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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
5
Report describes a brief exchange of roughly fifty shots as soldiers fired toward a distant target. Initial confusion over whether the opposing side used revolvers persisted as the clash began at about fifteen yards.
Six first race sections list horses, owners, weights, and outcomes with nets and purses. Second race covers five furlongs claiming with winner Tempy Duncan and bets, time marks, and a scratched entry. Third race features six furlongs claiming with listed horses, weights, and payout structuring. Fourth to sixth races describe five furlongs claiming for various six to three year olds with weights, jockeys, and entrant statuses.
The Roundtop reservoir supplies Cheyenne and Fort D.A. Russell water while guards protect city properties. National Guard units were stationed at reservoirs until August 1, then joined their regiment at the mobilization camp. A cavalry detachment guards with Sergeant Frederick leading. KE troop relieved. Mayor LaFontaine assured residents the water remains uncontaminated and protected by post personnel and filtration systems.
Society changes ripple through Cheyenne as teachers visit Union Pacific Institutes, while Miss Georgia Hirst heads to the University of Colorado in Boulder. Ada B. Coates returns to Cheyenne for months, and Mrs. Leslie Miller contemplates Casper as Mr. Miller shifts oil duties.
The article lists Cheyenne residents and visitors, noting Mrs Estus and other locals traveling to Colorado Springs and Kentucky. It mentions Miss Esther Adamson becoming principal of Egbert school and several families visiting relatives, with updates on military and teaching assignments in Cheyenne and nearby areas.
Mrs Roffee plans return to her eastern home after weeks in Laramie and Cheyenne. The Coke Art Club notes invite the Coterie Art Club ladies to a regular fortnightly meeting at Mrs Carl Gyiling’s home 601 East Twenty-first Street Thursday afternoon.
The Past Noble Grand Association will meet with Mrs. Mary Hovey at 314 West Twentieth Street on Wednesday.
The Presbyterian Missionary Society holds a meeting this afternoon hosted by Mrs. D C Pildson. News of the society’s ongoing efforts and future plans are expected to be discussed.
The YY P B of the W C T VU hosts a social with a reception for two newly married couples and a farewell for three members departing for school and work. All members urged to attend. Guests of honor are Mr. and Mrs.
The young men of Fort Russell who attend the Congregational church will host a church social in the church parlors on Wednesday evening. All church members, the young peoples society of Christian Endeavor, their friends, and soldiers who attend the church are invited.
The Anna Gordon W C T U will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs David Duck of Fast Ninth Street and 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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