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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1917
Page
16
Atwood Grape Fruit Ad Light on Details
Local advertisement touts Atwood Grape Fruit as the finest grown and sold exclusively. Offers medium size fruit individually, large size as single items, and extra large at two for a set price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwood’s
High School Five to Play Laramie and Rawlins Soon
The high school basketball schedule is under way with trips to Laramie and Rawlins planned for mid month. Home games against Douglas and Laramie high are set for later February, with return games to follow. The team, aided by W. Vavra and G. Smith, defeated Parish House 24 to 7 on the Parish House floor, showing strong offense despite a low ceiling limiting arching shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Merten
Laramie
University High School
Tiawsins
Douglas
Laramie High
W. Vavra
G. Smith
Pariah House
Union Pacific Transfers of Claim Agents and Adjusters
General Claim Agent O J Peterson announces changes among Union Pacific staff. William F Zazel moves to Cheyenne replacing J J Pegg who resigned. George L Moulton becomes chief clerk at Omaha. L E Johnson named chief clerk at Omaha. Albert O Hamilton transfers to Ogden replacing Peter Jarvis. Thomas F Watts becomes North Platte adjuster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Peterson
Union Pacific
William F. Zazel
Nebraska
Cheyenne
J. J. Pegg
George L. Moulton
Omaha
L. E. Johnson
Albert O.hamilton
North Platte
Wi Ogden
Peter Jarvis
Thomas F. Watts
Reed the hobo barber plans a Cheyenne stop en route west
A letter from E P Reed saying he styles himself the hobo barber states he will pass through Cheyenne soon on the way to the Pacific coast. He has traveled the west with little railroad fare and prefers riding in baggage cars. Reed says he works to fund his travels and secures jobs as needed, especially on Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Pacific Coast
E. P. Reed
West
Houston
No date set for Williams petty larceny hearing
Willie Williams faces a petty larceny charge with no hearing date yet scheduled. He was arrested last Friday and turned over to county officials after allegedly removing the head and taillights from a car in the Albany garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Williams
Williams
Albany
Miss Orpha Gearhart Assigned to Cheyenne School
Miss Orpha Gearhart a Colorado State Teachers College graduate will replace Miss Gladys Ward at Cheyenne Central school Ward left last Saturday to teach music in the Trempnels schools Gearhart has ten years teaching experience and comes to Cheyenne highly recommended from Arapahoe Nebraska
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpha Gearhart
Colorado State Teachers’ College
Gladys Ward
Central School
Trerponells
Hee Hast Riigit
Gearhart Haw
Cheyenne
Arapahoe
Neb
Lamont Receives Badges for Livestock Convention
Secretary ER M Lamont of the Industrial Club receives samples of official badges for delegates to the twentieth annual convention of the American Livestock Association to be held in Cheyenne this month. Badges will be small and gold plated with about 1000 ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. M. Lamont
Industrial Clad
American Livestock Association
Cheyenne
Auto Dealers Report Strong Cheyenne Business in 1916
Dealers in Cheyenne report solid auto sales with Ford leading. Thompson Motor sold 24 cars, Plaing Garage 200 mainly Butche, Dilding Garage 70 new cars plus several second-hand. About 2500 more licenses issued than 1915. overall state showing good 1917 prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lormepne Busin
Ford
Thompson Motor Company
Plaing
Dilding
Guard Still Over Injured Johnson in Hospital
A St John’s Hospital report says Walter Johnson who slashed his throat at a resort last week in the restricted district remains in nearly the same condition as yesterday, with a guard kept over him day and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Hospital
Walter Johnson
New Year’s Day Fights Feature Ten Round Bouts
Across multiple cities on January 1 boxing events brought a flurry of results. Billy Miske outpointed George Brown. Battling Levinsky beat Gunboat Smith on points. Mike O'Dowd defeated Johnny Abbetts. Johnny Calhoun topped Joe Wagner. Langford won in Kansas City over Jim Johnson in twelve. Frank Burns defeated Palmer in Albany. Jack Dillon won a fifteen round decision over Bob Moba in Dayton. Jeff Smith beat Frank Mantell over fifteen in Baltimore. Charley White stopped Harry Donahue in Rochester. Jack Britton defended the welterweight title against Jim Duffy in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Pugs
Billy Miske
George
Baltimore
Jeff Smith
Europe
Frank Mantell
Dayton
Ohio
The Challenge at the Lyric
A. H. Woods stage drama adapted for the screen directed by Donald Mackenzie stars Montague Love Helene Chadwick and Charles Gotthold. The Challenge promises a strong tale of achievement with suspenseful moments throughout the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Woods
Pathe
