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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
2
The Lovell region advances a modern grist mill project led by J. W. Weville. Foundations and frame work are progressing rapidly as plans expand from a fifteen to a twenty five barrel mill to meet growing farmer demand. The setup aims to attract local farmers and provide top quality milling with ample capacity.
Walter H. Joinson 21, assistant cashier of Wellington National Bank, died after a motorcycle sidecar crash in Loveland. Driver Tesod Johnson and Parson’s companion were injured as a large car struck the cycle near the sidewalk. Johnson died at the Southern hospital shortly after.
Farmers opposed the dismantling of a regional railroad arguing cost and service losses. Kansas residents led by local figures pressed the Public Utilities Commission to keep the line operating, citing profits of 15 for six months in 1915 and 14 000 for the same period in 1916 as evidence of its value.
WHEATLAND August 14. For two weeks WF Moenke chief engineer of Colorado Fuel and Tron company Sunrise works with Edimund Leet superintendent of Colorado and Wyoming railroad to survey for a spur railroad near Hartville station. The Winchester company Cripple Creek Colo promotes the project. Edmund Leet a Denver University man has mining and quarry experience. Moenke acts as temporary superintendent of the Chicago wines, a well known successor around Sunrise and countryside.
A Greek former hotel kitchen worker in Casper was found guilty of assault and battery against a hotel waitress. Judge Tubbs sentenced Papas to six months in jail and a fine of 100, with the sentence likely to run concurrently in the county jail. The unprovoked attack included throwing the waitress to the floor and striking her head.
Sheridan County reports a new world record steer by Theodore Tillotson of Motdal Live Stock sold for 12.75 dollars per hundredweight at South Omaha. The 1240 pound animal was bought by Jim Knochs, while Knochs also shipped two more steers at 10.25 and three sold for 11. The county previously held the record at 12 per hundred for range fed cattle.
An old health blurb promotes liver cleansing with a vegetable laxative and tonic drinks. It lists vegetables like onions carrots cabbage and turnips and urges weekly detox by herbal extracts. It claims to prevent kidney and heart issues and warns of ache and urinary concerns, recommending purchase from druggists.
In Sheridan on Wednesday evening two officers, George A. Heath and Shenie Charles Howell, confronted two Mexicans pursuing a woman and her daughter. One Mexican surrendered, the other fought, a knife was found, and a struggle ensued with Heath and Howell. Heath knocked the attacker with a punch after the Mexican struck Howell. both officers suffered injuries but remained able to continue. Sheriff Howell, recently recovering from appendicitis, and Heath showed resilience in the brawl.
Hogs sold to Canadian packers at 17.75 dollars per 100 pounds marking a new record. Three weeks earlier similar hogs brought 14.50. Dealers expect a reach toward 18 before week’s end. Cattle and sheep also sold readily.
Miss Lucy Freeman of the National Woman's Life Saving league won the national American amateur long distance swimming title at Sheepshead Bay. She completed two and a half miles in 1 hour 25 minutes 36 25 seconds.
John Wonder of Rock Springs is in critical condition at a hospital after a self inflicted gunshot injury amid domestic troubles. The weapon discharged when Frank Gonzales from the nearby home attempted to intervene. no blame attached to Gonzales. Wonder recently married a Davis girl and is not expected to survive.
A disabled man exited No. 6 in Kemmerer and began abusing passersby with vile language while using improvised supports to move. He struck Carl Isenhart with a wooden block and insulted bystanders before City Marshal Brady arrested him. The cripple resisted, requiring the marshal to carry him to the city jail as blocks flew from his grasp. The incident ends with a note he may receive a floater.
The Coliseum billiard and pool hall, run by Mesers Debber and Hayutin, plans to install four new pocket billiard tables and a modern bowling alley setup. The owners say the business has thrived despite the hot season, with the new equipment expected to arrive before next month. Clayton Byers, Pacific coast champion, recently demonstrated cue skills at the Colosseum, with the challenge to all comers still open.
A Leader classified ad spreads a single article across the largest possible market, carrying its content to readers throughout the state and boosting reach for the story.
Greybull Aug 14 ground was broken for excavations and the concrete work for the stills at the Consumers Oil and Refining company refinery site. Manager Roberts arranged rapid procurement and transport of California equipment, boosting plant capacity to 2000 barrels, ending delays and signaling full activity ahead.
La mar Lewis twelve year old son of Mrs. Sarah Lewis of 2019 Arapahoe Avenue suffered a badly crushed left foot at the circus grounds when run over by a wagon. A doctor dressed the foot and it was unclear last night if bones were broken. He may be laid up for about two weeks. La mar led the efficiency campaign of the boys department at the Y M C A.
ROCK SPRINGS Aug. 14 About 4 o clock on Saturday morning two Mexicans burglarized the Rock saloon and dragged the cash register to the canal to break it open and take $6. They previously stole four bottles of whiskey two guns and two boxes of cigars from the bar. Arrested at Elk saloon they denied guilt but led officers to No 9 mine on Tuesday to disclose the cached plunder. They are bound over to the district court in a $2000 bond.
A Cincinnati inventor markets freezone as a magic fluid for corns and calluses. Tiny bottles are sold at small drug stores for a few cents. The ad promises instant relief and easy removal of hard and soft corns and between-toe issues without pain or damage.
Lovell Aug 14 The Pioneer clothing store removal closes another landmark at Main and Second as excavations begin for a new modern building. The First National bank starts foundation work this week for its new bank house located near town center. Rt E Dodson has the construction contract and crews will push to finish this fall.
In Kemmerer Dick Hubblell of Fossil reports plans to open phosphate mines in the area soon as demand rises. He notes two mines already operate in the county and are profitable. Phosphate is a valuable fertilizer for fruit and pineapple growing, with much shipped to California and Hawaii.
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