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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
13
Citizens and visitors listed in city notes include business leaders, ranchers, and transportation officials in Cheyenne. Notables such as Casper stockman Spaugh, Union Pacific's Jeffers, and Plains hotel guests from Omaha, Denver, and San Francisco are recorded with daily activities, arrivals, and local business engagements.
J L Parker of Parkerton Wyoming will be in the city for some time on business. He arrived yesterday and is a prominent visitor at the Plains.
Two new corporations filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Trail Creek Gold Mines Company plans $75,000 capital and is to be directed by H. C. Marsh A. F. Lindsley and Gertrude J. Lindesley. Alfred H. Cobb & Son will engage in real estate and brokerage with $170,000 capital, directed by A. T. Cobb William B. Cobb and M. Bryan.
The funeral for Bro. Jay Cook is set for Thursday at 11 o'clock at the new masonic temple. Cheyenne lodge No. 1 members are asked to gather in the lodge room on Lincoln Way promptly at 1 o'clock. Attest: W. Gill, Secretary.
A directors meeting in Cheyenne last night considered a proposal from Equality Of and Mineral Development to consolidate the two firms. The offer was refused. The board also filled a vacancy by electing R. M. Lamont of Cheyenne to replace the former director.
An ad extols Shredded Wheat as the healthy food choice for energy and digestion. It stresses selecting proper foods, pure air, and exercise, touting the product as affordable and high quality. Made at Niagara Falls New York.
Yesterday the supreme court handed down two opinions both involving modest sums. In Nash versus Fisher, a Laramie county slander case, the court affirmed the trial court award of 159 damages to Fisher. In Haney versus Welty, a Platte county debt dispute for 46.38, the court affirmed the lower court ruling in Welty’s favor.
An old newspaper snippet advertises a Messenger Prompt service with phone contact and notes prices are reasonable. The ad mentions operation hours extending into the early morning.
A brief query prompts discussion on factors behind gray hair and possible remedies including Quick Bans for restoring natural color. No medical claims are provided.
An advertisement promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a safe natural method to remove gray hair without dyes. It claims sun and air aid gradual color return, guarantees harmlessness, and markets additional Q-Ban products with endorsements and a Memphis-based supplier.
London reports Private Harry Ohara, a wounded Japanese veteran in British uniform since the war began, receives a British medal after extensive front line service. He endured seventy battles, six hospital stays with twenty shrapnel wounds, originally joined as Sikh troops and was misidentified as Indian by a recruiting officer. He served with the Middlesex Regiment and now hopes to re enlist in the flying corps.
Cheyenne Lodge No. 660 of the B P O Elks asks AM members to meet at the Elks home at 8 30 a m Thursday February 8 1917 to attend the funeral of Brother John Harrington Edward Storey Exalted Ruler and John J McInerney Secretary announce the attendance reminder.
Sale listing includes dining room set buffet library table Circassian walnut bedroom set chairs rockers refrig erators Peninsular range player piano. Call 2:30 to 6 p m Mrs H W Raphael 315 East 22nd St for details.
A market review by Clay, Robinson & Co. warns meat prices will rise as stock prices follow. It notes shrinking receipts, decreasing available supplies, and a developing shortage with veals at record prices and packers buying any killable carcass.
Mrs. John Grainger, known for growing local fame, has completed a four act drama The Enemy Conquered. It will be presented soon under the Young People Branch of the W U T U. Grainger is a Cheyenne native who moved here at age six and has gained recognition as an author and reciter.
The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance board, comprising members from southeastern Wyoming, meets at the Industrial club tonight to elect officers and discuss business. Current officers include Ed Jacobsen president, John Tyler vice president, W. H. Japeke treasurer, with other directors Dan Meety, LaGrange. Mildred Drown. C. B. Young. Syd Albin Anderson, Albia. and R. M. Jamon, Cheyenne.
The United States Civil Service Commission lists open competitive exams in March for positions including miller draftsman aeronautical engineer metallurgist assistant oil inspector and more. Additional tests cover foundry helper assistant physicist scientific preparator inspector interstate commerce wool investigations and a March 14 clerk carrier exam to establish an eligible register for Cheyenne post office vacancies.
J. W. Gollings of Sheridan Wyoming visits Cheyenne for several days and displays oil paintings of western scenes at the state capitol offices. He hopes to secure commissions for mural work in the senate and house chambers. A. Floyd also arrived in Cheyenne for a brief stay at the Plains Hotel.
Two couples received marriage licenses yesterday. Charles K. Ross wed Hensie St. Heonessey of Cheyenne, and Lee W. Storey of Douglas married Mary Jane Hopkins of Denver. Storey is son of George Storey of Burns, Wyoming, and known in the area.
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