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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1917

Page

8

Two Pioneers Laid To Rest In Cheyenne Honor

Funeral services for John Harrington Sr a Cheyenne pioneer and school advocate were held at St Marys Cathedral with Elks pallbearers. He leaves a wife a son John Jr and daughter Ruth and is hailed as a leading citizen and school board member. Also funeral for Jay Cook Cheyenne chief night operator at Western Union occurred at the Masonic temple with Cheyenne lodge members assisting.

John Marrington St. Mary's Athedral Father Hartman Tno The Elks Hich Lodge J. 11 Walton Harry Henderson Prankin Storey John Melherneynd W. KB. Mallen Harrington Kealdes Board of Education John, Jr Ruth Harrington Cheyenne Jay Cook Western Union St. John’s Hospital Masonic Temple Joan A. Winer James R Harry Crain J. R. Palmer Bupt Ira Bt. Fee T. Marie Kennedy John F. Boraman Cheyenne Lodge Number

Acacia Lodge Plans funeral Services on Lincoln Highway

Members of Acacia Lodge number 11 are invited to attend a service at 10 40 o clock on the Lincoln highway. After the service at the temple the body will be conducted to the grave by Lodge number 1 which will conduct ceremonies at the grave.

Lincoln Highway Ie Temple Acacia Lodge Number 11 Rodge Number 1

Plains parlor wedding ties Dowrlne doctor to Denver bride

Low Wester Storey, a Dowrlne physician, wed Mary Jane Hopkins of Denver in Plains parlor with Rev. J. S. Stubblefield officiating. Attendants included the groom's family, George W. Storey and George W. Storey Jr. After the ceremony the couple departed last night on the Colorado and Southern for engagement.

Low Wester Storey Dowrlne Mary Jane Hopkins Denver Plains J. S&s Stubblefield Presbyterian Church George W. Storey Burns Cheyenne George W, Jr Marl Storey Colorado Ongage

Fire department responds to playground signal misfire

A passing observer alerted the fire department after children shouted a signal during a game called Stun Sheep Run at 9 30 p m. Fire units searched Twenty sixth and Reed street and nearby squares before the kids revealed the cry was a game signal.

Fire Department Twenty-sixth Reed Street

Germany's Oldest Opera Singer Albert Niemann Dies

Germany's oldest grand opera singer Albert Niemann died in Berlin aged 66. A favored pupil of King George of Hanover and patronized by Richard Wagner he studied in Paris and achieved acclaim singing the title role in Tannhauser in 1861. He later performed in America.

Germany Albert Niemann Berlin George of Hanover Niemann Richard Wagner Paris America

Laramie Game Change Promises Cheyenne Clash

A misannouncement said Friday’s basketball game between Laramie high and Cheyenne high would be in Cheyenne. The game is in fact in Laramie, with Saturday’s Eaton Cheyenne game set here. Laramie beat Cheyenne 22 to 18 last Friday. locals expect a reversal.

Laramie High Cheyenne High Cheyenne Laramie Eaton Cheeynne

Cheyenne Man Convicted of Stealing Electricity

A Cheyenne man was found guilty in Judge Edwards' court of stealing electric current from Cheyenne Light Power. He received one day in jail and a $40 fine after eight days of tampering with a free meter worth $20. Manager C A Semrad, a Cheyenne Power executive and representative, has proposed harsher penalties in the legislature.

Edwards Cheyenne Cheyenne Light Fuel and Power Company C. A. Semrad Cheyenne Power Company House of Representatives

Professor Medici to Visit Cheyenne This Afternoon

Prof G V Medici, University of Wyoming language instructor, will meet residents at the high school this afternoon to discuss forming a Spanish class meeting from 7 to 9 each Thursday. Clement, successor to Miss Eugenia Neer, will accompany the professor and lead the women’s gym class tonight.

G. V. Medici University of Wyoming Cheyenne Medici Mies Clement Eugenia Neer Claga

Clearings of San Juan Banks Hit Record 1916 Total

San Juan Porto Rico February 7 1916 clearings of San Juan banks reached 81 255 292 63 the largest on record and up more than 23 million from 1915. The report notes which months rose versus 1915 to show yearly gains.

San Juan Banks San Juan Porto Rico

Indian Native to Attend Imperial War Council

CALCUTTA India Feb 7 The representatives of India at the imperial war council in London next month will include at least one native of India.

Imperial Wark Calcutta India Imperial War Council London

Russia Takes Finland River Waterfall and Power Station

Stockholm Feb 7 The Russian government seized a large waterfall on the upper Wuoksen river in Finland and a generating station intended to develop 200000 water power. It will be ready next year and is expected to cost 6000000 kroner. Principal shareholders in the concern include the Deutsche Bank.

Stockholm Wuoksen Finland Iis Deutsche Bank

German stocks slip as breach with United States surprises market

Berlin on February 7 reports a surprise breach with the United States causing no panic at the Bourse. Overall stock activity was weaker with no heavy offers, while notices of notable visitors include C A Duniway of Laramie, president of the University of Wyoming, touring the capitol.

