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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1917

Page

9

Geeds Receive an Hour After Robbery

Fort Collins Colorado report states Sheriff Cooke was notified at 9 pm of a theft and within one hour the stolen bicycle and carpenter tools were recovered. Suspect Pat O Donadl previously worked for George Eldridge near Mick Eye ranch 26 miles north of Fort Collins. He sold the bicycle to Ray Ames and tools to James Rotea then headed toward Cheyenne. Deputy Halliran pursued and returned with the prisoner at 2 20 pm.

Fort Collins Colo Ane Sherif Cooke Pat O'Donald George Eldridge Mickeye Ray Ames Cheyenne O'Donald Halliran

Deloyes Musical Comedy to Open Indefinite Engagment

The Eagle Theatre presents the Deloys Musical Comedy Company led by Myrtle Deloy starting today’s matinee. The troupe has toured the South with major runs including twelve weeks in Little Neck thirty-one weeks in Oklahoma City and ten weeks in Dallas. Mise Leroy a prima donna is noted.

Deloys Myrtle Deloy South Little Neck Oklahoma City Dallas Dixie Mise Leroy Prita Donna

The Girl at the Races Opens as Comedy Bill

The act features Billy Melee with a strong part and a fine tenor, Eddie De Joy Tol Hieber as comedians, Bob Dieher delivering tanglefoot dancing, the Acme comedy quartet with clean humor, and a well balanced chorus in nascent costumes. Popular prices apply throughout the engagement.

Billy Melee Eddie Dejoy Tol Hieber Deloy Bob Dieher Acme Comedy Quartette Bill

Coal Supply Troubles Darken Cheyenne Prices This Winter

Local dealers debate Wilson’s coal price order and its effect on Cheyenne markets. Rock Springs coal drops from 4.00 to 2.75 per ton at the mine, a potential consumer savings, while Hanna coal remains higher. Experts warn an adequate supply is not assured, predicting a sharp winter shortage unless shipments increase.

Wilson Cheyenne Hanna Rock Springs

Local Briefs From Burns and Nearby Areas

Bodies of Dr. Robert Kanode and J. C. Smith killed when their car overturned near Burns were shipped to Scottebluff from Early's chapel Friday afternoon. Lon C. Davis advertises ranch buying and selling services at 1714 Carey Ave. There will be no evening service at the Presbyterian church tomorrow night per Rev. Stubblefield. Hobbs & Huckfeldt offer furniture deals opposite Plains hotel. Three bootleggers Thomas Murphy Ed Davis and Harry Wheatley were sent to county jail after police arrest.

Robert Kanode J. C. Smith Burns Scottebluff S Chapel Presbyterian Church Stubblefield Thomas Murphy Ed Davis Harry Wheatly

Local Officials Return to Duty and County Jail Releases

McCleave Hark Fire Chief T A McCleave resumes duties this week after a brief vacation. Wayne C Bean and Frank Wojciechowski were released from the county jail. Wojciechowski fined 109 dollars for shooting at a Mexican hospital patient who later escaped. Bean faced prostitution charges. Call No 9 for taxis and seven passenger touring cars.

Wayne C. Bean Frank Wojciechowski Bean

Jail crowd in Sherman reaches seventy-two awaiting trial

The Sherman County jail holds 72 prisoners, one of the largest counts in the county’s history. Only nine inmates were present when the current sheriff took office. A note mentions varnishing and a call number for twelfth and seven passenger touring cars, 5-17.

Four Men Arrested on Poker Gambling Charge

Police arrested W. Taylor Dock Stearn Bill Anderson and Charles Paul on gambling charges for allegedly playing poker at 318 West Fifteenth Street. All were released on bond.

W. Taylor Dock Stearn Bill Anderson Charles Paul West Fifteenth Street

Court Protects Patent on Flotation Process in Mining Case

In Butte Montana Federal District Judge Bourgin ruled for the Mineral Separation company Ltd against the Butte and Superior Mining company over a patent flotation process for ore recovery. The decision upholds the patent rights in a dispute described as a corporate cull.

Butte, Mont Mineral Separation Company, Ltd Butte & Superior Mining Company Federal Bourgin Mineral Separation Company

Horseshoe Oil and Gas Co. offers Wyoming leases for sale

A bold advertisement proclaims Horseshoe Oil and Gas Co offers five Wyoming leases adjacent to a major well. It notes rapid progress at Community Well No 1 with oil in the sump, No 2 starting soon, and No 3 due in 30 days. Investors are urged to buy 1,000 shares for $20 and watch the project advance from the Denver Mercantile Building.

Horseshoe Oil & Jas Company Horseshoe Wyoming Horshshoek Oil & Ga§ CO Mercantile Bldg Denver Colo

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Geeds James Rotea Frontier Park America The Cheyenne Thoroughbred Breeders Association Plains Hotel Eagle Theatre POCAL Billiard Parlor S. T. Debber, H. 5. Hayatin Pioneer Cheyenne Wye Abill & Holliday Lon C. Davis Carey Ave Hobbs & Huckfeldt Sherman Co Sherman Ca Eloy Sunny Southern Singer Bob Bieber Eddie Deloy Dainty
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