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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1918
Page
8
A compilation of terse city items notes Cobble about Wolfers family return from Ogden Hobbs Huckfelt furniture ad reminders Golden Prairie Herald contact Taxi services rail and weather updates include thermometer rise and snow plow activity. several named visitors from Glenrock Pine Ridge and Horse Creek areas plus Wyoming agents and journalists in Cheyenne.
Leb by, a Utah construction company employee, was walking on the eastbound track when he stepped onto the westbound line and was struck by a freight train. He died instantly, authorities said.
A tall Hulaite wearing a fur overcoat vanished from a prom train near Trinis yesterday. The coat is black horsehide with a tight fur collar. Police search for the coat and the milatto but no trace has been found yet.
Due to severe cold the county calls off several farmers meetings including three farm bureau sessions. Reynolds reports a 21 degree low at Buros, Twenty miles east of Cheyenne, where only one farmer attended. Meetings planned for Invide, Tracy and Carpenter were postponed. A E Bowman and Lou Reeve noted for poultry advice and county agent duties. Postponed gatherings will be rescheduled when weather warms.
A Chicago man, William Jankin, seeks a top criminal lawyer to defend Willam L. Brown in the killing of Guat Kon daks. Brown and Walter Headlee confess to the murder at least three times and are jailed in Cheyenne. Other suspects include Joseph Hamilton and W. J. Prisbie. Hamilton’s family hires defense in Kansas.
J. F Renfro, noted oil broker and real estate dealer of this city, named chairman of Wyoming advisory committee on explosives to work with federal authorities ensuring state laws on handling and sale are followed. Members will be named from each county. service is voluntary. Renfro has accepted with a wire to Washington.
Weather report shows normal temperature 26 degrees with actual mean 2 degrees. Highest 5 degrees at 4 PM and lowest 1 degree at 6 AM. Wind NW at 28 mph gusting from SW. precipitation 0.19 inches since Jan 1. rain and snow trace amounts in last period.
A letter from Mrs. G. I. Eveland of Duncan Milla lil recounts relief from lumbago after using Foley Kidney Pills. The missive claims the pills revive weak kidneys, boost appetite and energy, and restore sleep by cleansing the body of poisons.
Cheyenne reports word that Wall Oil will start 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 sits adjacent and welcomes Hall company plans to begin drilling shortly after or with them.
Large crowds visited Lake Minnehaha as strong winds cleared most of the ice leaving a smooth surface for skaters. Park commissioner Edward Storey pledged to keep conditions suitable while adjusting flooding if needed to ensure continued public skating.
F E Burbridge of Brush Colorado writes to Cheyenne police chief seeking a suitable building for a roller rink. Upon reply Burbridge plans to visit Cheyenne to inspect the ground. Soldiers at Fort Russell and many residents have hoped for a rink, and Burbridge’s search could fulfill their wish.
The Casper Red Cross launches a Tin Foil committee led by Mrs. R. Van Sant to collect foil for the National Red Cross. Assistants include Misses Ruby Haggerty Margaret Douds Jessie Haggerty Patricia Sullivan and Mary Mahoney. Boxes will be in stores and hotels. donations may be picked up by telephoning the chair. The goal is several hundred pounds in January from Natrona County.
The aviation examining board at Omaha invites business men aged 31 to 36 to apply for second lieutenant commissions as supply officers. Training is four to six weeks at Kelly Field and South San Antonio. Pay is 1700 dollars yearly. duties include equipment, tents, clothing, parts for planes and vehicles, and overall squadron needs.
Special dispensations allow master Masons in national service to receive higher Masonic degrees before deployment. A Cheyenne Consistory meeting confers degrees from the fourth to the thirty second for Fort Russell officers Lieut. Byron Henderson Lieut. George Morris Lieut. Monford Johnston and Dr. Benjamin S. Fritz. Degrees of the Lodge of Perfection and Rose Croix have begun and others will follow. Leading figures include Wallace Bond Henry G. Watson Fred Forbes R. H. Repath and Samuel Corson.
Mrs Ilda J Dereemer wife of Charles A Dereemer a prominent ranchman of Horse Creek valley died yesterday morning at the ranch three miles from Horse Creek. The body will be brought to Cheyenne tonight and funeral services will be conducted from Early's chapel Tuesday at 3 pm by Rev Leon C Hills. She was born April 20 1862 in Rawdon Ohio and married Sept 27 1888. Six children survive along with the husband and her brother William J Moser who died in 1880.
Downtown tenants ignored snow removal, police warned they face prosecution under city ordinances. The new mayor backs strict enforcement. most have cleaned walks, three exceptions receive second warning and risk court appearance at city hall.
South Side community items report visits by Mr and Mrs Print Storey in Cheyenne and Evans. Hendershot family visiting Glen from Fort Dodge. Lahr family visiting Mrs Lahr's mother in Huntington. Tishmaker improving after illness. A birthday gathering at Mrs H E McCloud with lunch and gifts, hosted by Mrs Crecloud and friends Gage Doak Babcock Benson Jones Woods Gregory Buckley. Anna Gordon W C T meets at Mrs D A Jones home amid cold weather attendance. Johnson School PTA meets with talk by Mr Fee and presence of Mrs Liston. Churchill school invited group to meet next Friday. Mrs Ed Brandon and three children depart for Filer Idaho. William Ulrich returns to Denver.
The ad promotes Bromin Quinine tablets labeled as A grip remedy by E. W. Grove with a box signature. It asserts the remedy removes the cause of colds and positions Bromin Quinine as the sole active ingredient.
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