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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1917

Page

2

Lyman forms chamber of commerce to boost Bridger valley

A Ly man meeting led to the creation of a local chamber of commerce to promote business interests in Ly man and Bridger valley. Officers elected include President H M Rollin Vice President F D McQueen Secretary Treasurer J W Phillips. The group seeks to attract capital and coordinate with the Lyman Commercial club while a large poultry and dog show runs with entries from Wyoming Utah Nebraska North Dakota and Colorado.

Lyman. An Sark Chamber of Commerce Lymah Bridger Valley H. M. Rollina F. D. McQueen J. W. Phillips A. E Hyde State Experiment Farm Lyman Commercial Club Wilson West Denver Utah Nebraska North Dakota Wyoming Wyoming Valley Wanda Bevinsboro Laramie Mr. Cady Wyoming Poultry Company Aaron Powell

Bear Dancing in Diamondville Halted by Federal Action

U S District Attorney C L Rigdon leads swift federal action in Diamondville as ten arrested including two Colettis and seven self described bear dancers. Preliminary hearing binds the Colettis over for grand jury in Cheyenne while the group posts bonds and the case aims to end bear dancing in the coal camp town.

Kemmerer Madden U. S C. L. Rigdon Cheyenne H. K Imamondyville D. F. Hudson Joe Uvoletta Colette Lorenzo Borino Borino Lincoln County Berine Bering Utah Diamondvile Coletti United States Court H. E. Christmas U.S C. L. Rigden Pine Robert Christmas H. L. Ridley Rigdon Ridgely America Diamondville Cumberland Ridgley H. R. Christmas H. K. Christmas Wyoming

Varied Laramie Show Opens With Kennel Poultry Roster

In Laramie on January 11 the combined Laramie Kennel Club and Laramie Poultry and Pet Stock association shows opened at 2 PM. Early indications point to a record turnout and a large display of dogs and poultry across the two venues.

Laramie Laramie Kennel Club Laramie Poultry and Pet Stock Association

Burglar Pleads Guilty and Gets 1 to 14 Years

James Butaris, once a Sublet miner, pleads guilty to burglary in Sublet for breaking into Denis Puilos home and stealing clothes jewelry. After gun fine by Police Judge Ivan Jones, he is sentenced by Justice Groutage with R B Rose and Sheriff McMinn in attendance to 1 to 14 years.

Kemmerer An.d Ivan Jones James Butaris Sublet Denis Puilos Ile Justice Groutage R. RB. Rose McMinn

Oldest and youngest Tars Visit President Wilson

The Atlantic fleet claims its oldest and youngest seamen, James McCarthy aged 61 and Lloyd Corneil aged 15, visited President Wilson on leav e. The photo shows McCarthy with a facial scar and a remark about getting wounded in a battle in a Chinese barroom.

James McCarthy Lloyd Corneil President Wilson

School Board Reelects Negus Amid Tense Meeting

Thermopolis report cites the school board reelecting Prof. C. M. Negus to “uperisier” seat for 12 months at a raised salary by $250 over the year. Teachers for the grades to be elected in April. An unrelated ad for granite monuments follows.

Thermopolis C. M. Negus Erades

Douglas Oil Boom Draws National Inquiries

Douglas reports ongoing interest in Converse county oil prospects as government geologists’ findings bolster claims of a central Wyoming oil region. East west and south visitors seek details while a new outside company plans drilling in February, boosting local stocks and dealer activity.

Douglas Converse County United States Wyoming

Car Stolen Four Months Ago Finally Located

CASPER Jan 11 The sheriff s office took possession of a seven passenger car stolen from Roundup Montana last September The vehicle allegedly was taken by Carl Bennett and driven to Casper where sold to Floyd Bates formerly of this city Bates did not know it was stolen and sold it to a man in Glenrock Authorities notified by Roundup say the car was found in Glenrock The sheriff holds the car awaiting Montana sheriff to drive it back once weather allows Bennett remains at large

Casper Sheriff's Office Roundup Mont Carl Bennett Floyd Bates Bates Glenroeck Kera Glenrock Montana Nennett

Douglas county records show 18 marriage licenses issued

Jan 11 report records indicate forty night marriage licenses issued in October as the banner month with no licenses issued in September.

Douglas

Jack Barry Named Manager of Boston Red Sox

The World champion Red Sox appoint Jack Barry as manager succeeding William Carrigan who resigns. Barry, famed as a lucky figure among players, played shortstop for Connie Macks Athletics famed infield and joined the Red Sox during the 1916 season after Holy Cross college ball.

Lucky Jack Barry Red Sox William Carrigan Ile Certes T He Connie Carr Holy Cross College Plaven Teoloroloro Connecticut Athletics

Wu Chao-chu Resigns But Stays On To Aid Father

Peking December 11 Dr Wu Chao chu counsellor in the foreign office for two years resigns after his father Wu Ting fang became minister of foreign affairs Premier Tuan Chi jui insists he remain to assist his father He was educated at Western high school in Washington and studied law in England

Peking Wu Chaochu Foreign Office Wu Ting-fang Tuan Chijui Wu Chao-chu Western High School Washington United States England

Advertised Letters in Cheyenne Postoffice

The Cheyenne postoffice released an unclaimed letters list as of January 8. Names include Roger M. Adams, Mrs. Will Adams, Chas. T. Bruner, Earl J. Boyd, Mia Winnifred Brock, Jay C. Bak er, Miss Marion Beddeme, A. B. Baker, Mrs. Pearl Callahan, Miss Ruth Clark, Dr. F. E. Carroll, Bernard J. Curley, Je sus Chaves, Grace French, Mrs. Harriet Kennedy, Miss Josephine Kimball, Karl Ladolph, E. Murphy, F. A. Michels, and many others.

Cheyenne Larshan Roger M. Adams Will Adams Clarence Burekim Ed Bromiey A. A. Buckingham Chas. T. Bruner Earl J. Boyd Sarl R. Botts Mia Winnifred Brock Thomas Bishop Jay C. Baker Marion Beddeme Baker & Miter A. B. Baker G. &. Bailey P. A. Basehky Pearl Callahan Ruth Clark Ed Christensen Cheyenne Mere, Co Beatrice Caldwell Cheyenne Boot & Shoe Co Janetle Cason Will Cash A. B. Carver F. E. Carroll Bernard J. Curley Miles Bonnie Cochran Ethel Carter Jesus Chaves Daisy Davin T. Evens Clarence Dolce Lee A. Muller Grace French Wiliam Ferguson Leo Fredi Jennie Gallie Teesecas Dick Graham Koy Gnowre M. Holmes Stephen Otooo A. Melmetrand Wm. Menderson

Names in a Society Directory Fragment

A partial roster lists numerous individuals including Albert Marvick Martin Robi McCabe B P McCann Rakao Moreno Chas Noble Mary Niland Bert Patterson Alma Pronger L J Price George Richie Ben Rosno Frank Rigg John Ripley Thomas Ryan Charlie Rupp R Street Willie Strawman Kathleen Stewart C E Smith Lecy A S S 8B B Jacob Schaefer Robert Sanden Ramaldo Santiago Harley Thomas Stanley Tom cak Jack Wills W M Wiggin ton Dorothy White Mrs Welch and others.

Jacob Schaefer Robert Sanden Ramaldo Santiago, Sr Harley Thomas Stanley Tomcak Jack BE. Wills Mra W. G. Wishard Kate Wills W. M. Wigginton Misa Dorothy. White John A. Welch

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