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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
6
Casper Wyoming December 12 Spo Harry Fisher of the American Legion has received a telegram from national commander Frank PD Oliver outlining the Legion’s stance toward German actors and performers. The resolution from the Minneapolis convention condemns any revival of German arts that could lessen German guilt and directs posts to act through legal authorities to uphold this policy.
John F. P. Leeper, 52, mayor of Casper since 1917, died in a Chicago hospital after a long battle with throat cancer. He built a fortune as president of Elkhorn Oil Co and helped develop the Dig field. Survived by widow and son Carol Leeper of the United States.
Riverton Wyoming reports bank deposits exceed 1 004 129 37 dollars in statements issued for November 47th The town’s financial growth is highlighted as evidence of advancement and a prediction of further doubling within the year.
Fourth Well No 4 of Petroleum Producers corporation near Hamilton dome is down about 400 ft. The company plans a new well every 30 days from spring, hoping Hamilton dome becomes a large field. Drilling is hampered by local coal shortages.
CASPER Wyoming December 12 The Ohio Company drilled two large producers in the Lance Creek field bringing in a second well rated as heavily as the first Both wells are expected to settle to production levels of less than two thousand barrels daily from the oil bearing formation
THERMOPOLIS WY Dec 12 W C Bist former station agent of Burlington railroad here and connected with Adams Express company was found not guilty by a Jury in district court on instruction from Judge The court held that no criminal conduct had been proved.
Fragmentary report notes sheep driven far during a storm in Wyoming. Readable pieces indicate flocks from Medicine Bow drifted, facing danger from feed shortages and possible exposure as they near rugged terrain and strained county ranges.
The University of Wyoming in Laramie ends fall term early due to a fuel shortage caused by a minors' strike. Management dismissed students until January, shortening the Christmas vacation from December 20 to an earlier date.
Elizabeth Allen of Elk, Wyoming, twelve year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Valdex Allen, was shot in the lower stomach when a 45 automatic revolver discharged by her 12 year old brother. The bullet entered the front and exited near the spine, one inch below. A nurse and Drs Huff and Cline treated her at St. John's hospital in Jackson and she is expected to recover if no infection sets in.
Mrs A B Toliff wife of a Texas and Wyoming oil operator guest of her parents in Laramie reports a telegram that he will make an airplane flight from Texas to Denver then northward as weather permits. He plans to meet in Denver and fly to Greeley with her father Texas time delivery to Denver first.
Fire destroyed the garage of thewee Motor company in Buffalo Wyoming causing an estimated loss of 25000 dollars. The blaze damaged the building and equipment with part of the loss insured. Nearby attention focused on the cause and total value of the contents.
Buffalo Wyoming December 2 news notes a new bank with capital of 50 000 will open soon. Stock sales progress satisfactorily with P C Watt likely to be president and Ralph K R named cashier.
Encampment Wyoming December 12. The Encampment Canal and Irrigation Company forms to enlarge the Ba shore canal and extend irrigation to about 3000 acres north of town with plans to reach 4500 acres next spring. Water storage reservoirs will be built along the North Fork to ensure ample supply. Officers include H A Hunter president James Blackhall vice president F H Healey secretary treasurer Geo G Austin A C Fairman and P F Lordier. Ferry and Boyd hold the contract for the canal construction with team and scraper work nearly finished and rock work underway.
A Tetonia Idaho accident killed a girl when she mistook gasoline for kerosene and poured it on a fire. An explosion sprayed burning oil, burning her clothes as family members watched unable to stop the flames.
F I Moroney C Q M of the naval recruiting office says every ship has its own distillery to distill fresh water from salt water. He explains the evaporator heats sea water to steam then condenses it into drinkable water, noting boiled hospital water fights germs. An onlookers' misunderstanding is described with a humorous incident aboard a ship.
In Riverton Wyoming on December 12 an explosion from a gas range valve opened to relieve pressure blew the Producers Refiners camp mess house at Sand Drawfield. The collapse trapped Mrs. Martin beneath debris but she survived with a severe shock and bruises.
Big oil deal in Lincoln county ties 5000 acres of deeded land to George D Danley and the Wyoming LaBarge Dry Piney outfit from the McGinnis Land and Cattle company. The Piney field land is prized and several bidders sought control. A royalty payment accompanied a substantial bonus with the deal.
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