mainder of the evening at the Sheridan
Country club ball.
The train left Sheridan at midnight, with
a tired bunch of boosters. The first stop
! for Tuesday will be at Billings Mont
Rain at Newcastle.
! NEWCASTLE, Wyo, June S.-(Special
Telegram Limitation OF the boosting at
this, the first city on the itinerary was had
I in the midst of a drenching rain and the
Omahans are now known as the rain
makers" as the train travelled through rain
/ from Ravenna, Neb., where a surprise re-
ception was given by the citizens A cow
! boy panu met tne tram at RANehna 10
serenade the excursionists and governor
Sheldon. The governor addressed the
populace from the window of the dining car.
Good work was done by the trade ex-
pansionists at Newcastle notwithstanding
the heavy rain through personal solicition
J and distribution of advertising matter.
Stops will be made at several Wyoming
towns and the days work will be con-
cluded with a reception and dance at
Sheridan.