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Newspaper

Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1902

Page

4

Three Beavers Beaten: Governors Action in Wyoming Arrests

Governor DeForest Richards orders action after State Game Warden C Nowlin captures three men Henry Maurin Roy Lozier and a 17 year old Earnest Conrad for trapping and killing beaver out of season in Big Horn county They plead guilty receive jail terms fines and the governor vows to halt illegal game killing as a ten year beaver ban is set and a request to expel the trio from the Teton forest reserve is considered An oil company Golden Gusher files incorporation in Colorado and Wyoming with 16000 capital.

DeForest Richards C. Nowlin Jackson Wyo Big Horn County Richards Major Pitcher Yellowstone National Park Park D.C. Nowlin Nowlin Jackson's Lake Henry Maurin Roy Lozier Earnest Conrad Justice of the Peace Maurin Conrad Thompson Teton Forest Reserve

Bargain Shoes Sale and Decoration Day Dance

Ten days only offers seventy five pairs of gents shoes at 1.50 per pair. M Marks promotes the sale as real bargains. The Turners announce a Decoration Day dance on Friday May 30 with good music by the orchestra and 35 cent admission.

Turners

Stoll Honeymoon Prank Ends With Cash Gift

A local uproar over a late night prank at Colonel Stoll’s home culminates in a $100 cut glass set given to the newlyweds. Clarence Richardson led the scheme to disturb the couple, while Max Meyer seized the moment to solicit funds and witnesses sung a comic toast in praise of the ringleaders.

Colonel Stoll Max Meyer Martin Mr. Stoll Maxey Meyer Frnde Clarmce Richardson Max Ron Encoa Colonel Slack Murray Mrs. Stoll

Lafore Improved After Illness. Glee Club Dance Held

Deputy U.S. Marshal Lafore Lafors shows improvement after a serious illness and may be out soon. A Glee Club dance was held at the I.O.O.F. ball with Nagel's Orchestra providing music. May 30 admission 96 cents.

Search continues for James Kepler missing near dumps

The manhunt for James Kepler goes on after he vanished Monday morning near the dumps south of the city. Frank Gaskin, city scavenger, saw him talking to himself but did not intervene. Deputies plus ranches spread out to cover east and south while parents grieve and seek clues. Kepler has been without food for about two days.

Frank Gaskin James Kepler Lea Snow Frank Mahar Dildine & Harcleroad IXL Hereford Ranch Kepler Gaskin Snow Cheyenne

Memorial Services Call for Cheyenne Lodge Members

Cheyenne lodge members and affiliated orders are notified to assemble at Odd Fellows hall at 9 o'clock May 30, 1902 for memorial services and a procession. Visiting members in good standing are invited to attend. A recent storm caused significant sheep losses in Weston county with many lambs perishing. total damage not yet estimated.

Cheyenne Lodge No Allemania No Magic City Rebekah Lodge Canton Cheyenne Odd Fellows Hall A. m. Sharp Weston County

Insurance Agent Arrested In Laramie Case

H. L. Thompson, a Mutual Life Insurance agent in Laramie, was arrested yesterday on a charge of converting a premium note. The matter was settled satisfactorily and Thompson was released shortly after arrest.

H. L. Thompson Laramie Mutual Life Insurance Company Thompson

Walter Gardner falls from train at Wyoming station

Walter Gardner a freight brakeman fell from a moving train at Wyoming station while inspecting a defective brake. He was rescued to Laramie hospital after the incident. A district court in Laramie awarded John Crooks yardmaster of Union Pacific judgment of 1555.50 against Albany Placer company. A Western Union Telegraph operator, J F Brown, resigned to relocate to San Francisco. City council held a special meeting to address complaints about severing tensions. The Scandinavian Lutheran Ladies Aid to hold a beasar at Woodmen hall tomorrow. Refreshments offered after the sale. Flowers advertised by Chaffin's greenhouses for Decoration Day. D Miller offers watch repairs at 1700 Fergus Street.

Walter Gardner Wyoming Station Laramie John Crooks Union Pacific Albany Placer Company Ladies’ Aid Society of The Scandinavian Lutheran Church Woodmen Hall

Missing Ahmon Taylor Sparks Cheyenne Inquiry

Mrs. S A Taylor of Harrisburg Colorado seeks help from Charles Mallin deputy county clerk regarding her son Ahmon O Taylor last heard of in Cheyenne twenty one years ago. He left Iowa in 1879 sought work in Wyoming and traveled via Lara mie then Cheyenne en route to the Black Hills. No trace since.

S. A. Taylor Harrisburg Colo Charles Mallin Cheyenne Ahmon Taylor Iowa Wyoming Laramie Black Hills Iad

Dr George Rafter to Officiate Englewood Wedding

Next week Dr. George Rafter of the Episcopal church will travel to Englewood New Jersey to officiate at the wedding of Miss Frances Jane Converse of this city and Old Preston of New York the ceremony is set for June 7 Miss Converse attended Dr Rafter s church for years and requested him to perform the rite He will have traveled about 4000 miles round trip before returning to Cheyenne Separately Edward Ivinson has sold to the Eggleston Drug company of Laramie the two story brick building occupied by the Laramie Drug company for 10000

George Rafter Episcopal Church Englewood N. J Frances Jane Converse Old Preston New York Miss Converse Edward Ivinson Eggleston Drug Company of Laramie Laramie Drug Company

University of Wyoming Board Meeting Set for June

The Wyoming board of trustees will meet in Laramie on June 18 and 19 to select faculty and officers. The T T Card club gathered at Mr and Mrs G H Evans home with refreshments. honors went to Mr and Mrs H E Buechner. A man calling himself Happy Jack is in the Laramie pest house with smallpox after claiming discharge from a nearby peat house. The Maccabees plan a dance at I O O F hall on June 8.

Board of Trustees University of Wyoming Laramie T. T. Card Club G. H. Evans H. EB. Buechner Happy Jack Rawling Peat

Train Derails South of Town Blocking Denver Pacific Line

A gravel bar flange broke near Denver Pacific, derailing several cars and blocking the line for about eight hours. A Denver train remained stalled until late morning, with repairs expected to take several days.

Denver Pacific Denver Trac

City Equalization Board Organizes For Hearings

The city board of equalization consisting of Councilmen W J Cranwell W M Foust and Frank Rabou met at city hall to organize and will hear complaints on city property appraisements for several days before equalizing the levy. A city road grading machine is at work on Capitol avenue improving that street.

City Board of Equalization W. J. Cranwell W. M. Foust Frank Rabou Capitol Avenue

For Sale Milch Cows by J W Griffin

Fifteen milch cows offered for sale by J. W. Griffin. Individuals may purchase all or any number. Inquiries invited at Griffin residence or by request through local contact.

J. W. Griffin

Shoes that save big but still fly off the shelves

Our $3.50 Shoes drew customers who tried them on and bought them. Each sale generated more shoppers, creating an endless stream of buyers. The store offers men and women styles in leather, many lasts, all sizes, at $3.50 instead of $5.00.

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