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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1916
Page
2
Wyoming report notes inmates under supervision are improving the Dayton Mountain road. Workers widen sharp turns, remove rock, lay new stone walls and monuments along a restored highway while progress accelerates toward the mountain summit.
A telegram from Encampment reports Frank Chavez killed Albert Swartz at Continental Sheep at Viog park. Chavez fled on foot toward the Colorado line through the mountains and is at large. Coroner Bennett Sheriff Rivera and Stock Inspector Roster drove to Encampment to investigate.
Rawlins Aug 23 An elderly man named Frank Dedeed was injured while working on his car in his garage when a lever started the engine trapping his leg between the car and door sill. Neighbors aided as the driver, Mr Hadeell, used a back tool to release him. He suffered bruised legs and remains bedbound but is recovering.
Casper August 20. The premium list for the Third Annual Natrona County Fair at Casper September 19 20 21 and 22 is issued and in Secretary George H Nelson’s hands for distribution. The 96 page booklet includes ads from local merchants and fair supporters and promises automobile parades wild west shows harness races dances theatres band concerts evening amusements and numerous exhibits. Officials predict the largest attendance and note negotiations for a aviator attraction though no contract is signed yet.
Blanche A Eckerson sues Theodore J Eckerson for absolute divorce in Laramie alleging extreme cruelty and drunkenness. She seeks alimony, costs, custody of two children, and such further relief as the court may grant. The couple wed in Denver October 21 1908 and separated this year he is accused of beating her and using vile names.
Drillers for Elmer Green Drilling Co encountered the off bearing end at 647 feet in North Muddy's Hacene-leeper slate area. The No 1 well near the Platte river in Riz Muddy is expected to produce about 75 ar gallons daily, likely higher after shooting, pending collection and handling facilities.
SITPRIDAN Aug 24 Sheridan prepares for its first city tennis tourney at Pioneer Park courts. Singles, doubles and mixed events planned with prizes including a silver roving cup for the champion and a standard tennis racket for runner up. Out of town inquiries suggest Wyoming state championship games may follow and officials expect strong public interest.
Bar Harbor, Aug 25. Friends arrived to aid Andrew Carnegie who is immobile and in feeble health. He is conveyed by yacht to Bar Harbor with a party accompanying him. Carnegie told friends he felt tired and unable to walk without attendants.
The Aikhorm Oil company, Casper based, drills a well to Shannon sand depth on state leased land tied to Creery ranch. Share value jumps from about 10 to 25 cents as stockholders seek richer returns. Principal Casper stockholders include Dr. J. F. Leeper G. KR. Havens W. S. Kimball and others.
Fames Mc Gideon of the Willow Creek ranch reports twenty five ewes and lambs lost after a thunder storm on Saturday afternoon. The flock appeared entrapped beneath bedding and struck by a bolt near a barbed wire fence, with some missing from the group.
A boy at George Pripe restaurant taps a trout tank and is seized by a large trout. The fish clamps onto his finger, drawing a startled tumble as spectators watch the aquarium episode at the restaurant. The trout is returned to the tank. The incident appears in the Laramie Republican.
Rock Springs August 25. Labor day committees work on plans and the celebration nears completion. Robert J H Merliec district 10 elections board member is named principal speaker and other movement leaders are expected to attend. Free candy will be distributed to the children at the event.
A busy day unfolds with a free picture show at the Oracle theatre, an afternoon free entertainment at the Grand theatre featuring something new, and free dances in the evening, all suggesting a successful community event.
Navy officials report that the Red and Blue fleets are in contact off the Atlantic coast as a naval war game nears its end. Censorship is in place, but scouts from both squadrons are converging, and authorities expect lessons to emerge from the maneuvers.
James Linn Rodgers, U S representative to the Carranza government, announced to Mexico City’s foreign office that the preliminary conference of Mexican and American representatives to settle international difficulties will convene at the Biltmore hotel in New York City on Monday, September 4. Mexican delegates are expected to depart on Saturday with the final conference set for a New England coast location.
The State Board of Land Commissioners schedules a public sale in Cheyenne on September 23, 1016 at 1 p.m. for lands in sections 1 and 6, township 17 N, ranges 68 and 69 W, totaling about 244.66 acres. Terms require at least 10 percent cash, balance over up to 18 annual payments at 4 percent interest. bids may be redeclared. improvements may be purchased separately.
Fragmentary note dated August 24 1916 references B Kendrick Press State Board of Land Commissioners G Hopkins Commissioner of Public Lands and Secretary with a later date August 26 September 2014.
Notice by the State Board of School Land Commissioners that on September 29, 1914, the Commissioner of Public Lands will offer at public auction the described lands in sections 36 and 31, township 18 N, ranges 69 W and 68 W, totaling about 715.80 acres, at a minimum price of 13.33 per acre and no less than three quarters of the appraised value.
The sale requires at least 10 percent cash at sales site and the balance in up to eighteen equal annual payments with 4 percent interest. Purchasers may pay all at once if desired. Buyers bear advertising costs. improvements must be purchased by the lands buyer. The State Board of School Land Commissioners may reject bids. Dated August 1916 with officials Kendrick Hopkins and date Aug 26 to Sept 29 1916.
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