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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1920
Page
3
Prohibition has not hurt Kentucky farmers as the 1919 tobacco crop goes to market. Over 2,000,000,000 pounds will be sold this year for more than $100,000,000. Prices rose from ten to twelve cents in 1910 to fifty cents to $1.25 per pound now.
The insane widow of Amos W. Smith seeks review of Judge Tidball's ruling on whether to accept the will's provision or take one-half of the estate via guardians. Morris W. Griggs, her guardian, appeals, claiming a potential $100,000 difference. The widow has been in sane for thirty years and is confined at the Evanston state hospital.
Lander Wyoming plans a drainage system to drain a long swampy strip of about 70 building lots in the northern part of the town. The area has housed millions of mosquitoes yearly, making life miserable for residents.
Rawlins Wyoming February 2 The Producers and Refiners corporation completed eight storage tanks on section 25 Ferris field and is conducting a pumping test on the newly brought in well at 1550 feet The test is expected to show a yield of at least 10 barrels per day leading Waytad to try a leader plan.
Rawlins Wyoming February 2 The Kaseming Oil company has resumed drilling in its well on the Mahoney dome after a gas fire halted progress since last summer A flow of 50 million cubic feet of gas was struck above the oil sands and later ignited by lightning The flames were contained after weeks of efforts and the site now aims at reaching the oil sands hoping for a highly valuable well in the state.
Rawlins Wyoming February 2. Material for a new oil rig is rushed to the Wyo Kams company Ferris field well after a fire destroyed the derrick days ago. The well at 2760 feet is believed to be on top of deep sands and is the Ferris field’s first deep test watched by oil men with interest.
Douglas Gun club plans a Wyoming Sportsmen's association meeting in Douglas. A state shoot offering 1500 dollars in prizes will highlight the gathering with the most expert marksmen competing.
Harris W. Axford 78 died at his daughter's home in Douglas after living with her for several days. A Cincinnati native, he built an incubator factory and sold machines across the United States and Canada. Axford also devised other practical devices and was a noted gardener and Wyoming state fair prize winner. He traveled with a long-lived family lineage including brothers in Omaha and a Wales-based sibling.
RN A Collins was arrested in Opal near Kemmerer Wyoming on embezzlement allegations involving funds of the Commercial Bank of Umatilla Georgia. A reward of 1000 dollars is proposed by the bank and multiple parties claim reward rights. Collins agreed to return to Umatilla, accompanied by his wife and daughter. Hazel Daniels, a woman living with Collins, disappeared after his arrest. W. C. Griggs, Umatilla Bank VP, arranged return but withheld stolen amount.
Rawlins Wyoming reports a city drive to remove gamblers bootleggers immoral women and their male associates. arrests have occurred but smaller than expected as an exodus of undesirables began and continues. An unrelated medical ad follows for Foley Kidney Pills claiming to tone kidneys and relieve backache.
Funeral of Consaurion Sauredo aged 83, daughter of Mr and Mrs Concilias Sauredo of 910 West Lincoln Highway, held Monday afternoon at W W Dumm mortuary. Interment was in Olivet cemetery. (Ad text for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promoting popularity)
Cheyenne city officials review a petition by Cal Holliday and TM. Joe Gahill for a four concession exclusive franchise to build an artificial ice plant with capacity about 35 tons daily and cold storage. They seek lake ice rights and ban on natural ice sales, aiming for one unit operating before summer pending approval.
The body of Mrs. Elizabeth A. Barkwell arrived Sunday from California and was buried simply at Lakeview Cemetery beside her husband. Arrangements were by Early Bricker Brothers. Accompanying mourners included John Nolan John Connelly R. E. McCormick George Klett Dr. Rafter and Clyde Early. No funeral service was held here.
Fred Hatcher six year old son of Mr and Mrs Bernard F Hatcher of 4998 Weet Twentieth Street died yesterday morning Funeral arrangements are under way with services to be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 o clock at the Dumm mortuary unless family illness delays plans
Judge W. G. Mentzer departed last night for Wheatland where he will preside over the court for the rest of the week.
The city council granted BE L Emery secretary of the Wyoming Good Roads association permission to sell articles to tourists at the information tent near the camping grounds to support tent maintenance. A request to extend the water main was postponed for investigation. Police Judge Swainson reported total city receipts of 374.50 dollars.
Chief of Police C F Emberg reports January license receipts totaling 564.35 dollars. Citizens National Bank posted a 15000 dollar bond to cover city deposits. G I Porter offered to perform the city's scavenger work for 15600 dollars for a year, but council took no action.
Street Commissioner Charles W. Virsig hired a chain gang member for 84 a day while cleaning a new house. The worker exploited the setup and stole valuable tools, exposing a failure in oversight and security.
John Patternack and two accomplices were jailed for 30 days each after appearing in police court for vagrancy. A separate traffic offender forfeited a $5 bond. The brief item notes city court actions and penalties.
Real estate listing touts a finished hardwood interior and full basement on a 66 by 132 lot. It notes a large garage, hand painted dining room, brick construction, and a price of 13000 with 9000 down, describing the new home as crackerjack and fully modern.
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