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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1920

Page

3

Entertaining At Dinner For Fuller Departure To California

Society notes report A D Johnston hosting a dinner in honor of Mr and Mrs R P Fuller who plan to move to California. Guests enjoyed bridge after dinner. Also mentions Mrs Bon traveling to the coast for health reasons and Judge and Mrs R N Matson returning from an eastern trip. Pageant at school gym features ward children and a notable fairy group trained by Miss Ruth Chaplin. Kripa High School girls prepare for Estes Park YWCA conference with fund-raising events and a May benefit plans.

Ruth Chaplin Barbara Baldwin Birdie Allen Agnes Nicklis Thelma Jeffries Rosie Goldstein Gwendolyn Pottle Yetta Kramish Genevieve Metz Hazel Dora Iligh Estes Park Seymour Warren Union Pacific Helen Nimmo Helen Davidson Gladys Tyson Louise Hofmann Pebrican van Lennen Lola Zoranovich Mollie Sharprio Dorothy Crisman Mary Mellquahm Dorothea Roedel Anna Sorenson Lillian Slye Garey Mary Moore Delphina Wouse Lois Temple Jo- Anna Thompson Capitol 18Th 49Th Edith Morgan Majorie Bartlett Julia Sherman Nancy Slaggard Erma Stevens Helen Kline Helen Blau Albertha Coffee Helen Reid Sadie Sherman Frances Mentzer Elizabeth Moore 25Th North Limits Elizabeth Rinports Margaret McCaffery Ruth L&ngstrom Maurine Nelson Carey Elizabeth Johnston Louise O'Leary Margaret Blydenburg Nadine Robinson Park Addition Pershing Heights Marion Yoder Edith Marsh Helen Nicholalson Evelyn Boyce Snyder Randall Mildred Fitzgerald Thora Slade Ruth Griffin Edna Pax Dey Evelyn Jones Jessie Rossman Jennie Jerpe Glio Hansen Alice Garlisia Louise Wolcott Mae Rapier Vella Carr Mildred Watson South Side Lauda Newlin Wynona von Kennel Isabella Buckley Ruth Wellnitz Gladys Piper Mary Buckley

Readoptions of French Orphans Near 100 Mark in Wyoming

Readoption figures for French orphans in Wyoming reach 98 this year with 7 new placements to foster families. Cheyenne reports strong readoptions, and the Wyoming branch has raised over 16 000 dollars for the national fund since October 1918. The organization funds go directly to child support, with no overhead paid from dues.

Wyoming J. D. Shingle France Cheyenne United States National Fund

House Committee Rejects Army Officers Plan in Reorganization

Washington Feb 27 Eight thousand fewer army officers than asked for by the war department are provided by the army reorganization bill presented by Chairman Kahn. The House committee cut aviation by 2,986, total 17,820 officers approved from 26,179 asked. No reorganization plan adopted, basis remains the 1916 act with details adjusted. A subcommittee will study universal training and draft a separate bill.

Washinfy War Department Army Kahn Military Affairs Committee Department House Committee Mr. Kahn

Wellnitz Entertain At Card Party In Denver Guests

Mr and Mrs Ernest Wellnitz entertained a group of friends Thursday evening at 2500 party Honors went to Mrs Miller Mrs Rosenstock of Denver C C Warrington and Ralph Adamsky Consolation to Mrs William Rich A bake sale by Westminster Loyalty Circle will aid a French orphan Mary Fuller and grandmother Mrs T R Reid left for California Willis Jacobs welcomed a daughter born February 4 at St Johns hospital Nellia Hager was his wife before marriage

Mabel ‘Tilzey J. H. Tilzey Sarriet Tupper Mary Jane Smalley Virginia Garretson Isabelle Rinports Jennie Smith Evelyn Law Genevive Hamblin Yvonne Yannick Anne MecDuffie Marian Carlson Robert Manewal Adolph Torgersen Garl Gylling, Jr William Rich Roger Ellison Tom Richardson J. M. Ellison Earl Ward Tilzey Ernest Wellnitz Miller Tnosenstock Denver C. C. Warrington Ralph Adamsky Rosenstock William Cole Westminister Loyalty Cirete Davidson Market Capitol Avenue Grace Ritchie Helen Davidson Louise Hofmann Anna Nelson P. Fuller California Mary Fuller T. R. Reid Coast Tee Willis Jacobs St. John's Hospital

Ladies of Entre Nous Enjoy Tea and Bridge

The Entre Nous club ladies spent Thursday afternoon in Mrs Dy Ay Preston in Nettford apartment. After a bridge session, a dainty tea was served. Mr and Mrs Rollin Woolston are now at home in Branson apartments. Coma S M Cominsky returned from an east trip combining business and pleasure. In New York City he did spring buying for The Fashion.

