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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1916

Page

2

Pythian Knights Convene in Thermopolis August 29

Wyoming grand lodge session gathers August 29 in Thermopolis with officers from Damon and Pythagoras lodges, delegates from statewide subordinate lodges, and guests from Wyoming and beyond. Key reports and officers including grand chancellor and keeper of records slated, with 200 to 300 visitors expected.

Erand Lode Wyoming Ritelts Pellina Thormeapolia Twentay ld@e Wyominea Toardy Tates Lakos Republicat Fo i Lakmenter Greene Dann Spafford Grand View Henry Abeumback Amos Tefft Grove Mover Chancellara Thermopolie Mary Thermopolia Grand Lodge Greenbaum Rh. W. LaFrienter Newcastle Pythagoras Lodge No F. D. Spafford Laramie Damon Lodge D. A. Tinkcum Cody Lodge Greentaum Damond Lodge Amil ~ Johnson Cheyenne EB. B. Cragle Thermopolis Hot Springs William H. Wallace Sheridan Sheridan Lodge Grand Inner Guard J. LL Loewe Buffalo Buffalo Lodge Manalan Pythagoras Grand’ Tribune W. W. Paterson Rock Spring Sweetwater Lodge Fred W. Howell Supreme Representativeay Itty Isary Baumback Mr. Spafford Thermopolia Aave Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias of Wroning Hob Holstreder Jfi Armatrong William Lasiow

Horse Prosecution in Wheatland Court

Justice dehete's court convened on Monday for the trial of Adolph Kime Merlin, a Huselan farmer, charged with using a gun to injure a horse owned by Bb. Vata sey after claims the animal damaged crops. The jury fined the defendant 100 agaimst the gun man.

Wheatland Tustice Dehete Mons Adolph Kimemerlin Bb. Vatasey

Sheriff Fires at Horsethief to Aid Arrest Near Arminto

Two young men charged with horse theft were captured near Arminto by Deputies Showhon Martin and Morrison. The younger thief surrendered but the other drew a gun. Morrison shot him in the shoulder. Prisoners were taken to Lander while horses were recovered by Deputy Martin.

Casimir Onktown Arminto Peptic Martin Morrison Showhon Lander Joll Sadfee Shoehoal Fregatios Marin Ratte Apie Red Hi

Suit for $25,180 Against U P

Laramie suit filed by Lyles Larkins administrator of James Bromley estate against Union Pacific at Ogden Utah. Bromley, a signal maintainer, was struck by a Union Pacific train in Morgan County Utah on December 5 1915 and died several hours later.

Laramie Awe Union Pacific Railway Company O¢dlett Lyles Larkins Jameox Bromley Union Pacific Morgan County Utah

Downey Downey Weds Kans Professor In Lawrence

At the home of Mrs. Stephen Wheeler Downey on a Wednesday evening Evangeline Downey became the wife of Professor Paul Teetor of the University of Kansas. The ceremony was by Dean Thorsberg and the couple will reside in Lawrence after a Colorado tour.

Laramie Stephen Wheeler Downey Evangeline Downey Paul Teetor University of J. S. W. Downey Heldo

Brakeman Arthur Allen Dies After Railroad Injuries

Arthur Allen, injured seven weeks ago as a Burlington brakeman at Bonneville, died in Thermopolis hospital. An earlier transfer was planned. another operation proved fatal. The body was moved to Douglas, services led by Her W. K. Weaver, with Petterman Camp pallbearers, burial in Douglas cemetery.

Thermopolis Douglas W. K. Weaver Petterman Camp Douglas Cemetery

Break In at Wheatland Library Ends in Arrest

Wheatland Aug 11 two youths 87 year old Mayes and 17 year old Bromund burglarized the public library. They forced entry through the tran??ce and gained four dollars in small change. Nat Wicks alerted Sheriff Roach leading to their arrest. they confessed and await sentencing. They admitted planning to enter Pioneer Pharmacy to reach a safe but abandoned that plan.

