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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1912

Page

2

Wyoming marriages birth and death notices ledger

Wyoming records list several marriages including Spencer Ace and Mrs Briton in Foontello Idaho and William King and Julian in Colorado Springs. Basin couples E C Hoover and Emma Lair plus Claude Gould and Emily Erickson also wed. Births noted near Basin and Lander. deaths include P Simeon A Fearnley and Ben Baker with regional details.

Wyoming Spencer Ace Briton Hock Springs Foontello Idaho William King Utah Julian Rock Springs General Hospital Colorado Springs Basin E. C. Hoover Emma Lair Connorsville Indiana Billings Montana Basin People Claude P. Gould Emily Erickson Earl Shepherd Laramie Plains Laramie Annie Schermer U. P

Herder Feared Lost After Snowstorm Near Separation

A herder named Ponovan, employed by John Mahoney, was swept up in a blizzard early in the week near Separation where shelter is scarce and landmarks vanish. Persistent searchers fear he perished, as no trace has been found.

Miner suffers spine fracture from careless blast at Gelo mine

Dr. C. W. Peaman brought Pete Gloeb to Basin hospital after he was struck by a fragment of ore during mining work. The injury left him paralyzed from the waist down and he required urgent treatment.

Basin de. C. W., Peaman Gelo Pete Gloeb Basin Hospital

Miner Killed by Mail Train Near Rock Springs

Jan Simeon Parrier a coal miner was killed by mail train No 9 near Mayle while returning from Woodskenoe. He left France recently and was survived by a wife two children and two brothers in Maw to Rock Springs.

Rock Springs Jan Simeon Parrier Mayle Wort Woodskenoe Bessages France

Henry K. Clay Escapes From Penitentiary

Henry K. Clay, 28, dark complexioned, weighing 160 pounds, escaped from the penitentiary Saturday evening by leaving through a hospital window with a rope after asking to visit the hospital. He was serving a 21 year murder sentence for second degree murder, with six years served. Authorities and sheriff’s offices nationwide are searching. Clay was involved in a robbery and murder at a Laramie store in 1906.

Rawlins Henry K. Clay Clay Dig Dutiog Laramie

Bell Theatre Blaze Devastates Casper Building

A Sunday night fire destroyed the Bell theatre in Casper starting in the operating loft. High winds and a frozen hydrant hampered efforts, with losses around 1200 for the building and 2000 for proprietor W. R. Sample, who held $7500 insurance. the city owned the property and used the hall as a city facility.

Casper Bell Theater Second Center Streets W. R. Sample Ell Theater

Wyoming game warden seizes three contraband moose heads

State Game Warden raided Lander taxidermy shops and confiscated three mounted moose heads shipped from other states. Owners Rhodes & Gilbert and Hammond face formal charges. Wyoming bans moose killing and possession since 1909, with cases awaiting trial to define warden authority.

Lander Thodes Rhodes & Gilbert Bue- Iween United States Hammond

Plans for New Theatre Casper Unveiled

The new sample theatre in Casper outlines a 50 by 125 foot building with full basement and seating for 650. It features a full width stage with a 25 foot opening and dressing rooms on both sides, compared with the usual 18 to 20 feet.

Casper Sample Theatre

Pearls Found In Buffalo Oyster Stir

Buffalo merchants face oyster shortage amid demand from a recent incident. James N. King found ten pearls in a single oyster, ranging from mustard seed to pea sized. Polished pearls expected to be valuable.

Buffalo James N. King

Lost in Blizzard Sheridan Jat

Miwae DD Powers, wife of a former Sheridan resident, spent a blizzard night 26 miles south of Gillette huddled in a dusty wagon with no fire or wheel shelter. The piece mentions domestic hardship and recommends Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatic pain.

Mike Powers Lorenae

New Officers Elected by Militia Boys

At a Militia meeting on January 15 the following men were elected unanimously as officers Captain Donald A. Preston First Lieutenant Arthur Piggott and Second Lieutenant Walter Thiess.

Ripe Old Age Honors Willis Spear Jr at 88

Willis Spear Jr celebrated his eighty eighth birthday surrounded by his children at Bincon Williams Spear Ely Horn Avenue home. A dinner honored the event as Grandpa Spear, a veteran of the Mexican War and the California gold seekers of forty nine, spent a quiet day with family.

