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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1917

Page

2

Double tragedy victims buried in Lander after murder suicide

In Lander on January 16, Charles Miller 25 and his wife Florence Martin 19 were buried after a coroner verdict found Miller murdered his wife and then killed himself early Saturday morning at Rev. Keary's residence. Motive reportedly over a proposed visit to Minnesota. The couple had quarrelled Friday and fled to seek counsel before the shooting. The bride's guardian was noted in show business and the funeral was arranged by a man from Casper. A masked gathering and memorials followed at McKenna's.

Landa Charles Miller Fallina Martin Mather Keart Miller Minnesota Ywa Tate Keary Advien Ijlier Cheyenne Lander Mige Pete Sweetwater Coma McKenna

Farm Loan Association organized in Hot Springs County

A county meeting in CELEMOPOLIS discussed forming a farm loan association. Farmers, led by county official Kane, heard reasons for the plan and the benefits of establishing the organization, Hot Springs County National Farm Loan.

Celemopolis Teoots Associati Cosen Hot Springs National Farm Loan Absocia

For All Pain The eMciency of any drug

Dr C J Rooting explains that certain remedies ease symptoms from malaria to headaches and nerve pains. He notes anti ksmore tablets ease digestion and menstrual discomfort, reduce quinine after effects, and provide relief for neural and neuritic headaches, praising their broad usefulness.

C.J. Rooting

Fire at Oil Refinery Destroys Refuse Pool Structure

Casper reports a Midwest Refining Company blaze at the Acid plant stage pool. A refuse pile produced heavy smoke and flames, destroying a nearby building and a steel pump. Firefighters fought a chemical fire with extinguishers before bringing the blaze under control.

Casper Midwest Refining Company Nobone Acti Giant

Flockmasters Open Wyoming Woolgrowers Convention in Thermopolis

Wyoming flockmasters gather in Thermopolis for the annual Wyoming Woolgrowers convention. The event runs through Wednesday with sessions at the Big Horn theatre and a ball at Waebakie hotel. Douglas flockmasters arrive on a special Pullman while South Omaha boosters attend. A film on wool production is shown and cabaret acts are planned for the evenings.

Thermopolis Wyo Wyoming Wyoming Woolgrowers Sesro South Omaha Big Horn Theatre Waebakie Skinner's Haal

Sheridan Men Make Oil Strike In Byron

F. A Senff president of the Central Producer company reports results from Byron where the company holds a lease and operates drilling. Prospects for a successful well are excellent though he plans to return soon. all stockholders are local residents.

Sheridan Byron F. A Senff Central Producer Company Senff

Jordan Leaves To Cast Wyoming's Electoral Votes

Jordan left Cheyenne yesterday for Washington to cast Wyoming's three electoral votes for President Woodrow Wilson. He was accompanied by Mrs. Jordan. The couple will spend several weeks in Washington and other eastern cities.

Jordan Cheyenne Washington, D. C Wyoming Woodrow Wilson Mra. Jordan Washington

Laramie Farmers Seek Federal Farm Loan Networks

About twenty Divide area farmers organized a federal farm loan association and fourteen members requested $26,000 in subscriptions. Four county associations aim to borrow around $125,000 total. A meeting was planned for Friday at the courthouse to finalize arrangements and recruit more members.

Divide Nime Hilledate Pine Bluffs Association Pine Bluffs Court House Carpenter School Archer Experiment Station Dogroot Cheyenne Hereford Ranch Hereford Association Rosaman Highland Colony Agricultural Club Elab Divide Association

Illness, visits, and a wedding dinner on Warren Avenue

South Side items note Isaacs improving from pneumonia and measles, Lora McCloud returns from Campstool with Vera McGionis visiting, and a measles quarantine removal at two homes. Mentions of funeral attendance by Manley Champers, hot springs trip for William Rath, and a Sunday dinner at the W A Snyder home in honor of Hagel Woods's upcoming marriage to John O’Reilly.

Lora McCloud Vera McGionis W. A. Snyder Hagel Woods John O'Reilly Buford Miss Woods O'Reilly Henry Kalber Snyder

Wyoming legislature long list of bills in 1915 session

A lengthy compilation of introduced house and senate bills with numbers, sponsors, and committee referrals. Topics include taxation, inspections, education funds, fish hatcheries in Daniel and Evanston, salaries of officials, anti advertising, and provisions on fire escapes and mine safety.

Underwood Wyoming Thomas Farnsworth Evanston Wyo byoHazen Spencer Judiciary

Wyoming House Bills on Irrigation Districts and Livestock Prohibition

House bills by Wardlaw and Lucas address creating irrigation districts with livestock bans and penalties for violations. Wardlaw also proposes amending statute sections 2836 and earlier laws. Colburn’s measure is introduced. Referred to Committee No. 2.

Wyoming Colburn Wardlaw Lucas

Half Million Paid to Union Pacific Wyoming Division Workers

It was monthly payday yesterday in the Wyoming division of the Union Pacific and employes received an even half million dollars. This amount covered wages for operating and mechanical departments only, with several thousand dollars more paid to miscellaneous employes.

Wyoming Union Pacific

Lady Describes Her 1915 Car Features

A letter from a woman extols a 1915 model car with advanced components and luxury fittings. She lists technical terms and stylistic details such as bearings, springs, brakes, radiator, electric starter, glass front, and elaborate interior features.

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Charles Willer Erris Flockmasters Dynyer Western Livestock Denver, Colo Rocky Mountain Region Via Weat Colorado East W.E. Cunciff Asst Genver, Cole Main Laramie Federeal Law Strong Reynolds BR. BK. Reynolds Isaacs Ira Stainsa HH. W. Williams Bates Carletta Collenburg Cheyenne Business College Manley Champers Malvern Jaws Re Jeeve Hebvby Robert Weir Medslea John O'Reilly of the Woods Charlie Woods William Rath Arkansas For & Messenger al Sensible Senate Sibley Riner C. G. Kendall Daniel Lincoln County Fash Senor Offerts LPL Skovgard J. R Senator Young Higgins State Fair Commission Hunter Sullivan U. P. Wyoming Light Fuel and Power Co.'s
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