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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
7
The daily market report shows light cattle offerings with active trade at firm prices. Beef cattle demand remains strong with steers from 7.50 to 9.00 and veal up to 10.50, while hogs top around 10.40 and sheep prices stay firm. regional receipts and prices are listed for Chicago St. Joseph Omaha Kansas City and more.
Hogs receipts noted with lights at 19.25 to 10.60 and other hog classes ranging up to 10.76. Pigs and mixed categories quoted from 7.75 to 10.65. Cattle receipts 3600 with market steady. native beef steers bring 7.50 to 11.50 and yearling steers and heifers 8.50 plus.
Cattle and sheep market numbers show varied price ranges for cows and heifers stockers and feeders prime steers beef cows yearling calves and lambs. Receipts total around 3 600 with market described as steady and prices listed from 4 25 to 9 50 for cows and lambs 9 00 to 13 50 depending on grade and weight.
The Cheyenne Milling Co lists prices for wheat about 1.46 to 1.50 and durum wheat 1.45 to 1.60, oats 1.00 to 1.70 per cwt, corn chop 2.60 per cwt, and native hay around 20.00. Additional items include alfalfa hay 18.00 per ton and straw priced at 808 per ton, with fertilizer notes from Wyoming Fuel & Feed Co.
Notice of incorporation filed with Wyoming Secretary of State on December 16 1916. Muddy Creek Oil Company formed to acquire mine and land rights, operate pipelines and storage to market oil, gas and related products in Laramie and Converse counties with capital stock 500000 dollars. Board of five directors led by William Franks and Thomas Hunter as resident agent, 50 year term, principal office in Cheyenne.
notice states Peterson Oil Company was incorporated in Wyoming on December 8 1916 with capital stock of 100000 dollars, three directors J C Kinney L A Miller Ovcar Peterson, to operate gas oil and mineral mining ventures, refineries and pipelines in Laramie Converse and Natrona counties.
The record identifies the room 612 at the First National Bank Building in Cheyenne Wyoming with John D. Clark as the agent in charge thereof. The dates 31 12 27 28 29 appear as part of the provided data.
Kinney OW Company is incorporated to develop gas oil and other personal property. Capital stock set at 250000 dollars with 260000 shares par one dollar each. Fifty year term with three directors J C Kinney L A Miller Jobe Db Clark. Operations to be in Laramie Converse and Natrona counties Wyoming. Principal office Room 612 First National Bank Building Cheyenne John D Clark agent in charge.
The State of Wyoming Laramie County District Court First Judicial District notifies Anna Olsen and Mack Olsen of Des Moines Iowa they are sued by James R Martin for 632.59 dollars plus interest and fees on a promissory note and mortgage on Section 31 Township 14 North Range 63 West. Unless they answer by January 27 1917 judgment will be entered. Dated November 2 1916. Clerk T J Fisher. Attorney Marion A Kline. Notices run Nov 24 Dec 1 8 15 22 29 Jan 6.
All taxes, city and county, are due at the county treasurer's office. Taxes become delinquent on January 1, 1917, with penalty and interest added from that date as required by Wyoming law. The treasurer's office is open from a.m. to p.m. mail remittance to P. O. Box 185 if you cannot call during these hours.
Clarence Rowland is reengaged to manage the Chicago White Sox for 1917 after two seasons in charge. Comiskey spent heavily to strengthen the club, including $650,000 for Eddie Collins in 1914, and the team finished third in both of Rowland’s seasons, with Chicago observers deeming the White Sox the league’s best under proper handling.
California Press association members approved raising subscription and advertising rates to offset newsprint costs. President Friend W. Richardson announced the decision in Sacramento on December 28.
The Miller Oil Company is incorporated on December 27 28 39 with the purpose to engage in mining and related activities. Capital stock is one hundred dollars per share and the principal office location is not fully stated with founders including Miller Thomas Hunter Join D Clark listed among the incorporators.
Fire at the Federal Land Company building caused property damage in the city. Authorities say the blaze involved several departments and required multiple fire units to contain it. No serious injuries reported as crews and investigators assess the scene.
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