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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1917

Page

10

Granger Hotel Nears Completion in Green River Wyoming

Report from Green River notes the Granger hotel by the Evers brothers is near completion with a full basement six sleeping rooms dining room and bar area. The layout includes a spacious lobby, double stairs, ample storage, and plans to rival Salt Lake City and Cheyenne hotels in comfort and style.

Green River, Ave Granger Evers Brothers Beat Newhouse Salt Lake Cheyenne Jewel Evers Brothers Green River Overland Lumber Company

Chimes and Clock Placed at St Matthews Cathedral

In Laramie two expert workmen arrived to install the chimes and clock in St Matthews cathedral tower. The 14 000 pound seven tone mechanism was received last Monday and placed under Edward Ilinean memorial to his late wife with costs between 46000 and 60007. A formal dedication is planned with a public concert series by Prof Meneely starting September 1.

Laramie St. Matthews Cathedral Edward Iiineon Hie Thomas Enowgh Prof Meneely Meneely & Co

Plan to Secure Permanent Show at County Fair

A plan to secure a permanent show at the county fair unfolds as LH D Sullivan visits Love Jagd to gain exhibit support. Professor Keser and the agronomy department will provide exhibit descriptions, crop suitability, and conditions, with JWatrone coordinating through the Commercial Club to assemble volunteers and contributions.

Magrot Duch Tis Tanver Tiv D. Sullivan Uleo J. Watrone Ain

Foot severed under train in Rawlins incident

Marold Do a brakeman on the local in Rawlins had his right foot cut off just above the ankle when he fell under the wheels as the train stopped. Doctors fear shock and heart weakness will complicate a potential operation to remove the foot. his condition remains serious.

Howital Jie Ivy Larold Sam Rawlins

Wheat Price Committee Fails to Fix New Rate

Washington Aug 29 The wheat price fixing committee adjourned tonight without announcing a price and will reconvene at 1 o clock tomorrow morning.

Washington, D. C

Price of Crude Oil Raises Market Across Regions

Douglas August 29 an advance of 20 cents per barrel raises Ek Basin and Grass Creek oils to 1.70 effective immediately. Elk Basin crude price notes 1.30 in January with earlier June and July rises totaling a 30 percent year gain. Pennsylvania crude now 3.50 a barrel highest in fifty years. Wyoming and Mid-continent may follow. impact expected to boost production and benefit operators statewide.

Douglas Ek Basin Grass Creek Ohio Oil Company Salt Creek Big Muddy Elk Elk Basin Pennsylvania Wyoming

First Issue of New Paper Out

The Wyoming Clarion is mailed from Douglas and seems promising judging by the initial issue. It features live news and articles on Douglas and Converse County development with cuts of local landmarks like the Box Elder coal yard the LaBonte hotel and the new grandstand at the fair grounds. It will be published monthly to boost the region.

Douglas Wyoming Clarion Converse County Box Elder Canyon LaBonte Fair Grounds Clarion

Farmer Loses Hand in Mowing Machine

LARAMIE Aug 29 Pius Young an employee of James Mickelson on the Circle ranch near Big Piney will lose the right hand at the wrist after a fall beneath the mowing machine He pitched headlong into the sickle and the knives maimed him making amputation necessary

Laramie Pius Young James Mickelson Circle Ranch Big Piney Young

Powerful cars at state fair

Douglas will witness a new star in American racing as R. Burr Lampkin of Essex brings two top cars to the state fair. The Sun Ray, once driven by Charles Devlin, features a sixteen valve high speed meter and 297.2 cubic inches displacement with an 111 mph dirt track record. The 290 horse Piat Submarine from Torino, imported by W. K. Vanderbilt at 22000, shows a one mile beach track record of 27.5 seconds and excels on circular dirt tracks under Lampkin's piloting.

Douglas R. Burr Lampkin Essex England Sun Ray Chas. Devlin New York Lampkin Torino Italy W. K. Vanderbilt

Will Erect New Business Block

Douglas August 29 The Odd Fellows and Masons of Glenrock may join in a plan to build a business block in the city. Plans are favored and the two story structure will house lodge rooms and offices on the second floor with store rooms on the first.

Douglas Odd Fellows and Masons Glenrock Oil City

Glenrock to Have New Light Plant

Douglas reports the Glenrock electric plant will not supply power until around October 15. The existing engine proves undersized, with a larger engine to be ordered. A street lighting system will be installed and finished when electricity becomes available.

Douglas Glenrock Aso

Midwest Spuds In On New Young Co Hole

Douglas August 29. Midwest company spudded in on Young Ol company land last week. This is the first of five wells contracted for, the hole about 1200 feet from the original Merritt well. It is believed by old men that one of the largest wells in the Big Muddy field will be brought in on this land.

Douglas Midwest Company Young Ol Company Oid

Couple from Nebraska wed twice in one day

Bert Lester Adams and Miss Amy Lucy Winchell from MOP Neb arrived at the court house to obtain a license. After a delay a second license was issued and Judge Mewis then performed a Methodist ceremony with Rev Bowling. The couple left rejoicing.

Dovoermaur Mop Mewis Clelland

Commissioner F P Taylor Returns From Northern State

State labor commissioner F P Taylor has returned from a tour of northern counties where he met workers and union leaders to discuss wage and hour reforms and labor conditions.

F. P. Taylor

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