Donald Mackenzie
Montague Love
Helene Chadwick
Charles Gotthold
Moones
Poultry Show 10 Opens Today in Cheyenne Colosseum
The sixth annual Wyoming Poultry and Pet Stock Association show opens this morning on the ground floor of the old Coliseum in Cheyenne with a large display. Entries arrive from Loveland and Laramie, totaling about 225 from Cheyenne area. Judging starts Wednesday by J. R. Wilson of Denver. cash prizes award 45 percent to first, 20 percent to second, 10 percent to third with pet stock premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Old Coliseum
Cheyenne
Roy Buck
Loveland
Colo
Rhode Island Reds
C. H. Drage
Sam Moore
F. W. Voris
Greeley
Wyoming Poultry Co
Laramie
Wyo
Rhode Island
Aaron Powell
Laramie Wyo
J. R. Wilson
Denver
American Association
Cadet Military Museum Nears Completion at Local High School
Commandant Walker reports the cadet company museum project is taking shape with arrivals including three large folios of U S army uniforms from 1782 to 1907, descriptions of army life, a shell, and nine framed pictures. Readiness includes two weekly drills on Tuesdays and Fridays and wall scaling squads on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Museum
Walker
United States Army
War Engineering Department
Aviation Department
Consistory Elects New Officers
The Wyoming Consistory No. 1 A. A. S. R. held its annual officer election at Masonite temple last evening. Results include Henry G. Watson master of Ka dosh Pitt Covert Jr preceptor John F. Rossman preceptor Frank J. Niswander chancellor Fred 58 Fobes minister of state Rev John J Shingler almoner Samuel Carson registrar Edward W Stone treasurer John A Riner Peter 8 Cook George L Strader trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Masonite Temple
Henry G. Watson
Kadosh
Pitt Covert, Jr
John F. Rossman
Frank J. Niswander
Fred
Fobes
John J. Shingler
Samuel Carson
Edward W. Stone
John A. Riner
Peter 8. Cook
George L. Strader
Russian Vessel Tuskar Sunk by German Submarine
London Jan. 1 Loyds reports the sinking of the Russian steam ship Tuskar 3043 tons by a German submarine. Some crew drowned others landed at Stavanger. The Norwegian steamship Edda 1137 tons gross also sunk by a submarine and her crew landed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fisher Shows Surplus In 1916 Court Fees
The annual report of T. Joe Fisher, clerk of court, for 1916 shows total fee collections of $9,347.90 with salary expenses and other costs. It records net surplus of £1,217.00 and fee receipts totaling $1,247.90 over salary costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Joe Fisher
Adamson and Camp Tie Meeting in Newnan Marriage
Representative W. C. Adamson of Georgia and Mrs. Blea Camp of Newnan were married today in the city. Adamson, a widower, is chair of the house committee on interstate commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newnan
W. C. Aadmeon
Georgia
House
Blea
Adamson
Mrs. Mary A. Burger Pioneer of Cheyenne Dies
Mrs. Mary A. Burger, longtime Cheyenne resident and widow of Joseph Burger, died at home after a brief illness at 78. Born in Hamburg Germany in 1838 she moved to Cheyenne in 1867 and lived here fifty years. She leaves five children and several relatives. funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Burger
Cheyenne
Joseph Burger
West
Twentysixth Street
Early's
Burger
Hamburg
Germany
Frank A. Stitter
St. Andrews
Fla
Thomas R. Burger
Douglas
Wyo
H. O. Wagler
Lilly Burger
G. C. Pickering
Wheatland
Jacop H. Burger
Chugwater
Goodyear Co Has Bright Prospects For 1917
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co enters 1917 with strong outlook. Secretary to the president H.8 Quine notes a 1916 prediction that one in three new cars would use Goodyear tires, which proved true. For 1917 the firm anticipates rising to two of every five new cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
H. 8. Quine
Goodyear Tires
Goodyear Plans Big Expansion and Market Growth
Goodyear outlines a 1917 production and sales surge as demand grows. The company expects 2,000,000 cars using Goodyear tires and aims to supply three of four cord tires for new cars. Factory expansion will add 5,000 workers and push 1917 output well beyond 1916 levels, with a 50 percent rise in marketable product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyears
Goodyear
New Year Message to the Trade World
A business statement expresses appreciation for the year's treatment and extends New Year greetings to the trade world, noting gratitude for support received during the past year.
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E. S. Johnston Grocery Co
Evenue
Hood River
Atwood
High School Five
Rawlins
L. P. Clam
Reed
Hobo Barber
Por Williams
Veroishing
Sherman Co
Lamont
Good Say Dealers
Johnson
Kansas City
Sam Langford
Jim Johnson
Frank Burns
Palmer
Jack Dillon
Bob Moba
Rochester
N. J
Charley White
Harry Donahue
Bee
the Lyric
S. Re Res Em
JO Fisher
Authon
Mari
Goodyear Co
Wyoming Trust and Savings Bank
Ouch
Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power Company
Telephone
Carey Avenue
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