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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1917
Page
10
In Casper, a copper theft case from a refinery riverbank led Deputy McGrath to chase suspect I. O. Everhardt across the Midwest addition flats. The deputy fired warning shots and a 45 pistol shot wounded Everhardt in the leg, ending the pursuit and detaining him for grand larceny charges.
In Sheridan, I E Gilbert files suit against John D Powers seeking 35000 dollars claiming fraudulent representations about sheep numbers and condition. The petition alleges concealment of scabby sheep and recounting 620 head to defraud Gilbert. Powers must answer by September 15.
Sheridan plan awards Works and Loucks streets a full resurfacing by Warren Construction with bitulithic pavement. National Surety pays $5,451.48 to release the city from maintenance of the old paving. contractor trims $0.07 per sq yd. Work to be finished by December 1, 1917, with a 50 percent bond, at an estimated total cost around $22,705.
Judge William C. Mentzer presided over a busy Wheatland court session disposing of many cases. Three wool thieves pleaded guilty to petit larceny with sentences deferred. Joseph A. Baltes admitted breaking into a Guernsey home and stealing an Elgin watch and $3.20, receiving a three to five year penitentiary term. Elizabeth V. Long was granted a divorce from William F. Long with continued support obligations. Sheriff Roach took Joseph Bates to Rawlins.
Platte County teachers gather at the high school for the annual institute with mixed attendance. Dr. Phillips headlines sessions alongside Mrs. Gertrude Cook McCarthy, while Miss Ruth Chaplain leads Beacon demonstration work. Saturday hosts trustees meeting with Creater and a photo film on Thomas Jefferson Morgan.
Floyd Kaul the government trapper moved from Halfmoon lake to Rock Springs to lead a cooperative effort with sheepmen against coyotes and wolves this winter. Fifteen trappers will operate from Rock Springs with Kaul overseeing poison and bait distribution. The Kauls plan to depart for Rock Springs next Saturday and leave behind friends who wish them success.
Sheriff McMinn journeyed across multiple states pursuing a ranch horse thief. In Soda Springs the suspect confessed by telegram. J. H. Aitkens admitted guilt and seeks sentencing. A second horse was recovered near Ogden and returned, plus four sheep outfit horses found and restored.
A nine year old boy Willie Hefferon from Anaconda Montana arrived in Casper with a mission to find and join his mother. Police helped search the depot and city but could not locate her. Mrs McClure took him in at the lodgings and offered maternal care while the boy hopes to reunite with his mother.
Rev W L Wade was appointed assistant superintendent of the State Anti-Saloon league to lead the temperance plank campaign in the state constitution. He will resign as pastor and establish headquarters in Wheatland moving his family by September 1. He previously served three years at the local Methodist church.
A party including Mrs Kell Mrs G Reynolds and Mrs Schils drove to Bearlake last week. Returning to Cokeville Friday night their car driven by Mrs Schils was struck by lightning as they weathered a local rain storm. No injuries were specified in the fragment.
An Aurora New Jersey woman records seven months of severe back and side pain and weakness, then credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health enabling her to perform housework. The note appeals to other women to seek advice from the Pinkham Laboratory.
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