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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1916

Page

16

Baerresen to Build Ivison Towers at St Matthews Cathedral

Architect A. Baerresen has been chosen by Edward Ivison to construct three towers for St Matthews cathedral in Laramie Wyoming. The project honors Jane Ivison and includes a Westminster clock. Estimated cost is 420000 with interior improvements announced.

A. Baerresen Cheyenne Edward Ivison Laramie Wye St. Matthews Westminster Ivison Jane Ivison

Coast millionaire seeks specialist over mysterious illness

Chicago August 14 Alvin Dit on, the Coronado California multimillionaire, arrived in a special car to see a specialist about strange developments after a minor operation in Angeles. His condition, his personal physician said, was not alarming. Doctors added the trouble was in his leg.

Chicago Alvin Diton Coronado Cal Angeles Daniels

Lamont Reports Strong Crops in Carpenter Area

Secretary R. M. Lamont of the Industrial club says the Carpenter district will have a profitable year despite dry weather. He cites corn yielding 30 to 40 bushels per acre, winter wheat around 25 bushels, and thriving gardens with fine watermelons. He praises seasoned farmers and calls the region a mighty good farming section.

Carpenter R. M. Lamont Industrial Club

Drum Major Jack Mooney Hospitalized After Banana Poisoning

Cheyenne cadet band drum major Jack Mooney, residing at 1610 Warren Avenue, suffered severe illness from plumone poisoning after eating bananas, receiving medical treatment.

Jack Mooney Cheyenne Cadet Band Warren Avenue

Card of Thanks for Mildred Rowman and Son

We express sincere appreciation for the kindness, sympathy, and floral offerings received from neighbors and friends during the illness and after the death of our beloved daughter and sister Mildred. MR. AND MRS. FG ROWMAN AND SON

Mildred Mes Rowman

Burns Invites Cheyenne to Big Dinner Dinner Aug 30

An invitation from the Burns Industrial club to Cheyenne business men invites members to a get-together banquet at Burns on August 30. Secretary R N Lamont received the message yesterday. The event mirrors a prior Carpenter commercial club gathering and will include a dinner and several speakers on shared interests of the two communities.

Industrial Club Burns Burns Industrial Club R. N. Lamont Commercial Club Carpenter

Plans for New Children's Home in Laramie

A. A. Baerresen of this city has been retained by Bishop N. Thom to do the architectural work for a new children's home in Laramie. Plans are nearly finished and the structure is expected to cost about $20,000.

A. A. Baerresen N. Thomas Laramie

Roy Brown Leaves to Return to Border Work

Roy Brown, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, departs after a month with his mother in this city. He flew to Rito Grande City, Texas, to resume duties as a pack master for the government after a furlough. They enjoyed an outing near Laramie Peak prior to departure.

Roy Brown Elizabeth Brown Wyoming Rito Grande City Texas Laramie Peak

Rock Springs Water Case Final Hearing Tomorrow

The final hearing before the public service commission will be at 10:00 a m tomorrow in their office. The case tests whether Rock Springs water charges are reasonable or excessive as residents have long complained of rates and service. The company objected and the dispute has moved through court testimony and demands. The commission now must settle the conflict.

Rock Springs The Public Service Commission

Shippers urged to speed loading and unloading cars

Secretary Floyd of the state public service commission sent a circular to shippers and railroad users urging prompt loading and unloading of freight cars. The move follows a petition by the Inter Mountain Dewormage Bureau seeking charges on all car classes held beyond permitted loading and unloading times. Hearing on the Bureau’s case set for September 1.

Floyd State Public Service Commission Inter Mountain Deworrage Bureau

Youth Charged With Trespass In Cheyenne Case

Cecil McGruder, 26, jailed after securities firm accuses him of criminal trespass while handling funds tied to missing Owens Gray. Gray disappeared with mortgaged property from Capitol Livery Barn. McGruder collected bills to pay his salary before the security company seized the barn. Cole, mortgagee, weighs criminal action as mortgaged assets surface in Platte County.

