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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
7
A yearly report shows 788 new library patrons and 178 new children since the children's department separated last September. Rural free deliveries reach 146 boxes of 20 to 40 books, with 31 rural schools supplied. 1241 new books added, 707 fiction, and 1525 country loans recorded.
Anetae fine DJ impressed at the New Atlas with dancing and high character mirth pleasing all ages. Petrani's animal circus drew big crowds, one of the season's biggest hits, as Manager Todd showcases Cheyenne with top vaudeville.
The two Christian associations at the university announce that their canvass for money for the war prisoners relief fund has collected 248 dollars with several pledges yet to be paid. The total may reach 275 dollars.
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon national fraternity will inaugurate a new chapter at the University of Wyoming in Laramie on January 26. George L. D. Kimball of Denver, national treasurer, attends the installation, with Harry B. Henderson Jr and Dr. W. N. Andrew among local organizers and attendees from Cheyenne expected. Fourteen applications were filed nationally, nine accepted, with Wyoming among the lucky bidders.
Commissioner Thomas Estill of the Salvation Army, commanding twenty five western states and Hawaii, will lecture at the Parish House tomorrow night on The Salvation Army at Work in This and Other Lands. Gov Kendrick will chair and Mayor LaPointe give the opening address. Ensign Harris and Capt. N Marshall will assist. The lecture is open to the public and free.
The Cheyenne Knights of Columbus will travel to Sidney Nebraska on Sunday for the institution of a new council. A large class will receive the first degree in the forenoon and the second and third in the afternoon. Attending from Cheyenne are J Horskey T P Pahey J J Molherney W H McCormick J F Cooper O J Mengelcamp O G Cobry W Q Phelan and FE T Blorey. A dozen more may join last minute. The delegation will attend early mass at the cathedral before leaving on the No 10 train at 11 am. The North Platte council will perform the degrees. None of the Cheyenne visitors will be on the team.
Jack Moran of St. Louis defeated Jack Geyer of Denver by decision over 12 rounds in St. Louis. The bout took place tonight at 5T. Louis. Moran secured the win on points to improve his record.
Cheyenne high school basketball club prepares for a Friday night game in Laramie at the university gymnasium against the University High School five. The locals show solid improvement and endurance and hope to upset the preps. A following match with Rawlins is anticipated, while Tuesday’s win over the State Leaders, by 40 to 32, boosts confidence though the leaders have stronger teamwork.
D A Haggard the Brainerd city attorney will move to Cheyenne within a week to partner with John D. Clark. Haggard, Nebraska graduate, has twelve years private practice experience and has worked with a leading law publishing firm. Their 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 have offices at Depass Fremont county and is capitalized for $1,000,000 with directors H. M. Griffith C. B. Griffith and C. P Mety. The University Oil Co. organized by residents of Laramie for $100,000 with directors and incorporators Oscar Sodergreen Elmer Lovejoy C. D. Spalding S. K. Loy C. C. Frazer and J. S. King.
A veteran ad offers 2000 free trial packages of Gauss Combined Treatment for Catarrh. It claims the remedy roots out the cause and promises rapid relief. Readers are urged to fill a coupon and mail to C. Be Gauss at 898 Main St Marshall Michigan for parcel post delivery.
A free mail offer invites readers to receive a pack of GAUSS COMBINED CATARR TREATMENT by mailing their name and address to C. B. Gauss at 898 Main St Marshall Michigan. The form includes dotted lines for the applicant’s name and address.
A Wyoming legislature session features committee selections for escorting officials, with Sen T C Diers and Rep A S Mercer praised. A mouse interrupts governor remarks as female spectators watch. House action includes creating a telephone messenger post filled by Haybes. A popular senator’s liquor stance earns both sides’ questions. Frontier park zoological project gains traction with city officials seeking state animal aid.
H. Rasmusson of Rawlins a pioneer resident and state embalmers board secretary returned home after attending a meeting in Rawlins. The board comprised Dr. W. A. Wyman and Lou B. Gay. There are now seventy licensed embalmers in the state according to Rasmusson.
The Elks dance scheduled for tonight is postponed to Thursday January 18 due to the Chateauvert recital at the Parish House. The Dance Committee oversees the change and informs attendees.
An erroneous impression about the Thursday evening recital by Mr J H Chauteauvert has been spread. Tickets cost 1.00 each and are available at Knight Campbell Music Co Plains Hotel and Capitol Cigar stands for all attendees.
The Elke dance event set for January 18 is postponed as the House committee acts on the matter. Details remain unclear but the postponement is confirmed by officials.
A hotel advertisement invites inquiries to Lon Davis at the Plains Hotel location 713 for securing a closed or touring car service. The offer lists a 25 cent rate available anywhere in the city, dated December 24, 2011.
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