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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1918
Page
16
Cheyenne reports a busy day with social visits from Cahill and Holliday proprietors and notes on residents returning from Ogden. The city’s snow plow worked downtown while trains between Cheyenne and Denver faced delays due to heavy snow in the region.
Mil Lobby, an employee of a Utah construction firm, was killed while walking on the Union Pacific tracks near Ridge in snow sheds work. He moved onto a westbound track to avoid an eastbound train but was struck by a freight train and killed instantly.
Police search for a tall Hulaite suspect who fled with a black horsehide overcoat with a thick fur collar from Trinis yesterday. Investigators have found no trace of the coat or the missing items as of now.
Owing to extreme cold the last days several farmers meetings were postponed including three farm bureau sessions. R E Reynolds county agricultural agent notes a 21 degree low at Buros and only one attendee at a Cheyenne meeting. A E Bowman poultry expert and Lou Reeve assistant agent are mentioned with plans to resume once warmer weather returns.
William Jankin of Chicago wires the sheriff asking a top criminal lawyer for Brown’s defense at a $100 retainer. Brown and Walter Headlee confess to killing Guat Kon daks and are jailed without bail. Other suspects Hamilton, Prisbie and Headlee were arrested near El Paso and returned to Cheyenne for trial.
J. F Renfro oil broker and real estate dealer of this city was appointed chairman of Wyoming's advisory Committee on explosives. The voluntary board will work with federal authorities to enforce new explosives laws and Renfro will appoint a county representative from each state county. He has wired his acceptance to Washington.
Temperature details show normal 26 degrees as of date with actual mean at 2 degrees. Highest 5 degrees at 4 PM and lowest 1 degree at 6 AM. Wind NW 28 mph from southwest at 2:46. Precipitation 0.19 inches since January, traces of snow and rain in last 4 hours.
A letter from Mrs. G. I. Eveland of Duncan describes lumbago pain, saying a neighbor advised Foley Kidney Pills. The missive touts the remedy as restoring kidney function, boosting energy and sleep, and removing poisons to revive appetite.
Cheyenne reports that Wall Oil will start drilling a well on the southeast quarter of section 18 township 44 range 76 west in the Upper Muddy oil field. The Wyoming Prairie Oil and Gas company, adjoining to the Hall company site, expects its own standard rig to be set up and commence drilling similarly.
Lake Minnehaha offers a clear surface after wind swept ice, drawing many skaters. Park Commissioner Edward Storey vows to keep skating conditions favorable, flood if needed, and ensure youths can skate locally.
F E Burbridge of Brush Colorado asks Cheyenne police for a suitable building to convert into a roller rink. He will visit Cheyenne to view prospects once the chief approves. Soldiers at Fort Russell and local residents have long hoped for a good rink.
Casper Wyoming January 12 The Red Cross forms a Tin Foil committee led by Mrs R Van Sant to collect foil from stores and offices for the National Red Cross fund. Assistants include Misses Ruby Haggerty Margaret Douds Jessie Haggerty Patricia Sullivan and Mary Mahoney. Donations aim at about one dollar per pound. foil from wrappers and similar items can be deposited in collection boxes or by notifying the chairman for pickup. Natrona County aims to gather several hundred pounds in January.
The Omaha aviation examining board seeks business-minded men ages 31 to 36 for second lieutenants in supply. Training at Kelly Field lasts four to six weeks, with a $1700 annual pay and duties including equipment, tents, clothing, parts, and vehicle support for squadrons.
Special dispensations allow master Masons in military service to receive higher Masonic degrees before departure for France or other war service. A Cheyenne Consistory meeting confers degrees from fourth to thirty second on Fort Russell officers Lieut. Byron Henderson Lieut. George Morris Lieut. Monford Johnston and Dr. Benjamin S. Fritz. Degrees of Lodge of Perfection and Rose Croix already given, with others to follow. Leading conferrers are Wallace Bond Henry G. Watson Fred Forbes R. H. Repath and Samuel Corson.
Mrs Ilda J Dereemer wife of Charles A Dereemer prominent ranchman of the Horse Creek valley died yesterday morning at the ranch near Horse Creek station. She born April 20 1862 in Rawdon Ohio and married Sept 27 1888. Survived by six children and husband. Funeral set for Tuesday at 3 pm from Early's chapel with Rev Leon C Hills assisting.
Police report three downtown tenants failed to clear sidewalks after snow. They received a second warning. if not cleaned, they will be hauled into police court. The new mayor and commissioners back stricter enforcement of the sidewalk ordinance.
Mrs Print Storey and family visit from Evans to Cheyenne. Fred Hendershot and kin host Glen from Fort Dodge. Mr and Mrs John Lahr visit Mrs Morrow of Huntington Ind. Tishmaker ill but improving. Birthday gathering for Mrs H E McCloud with gifts and lunch. Anna Gordon W C T met at Mrs D A Jones home. Johnson School PTA met with Mr Fee speaker and Mrs Liston from Churchill invited to next meeting. Ed Brandon and three children to live in Filer Idaho. William Ulrich returns to Denver from Cheyenne home.
An ad notes Bromine Quinine tablets claimed to prevent grip and remove its cause. The packaging bears the name E. W. Grove and includes a signature on the box.
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