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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1917

Page

16

DLO AND YOUNG SEEK HOMESTEADS

The new sectional homestead law attracts Wyoming youths and older residents incl Mary LaFontaine widow of Captain Lafontaine and Rose Leshe of Cheyenne Both believe they can meet the law’s requirements and plan to establish homesteads in Jane Wyoming and nearby areas.

Wyoming Mary ©. LaFontaine R. N. Lafontaine LaFontaine Cheyenne Captain LaFontaine Rose Leshe Snyder Street Jane, Wye C. H. Lathe

Court Ruling Vindicates Crabbe’s Brother in Dry Law

The U S Supreme Court upheld the Webb Kenyon law and West Virginia ban on liquor imports for personal use, vindicating George W Crabbe brother of F J Crabbe of this city who led the West Virginia Anti Saloon League fight and was head of the Wyoming league. He wired his brother after the decision.

United States Supreme Court Webb Kenyon West Virginia West Virgnia George W. Crabbe F. J. Crabbe Wyoming Crabbe George W Anti-Saloon League West Virginia League Supreme Court Uralbe

Salt Lake City Wool Growers Meet Opens With Gov Bamberger

Salt Lake City utah January 9 Gov Simon Bamberger inaugurates the tenth annual Utah State Wool Growers Association convention with a welcome address praising the wool industry. President George Austin replies and Secretary I. Stewart reports strong cooperation with the government against rabies. The convention runs through Wednesday then hosts the National Wool Growers meeting beginning Thursday.

Salt Lake City Utaha Simon Bamberger Utah George Austin I. Stewart National Wool Growers’ Association

Dr Stingler to Lead Meeting at Baptist Church

Dr J J Stingler will speak this evening at the Baptist church on the topic Missions and Reforms. The session aims to discuss church mission work and reforms within the community.

DR. Shingler Meertiag Baptist Ochurg the Baptist Church J. J Stingler

Inexpensive home remedy praised for quick throat relief

An old ad touts a simple cough syrup that allegedly soothes inflamed membranes and loosens phlegm within 24 hours. It claims benefits for bronchitis, hoarseness, croup, and asthma, using pine sap and sugar syrup in a large bottle to improve taste and effectiveness.

Senate votes to make District of Columbia dry

A telegram states the U S Senate passed a district prohibition bill 55 to 32 after defeating a referendum. Senator Clarence D Clark of Wyoming voted for the measure and Senator Warren was paired in favor. the article notes opposition to enfranchising D C residents in national decisions.

District of Columbia F. L. Crabbe State Antialoan League United States Senate Clarence D. Clark Wyoming F. E. Warren Wan Clark Warren Crabbe KC. Dinwiddie Anti-Saloon League Washington Senate

Industrial club opens to fourteenth state legislature

The Industrial club extends privileges to all members of the senate and house of representatives of the fourteenth state legislature which convened yesterday. Secretary R. M. Lamont sent letters to Senate President W. Todd and House Speaker W. K. Jones inviting all legislators to use the club house and facilities.

Industrial Club Senate House of Representatives R. M. Lamont W. Todd W. K. Jones House

Song Recital Tickets On Sale At Local Venues

An incorrect impression about the Song Recital sale led to confusion. Tickets priced at $1.00 are available from Keigh Campbell Music Co Plains Hotel and Capitol Cigar stands for the Thursday evening event by Mr J H Chauteauvert.

J. H. Chauteauvert Keigh Campbell Music Co Plains Hotel Capitol

Homestead Fees Surge As 640 Acre Entries Rise

Register Will Reid at the Cheyenne land office reports 14 442 60 dollars in fees the last five days signaling a rush of settlers under the 640 acre homestead law. Fees vary from eight dollars for 49 acres to sixty eight for a full section in railroad territory. About 30 to 40 people filed for a full section and many of those with 20 acre holdings have filed for 320 more to reach a full section.

Register Will Reid Cheyenne Land Office

Oil and Mine Firms Incorporation Filings Reported

Two companies filed articles of incorporation. Brokers Oil of Kemmerer with 25000 capital stock to be directed by Fred P Spragl L Johnson and Charles M Brown. The Elenor Mines Co of Lander capitalized at 150000 with directors O M Heck F V Marsh Ralph Kimball Nate P Wilson and Herbert Bowden. The first three were the incorporators.

Brokers Oil Company of Kemmerer Fred P. Spragl L. Johnson Charles M Elenor Mines Company Lander O. M. Heck F. V. Marsh Ralph Kimball Nate P. Wilson Herbert Bowden

Long Recital Tickets On Sale To Everybody

An erroneous impression about ticket sales for the Bong Hecital Thursday evening is cleared. Tickets may be secured at Knight CampbellMinale Co Plains at $1.00 each.

J. H. Chateaufort Knight Campbell Minale Co Plains Hotel Capitol

Wyoming Guards Hold Field Meet

The Wyoming infantry of the Fourth brigade held a field meet at Camp Deming with forenoon preliminaries and afternoon finals. Musician Crook led in most events with first places across running and jumping contests while Co. H dominated several events. Captains Waugh and Myers judged races and relays with Lt Nelson as clerk.

