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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1917
Page
2
In Casper a copper wire theft during spring floods led Deputy McGrath to arrest I. O. Everhardt after a pursuit across the Midwest addition flats. A 45 pistol shot wounded him in the leg while signaling halts, and he was jailed on grand larceny charges.
In Sheridan on August 25, court papers filed by I. E. Gilbert allege damages up to 35000 against John D. Powers over sheep sales. The petition claims false representations about sheep numbers and condition, failure to report scabies, and fraudulent recounting of sheep to demand 7560 for 620 head not delivered. Powers must answer by September 15. Metz & Sackettt represent Gilbert.
The city council, after petitions from property holders, contracts Warren Construction to resurface Works and Loucks streets in district 7 with bitulithic paving. National Surety pays 5451.48 to release responsibility for old paving, at 26 cents per square yard. Warren cuts 7 cents per square yard, completion by December 1 1917, 50 percent bond, estimated total about 22705.
Wheatland court session disposes of many cases. Three wool theft defendants plead guilty to petit larceny with sentence deferred. Joseph A Baltes jailed in Guernsey for breaking into a house and stealing a watch and $3.20. pled guilty and sentenced to three to five years. Elizabeth V Long granted divorce from William F Long with ongoing support obligations. Sheriff Roach leaves for Rawlins with Joseph Bates in charge.
Platte County teachers gather at the high school for the annual institute in Wheatland. Registrations lag with 71, down from 116 last year, due to distance and timing before school opens. Dr. Phillips leads with Mrs. Gertrude Cook McCarthy. Miss Ruth Chaplain handles Beacon work. future events include trustee meeting with Creater and a photo film on Thomas Jefferson Morgan.
Pinedale August 3 Floyd Kaul the government trapper who has trapped at Halfmoon lake this summer was ordered to move to Rock Springs to lead a cooperative effort with sheepmen to destroy coyotes and wolves this winter. Fifteen trappers will operate from Rock Springs and Kaul will oversee poisons and baits. The Kauls plan to leave for Rock Springs next Saturday amid friendly good wishes for success.
Sheriff McMinn pursued a horse thief from the Lige Christensen ranch across several states. In Soda Springs the suspect admitted guilt and asked to be jailed for sentencing. Aitkens confessed and promised to await district court to be sent to Rawlins. The recovered horse was returned to its owner and four more horses from a Star Valley outfit were located and returned.
A nine year old boy from Anaconda Montana named Willie Hefferon arrived in Casper with a wish to find and join his mother. Police assisted but could not locate her at the depot. Mrs McClure housed him and offered maternal care as the search continued.
Rev W L Wade appointed assistant superintendent of the State Anti Saloon league to direct the temperance plank drive in the state constitution. He will resign as pastor of the Wheatland Methodist church and establish headquarters in Wheatland with his family moving to Miriam Clark residence near the high school.
A party of Mrs. Kell Mrs. G. Reynolds and Mrs. Schils were driving to Cokeville last Friday when a rainstorm struck on the open road near Bearlake. Mrs. Schils, who was at the wheel, was hit by lightning and injured during the sudden weather event. The incident occurred as they returned home from Bearlake.
Seven months of back and side pains left Mrs Kieso weak and unable to work. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained health and can do housework. The testimonial notes many unsolicited reports and invites other women to seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts at no cost.
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