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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1916

Page

16

Hirsigs Ready to Buy More Horses

The Wirsie brothers continue horse purchases in Wyoming to supply warring European nations. They offer top prices and will buy several carloads on August 20, despite past buyers stopping due to scarce cargo and high costs. Agents wanted for raincoats with fast earnings in New York.

Wirsie Brothers Wyoming Europe Wey Craes Hirsivs Golden Opportunity American European Railcoat Co Broadway New York

Cheyenne Show Proclaimed by Weir Brothers in New York

The Weir brothers of Star Oklahoma ropers, stranded in New York with other cowboys after Stampede events, sent a message to Secretary T. Joe Cahill of the Frontier Days committee. They insist Cheyenne remains the premier stage and vow to perform in Cheyenne in the future, calling Cheyenne a lasting prize rather than mere air.

T. Joe Cahill Frontier Days Committee Weir Brothers Oklahoms Ropers Branche New York Cheyenne Cahill Thea Heyenne

Lit Club Discusses Hugo Work and Social Problems

The Young Men's Literary club held a well attended session discussing Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables. W C Deming presented Social and Industrial Problems Suggested by Les Miserables, with debate on rail strike issues and political topics amid routine business.

Jate W. C. Deming Lea Minerables Victor Hugo Walton Phelan See Wee Howell Ross Erithe

Kitty Ellis Sent To Sheridan After Mixup Ticket

Mary C Cahill aided by Sheriff Ashley Gleaton coordinated the transfer of Kitty Ellis to Sheridan after a Brush ticket error sent her to Cheyenne. Sheriff Monenberg confirmed her brother in law Karl Kiesleman lives near Sheridan and will meet her there.

Mary C. Cahill Ashley L. Gleaton Kitty Ellis Cheyenne Sheridan

Sheridan Electric Co. to Face Rate Case Hearing

The Sheridan County Electric Co. answered a charge of excessive rates in a petition filed by Sheridan County citizens. Secretary Floyd of the state public service commission received the response, and a hearing date for testimony from both sides will be set soon. The company argues its franchise and contract authorize current rates.

Sheridan County Electric Co Sheridan County Sheridan Floyd State Public Service Commission Electric Company

Rock Springs Case Heard Before Service Board

Citizens of Rock Springs argued that Green River water works overcharged rates. The public service commission heard all day with Judge John W. Lacey and C. C. Carlisle among participants. A decision is expected in a few days after review by the commission.

Rock Springs Service Board Green River Water Works Public Service Commission John W. Lacey Cheyenne Green River Water Worker BE. Armstrong C. C. Carlisle City of Huntley Cahiet Union Pacific Railroad

Judge Housman Presides Over Three Marriages

Justice of the Peace Frank Housman yesterday performed three marriage ceremonies. The first couple were Henry Karl Evans of Bannock Idaho and Grace Stanley Tourtelott of St Paul Minnesota who came to Cheyenne to wed and depart. The second couple were George Caravos and Miss Anna Johnson of this area. The third couple were Pred Yoder and Myra M B Hetzel of Denver.

Justice of the Peace Frank Housman Henry Karl Evans Bannock Idaho Grace Stanley Tourtelott St. Paul Minn Cheyenne George Caravos Mise Anna Johnson Judge Housman Pred Yoder Mra Myra MB. Hetsel Denver

Child Labor Bill Sent to Wilson

The House accepted the child labor bill with Senate amendments and sent it to President Wilson for signature without debate or a record vote. The measure ends a lengthy battle amid opposition arguing it should be state legislation.

Washington House Senate Wilcoe

Water scarcity prompts outpost water hauling at Isabel

On the Mexican border at Isabel soldiers on outpost duty face extreme water scarcity. Primitive methods are used to draw and transport water from distant sources, with several dens repurposed to service water casks and wood burning rocomeliys visible in the background.

Isabel Point Isabel

Lemberg Fourth Austrian City Amid War Front News

Washington report from National Geographic Society outlines Lemberg’s strategic position sixty miles from Przemyśl and 450 miles northeast of Vienna. It details the city’s historic monuments, key religious buildings, and its rise under Austrian rule since 1772, noting its industries and a 1907 oil-impacted fossil find while war scars and fortifications evolve.

Washington Lemberg National Geographic Society Don Stless Arrowa Hlege Preewysl Vienna Lamberg Pelten Tarnopol Ius Jobo Itt d Europe Lwow Leopolis Casimir the Great Magdeburg Constantinople Ukraine Poland Chmielnicka Charles XII Sweden Augustus II Joseph I University of Jan Kilinski St. Petersburg

Notice to Publish HRA and Lead Sets

An official notice directs publication by The State Leader office for distribution of one complete set new 10 point and one complete set new six point letters to the address managed by Huai ness Manager at Cheyenne State Lead a.

Justin and Johnston’s Ite Femal Matriza Huainess Manager Cheyenne State Leada

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