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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1916

Page

19

More Guardsmen Needed for State Wyoming

The adjutant general's office seeks additional qualified men for the Wyoming National Guard. Two captains five sergeants first class five sergeants ten privates and two cooks will join the department with pay scales from 45 to 250 dollars annually. Training and oath required. potential federal call but no intent to deploy from Wyoming. recruitment centered in Cheyenne with possible Sheridan hires. Captain Parker may be promoted to major alongside four other new majors by Gov. Kendrick.

Adjutant General's Office Quartermaster Corps Wyoming Nagional Goard Arthur Parker Adjutant General War Department Cap Tain Parker Wyoming Horder Cheyenne Sheridan Parker Law John B. Kendrick

Worland Woman 18 Buried in Cheyenne

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Gordon wife of John B Gordon Worland Wy and former Cheyenne resident were held at the Early chapel yesterday afternoon. The service was conducted by Mrs Idamy of the Christian Science church. The funeral was delayed by a traffic blockade. Pallbearers were BE Johnston F R Dildine David Cook WH Henderson W A Quayle and J Chaplin.

Mra Mary Gordon John B. Gordon Worland Wyo Cheyenne Idamy Christian Science Church Tiine BE. & Johnston F. R. Dildine David Cook WH. B. Henderson W. A. Quayle J. Chaplin

Husband freed after wife desertion charge dropped

Howard F. Dolson was arrested on Christmas Day in Denver for wife desertion and brought to Cheyenne by Deputy Sheriff Nels Perry. He was discharged from the county jail yesterday after the charge was dropped. Mrs. Dolson gave birth last Saturday and a family settlement out of court was reached.

Howard F. Dolson Denver Cheyenne Nels Perry

Sigma Beta Phi Granted National Charter at Pittsburg Convention

Delegation from Cheyenne and Laramie sought a Wyoming chapter for Sigma Beta Phi, claiming the largest local Greek group status. Sigma Heta Phil traces back to 1903 with 17 active members and 10 pledges at the University of Wyoming, under E L Knight as president.

Sigma Hota Pil Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pitteburg Thin University of Wyoming Harry B. Henderson, Jr Cheyenne E.L. Knight Sigma Beta Phi Laramie Morian V. Spicer Pittsburg National Association of Sigma Alyba Epailon Marty Henderson Wyoming Columbia Sigma Heta Phil University Louis Holiday W. H. Holiday George Peryam Encampent Fred Platte John Burnett Buffalo Alpha Tau Omega United States E. L. Knight Morgan V. Spicer Harry J. Craig Albert May Charles Jack) Skinner Orville Frazer Arthur J. Jones Clyde P. Matteson Fulton D. Bellamy Raymond A. Frazer R. M. Anderson Andrew Willis Frank Long

Skating at Lake Minnehaha Reaches Best Season Levels

Report from the State Leader notes thick smooth ice on Lake Minnehaha for long canal neck skating and daily sessions. Children bring lunches build bonfires enjoy meals and outdoor time, making the open air outing popular with boys and girls.

Lake Minnehaha Canal Neck Umes

Johnson in Mont. man fights police after self harm

Walter Johnson, a Montanan miner, slashed his throat and stabbed near his heart during a Tuesday night incident at an Eighteenth Street resort. Pearl Davis, an inmate, says Johnson sought money, not love, and pursued another inmate. Patrolmen broke into the room. Johnson revived and fought them before being taken to St. John's hospital, watched by deputies to keep him from tearing his bandages. The housekeeper calls him a possible drug victim amid the turmoil.

Walter Johnson St. John’s Hospital Pearl Davis Johnson Ste Butte Red ‘Lodge Mont Cheyenne Davis Eva N. G. Peterson Gus Clancy Clancy Peterson Sheriff's Office Frank Carter Angus McDonald

Michael McClosky Funeral at St. Mary's Cathedral

Michael McClosky 64 a pioneer Cheyenne hotel and railroad man died in bed Tuesday from brain hemorrhage and was buried yesterday after a service at St. Mary's Cathedral. The cortege started at his daughter Mary Atter’s home with pallbearers A D Kelley Frank Leydon J W Griffin A Robitaille John Foley and C H Hawksworth. He is survived by a wife and seven children.

Michael McClosky Pioneer Cheyenne St. Mary's Cathedral Mary Atter A. D. Kelley Frank Leydon J. W. Griffin A. Robitaille John Foley C. H. Hawksworth McClocky

New Mexico Man to Be Buried Today

Francis W. Pearce of Albuquerque will be buried today after dying at St. John's hospital following a brief illness. Funeral services are at 10 this forenoon at the Early Chapel with burial at Cheyenne. Pearce was a member of the Albuquerque Loyal Order of Moose.

Francis W. Pearce Albuquerque N. M St. John’s Hospital Cheyenne Pearce

English Woman Aviator Visits New York After War Flying Feats

Miss D. F. Brown of a prominent English family arrives in New York after notable wartime service in France. She is described as the only woman to fly over battle lines as a full member of the British Royal Flying Corps.

New York D. F. Brown France Royal Flying Corps

New Year's Night at the Plains Hotel Invite

The Plains Hotel invites guests to celebrate New Year’s Eve with friends on Monday night. Details are sparse in the readable text, but the event centers on a hotel hosted party welcoming attendees to ring in the new year.

the Plains Hotel

Poultry and Pet Stock Entered for Big Exhibit

Entries are arriving for the sixth annual Wyoming Poultry and Pet Stock show to be held January 26 at the Coliseum. Last year 311 birds competed. organizers expect a larger event with cash prizes and strict entry rules. Contact John C. Fulton of Cheyenne for rules. officers are President B. W. Penham and Vice President W. M. Foust.

Wyoming Poultry and Pet Stock Association Coliseum John C. Fulton Cheyenne Association B. W. Penham W. M. Foust

Fratres Seek Voting Rights for Guardsmen on Duty

The next legislature will be asked to grant state national guard members the right to vote while on duty out of state. A proposed measure would disenfranchise guardsmen dishonorably discharged until pardoned by the governor.

State National Guard

Cheyenne Society Notes Brighten Holidays with Visits

Society column lists visitors and hosts in Cheyenne during Christmas week. Mrs. Warren plans Denver engagements at Taber Grand. Mr. and Mrs. Lathrop of Casper attend Lacey Stull wedding then visit. Edwards, Clark sisters, Roedel, Bowles, and Mahoney family travels noted with upcoming New Year events and dances.

Mr. Warren Peter Appel Homer R. Lathrop Russell Nichols Casper Cheyenne Denver Fred Warren Lathrop Nichols B. B. Brooks Mary Bowles Zella Ferris Bowles

New Year's Celebration at The Plains Hotel Tonight

The Plains Hotel hosts a big New Year's Eve party for Monday night with a featured appearance by The New Edison at the Wyoming Book Store venue.

the Plains Hotel Edison Wyoming

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