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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1920

Page

5

Rixey, Phillies Pitcher, Rumored on Market by Baker

The Philadelphia club reportedly faces bids from both the Giants and Cubs for Eppa Jephtha Rixey. Born in Culpeper Virginia in 1886, he pitched for Virginia University before joining the Phils in 1912. A dependable left-hander, he helped the team win the 1915 flag after a strong season despite a World Series setback.

Norman HE. Brown Eppa Jephtha Rixey Philadelphia Baker Phil Giants Cubs Rixey Culpeper Court House University of Virginia Bill Rigler Umps Eppa Phils

Weather summary for a day with mixed precipitation and wind

A historic weather bulletin reports 6 am 12 m and 6 pm readings with temperatures around 26 to 34 degrees, humidity near 44 percent, and NW winds. The day shows a 4 degree rise from overnight, highest 45 degrees at 2 10 pm and lowest 14 degrees at 4 00 am, with no precipitation in the last 24 hours and total since January 1 at 0 44 inches.

Smith Recovers From Brief Illness Returns To Work

J. H. Smith who had been confined to his home for several days due to illness is now better and back at work.

J. H. Smith

Soldier of Fortune Tries Navy After Wars Across Nations

W F Davis, veteran of multiple armies and navies, applies for U S Navy enlistment. He claims to have held ranks from private to general and commanded ships in Santo Domingo, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and the Philippines, with World War I service in the Marines. He praises the U S Navy as the best service.

W. F. Davis P. S. McDowell United States Navy King Alphonso Spain Davis Rough Riders Roosevelt San Juan Hill Philippines China Peking San Domingo Bunney Deep Gulf of Para America

Piles Cured In 6 to 14 Days by PAZO OINTMENT

Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Stops irritation soothes and heals. You can get restful sleep after the first application. Price 60c.

Norway Takes Sovereign Rights Over Spitzenberger Islands

Under a recently signed treaty Norway gains sovereignty over Spitzenbergen. Ambassador Wallace signed for the United States. The archipelago about the size of West Virginia hosts coal mines developed largely by American interests. Previously no nation claimed formal protection or law over the islands.

Norway Spitzenbergen Islands Wallace U. S West Virginia

Lost Item Ad Prompted by Leader Find

A brief classified note urges readers who have lost something to call number 83 for assistance from a “leader” who will help locate the item. The wording suggests a community help effort and a call to action for the finder to respond.

Albert Zimmerman Search Traced to Golden Prairie Find

Iris Zimmerman of Indianapolis seeks records of her son Albert Zimmerman who reportedly claimed land. County clerk Ida K. Graham found a record of Albert L. Zimmerman locating at Golden Prairie near Wauneta on February 5, 1910.

Albert Zimmerman Iris Annie B. Zimmerman Indianapolis Recorder Court House Wyoming Ida K. Graham Albert L. Zimmerman Golden Prairie Wauneta

New Ganre and Fish Licenses Received

Justices of the Peace Frank Housman and W H Edwards have received 1920 fish and game license blanks and will begin issuing licenses. One license can cover fishing and hunting. The fishing season opens March 16. They will move to new offices at the city county building by week’s end and be ready Monday morning.

Frank Housman W. H. Edwards Justices of the Peace

Bootlegger Coletti Held Up In Wyoming Shakedown

In Kemmerer Wyoming on February 17 Joe Colett of Diamondville agreed to sell four cases of whiskey for $400. He led two armed strangers to a remote spot where a cache of whiskey was found and was assaulted when he sought to refund and leave.

Kemmerer Wyo Joe Colett Diamondville Wyoming Coltell Coletti

Dicker-But Migrates Across Idaho Boundary

J A Kirkpatrick real estate and insurance advertises in the Leader noting a man named Coletti is currently traveling beyond the Idaho boundary. Return to Wyoming status is unknown. Contact details provided for inquiries.

Coletti Idaho Wyoming

Residents of Three States Wedded Here

Marriage licenses issued yesterday to Noah Boatman of Hartville Missouri and Allie Tucker of Woodward Oklahoma, and to Jas William Dempsey and Catherine Palmer of Denver. Leader Want ads bring results.

Noah Boatman Hartville, Mo Allie Tucker Woodward, Okla Jas William Dempsey Catherine Palmer Denver

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