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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1913
Page
5
A brief compiled notice lists upcoming lodge meetings and public events. Incomplete text mentions social gatherings, notices, and potential insertions for the Acorn journal. details uncertain due to garbled OCR.
Fragmentary list outlines a schedule of county fairs and celebrations across Wyoming from August to October. Mentions Cheyenne Burns Platte County Laramie County Wheatland and Douglas with dates and places for county fairs and a state event.
The notice urges city and mail subscribers to report missed papers or unsatisfactory service to the Revenue Messenger Service. A paper will be resent by them, and a copy delivered by special messenger. Subscribers are asked to report any issues promptly for remediation.
Humane Agent Burke returned from a tour of Cumberland Kemmerer Eviston Rock Springs and Rawlins reporting several cruelty cases to animals and some to children. He warned locals and said prosecutions will follow if not heeded and noted citizens are ready to aid the society.
Dan S Park Co introduces a new line of watches under the Bravelet brand featuring mirror plating and new styling options at firm Sherman Co distribution. The move signals refreshed product lines and retailer alignment.
Short items list repairs notes ads and travel updates. Miller's watch repair shop at 1709 Carey Ave and Cheyenne Messenger Service operate for printing and postal needs. Notarial commission to Lida G. Huff Sheridan. Earp visits. various land sales and bankers meeting planned in Sheridan and Denver.
Dick Shorty Gunther reports his burro Dick is missing from Friday night after being turned loose. The animal is amiable and heavyset with no identifying markings besides a friendly nature. Shorty paid $18 for him five weeks ago and would pay more to recover the beloved companion.
Mrs John Hughes Sr died at her home 610 West Tenth street at 3 45 yesterday afternoon aged 81 she came to Cheyenne in 1887 from Whitford near Holywell North Wales born July 15 1832 she married John Hughes in 1853 they emigrated to the United States in 1887 surviving husband four children M A Benson Jane Cole Thomas H Hughes and John Hughes Sr plus 24 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Frontier announces a new headquarters in the Plains Hotel, in the Edholm Akin room, to be run by a committee. They request locals with spare rooms for visitors to list details including location, occupancy, and rates, with phone contact 112. Workmen will prepare the grounds and grand status for crowds next week.
Col Heaney appointed chairman of the Cheyenne Welcome Committee for Secretary of War Garrison's August 2029 visit. The Industrial club leader Hofmann praised Colanet Thomas Heaney and noted Mr Meaney’s veteran service as his successor. Touring cars will be provided for the secretary and party for the trip to Pt Russell and Pole Mountain maneuver cam near Cheyenne.
Mrs F Carlaw and Miss Eligbeth Carlaw of Sacramento and Vallejo are visiting Mr Logan for two weeks. Mrs Carlaw is known to older families here and was among Cheyenne High School's first graduates in 1876.
The completed Congregational church at Wheatland will be dedicated today with local church members present. Rev. J. J. Shingler of Cheyenne left yesterday to join the ceremony, joined by Rev. Annette Cray and Rev. W. B. D. Gray. Additional Congregational ministers from nearby towns are expected to attend.
Local trade notice lists Dan 8 Park and Co as exhibitors with a display at a forthcoming show. The brief entry notes a new product line and emphasizes opening dates and a city venue. It names Sterling Ailver as a point of contact.
The fragment describes decorating and varnishing work in Sherman California. Readable details are sparse, but the item suggests maintenance or improvement projects in the area.
Ezra L. Emery field superintendent for the National Highways association returned from Des Moines Iowa and is eager to organize the Overland Trail through Wyoming and the Yellowstone Park road before resuming duties. The Industrial Club will arrange transport for him across the state to the Utah line and Cheyenne to Yellowstone. Emery has offered his resignation as president of the Laramie County Good Roads association and as director if his county duties keep him away much of the year.
The Frontier committee plans a major push in Yer next week for Frontier Days. George S. Walker of the Industrial club will represent the committee in Denver and distribute thousands of printed ads. The campaign, run with care by Hofmann and Banta, targets unprecedented attendance at the wild war show.
Mrs Hoya Pfeld widow of the late Richard B Pfeld left for Brooklyn New York after a week’s visit in Vinton The former pastor’s widow once lived in Cheyenne and Brookyn now resides in New York City She stayed with Mr and Mrs HB Patten during the stay and the item notes a local merchant who helps provide wedding apparel discussions.
Wyoming Knights Templar prepare for a Denver conclave with 1500 participants from across the state. Sir Knight Richard H. Repath leads the party, with inspections in Cheyenne and a special train to Denver. A Brown Palace reception Monday night marks the gathering.
Frontier Days adds a seven mile road race with M. H. Todd of the Lyric theatre in charge of entries. A committee assists in arrangements as four soldiers and six Cheyenne youths have entered. Prizes will be substantial. The course runs from town center to Fort D. Fussell’s flag pole and back. The date is set for early August with about two weeks for training.
Readiness for an outdoor service led by Rev. Leon C. Hile at the Natural Auditorium two miles west of Buford with Cheyenne delegates and Fort Collins and Laramie participation. Main Cheyenne group to meet at the Pavia hotel at noon. spare seats available in cars.
Sec 36 Twp 17 Range 61 transfers to J M Banastey for 15 dollars. NW 4 Sec 36 Twp 17 Range 112 to Paul W Ray for 11.00 dollars. NE of same section to C E Peterson for 17.25. SE% to W A Miller for 15 dollars.
Parcels of state school land were sold at the courthouse by State Land Commissioner T. G. Hopkins with assistant Leslie A. Miller. Prices ranged from about ten dollars to the statutory maximum of 7.25? and included lots in section and township references. Buyers listed include Nash and Selve in the described blocks.
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