Berlin United States Duniway Pr. C. A. Duniway Laramie University of Wyoming Capitol

Musterole Relief Jars Featured For Family Ailments

A nostalgic ad recalling Musterole ointment on a bathroom shelf used for croup sore throat stiff neck and aches. It describes oil of mustard composition and claims relief for pneumonia prevention and various pains across family members.

Susie Johnny Father Granny

Industrial club begins its work in Cheyenne

The Industrial club kicks off a membership drive in Cheyenne with several businessmen already joining. Three committees were appointed to interview city leaders: corporations chaired by Fred Hoffman. professionals led by John D. Clark. and younger businessmen led by Frank Warton. J H Schroeder named club auditor. house committee formed with J J Showalter as chairman.

Industrial Club Cheyenne Fred Hoffman C. L. Beatty W. C. Deming John D. Clark Clark William R. Dubois Herbert Lacey Frank Warton J. H. Schroeder J. J. Showalter D-E. Fuller R. N. Matson

Wilson money latest novelty bill folded into W shape

The Kansas City Star reports a new novelty called Wilson money. A standard one dollar bill can be folded into a W to honor President Wilson, creating a compact fan-like shape. The method involves folding along the middle, then folding ends back, and pulling outward to form the W.

Kansas City Star United States Buffalo Treasury Ment Wilson

Gauss Offers Free Catarrh Treatment Trials

An advertisement urges readers to request GAUSS' COMBINED TREATMENT FOR CATARRH. C. E. Gauss promotes 2000 trial packages this week and promises free delivery by parcel post to Marshall Michigan, with prepaid charges.

Gauss C. BE. Gauss C. E. Gauss Marshall, Mich

Free Gauss Catarrh Treatment Coupon Offer

A promotional coupon invites readers to obtain GAUSS COMBINED CATARRH TREATMENT free by mail. Fill in name and address on the dotted lines and mail to C. E. GAUSS at 808 Main St Marshall Michigan for delivery.

Gauss C. E. Gauss Main St Marshall, Mich

Forest Supervisor to Visit Meeteetse for Talks on Forest Matters

Shoshone National Forest Supervisor R W Allen plans a February 8 visit to Meeteetse to discuss forest affairs with residents. An illustrated stereopticon lecture will be shown at the town hall in the evening, free to the public. He aims to meet stockmen in the afternoon to answer questions about forest administration.

Mepeteetse R. W. Allen Shoshone National Forest Meeteetse Allen

Popular Price Players Open 7 Nights at Eagle's Opera House

The Boyd B Trousdale players begin a week long engagement at Eagle's Opera House on Sunday February 11. Tickets are 25 cents, half the usual 50 cent price, with vaudeville between acts. No lady free with advance sale tickets before 6 p.m.

Boyd B. Trousdale Eagle's Opera House

Kennedy and Lona Fined by Judge Edwards

Pat Kennedy a section foreman at Horse Creek station on the Colorado & Southern was fined 20 dollars and costs yesterday in Judge Edwards court Elentario Lona was fined 10 dollars and costs The two men fought with pistol and knife at the station last week and were brought to Cheyenne by Under Sheriff Ed Schoel Kennedy bore a slight cut under the chin while Lona was uninjured Two companions arrested with them were released with nothing charged against them

Kennedy Lona Edwards Pat Kennedy Horse Creek Colorado & Southeryg Edwards Elentario Lona Cheyenne Ed Schoel Lena

Funeral for Jay Cook by Wyoming Consistory February 1917

Members of Wyoming Consistory No 1 and co ordinate bodies of the Ancient and Adopted Scottish Rite are requested to attend the funeral at Masonic temple on Thursday February 8 1917 at 11 o'clock am. Henry G Watson M of K Samuel Corson Secretary.

Wyoming Jay Cook Masonic Temple Henry G. Watson K. Samuel Corson

Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Mixture Adored

A grandmother’s remedy uses Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken gray hair. The compound allegedly restores natural color with a simple combing method, delivering glossy results by morning after one or two applications. It is advertised as a cosmetic, not a medicine.

Wyeth

Prince Yussupoff Linked to Rasputin Murder Case

Prince Felix Yussupoff, aged twenty nine and son of Count Soumars koff-Elston, emerged from Crimea estates amid murder accusations tied to the Rasputin plot. The Russian nobleman is alleged to have been a ringleader, though he remains under security as investigations proceed.

Rasputin Felix Yussupoff Crimea Prince Felix Count Soumarskoff-Elston Yusupoff Alexander III Yussupoff Petrograd

Cheyenne Elks to Meet for John Harrington's Funeral

Members of Cheyenne Lodge No. 660 BPO Elks are ordered to assemble at the Elks home at 8 30 am Thursday February 8 1917 to attend the funeral of their late Brother John Harrington. Exalted Ruler Edward T Storey and Secretary John Y Melherney authenticate this notice.

Cheyenne Lodge No. 660 B. P. O. Elks Elks Home John Harrington Edward T. Storey John Y. Melherney

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Jay Cook Wild Tooway Porglas Prof. Medici Russia Nia ES. Johnston Grocery Co Leading Grocery Prince Pri Attention B. P. O. Elks Varnia Inc Sherman Co Carey Ave Percy-Smith Mercantile Company
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