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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1916

Page

10

Youth Victim of False Arrest in Kemmerer

The Kemmerer Camera reports that Lloyd Smith, about 20, was jailed after a trumped up trial in Justice Durnford's court at Big Piney for obtaining property from James Black. He was held in county jail until release ordered by County Attorney Reynolds after Charles Lacker intervened.

Kemmerer Kemmerer Camera Lioyd Smith Kenimerer Billy Mills Big Piney Yung Smith Black Smith Mack Stout Darnford Durnford Tad Tepoty Billy Mille Young Smith Reynolds

Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Biomo Quinine Tablets

An old advertisement promotes a one day cure for colds using LAXATIVE BIOMO QUININE tablets. Cruegists refund money if not effective. The claim appears with Grove’s elevature on each box and a 25 cent price.

Cruegists W. Grove

Remodeling of Wyoming bridge and building office

Peter A. Beck supervisor of bridges and buildings in Wyoming visited Laramie to observe remodeling at the Fire and University avenue office. Paper banners and painters work on the mandatory upgrade. Four cozy suites are prepared including one for the trainmaster and another possibly for the roadmaster amid possible plan changes.

Laramie Der Peter A. Beck Wyoming Fire University Avenue

Promise Relief for Shortage of Coal at Laramie

The coal shortage in Laramie worsened by the recent storm. the Chamber of Commerce secured ten tons from Union Pacific to keep a public institution running. Union Pacific and Colorado Wyoming and Eastern railroads pledged extra cars and priority delivery to Laramie and nearby towns like Rock Springs Hanna and North Park to relieve the crisis by tomorrow or the next day.

Laramie, Tee Chamber of Commerce Union Pacific Chamber Union Pacific Coal Company Wormdo, Wyoming and Eastern Laramie Union Pacific Railroad Colorado Wyoming and Eastern Railroad Hock Springs Hanna North Park

German Wyoming Oil Company Advances New Venture in Wyoming

CASPER Wyo Dec 15 An oil company named German Wyoming Oil Co plans rapid drilling at Whetland after securing leases on a thousand deeded acres of John and Marry McCormick ranches in the Laramie river region. Manager M Allen travels from Casper on business to push development and casing readiness.

Casier Wyo OW Company Whetland M. Allen Casper John Marry McCormick Laramie

Hitchcock Plans State U Library Building

Wilbur WN Hitchcock of Laramie has won the contract to furnish plans and supervise the library and administrative building at the University of Wyoming. The proposed 140 by 76 foot structure includes a large reading room for 200 students, fireproof design, and modern facilities. Construction will be deferred pending board action.

Laramie Dee Wilbur WN. Hitchcock University of Wyoming University Atall Hitchcock Liberal Arts Normal Fremont Street University Avenue

Maddened bull injures rider and horse at ranch near Hamafork

George Ritmond employed by Arthur Robinson narrowly escaped death when a maddened bull charged along the river willows as Ritmond and Earl Hayward drove the animal out. Ritmond remained mounted until rescues arrived. his horse was gore severely damaged and rendered useless for some time.

Kemmerer George Ritemond Arthur Robinson George Earl Hayward Ritxmond

Women Signalmen in England at Railroads

Women take up roles as signalmen in England during the war era. A photograph shows a soldier's wife on duty, among many women filling jobs once held by men.

England Dbw

Former Cokeville Bishop Killed in Accident

Bishop L Nelson of Ovid Idaho, formerly of Cokeville, was accidentally killed last Thursday while helping move a house across a creek. He was struck by a house corner after being thrown against a willow tree. his injury proved fatal. Nelson helped organize the Mormon church at Cokeville and spoke there about ten weeks ago. A number of Cokeville residents attended his funeral last Sunday.

Kemmerer L . Nelson Ovid Idale Cokeville Nelson

Annual Christmas Vacation at State U

Laramie announces the annual Christmas vacation begins at noon Wednesday next week and ends at 8 a.m. January 3, 1917, giving students two weeks at home. Rail rate notices offer a fare and one third for round trips after December 22, but many will not stay the extra days to use the fare.