Wheatland WI Mayes Andrew Bromund Pharecy

Convinged Dilley Not Deserter Says University Officials

Private G B Willey of the hospital corps Wyoming National Guard at Camp Cody believes Dilley did not desert and may have been a victim of foul play or sunstroke after disappearing from the University of Wyoming. Captain Daly and Dr June Downey express strong certainty he remained in service, noting his discharge occurred around the disappearance with money on his person. A Cheyenne sergeant warns of possible foul play due to the substantial sum Dilley carried.

Laramie G. 8 Willey Hospital Corps Wycoming National Guard Camp Ken‘irick Sanday Dota Nic University of Wyoming Daly Military Department June Downey Young Dilley Captain Daly Dr. Downey Nout Neeldes Cheyenne Dilley

Young Sheepman Killed Instantly By Lightning

Newcastle August 1 James D D McKeon nephew of W D McKeon was killed by a bolt of lightning during a storm near the Laramie Mountain ranch six miles from Cheyenne river. The strike hit him on the head tearing hat and clothing. he was in charge of a sheep band. The camp tender tried to move the herd, then found McKeon dead after following a whimpering dog. The body was moved to camp and later shipped to Suribveia Mo with Mrs McKeon.

Newcastle James DD. McKeon W. D. McKeon Laramie Mountain Cheyenne River McKeon Trat WDP Mra. McKeon Towa Suribvefia Mra. MiKoon

Auto party heads for Yellowstone in tow trailer

Finlay L. MacFarland and George Mayer with their wives depart Denver for a Yellowstone park tour via the new Yellowstone highway to Cody. They helped promote the 400 mile park circuit and plan to tow a portable two wheel trailer converted to a living unit with beds, furnishings and a chest.

Denver Finlay L. MacFarland George Mayer Yellowstone Park Yellowtone Cheyenone Cody Gateway MacFarland Canon Hotel National Parks

Star Shortstop NEEDED Farming Star Shortstop NEEDED Farming

On September 10, 1916, Hall of Fame rookie Hornsby debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals, introduced to fans as a new shortstop after arriving from Denison, Texas. Reporters in Rolinson Wield’s press box puzzled over the unfamiliar recruit and his future impact.

Hornsby Hug Reds Miller

Will Fielder Jones Repeat History With Browns

In 1906 Fielder Jones led the White Sox from near cellar to pennant with a nineteen game win streak. Now with the St. Louis Browns he has them climbing from seventh place into a fresh winning streak that is turning heads.

Fielder Jones White Sox St. Louis Browns Browns

Fielder Jones Leads St Louis Feds Toward Pennant Lead

The St Louis Feds under Fielder Jones won their twelfth straight on August 1 and remain undefeated after a single break by the Boston Red Sox. They are tied with Detroit for fourth place, echoing Jones 1906 performance as last season the Feds finished a close second in the race.

Boston Red Sox Detroit Fielder Jones St. Louia Feds Jones

Hornsby’s Cardinals Trial as Youthful Shortstop Prospect

A 1915-16-era account details Rogers Hornsby facing skepticism about his size and readiness with the St. Louis Cardinals. Fans and managers debate whether the Texas teen can handle shortstop, with predictions of a minor league development path before a 1946-like return as a future star.

Hornsby shines as he plays multiple positions for Cardinals

The report highlights Hornsby's versatility and strong hitting in spring training. He moved from shortstop to third base and other infield spots as injuries shuffled the lineup. With a .808 average and 96 hits including five doubles and 13 triples, he is valued at 900 dollars for his move from the minor leagues.

Hornsby Hug Blug San Antonio Cardinals Kauff Land Fort Worth Tex Denison Western Association

Chicago and Oregon football deal advances in Portland

Portland adg influence moves to arrange a fall game between Chicago and Oregon. Hugo Herdek, Oregon coach and former Maroon fullback, seeks terms while faculty actions decide if the game will be in Portland or Chicago. Chicago end of the arrangement is set.

Portland Ore Oregon University Chicago Oregon Hugo Herdek Maroon

Baseball Scores From Yesterday’s American and National Leagues

In the American League games Chicago saw Mateos on the mound with Coveleakie and McKee behind him while Wolfgang faced Schalk. St Louis hosted two games with Bagby and Dale pairing with Dave enport Hamilton and Severold in the battery for the first game and Cleveland in the second. In the National League the New York-Pittsburgh match is listed with 48 for New York and Pittsburgh.

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