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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1919
Page
6
Miss Anna M. Dobbin county school superintendent said a few vacancies remain to be filled in the county schools though most teachers have been engaged. It was not yet determined if many more openings would appear last week before school opens as applications continue daily and qualifications appear higher than in the past.
Edward T. Storey announces a county wide Salvation Army home service drive from September 1 with plans for systematic county coverage. Mrs Charles Garey named as women workers chair for Laramie county, and cooperation with Fort Russell officers is arranged. Awaited letters show General ONeil’s high regard for the drive.
Basin Wyoming residents urged Governor to convene a special session to pass a law allowing bond sales for a half million dollar Grey Bull country irrigation project. Attorneys warned of conflicts in statutes hindering bonding. Governor visit planned September 4 to discuss the request amid talk of a national suffrage amendment session. Mrs Culbertson and Master W L Culbertson of Worland visit. J B Colburn of Burns is staying with the Plains.
A wartime praise letter from Brigadier General J B P O Neill to Salvation Army supporters lauds its work with soldiers overseas. It commends the organization for delivery of services, organization, and positive impact on men and women serving abroad, dated August 12, 1999, from Cheyenne Wyoming.
Sheridan Wyoming August 15 John Keever is jailed on a criminal assault charge against the 13 year old daughter of W O Conley of Big Horn. A posse hunted him as he fled into the mountains before Mrs Galletin armed with a rifle forced his surrender and he was turned over to the sheriff at Teepe Lodge where the crime occurred. Her screams drew her father who came to the aid.
Keever, a returned soldier with a wife in Sheridan, denies achieving his purpose after being disarmed by Gonley. Authorities report he had a packed suitcase and food, suggesting premeditation. The girl informed her parents, medical aid was given, and no hearing has been arranged. The Red Cross Home Service notes assist the strained family.
James Renton, once employed at the Platte Valley ranch for Dr. J. M. Wilson, was in Cheyenne yesterday. He returned from overseas with the Canadian 13th Battalion and has since been working on the B. Q. ranch near the Utah border.
Louis Mudd has returned to Cheyenne and will serve as cinema operator at the Princess theater, working with his former employer M I Todd who previously employed him at the Lyric.
In a detailed racing page, results and betting details appear for multiple races. Cal Curna and Franklin start strong with Cal Curna narrowly holding from Indianola rush, trainer CC. W. Officer credited with the win. payouts listed for straight, place, and show bets. Additional notes cover Joe Glyn, Cobrita, Little Orphan Anna Lou, and Minute H in subsequent races with prices and post positions.
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