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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
14
The Carnegie Library reports last year added 788 new patrons and 178 children since the children's department separated last September. Rural areas receive books. 31 rural schools are supplied. Total books added 1 241 with 707 bound volumes. Revenue and disbursements totals cited.
Anetae fine DJ and Petrani's animal circus drew cheers at the New Atlas in Cheyenne. Both shows played to packed houses, showcasing dancing and high character entertainment while manager Todd promotes the latest vaudeville acts for the season in the Sherman CA region.
January 10 report from Laramie notes two university Christian associations have raised 248 for the war prisoners relief fund with additional pledges not yet paid. The total may reach 275 if all pledges are honoured.
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity plans a new chapter at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. Installation is set for January 26 with George L. D. Kimball of Denver serving as national treasurer. Local supporters Harry B. Henderson Jr and Dr W N Andrew will attend along with Wyoming members.
Commissioner Thomas Estill of the Salvation Army, who oversees twenty five western states and Hawaii, arrives in Cheyenne tomorrow to lecture at the Parish House on The Salvation Army at Work in This and Other Lands. Gov. Kendrick will chair, Mayor LaPontaine will open, with many Cheyenne leaders and ministers in attendance.
Cheyenne Knights of Columbus will travel to Sidney Nebraska on Sunday for the initiation of a new council. A large class will receive the first three degrees with ceremonies in the forenoon and afternoon. Local attendees include J. Horskey T. P. Pahey J. J. Molherney W. H. McCormick J. F. Cooper O. J. Mengelcamp O. G. Cobry W. Q. Phelan FE. T. Blorey and about a dozen more may join. The delegation will attend early mass before boarding the No 10 train at 11 a m. North Platte council will perform the degrees. Cheyenne visitors will not be on the team.
St. Louis boxer Jack Moran defeated Jack Geyer of Denver by decision in 12 rounds tonight in St. Louis. Moran claimed the win as the main event, extending his record with a decisive performance.
Cheyenne high school basketball teams prepares for Friday night game against University High School in the university gymnasium at Laramie. Local squad shows improving teamwork, speed, and endurance and aims to rebound after near miss against State Leaders who beat them 40 to 32.
D A Haggard city attorney of Brainerd Minnesota will join John D Clark as a law partner in Cheyenne within a week. Haggard is Nebraska graduate with twelve years private practice and experience at a law publishing firm. The partnership office will be in the First National Bank Building.
Two companies filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. The G. and M. Copper Co. will be based in Depass Fremont county with a capital of 1,000,000 dollars and directors H. M. Griffith C. B. Griffith and C. P Mety. The University Oil Co. organized by Laramie residents for 100,000 dollars lists directors and incorporators Oscar Sodergreen Elmer Lovejoy C. D. Spalding S. K. Loy C. C. Frazer and J. S. King.
A historic ad promises 2000 free trial packages of Gauss Combined Treatment for catarrh. It urges immediate response via a coupon to C. Be Gauss at 898 Main St Marshall Michigan, claiming quick lasting relief delivered prepaid by parcel post.
A mail in offer advertises a free pack age of Gauss Combined Catarr Treatment. Readers are asked to fill in name and address on dotted lines and mail to C. Be Gauss at 898 Main St Marshall Michigan.
Reported scenes from the Wyoming legislature describe committee selections for escorting state officers into the house chamber and a humorous mouse event above the speaker’s chair. Highlights include a new telephone messenger office and a light moment about liquor questions. Governors and city officials discuss a Frontier park zoological project with state aid.
H. Rasmusson of Rawlins, pioneer resident and secretary of the state board of embalmers, returned home after attending a board meeting here. Other members were Dr. W. A. Wyman of this city and Lou B. Gay of Casper. There are now seventy licensed embalmers in the state.
The Elks dance set for tonight is postponed to Thursday January 18 due to the Chateauvert recital at the Parish House. The Dance Committee announced the change and reminded attendees to note the new date.
An erroneous impression about the Song Recital tickets has spread. The event is not invitational. Tickets are available to all at 1.00 each from Knight Campbell Music Co Plains Hotel and Capitol Cigar stands.
The Elke dance is postponed by the House Dance Committee due to scheduling. Details unclear as OCR text is fragmentary.
Local ad offers closed or touring car service billed at 25 cents within city limits. Contact Lon Davis at the Plains Hotel, room 713, for arrangements. Date indicates a 12 24 11 posting or expiration.
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