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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
13
Frank B. Roach announces candidacy for sheriff subject to the Democratic primary on August 20 in Laramie County. J C Hansen of Campstool announces for County Assessor, urging Democrats to nominate a county officer from the county.
A collection of nomination notices for county offices in Laramie County Wyoming. Names include Mamie Br Hefferon for Road Supervisor, Corson W Slingerland for Road Supervisor, Patrick Doody for Board of County Commissioners, W B McComas for County Attorney, Sam M Thompson for County Attorney, Wilfrid O Leary for County Commissioner, and others announcing intent to seek the Democratic or Cratic nominations subject to August 20 primaries.
Reports show several residents announcing Democratic bids for county and state roles in Wyoming. Peckham seeks assessor experience in the county. Grace runs for county clerk in Cheyenne. Troastle enters the race for Wyoming House district representing Laramie Platte Goshen area. Primary date set for August 20.
A quirky note suggests rotating breakfast fare from common chops and eggs to a playful ideal breakfant. The write up hints at culinary novelty aimed at brightening a dull morning routine.
BE. L. Farrington of Hebert files as a candidate for county commissioner for a four year term. He runs in the Republican ticket with primaries set for August 20.
Community notes report Mellex's watch shop at 1709 Garey Ave offering correct repairs at moderate prices. Also covered are rib injuries from a motorcycle race, frontier weddings and marriages, a funeral delayed for relatives, a prominent local guest Ernest Busch, and various court and land office updates from Campstool and Wyoming homesteads.
Seth Sharpless, a Union Pacific rail road conductor, was seriously injured at Buford yesterday when his body was caught between two car couplings. He staggered to the caboose and was taken to St. John’s hospital in Cheyenne for treatment. He is one of the youngest conductors on the Wyoming division and was in charge of a gravel train between Cheyenne and Buford.
Frontier Tickets available at Frontier Headquarters in the Olymp Burlington Depot from 9 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. for frontista performance.
A Des Moines party led by F C Hubbell arrives in town aboard the Idelwilde private car on a Western swing toward Denver. Carl M Garver recalls Douglas history and joiners include M H Cohen and several frontier figures as crowds fill Frontier events and trains.
A country dance event is listed for Fraternal Hall tonight with M. B. Ace WH performing. The notice greets local dancers to attend and enjoy an evening of music and dancing.
Fourth Field Artillery units prepared to march from Dixon to the post near the Wrom Jon border after a 1,000 mile trek. Plans include a practice march to Douglas Wyoming for the Arkansas State Fair with a squadron and band joining Sept 23 24 27. Major McCulloch and Captain DeFunlak are reassigned or retiring, while Ambulance Company No 1 returns from Sparta Wisconsin to continue frontier duties.
Neal Rowell a Mountain States Telephone employee was arrested by police yesterday morning charged with stabbing Union Pacific fireman John Weinberger on Seventeenth Street near Western Union. Weinberger said Rogers had first given name. the wound was severe but not fatal and he was recovering at St Johns Hospital. Rowell reportedly attacked after a dispute with Weinberger, bystanders separated the fight, and Rowell fled before police detained him.
Bids due 5 p m Monday August 19 2012 for labor and materials to complete construction of a school building per plans on file at the Superintendent of Schools office East Half of Section 4 Sp 12 N We Oh Ww 14th district clerk Clark Behoo District No 1 Frontier Day banks close at noon in city The Buerman Co Wall Paper
The official Democratic primary ballot for election district No. 10 in Laramie County Wyoming lists candidates for U S Senator Kendrick and a slate for House representation including Fahey Bortice and others. Also named are state and county offices with multiple candidates and the note on marking the ballot. The ad text includes a cosmetology services listing at 441 W 16th and Frontier Days notices with a closing time and a telephone number.
Tickets for Frontier performances are now on sale at Frontier Headquarters in the old Burlington Depot. Sales run from 9 AM to 7 PM daily through the week, managed by A. M. Till and P. M. until further notice.
Denver millionaire Phil Fredericks and companion Robert Bowe visit Cheyenne during Frontier One festivities at Laknaiie Park. Fredericks says no other U S celebration compares with Frontier Day and urges attendance while noting local hotel stays and guest status.
An official notice states that all city ranks will pause work at 12 o'clock during Frontier Day events, with closures affecting municipal offices and services for the noon ordinary pause.
The notice promotes Professor Leonard a Denver clairvoyant who claims wide readership and personal endorsements. It invites callers to verify his readings including Sunday sessions at the Lyric Theater, asserting his refinement and secrecy in handling delicate information.
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