Schmidt Larrick Anthony Clark Huddleston Corporal Hamblin Crook Savage Hamblin Kelsey Docket Co. H Colin H Company H. H. Waugh H. A. Lombaugh B. F. Nelson Liew C. M. Gettys B. F.riggs Briggs Gettys Turner Medical Department Wyoming Myers Nelson

Twelve Bodies Found in Union Pacific Refrigerator Cars

The twelfth victim removed from a Union Pacific refrigerator car last week is the latest in a series of deaths. J. M. Gill, safety agent, explains that charcoal burners exhausted oxygen in the winter air, causing asphyxiation as sleepers succumbed. A warning to tramps is expected from Union Pacific.

Union Pacificards Clyde Union Pacific J. M. Gill American Red Cross Mer Gill

Prohibition Amendment Petition From Laramie Reaches 1040 Signers

Dr. CC A Wright of First Methodist Church brings a petition to Cheyenne with 1040 Laramie voters backing the prohibitory amendment. The number equals 313 percent of the city's voting population.

CC. A. Wright First Methodist Church of Laramie Cheyenne

Chicago Police Chief 18 Accused of Graft

A warrant charging Charles C Healey superintendent of police with conspiracy was sworn by a State's Attorney Hoyne aide Hoyne alleges Healey is among several who took contributions from illegal resorts.

Chicago Jan. C Charles C. Healey Hoyne Healey Ilegal Resorts

Tungsten Find Reported in Albany County Wyoming District

Denver claims a new tungsten district near Tie Siding Albany county Wyoming may exceed Boulder. Edward Tankersley says ore runs 47 to 48 percent tungsten and is highly pure. Leases cover about 40 000 acres with a few privately owned acres left. Engineers have worked four months. no company backs the project, a small group is involved.

Denver Albany County Wyoming Tie Siding Boulder Edward Tankersley Cook Street Mr. Tanker

Three Incorporations Open Cheyenne Offices

Three corporations filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Burigur Water Co. will operate from Cheyenne with a $25,000 capital and directors B. J. Jemante Otto Hansing and Daniel B. Carey. Wind River Placer Corp also lists Cheyenne as its office and a $1,000,000 capital stock with directors Felix J. Woodward C. H. Kalffin Otto Hames jag B. J. Simonds and Thomas Heater.

Burigur Water Co Cheyenne B. J. Jemante Otto Hansing Daniel B. Carey Wind River Placer Corporation Felix J. Woodward C. H. Kalffin Otto Hames Jag B. J. Simonds Thomas Heater

Concrete Colvert Co Formed in Cheyenne Business Venture

The new Concrete Colvert Co selects Cheyenne as its business location to engage in concrete work. Capitalized at $50 000, the firm will be led by Fred Wendleken, Mary Wendleken, Orville Gooding, Albert Dodd, and Williamson Bummers.

Daniel Carey Ernest le Neve Foster Concrete Colvert Co Cheyenne Fred 8. Wendleken Mary K. Wendleken Orville L. Gooding Albert F. Dodd Williamson F. Bummers

Mite Box Thief Waives Preliminary Examination

John Wayne arrested before Christmas on charges of breaking into Dannery's and F EB Roedel's Mite Box and Galva tion Army Christmas box at Donnelly's. Justice of the Peace Fr Housman presided as preliminary hearing was waived. Prosecutor Gam M Thompson filed burglary counts. district court arraignment expected with guilty plea.

John Wayne Galvation Army Donnelly Court of Justice of the Peace

Livestock Banquet Tickets On Sale For January 17

Tickets for the banquet to be given by the Industrial club to officers and members of the executive committee of the American Live Stock association at the Piaina hotels on January 17 may now be obtained from Chairman T. Blake Kennedy. Tickets cost 5 dollars.

Industrial Club American Live Stock Association Piaina T. Blake Kennedy

Delegates Banquet Offer Permits Holder One Seat

A permit allows the holder to take one of the delegates to the banquet, securing seating for a select participant. The arrangement specifies eligibility and the assignment of a single guest from the delegate pool to attend with the permit holder.

More Than Forty Held in Italian Ship Destruction Inquiry

Rome reports more than forty persons jailed after investigations into the sinking of two Italian battleships. The case centers on alleged plot details and a Vatican official linked to papal financial affairs, with authorities insisting the matter is not political.

Rome Vatican Benedict

Seventeen Convicted in Lapore Conspiracy Case

In London dated Jan 9 seventeen persons accused in the Lapore conspiracy were sentenced. Six received the death penalty. Calcutta advices report the court found Manila still active in revolutionary activity, with the United States identified as the chief center.

London Calcutta Manila United States

Notable naturalist quips about worried squirrels

A witty exchange suggests a naturalist questions squirrels' anxiety while a remark describes squirrels in revolving cages seeming to stress over thoughts. The dialogue contrasts calm nature with implied mental strain.

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