Cheyenne Securities Company Cecil McGruder Owens Gray Capitol Young McGruder Securities Company Gray Ft Ie Silas Cole McGruder Cole Colorado Piatte County

Motorbike Theft Report From Folkrod Shop

Raymond P Folkrod, Tae dian motorcycle dealer, seeks a 28 year old man who casually visited recently and rode away yesterday on a twin cylinder motorcycle after a test spin. The buyer left promising cash payment but vanished with the machine. Folkrod suspects he intends to return or is gone.

Raymond P. Folkrod Taedian Folkrod Falkrod

Elks Dance Prompts State Leader Ad Campaign

A state leader urges Elks members to place ads amid a drive to promote postwar community events. The campaign seeks visibility for the lodge and its charity activities through local notices and promotions.

Auto Collides With Buggy at Seventeenth and Carey

An automobile from Colorado collided with a buggy driven by H. M. England at Seventeenth Street and Carey Avenue. The buggy wheel was broken and the car was taken into custody by Officer Wyneoop, then released after the driver paid four dollars for the buggy damage.

Colorado H. M. England Seventeenth Street Carey Avenue Wyneoop

Consolidated Notice for Public Land Claims at Cheyenne

United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming announces final three year proof hearings for settlers Ivan C Schroll Witheason Floyd K Barlow Gilbert Mills Leonard Metcalfe John Neddeay Floyd D Barlow. Proceedings occur September 19 1918 before the Register and Receiver. Witnesses include Schroll and Metcalfe among Meadow Wyoming residents.

United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming Register and U. S. Land Office Ivan C. Schroll WMW WMSEK P. M. Witheason Floyd K. Barlow Gilbert Mills Leonard Metcalfe Meadow John Neddeay Divide Wye Floyd D. Barlow Homestead Roo W P.M. Witneanne Ivan C. Sehroll Raymond G. Sehroll Leonard Met

Real Estate Ads Offer Farms in Texas and West Regions

An advertisement from R. R. Claridge of Longview Texas promotes multiple Texan properties and timber deals. Listings include an improvised farm near Rest Texas at $6000 with livestock and tools, a 120000 acre West Texas ranch at $2.60 per acre, and 1000 acre black land farm in Central Texas, plus 2000 acre improvised plots in South Texas and East Texas timber and pine holdings.

Texas Wyoming Colorado East Texas Lin West South Tessas Tene Louisiana R. RK. Claridge Losgview

Earnings opportunity with weekly pay and flexible hours

A brief note from the Press Syndicate advertises an earnings offer claiming 445 weekly earnings with spare time experience. It promises free details and highlights a 46 percent rate with contact labeled 5t Loula.

Loula

Strike Breakers Ready For Roads Strike

Western railroads report ready to run trains if a walkout by four big brotherhoods occurs. Santa Fe says enough skilled applicants to operate trains, Union Pacific notes 80 percent of its train men support a request to Congress to prevent a strike, Rock Island implies limited operation possible with veteran non union workers, while Burlington and others may use available personnel to cover essential routes.

Chicago W. J. Storey Santa Fe Railway Gerrit Fort Union Pacific Omaha Washington Congress Fort Brotherhoods Rock Island Railroad Hoy Islands Bome Chicago Railroad Yy6 Interstal, Commerce Commission Juoy Tee Bo Wrtciass Rock Island Burlington Railroad Enemenon

Officer Breaks Legs in Serving Summons at Union Station

O B Trumbo a constable broke both legs and suffered internal injuries while attempting to serve a summons on an unwilling witness sixty feet from the Union station in Grand Junction Colorado. He had climbed to the station roof to carry papers on a painter.

Grand Junction Colo. Ave O. B. Trumbo Tnion Trumbo Eury

Allies Prepare for Balkan Drive From Salonica Base

A scene of Allied preparation shows a heavy gun loaded for transport as thousands of such artillery pieces are moved to Salonica. With French Serbian forces, the Allies aim to push back the Teutons from Serbia, sever Bulgaria and Turkey, and curb their advance from the Balkans.

Terea Salonica Thou Serts Bulgaria Turkey

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