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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
2
A sixth grade pupil at Taster School in Wyoming was found emaciated and starving while the rest of the family was away. The eleven year old boy had money but did not spend it, living on scraps and facing cold conditions. The Round Table charitable group will care for him.
In Cody Wye on December 17 Charley Stump obeys city orders to clean yards. While raking he uncovers a five dollar bill under weeds and finishes the job with neat effort. He remains skeptical about further finds but is paid for the cleanup.
Chicago December 16 Judge Mack in federal court denied a new trial for Otoman Zar Adusht Hanish leader of the Mardasnan sun worshipers cult convicted of sending objectionable literature by fee He was sentenced to six months in the Chicago house of correction and a $2500 fine Counsel for Hanish were allowed an appeal to the United States circuit court of appeals.
A reader claims a non surgical cure for rupture by a method found through a carpenter, asserting years of relief with no operation or loss of time. The letter invites contact with Eugene M. Pullen at 149 Marcellus Avenue Manasquan for full information, warning others to show the notice to authorities if needed.
Cody Wyoming December 17 Reverend J McGinney of the Episcopal church who has led here for several months will be admitted to the priesthood by Bishop Thomas late this week In Cody Rev Metfinley was ordained last June and the usual year long wait before priestly ordination has been shortened to six months due to local need for a priest.
Sheridon Wye December seventeenth the first of the week many of the Sheridan Odd Fellows went to Buffalo to aid its lodge in observing the twenty fifth anniversary. Veteran jewels were presented to members of both Odd Fellows and Rebekaahs for long service and good standing in the order. The fellows receiving jewels included Rothwell Jensen Anguay Walters Chappell and Myers for twenty five years active service. Rebekahe recipients for fifteen years active service included Alice Myers Sarah Head Julia Jensen Sarah Sage Margaret Walters Nelie Smith Beas V Gallagher Edith M Chappell.
A first person poem by J. J. Cole praising a beloved old car. The speaker recalls driving through varied terrains and weather while admiring the machine’s spirit, despite rust, dents, and wear. It celebrates bond between driver and vehicle, calling it a soul under the hood.
The LU Sheep company files in district court a $5000 damage suit against Henry Hillberg and Adam Weise seeking redress for sheep trespass on its lands and a perpetual injunction. The petition claims denudation of fields rendering property useless and anticipates a spring term hearing to set a precedent for similar cases.
Nevada reports Mountain States Telephone company survey along the Lincoln highway shows a future telephone line likely to run from New York to San Francisco. Auto users already carry portable instruments for calling in. a line through Wyoming Utah and Nevada would aid in emergencies and locate stranded motorists.
Mandot the southern lightweight seeks a comeback glow as he eyes the Cross and Andreis case in Los Angeles. The two boxers were linked to past slip ups on Mandot with an overweight issue, and Ma Thy baker boy pow hints at a possible rematch if weight limits are met.
The leader advertises a four dollar annual rate with a coupon planned on page one and mailed to subscribers.
Gorham's Chantilly Plymouth patterns advertise sale prices on silverware sets. Individual salad forks regular 1.80 valued at 1.25 each. Tea spoons sold in sets of six for 3.75. Five o'clock or small tea spoons sets of six priced at 3.00. Knives and forks set of six regular 21.50 value now 16.00.
Congressman Clyde Mr. Taverner asks why the War Department pays private manufacturers 17.50 for a 3.8 inch shrapnel when arsenals can make the same item for 7.94. He urges that all munition orders be produced in government plants to save millions and curb armament agitation.
Notice of dissolution states that at a November 12 1913 stockholders meeting all debts were paid the company is not active and the dissolution was unanimously adopted by all stockholders after 60 days of consideration. Kate G Hallack President Attest A B Phelps Secretary.
Wyoming state has filed to select land listed in townships 14 N 69 W in the NE SEY SWY and NEXM of Sec 12 T14N R69W. The notice invites public inspection, protests must be filed before approval and submission to the General Land Office in Washington DC.
A report notes Bethlehem Steel, Carnegie Steel, and Midvale Steel securing Navy Department contracts totaling 77 million dollars. The firms admit to preventing competitive bidding and dividing orders with Bethlehem at 44.2 million, Carnegie 90.8 million, and Midvale 12.0 million, fueling belief in a large navy.
Department of the Interior announces Ray G. Knott of Campstool Wyoming filed intent to prove up final three year claim on homestead land in Section 12 Township 12% N Range 65 W 6th Meridian. Hearing before the Cheyenne land office January 27 1914. Witnesses: William H. Rice Earl Martin William D Freeborn all of Campstool and Charley B Cashman of Cheyenne.
Robert Moodie of Fort Russell Wyoming filed intent to make final three year proof to establish a land claim on Section 12 Township 14 North Range 68 West sixth principal meridian. The proof is to be given before the Register and Receiver at the Cheyenne Wyoming land office on January 27 1914 with witnesses Fred Hirsig Charley Hirsig Henry Stinbrook and William Moyap of Cheyenne Wyoming.
Department of the Interior notice from Cheyenne Wyoming dated December 18 1918 states the land is not coal and is placed within a phosphate or public water reserve. Albert L Biddle of Cheyenne Wyoming filed a home claim on November 26 1910.
Serial 05249 shows top 8 percent claim by Heo 94 T 15 N R 6th P M to establish final three years before the registering receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on January 16 1914. Claimants listed: Eli Moorhouse Henry Stainbrook Ernest Goodwin and Pat Fox all of Cheyenne Wyo. CHAPLIN witness notice and dates indicated.
Mortgage records reveal Caroline Vance’s loan to Schuts Volker secured by property in Cheyenne Wyoming. Notice states default on interest through September 1919 and principal balance of 1581.67 dollars, with foreclosure sale at the Cheyenne court house front door on January 29 at 10 am, including attorney fees and costs.
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