Dy Ay Preston Nettford Mrs. Rollin Woolston Branson Apartments Coma S. M. Cominsky New York City

New Wyoming Courtroom Lauded For Design And Acoustics

Judge Mentzer praise marks the new county courthouse arrangement in Laramie county with three jury rooms, two witness rooms, sleeping quarters for the jury, and a central court room. Architect William Dubois helped craft the layout, aiming for ideal offices and jury spaces. Mentzer and Whit'tington anticipate a 40 day jury term in Lusk.

Judge Mentzer William Dubois Rocky Mountain Mentzer Mr. Whittington Lusk

Packers Seek Fair Deal To Allay Monopolies Fears

M W Border for defendants argues the packers acted to form a lawful agreement to distribute meat and by products, not to violate laws. He contends the aim was to reassure the public that food supply will not be monopolized and to ease reconstruction tensions while preserving efficiency and fair profits.

M. W. Border

Burglar Frightened From Dubois Home

A burglar force entry through a basement window at William Dubois home around 2 am but fled when the family alarmed him. Sergeant Jack MacKarland traced tracks from an automobile until snow drift ended the pursuit.

William Dubois Mr. Dubois Jack MacKarland Sergeant McFarland

General Rail Strike Order Across France

Paris on Saturday February 28 reports an executive committee issued a general strike order for all railroad workers on every French line. The notice appears in the Leader as a public alert seeking broad participation.

Paris National Federation of Railroad Men France

Musterole Quick Relief No Blister Ad

Musterole is a white ointment made with mustard oil that avoids blistering. Simply rub on to relieve sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia congestion rheumatism lumbago and other pains. Jars 30c 60c hospital size 2.50.

Olive Tablets Promise Clear Skin and Bright Eyes

An old ad claims Dr Edwards Olive Tablets cleanse the liver and bowels to improve complexion and energy. The vegetable tablet with olive oil supposedly starts bile flow and relieves constipation with no dangerous after effects, sold in 10c and 25c boxes.

Mayor defers Cheyennes sewer bond sale until deficit improves

Mayor Ed P. Taylor stated no effort will be made to sell Cheyennes sewer bonds until the city reduces its deficit, noting that bonds will be more desirable once deficits are lowered. Sales will occur after the new occupation tax ordinance takes effect to fund sewer construction payments.

Ed. P. Taylor

Claying of Brown Sparks Murder Claim in Denver

In Denver on February 27, Dr. A L Bennett contends Charles T Brown killed Edward Bell Rodgers in the Waldorf hotel. Brown allegedly murdered Rodgers, husband of Brown's common law wife. A recovered bullet from the room floor is cited as final proof of cold blooded murder. Four shots were fired from Brown's revolver, Bennett says, with three bullets already recovered.

Denver Waldorf Hotel Charles T. Brown Edward Bell Rodgers Brown A. L. Bennett Rodgers

First Degree Murder Charge Aimed at Brown

Police expected to file first degree murder charges against Brown after a shooting incident tied to Rodgers and a missing fourth party. Dr. Bennett located a hole in the carpet while examining the room and authorities continue inquiries into Brown and Rodgers marital relations. Brown’s condition improves and he may move to jail soon. A separate notice seeks a home for a healthy one month old baby boy.

Red Rodgers Bennett Brown

End of Eight Years Miser in Newark Woman Recommends Pinkham Remedy

Theresa Coventry of Newark describes long illness with back and limb pain, unable to walk, then relief after Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She endorses the remedy and invites women to seek free advice from the Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.

Newark N. J Lydia Pinkham Theresa Coventry Burne St Fou Lydia E. Pinkham Westen Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mas

Palmer declares threat from radicals would not be a federal crime

The Attorney General argues a person possessing a bomb with intent to blow up Congress would commit no federal crime unless it harms government property. He notes raids against radicals and says deportation likely for most of the 3,000 aliens arrested.

Palmer

For Sale Ad in State Leader Want Columns

Classified want column notice seeks buyer for item offered by local advertiser. Includes brief description and contact line for responses.

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Society News A. D. Johnston Frank Bon Judge Roderick N. Matson Boston Cambridge Washington Fort, Madison, Ia J.W. Ellison West Eighteenth Street F. HW. Jones George McMinn Pasadena Leroy P. Collins Palo Alto Urating Banhag Solon W. W. Dumm Casper Douglas Jenkins Volace Jenkins Artrude Paul Rosalie Paul Marie Hall Maiel Jones Gladys Foresman Bertha Millers Alice Miller Elizabeth Hirst Bernice Behne Dorothy Harvey Erica Baken Katherine Bennett Nancy Magegard Thelma Porter Helen Nicolaisen Edna Box Mary Mellqnham Gertrude Stubblefield Gladys Miller Helen Hayes Elizabeth Jenkins Thomas Hunter Raymond Paul J. F. Jenkins Baker Wellnitz Dubois General Rail Colums Berg Marchick & Sons Tivoli Hoover B. W Burke Vick Kuppinheimer THE 20Th and C. W. Riner & CO Carey Ave Toggery Eagles Hall Ross McKeon & Archer Pioneer Grocerteria Meat Department Colorado Armour Ridgway Wisconsin National Biscuit Co Yellowstone White House
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