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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
2
A car crossing near the Chicago and North Western railroad struck by a train at nine oclock left one man injured with possible internal injuries. The vehicle belonged to Sheriff Mohick Patton and was on display at the Coliseum garage.
Meeteetse news reports Labor Day plans for the Big Horn Pioneer and Historical association annual gathering. A business committee led by WO Steele E P Bowman and CO H Davison organizes events with Henry Sayles providing a beef steer. The celebration includes a grand ball with old timers attending social and business sessions.
Casper residents and about 250 lodge members push for a Casper Elks charter as the city nears the 5000 population threshold. A dispensation is sought from the Grand Lodge to organize and install an Elks lodge here, with plans for a $150,000 palatial home as a lodge and club center.
Commissioner Lenihan and W H McDonald surveyed land at Daniel for a new fish hatchery lot. They marked lines for buildings pipes and drainage and reported the fall was sufficient. Hatchery construction will start soon and be in operation within months at the Fred Pape place on Forty Road.
Casper, Aug 27. Mrs Harry Adams of Casper landed a six and a half pound trout in a half hour fight on the Platte river above Alcora. The fish, weighed exactly 6 1 2 pounds, tired and leapt as it was brought in, and was given to Jeremiah Mahoney after the catch.
Cody reporter notes potato man Defoe Fenton is departing Cody this week for Chicago, indicating upcoming business plans and return prospects.
Mr. Fenton plans permanent base in Cody to coordinate Big Horn Basin potato growers 76 signatories, aims to double acreage next season, and push a businesslike selling network. He seeks a growers association, lower freight rates, and a cabin on North Fork for summer residence, returning by September 15.
HIG PINEY Aug 27 Gus Young of Circle ranch was mowing north of the ranch when he lost balance and is thrust forward by a ditch the right hand near the wrist was severely injured the wrist bone severed and doctors fear the hand may be lost Young had previously worked at Bentley ranch and for William Baldwin.
Aug 27 Big Piney reports Wm Powell known as Indian Bill was struck by lightning while seated on a mowing machine. The bolt burned his hand and shoulder and burned deep into neck muscles while he was under treatment by Dr Hook for burns. Powell, longtime employee of Abner Luman, was brought in from the Luman ranch.
Funeral services for Kathryn Thallman were held at Early's chapel at 2 PM. She died of pulsionary tuberculosis at age 26, survived by husband and one child of 700 East Twenty-sixth Street. Charles E. Tobin killed in LeBarron's cafe brawl funeral set at Early's this morning.
Cody Aug. 27. The idle flour mill will be run next year with building and supplies arranged soon. The plant, once costing about 17 000 dollars, is now valued higher per current machinery prices. A stockholders meeting Saturday will set definite plans and hire an expert miller from several applicants.
R E Miller reported on Teton pass road progress this week as crews near the top on both sides. The road is 2800 feet from the west summit and 5000 feet from the east, with completion to the sawmill anticipated by September 1 and plans to push toward Crandall road house. If weather stays favorable some work may occur this fall on the snow slides, and full Teton pass completion is expected next year.
Following requests from many Federal Rubber company employees in Cudahy Wisconsin the board of directors approved a limited issue of second preferred stock. The dividend bearing shares will be offered mainly to long serving employees in responsible positions. The move reflects pride in six years of progress and a commitment to the firm’s future growth.
Cheyenne bowling fans may compete this winter as Debber and Hayutin of the Coliseum billiard parlor order three new alleys. Efforts are underway to form an eight to ten team league for the city championship with a later chance to challenge expert teams from other cities for the Rocky Mountain title.
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