Laramie

Eklund and Amend Slated to Wrestle in Sheridan

Clarence Eklund the northwest light heavyweight champion will meet Jacob Amend of Lincoln in Sheridan on Tuesday December 19. Both are topnotchers and the bout is billed as one of the best Sheridan has seen. Amend formerly directed Lincoln YMCA athletic program. Eklund has never been defeated at his weight and has faced top opponents including Pat Brown and Anton Stecher.

Sheridan Clarence Eklund Northwest Jacob Amend Lincoln Amend Eklund Pat Brown Anton Stecher Nebraska Kiund Frewont

Monuments Sought for Fort Phil Kearney and Wagon Box Fight

Sheridan reports Dr. Grace Ray mond Hebard of Laramie proposed monuments at the old Fort Phil Kearney site and the Wagon Box fight site to mark the semi centennials of the Fetterman massacre and Wagon Box clash. The Oregon trail commission would help with funding if local support exists.

Steele Hebard

Sheridan Plans Banquet for Governor Kendrick

The Commercial club at its regular meeting decided to hold a dollar dinner honoring Governor Kendrick, who is due in Sheridan around December 20 from New York City after discussions with eastern capitalists about a railroad. Secretary Steele read letters as President Benham presided. several weather items were shown to the club. A note at the end seeks to lease or buy a weekly paper in a growing Wyoming town including address for responses.

Commercial Club Kendrick New York City Sheridan Steele Benham Wyoming Care Hate Leader Pals

Rawlins Old-Timer Daley Dies After Short Illness

Sunday last near Rawlins parles Daley, 62, longtime resident of the range country for over thirty five years, died after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Rasmussen undertaking parlors on Wednesday morning with Dean F Smith officiating.

Rawlins Parles Daley Rasmussen Undertaking Dean F Smith

Casper Masons Elect Officians for the Year

At the regular meeting of Casper Lodge No. 15 A F and A M held Wednesday evening officers for the coming year were elected. Worshipful master Homer F. Schafer senior warden George W Campbell junior warden J William Johnson treasurer C H Townsend secretary H S Coates trustees Harold Banner Peter C Nicolaysen Henry Bayer.

Casper Casper Lodge No A. M Homer F. Schafer George W. Campbell J. William Johnson C. H. Townsend Coates Harold Banner Peter C. Nicolaysen Henry Bayer

Red Cross Christmas Seal Campaign Jumps to New Heights

The Red Cross Christmas seal drive has printed 325 million seals distributed nationwide from Alaska to the canal zone and the Philippines. Advertising materials total several million and over 1,000,000 personal appeals have been sent. An army of more than 500,000 volunteers sell the seals, with fundraising reaching several hundred thousand dollars to target 100 million seals and a $1,000,000 boost to the anti tuberculosis effort nationwide. Over 1,500 anti tuberculosis associations rely on Red Cross seals for support.

Red Cross Union Alaska Canal Zone Porto Rico Hawaii Philippines United States

Calls Asquith's Fall a National Disaster

Derby MP James Henry Thomas says Asquith's fall is a national disaster linked to press dictatorship. He warns it risks Lloyd George and argues labor mustShape war's outcome toward peace or defeat German militarism while urging support for the government.

London James Henry Thomas Derby Asquith David Lloyd- George

Pine Bluffs Post Sold to Colorado Springs Publisher

Pine Bluffs Dec. 15. Last week M. R. Hemphill and son sold the Pine Bluffs Post to George G. Reed of Colorado Springs. They say the town should have a larger better paper and Reed can deliver improved results with his understanding of new machinery.

Pine Bluffs M. R. Hemphill and Son George G. Reed Colorado Springs Bluffs

Hemphill abandons plan without expert machinist help

Mr Hemphill found they could not complete the task without an expert machinist and decided it would not pay to hire one. He and his son will likely remain at Pine Bluff, pursuing other work.

Hemphill Such & Man Pine Biaffa

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