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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
3
Special to The Leader. July 6 from Kemmerer Wyoming reports a cowardly murder in Big Piney. W. F. Glenn shot and killed William Farlowe following a late evening dispute. Glenn surrendered and will be jailed in Evanston.
T Walanoba, a Japanese resident of Frontier Wyoming, shot himself with a revolver in a personal safety crisis. The wound passed through his body. doctors report it non-fatal though severe. He reportedly faced domestic and financial difficulties and now regrets the act, seeking to live.
Low river water spreads Carbon Timber Co items across streams, with 600000 ties and props stranded until spring. One third of the drive could not reach Fort Steele loading plants this year due to spring flood recession.
In Sheridan Wyoming a walking stick will be made from sound timber found in the stump of the old fort pole that stood at Fort Phil Kearney for forty two years. The stick will be presented to General Carrington who established the post in 1866 and attended the Carrington reunion events on Friday and Saturday.
New ranch firm in Pinedale Wyoming forms with capital of 200000. J C Coble and local ranchmen organize the Half Moon Ranch to breed blooded stock. Initial herd to include 250 blooded brood mares.
Lander Wyoming July 6 Special report notes that over three months a number of cavalry troopers deserted from Fort Wauhakie with only one deserter captured.
An incomplete July report from Lost Cabin Wyoming describes a message about an interior settlement and its status, revealing limited details on location and developments.
Doctor A H Dodge died in a car accident while returning from a hunting trip when his shotgun discharged after a mis adjustment. A slug hit his chest, killing him. he is survived by a widow and one young child. He had recently moved from the east.
J B Hassett reports Copper Bar Mining directors voted 590000 for Charter Oak development near Encampment Wyoming Shaft No 1 to 600 foot level with 200 feet more sinking and a small smelter. Latest assay yields 40.40 in gold 28.30 in silver 58 in copper and 51 in bismuth totaling 178.60 per ton.
In Encampment Horace Nichols caught a sucker on an unbaited spoon hook in the Platte, a record event for this fish. Ed Farlow awoke to a black bear inspecting his sheep camp, prompting a frightened retreat into the timber. Rock Springs and Evanston connections follow as a theft claim over a team of horses is resolved with rightful ownership established.
Meeteetse Wyoming July 6 County Commissioner Linton reports Big Horn county property valuation rose by one million dollars from 1907 due to higher assessment rates and county development. Harry Hoff nearly drowned while attempting to swim his horse across the New Fork. the horse drowned but rescuers saved the saddle and bridle.
Charles Pitman displays a petrified buffalo eye fossil discovered while hunting near Arvada. The specimen shows petrification occurring in the eye socket of the buffalo skull.
Oscar Stoddard a rancher near Millburne reports his barns and corrals burned by a fire likely set by his four year old daughter leaving the scene unclear and under investigation authorities are trying to determine the cause and extent of losses.
Riverton Wyoming July 6 The Arapaho wedding of William Shakespeare's daughter to Big Tracks featured a Christian ceremony by Rev Father Sifton and a tribal blessing rite. The bride received ponies bead work blankets and a jacket with elk teeth valued over $5 000 and gifts from whites included silver dollars given during blessings by the old chiefs. Shakespeare 104 at marriage had his 11th and final child born when he was 84.
Kinch McKinney, once Wyoming’s most notorious horse thief, now a law-abiding ranchman, has a warrant for his arrest in Fremont County on a charge of assault on sheepherder William Hollister. The incident stemmed from Hollister’s failure or inability to disclose a land section number.
The Big Horn Pioneer and Historical Association announces its annual meeting for the third Wednesday in August in Meeteetse. The event is expected to attract large crowds from across the county with ample attractions.
Evanston Wyoming on July 6 saw the appearance of The Wyoming Watchman a weekly socialist newspaper edited by the local Evanston socialist party. The launch marks the presence of Wyoming's only socialist publication.
Roy Roland of Pagoda Colorado who accidentally shot himself a week ago is reported to be recovering rapidly in Baggs Wyoming. Doctors originally warned his death was imminent but he now shows remarkable vitality and is believed to be on the road to full recovery.
Meeteetse Wyoming locals announce the immediate organization of a Bryan club following the Democratic National Convention. The plan includes establishing meetings, arranging local support, and promoting Bryan's platform among residents.
Evanston Wyoming July 6 special report states the Evanston post office has been raised from third to second class status. The change affects mail handling and service expectations in the town.
The Wyoming utility project reports the launch of the Comet a twenty ton steamboat built for commercial service. It slides down the ways into the Green River marking a historic milestone for Green River Wyoming.
The Comet project plans to run boats between this place and northwest Colorado and eastern Utah. The hull was built locally and machinery will be installed by a contractor. A tick or marker was set on Green river's first wharf signaling the start of operations.
D F Hawkins a Kremling Colorado painter is wanted in Baegs Wyoming to answer forgery charges. He is accused of forging John Wilkes's name on a 48 dollar check drawn at Stock Growers Bank Dixon Wyoming. The forgery was spotted when the check arrived at the bank and Hawkins fled. he has not been located. In Newcastle Wyoming William Walters a lumber jack was killed in the forest reserve north of town when a large tree fell on him. He leaves a widow and three sons in Oklahoma.
William H. Sharp an 84 year old Civil War veteran collapsed and died in an outhouse near his home. An atheist he requested burial without religious ceremony. The article also warns against mercury containing remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills, noting price and Toledo manufacture.
Colorado and Southern will sell round trip tickets from Cheyenne to Dallas for 830.00 for the annual Elks meeting on July 12th to 18th, valid for return within thirty days. Side trips Dallas to Texas points and Mexico City priced at one fare plus 2.00 for the round trip. inquire with agent for special trains.
Advertised kidney remedy promises quick relief from backache and bladder issues. It targets kidney trouble with day’s trial offer of 1.00 dollars, guaranteed or money back, sold by Palace Pharmacy Drug Co.
Beginning June 1 to September 1 the Colorado and Southern will offer very low round trip fares to Utah Washington Arizona Oregon and California. T E Fisher General Passenger Agent Denver Colorado announces the sale.
Consumer friendly offer explains that if you dislike Schilling’s Best coffee or find it toasted or unsatisfactory, the grocer refunds your money. The policy emphasizes easy returns and cash reimbursement.
An advertisement touts Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup with the watchword stimulation without sakipa tion claiming it cleanses and stimulates the bowels without irritation. Sold by A. E. Roedel.
Bert Barber of Elton Wisconsin reports after using four doses Witt's Kidney and Bladder Mills he feels far better than with any other medicine. The testimonial is highlighted by A EK Roedel.
A local notice promotes Palmer's Restaurant at 210 West Sixteenth Street serving fresh strawberries daily, inviting patrons to enjoy the seasonal fruit as a daily feature.
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