Sheridan Willis Spear, Jr Bincon William Spear Ely Horn Avenue Grandpa Spear California

Expert Optometrist Promises Superior Lens Service

A local optometrist warns against common jewelers and promises precise refractive corrections. The practice highlights intimate eye knowledge and a proprietary grinding plant to custom fit lenses, claiming state leading service and equipment.

Wuet

Local News Bits From Wyoming Areas

Numerous brief items from small towns include James Woods of Lingle injuring his ankle while hauling ice, Collins and Hyde dissolving their Basin law firm, John Venter paying a fine after an altercation in Afton, Mrs. C. P. Hanna injured crossing a hill, Willam Ward of Laramie paralyzed briefly from a fall, editor P. F. Lucas losing two fingernails trimming paper, Postmaster Bucher shipping thousands of pennies, a Buffalo shearer dislocating a wing while drunk, Rochester Wyoming preparing an asbestos mill at Glenrock, glands disease affecting Casper horses killing four, Charles M. Cobb ordained as minister, Charlie Miller making bobcats record, and the Capitol hotel in Lowell changing owners.

James Woods Lingle Changh Krm Collins T. M. Hyde Basin Hyde Ridgely John Venter Afton C. P. Hanna Sheridan Willam Ward Laramie FP. E. Lucas The Buffalo Bhutletinth Bucher Lander Buffalo Rochester- Wyoming Asbestos Company Glhenrock Casper Fred Manny Charles M. Cobb Greybull Charlie Miller Cody Capitol Hotel Lowell A. S. Johnson J. J. Coook

Week of Prayer Services Begin at Presbyterian Church

The opening meeting of the week long prayer observance was well attended. Rev. L Harold Forde pastor Evangelist led the services with a focus on Prayer for the Schools. The services will continue each night with special subjects discussed each evening.

L. Harold Forde Evangeliot

Chicken Dinner at Methodist Ladies Parish Hall

The Methodist Ladies announce a hot chicken dinner in the church parlor on Tuendsy evening, January Lévh, from 5 to 7. Menu includes Cream Chicken ntouet, mashed pliions, scalloped corn, pea salad, Kite, Monmemate bread and butter, apple mince pie, coffee. A moving picture show will follow.

Striking U P workers fined for assault

Harrison Piper and J J Eagan, two UP employees, were fined 50 each after arrest for assault on Wilnus Stilotehey. They cannot pay and remain in city jail to serve sentence, then face re-arrest on county assault charges. Other police court notes include drunk cases and a Ft Russell soldier referred to his commander. a justice court case for converting electric current was dismissed.

Harrison Piper J. J. Eagan U. P Wilnus Stilotehey Welnitz Sheriff's Office John Dennigen McDonald Offenge Y. Uyoka J. Rounk Ft. Russell Ft. Runzell Moffit Justice Court J. J. Miahoney Cheyenne Electric Company

Feeding Ensilage by John Thompson

John Thompson recounts four years of silage feeding experience detailing storage timing, feeding order, and a two-teat approach to extend stock through January to May. He notes a rare heat issue from December silage and stresses staged feeding, hay options, and disciplined daily portions to keep cattle thriving into spring.

Transition of New Mexico From Territory to State

In Taos Fe New Mexico on January 15 a transition ceremony marked the territory’s shift toward statehood. Gov elect W C McDonald was inaugurated as the first water governor amid a military civic parade and a ball at the armory after a palace reception.

New Mexico Troy Twits Fe N. M Sla W. C. McDonald

Justice Court Busy With Three Informational Cases

Justice Edward's court heard three informations yesterday including grand and petty larceny and a search warrant. Louise Kalbre accuses Frank Cline of stealing her purse and six dollars after a dance on August 6, and Cline is sought by constables. Ed Spear accuses Geo Cavanaugh of stealing a gold watch valued at thirty five dollars. Cavanaugh is believed to be in Denver. Geo Horton swore out a search warrant against Cunningham over a revolver believed stolen, with Cunningham’s whereabouts unknown.

Edward Louise Kalbre South Side Frank Cline Cline Geo Horton Gunningham Horee Creek Cunningham

Feasting at Cheyenne Firehouse Links Politics and Grub

Cheyenne fire department hosts a Grub Fond with Alderman Sweet Trestle and Keating, Police Chief Schools and other council members attending. About twenty present, menu features Mulligano dishes, pies, and coffee. Also mentions The Lion and the Mouse stage play at Capitol Avenue Theatre on January 26.

Cheyenne Fire Department Central Station Sweet Trestle Keating Council Capitol Avenue Theatre Biigh

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