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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1917
Page
8
Atwood Grape Fruit Brand Spotlight
Atwood's offers premium grape fruit in three sizes with exclusive handling. Medium size available, large and extra large options priced per piece or pair. Local shop emphasizes quality and selection for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwood’s
High School Five to Play Laramie and Rawlins Soon
The high school basketball schedule is underway. The team will travel to Laramie on the twelfth and thirteenth to face university high school and Tiawsins high school, then host Douglas on the twenty-sixth and Laramie high later in February. Return games with these schools are planned with dates to be set. Yesterday the squad, aided by W. Vavra and G. Smith, defeated the Parish House team 24 to 7 on Parish House floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Merten
Laramie
University High School
Tiawsins
Douglas
Laramie High
W. Vavra
G. Smith
Pariah House
L. P. CLAM: AGENTS ARE TRANSFERRED
General Claim Agent O. J. Peterson of the Union Pacific announces changes among claim agents and adjusters. William F. Zazel moves from the Nebraska division to Cheyenne replacing J J Pegg who resigned. George L. Moulton becomes chief clerk at Omaha and L E Johnson is appointed chief clerk there. Albert O Hamilton transfers from North Platte to Ogden in place of Peter Jarvis who resigned, and Thomas F Watts becomes the 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 Stopover on Way West
A letter from Reed E. P. Reed known as the hobo barber describes his travel intent to pass through Cheyenne soon on the way to the Pacific coast. He favors riding in baggage cars and clips from papers for fares while working when money is needed. He says he can get work easily, especially on Saturdays, to buy clothes and essentials.
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. He was arrested last Friday and turned over to county officials after allegedly removing head and side lights from a automobile in the Albany garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Williams
Williams
Albany
Miss Orpha Gearhart Named New Cheyenne School Teacher
Miss Orpha Gearhart, a Colorado State Teachers College graduate, will replace Miss Gladys Ward as music instructor at the Central School in Cheyenne. Gearhart has ten years of 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 Delegates
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. The badges will be small and gold plated and about 1000 will be ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. M. Lamont
Industrial Clad
American Livestock Association
Cheyenne
Auto Dealers Report Strong Cheyenne Market in 1916
Auto dealers in Cheyenne report solid sales with Ford leading in the year. Thompson Motor sold 24 cars, Plaing garage moved 200, Dilding Garage 70 new units plus some used, and overall licenses rose about 2500 from 1915. Cheyenne firms showcase strong statewide performance with optimism for 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lormepne Busin
Ford
Thompson Motor Company
Plaing
Dilding
Guarding Johnson at St John's Hospital
A hospital report says Walter Johnson, who slashed his throat at a resort last week, remains in nearly the same condition as yesterday and a guard continues to stay with him day and night at St. John's Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Hospital
Walter Johnson
New Years Day Fights Across Several Cities
Boxing cards on New Year’s Day across the U S featured Billy Miske beating George Brown Batling Levinsky taking a points decision over Gunboat Smith Mike O Dowd defeating Johnny Abbetts Johnny Calhoun outpointing Joe Wagner Sam Langford won a twelve round decision over Jim Johnson Frank Burns defeated Palmer Jack Dillon won a fifteen round decision over Bob Moba Jeff Smith defeated Frank Mantell Charley White stopped Harry Donahue in six rounds Jack Britton defended welterweight title against Jimmy Duffy in ten rounds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Pugs
Billy Miske
George
The Challenge at the Lyric features A H Woods tale
This Pathe production directed by Donald Mackenzie stars Montague Love Helene Chadwick and Charles Gotthold in leading roles. The Challenge is a gripping tale of achievement with many breathlessly interesting moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Woods
Pathe
Donald Mackenzie
Montague Love
Helene Chadwick
Charles Gotthold
Moones
Poultry Show Opens Today in Cheyenne Coliseum
The sixth annual Wyoming Poultry and Pet Stock association exhibit opens on the ground floor of the old Coliseum with Cheyenne expected to record 225 entries from local breeders and Colorado participants. J R Wilson of Denver will judge starting Wednesday morning. cash prizes award 45 percent to first place, 20 percent to second, 10 percent to third, with pet stock premiums on the same basis.
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 Museum Progress Report From Commandant Walker
Commandant Walker reports the high school cadet company’s military museum is nearing completion. New arrivals include folios of U S Army uniforms 1782 to 1907, full descriptions of army life, a shell, and nine large mahogany framed pictures on the way. Cadets now drill twice weekly with wall scaling squads meeting midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Museum
Walker
United States Army
War Engineering Department
Aviation Department
Consistory Elects New Officers In Wyoming
The Wyoming Consistory No. 1 A. A. S. R. held its annual officer election at Masonite temple. New officers named include Henry G. Watson master of Kadosh, Pitt Covert Jr. prior, 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 C. Cook and George L. Strader as 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 sunk by German submarine reported
Lloyds reports the Russian steamship Tuskar of 3,043 tons gross was sunk by a German submarine. Some crew members drowned while others were landed at Stavanger. The Norwegian steamship Edda, 1,137 tons gross, was also sunk and her crew landed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fisher reports 1916 surplus of 1217 pounds
The annual report of T. Joe Fisher, clerk of court, for 1916 shows a surplus from fees. Fees collected total $9,347.90, while salary expenses and other costs amount to $1,247.90 in fees, yielding a surplus of £1,217.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Joe Fisher
Adamson and Mrs Camp Wed in Newnan Georgia
Representative W. C. Adamson of Georgia, chairman of the house committee on interstate commerce, and Mrs Blea Camp of Newnan were married today in Newnan. Adamson was a widower. Phone number advertised for a courier service with prompt, late hours and reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newnan
W. C. Aadmeon
Georgia
House
Blea
Adamson
Mrs. Mary A. Burger Pioneer Resident of Cheyenne Dies
Mrs. Mary A. Burger widow of Joseph Burger and longtime Cheyenne resident dies at 7 am at 704 West Twenty sixth Street after a brief illness. Born in Hamburg Germany in 1838 she came to Cheyenne in 1867 and lived there fifty years. Survived by five children and several others. Funeral arrangements pending. Remains at Early's chapel.
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 & Rubber Co enters 1917 with strong prospects. Secretary H. B. Quine notes a past forecast that one of three new cars would use Goodyear tires in 1916, which proved true, and projects about two of every five new cars equipped in 1917 as manufacturing contracts rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
H. 8. Quine
Goodyear Tires
Goodyear Expects Heavy Tire Demand and Growth for 1917
Goodyear outlines bold expansion plans as production targets reach 2,000,000 cars with 40 percent on Goodyears. The firm predicts cord tires will cover three of four cars and anticipates a 50 percent rise in 1917 sales over 1916. New factories will add about 5,000 workers as demand grows nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyears
Goodyear
Year’s end thanks to trade world and customers
The speaker expresses gratitude for the year just ended and wishes a Happy New Year to the trade world for the splendid treatment received. The message emphasizes appreciation for the cooperation and support of partners and customers.
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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
Dayton
Ohio
Jack Dillon
Bob Moba
Baltimore
Jeff Smith
Europe
Frank Mantell
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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