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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
5
A Cheyenne Motor Club sketch depicts members enforcing vehicle licenses on city streets. The club aims to compel auto owners to buy 1914 licenses and plans to swear warrants against those who have not. Warrants will be issued Monday to enforce compliance.
Two girls Margaret McGinley and Celia Walsh disappeared earlier in the week and were found in Omaha by the city police. Chief Demsey wired Chief Embrey about the disposition of the girls. Nebraska authorities held them until Cheyenne officers could arrive. The girls were questioned in a kalining link and expressed willingness to return home. Mr McGinley left for Omaha to bring his daughter back to Cheyenne.
All members are requested to attach Hugh Class reunion sports and wallet Thursday February 7th. Pilot Vamp officers and degree team of farmule will exemplify Abe Protection Degree A M RIES.
City of Cheyenne invites sealed bids by March 6 1916 for brick and stone firewall work at City Park Cheyenne Wyoming. Bidders supply all materials and labor and remove old gates two gate sizes specified. submit bid with certified check of twenty five dollars as good faith. bids open to city clerk Showalter.
A home friendly note promotes Shredded Wheat Biscuit as a quick satisfying meal. For breakfast heat in oven to restore crispness and serve with hot milk. For lunch pair with bananas or other fruits. Made at Niagara Falls, New York.
Section Director R Q Grant of the U S Weather Bureau acknowledges the cold spell and now forecasts unusually warm weather for Cheyenne. The city records a new February high of 4.2 degrees above prior February highs, surpassing the old 64.4 degree record.
A new model grocery store named Cash Grocery will open next Friday morning in the corner store room of the Deming building at Central avenue and Seventeenth Street. J C Brungard of Green River will own and operate it on a strictly cash basis. The remodeled space features white enamel fixtures and fresh white paint for a sanitary appearance.
In 1887 a Quaker from Colorado Springs entered politics after homesteading nearby. He rose to one of the wealthiest ranchers in the state and district, then won a seat in Congress. A Senate vote later considered government ownership of railroads and public utilities by 59 to 25.
Weekly standings show Candidate No. 4 leading with 2,085,490 votes followed by No. 40 with 184,670 and No. 61 with 140,570. The list details multiple candidates and vote totals across the campaign sponsored by Kelley Mercantile, Gleanon Mercantile, Wasserman Shoe Store, Sands Drug, and The Leader.
The Casper squad won a cadet wall doubling meet, establishing a new world record of six and one-fifth seconds, beating Cheyenne’s six and three-fifths seconds. The Casper record remains the lowest time achieved in wall doubling.
The Rev M W H Frank chaplain of the state prison at Rawling is spending a few days in Choenone. He spoke at mid week services at the Presbyterian church on Ideals. He has contributed books and aided prisoner uplift, with Wyoming paying only part of his time. He came to Wyoming from Topeka Kansas where he pastored.
A large barn at 907 West Twentieth Street owned by Peter Josimovich caught fire yesterday. The initial call gave the 500 block, causing delay, but Chief Taylor followed smoke west and arrived in time to prevent total loss. He urged callers to verify numbers to speed response.
Cheyenne Wyoming invites sealed proposals to furnish meals to city prisoners for one year. Bids due by February 21 1916 at noon in the City Clerk office. A ten dollar certified check or cash is required with each bid as a good faith guarantee.
City briefs note watch repair services at Miller's on Carey Ave with midnight hours and prompt service. A high school basketball game is set for tomorrow night between Cuey ente and Eaton at the high school gym. The Kulahts of Pythian plan their fifty second anniversary Thursday evening inviting Knights and families to attend. Wan serman's lists sale prices on shoes. Macabee Dance recaps the weekly Macabees event held last night with lively attendance.
A lively year end event featured dancing enjoyed by numerous attendees. Autos for Hire advertised contact options at Plains hotel or Mains Garage for Lon Davis. Weather record noted a new Pebbmry reading of 64.2 degrees. Fire department ladder practice interrupted by a fire call. A school athletic plan hinted at a C A C game versus Wyoming University on February 25. Fire Chief Ed Taylor and Superintendent Fee inspected city schools for anti Chedrilla drills.
Our hearts are full of sorrow for our dear little flower taken from us and we thank friends and neighbors for tender sympathy during our trial. We acknowledge acts of kindness from organizations and many friends who sent beautiful powers and support.
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