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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
13
In a tense clash a flash from the outburst of gunfire sparked a volley of shots as troops exchanged upwards of fifty rounds. Officers reported the opposing fighters appeared to fire revolvers, though certainty remained elusive. The opening shot rang out with a man only about fifteen yards away.
Rounds of six furlong races list net values and winning details. Entries include Tempy Duncan Doctor Zab La Belle Brocade and Burnt Candle with times and payouts. Scratches and trainer notes appear alongside results and standings.
The Roundtop reservoir and Crystal Lake supply Cheyenne and Fort D. A. Russell with water. Since Germany declared war, guards have protected city properties, with National Guard crews stationed at the reservoirs until August 1. A cavalry detachment and KE troop relief kept watch as Mayor LaFontaine urged calm and confidence in the post guards to prevent contamination.
Society items detail travel plans for a westward visit to teachers institutes along the Union Pacific line. Absent a week, a local figure heads west. Chicago guests include Mrs. Sarah Head Hydenburg and son Charlie, visiting Mrs. A. G. McGregor, with Miss Nora Head remaining for months. Miss Georgia Hirst departs Sept 5 for University of Colorado Boulder as a freshman. Ada B. Coates, longtime Cheyenne high math teacher, returns for several months after visiting Florida and Marshalltown. Mrs. Leslie Miller and children return from Casper and plan move there for oil work. Laura Lee and Lilian Blamey visit Green River for two weeks with the Lee family. Arthur Estos and others are mentioned in the continuing notes.
The report lists Cheyenne residents and guests visiting Colorado Springs, Kentucky, and Colorado with several returns home. Notables include Miss Esther Adamson named Egbert school principal. Miss Margaret Schenk and Franklin Chimm wedding. Lt. Robert Hanesworth commissioning and visits. Miss Marjorie Whipple teaching in Burlington. Donald Whipple headed to University of Washington. Mrs. F F Roffee visiting in Cheyenne from Tennessee.
Mrs Roffee returns from Laramie soon and will visit Cheyenne before leaving for the east. The Coke Art Club invites the Coterie Art Club ladies to a regular fortnightly meeting at Mrs Carl Gyiling's home located at 601 East Twenty-first Street this Thursday afternoon.
The Past Noble Grand Association will meet with Mrs. Mary Hovey at 314 West Twentieth Street on Wednesday. The notice outlines the gathering and the host location for attendees.
The Presbyterian Missionary Society holds a meeting this afternoon with Mrs. D C Pildson assisting. The gathering aims to discuss mission work and support activities.
The YY. P. B. of the W. C. T. VU gathers at headquarters this evening for a reception style meeting. Two newly married couples are honored and three members prepare to depart for school and work elsewhere. All members urged to attend.
Mrs. Ralph Bolin Mr and Mrs Albert Nash Hillsdale Miss Emily lager alps Moyer and Rachel Thompson Social at Congregational Church. The young men of Fort Russell who attend the Congregational church and societies will be hosts at a social in the church parlors Wednesday evening. All members of the church and congregation and of the young peoples society of Christian Endeavor and their friends are invited and the soldiers who have been attending the church and societies and their friends.
The Anna Gordon W C T U will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs David Duck of Fast Ninth Street. All members are urged to be present for the annual election of officers. Mrs F L Howx is the president of the union.
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