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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1918

Page

3

Kensington Tea Hosts Visitors and Military News

Mrs. Robert B. Forsyth hosted a Kensington tea for twelve intimate friends in the drawing room with jonquils, tea at five, and a wheatless day observance. John Rees shared a letter from his son Willis in a New York hospital amid a measles and meningitis outbreak at Camp Merritt. Former Gov. John F. Osborne and Mrs. Osborne visit Washington with hospitality from Sen. Kendrick and others. Mrs. McChord hosts a reception for Mrs. Osborne in the Withers appartment.

Kensington Robert B. Forsyth R. W. Bradley Salt Lake City Cheyenne John Rees Willis New York Camp Merritt Rees Artillery Army Navy

Visiting List Reveals Denver and Cheyenne Guests

Mrs Raymond Frank of Denver arrives to visit her sister Mrs Joseph Wasserman. Miss Leona Oberfelder of Sidney Ned has been Mrs Wasserman's guest for a month. Judge Joseph Oberfelder, Mrs Wasserman's father, spent time in Cheyenne with his daughters. Mr and Mrs George C Beckley and a friend motored from Denver to Cheyenne to be near Dr J D Shingle during illness. Mrs W B Dunton visits Denver. Mrs Elizabeth Keiffer postmistress at Fort Russell returns from Washington with daughter Miss Mary Keiffer student at the Visitation Convent Georgetown.

Taylor Somerfield Taylor Shanghai China C. W. Riner Betty Riner O. T.lab Kopard Pouch Raymond Frank Denver Joseph Wasserman Leona Oberfelder Sidney Ned Wasserman Joseph Oberfelder Cheyenne George C. Beckley J. D the Plains W. B. Dunton Elizabeth Keiffer Fort Russell Washington, I Mary Keiffer Convent of the Visitation Georgetown

Women's clubs meet with Bishop McGovern on education topic

Bishop Patrick J. McGovern addresses the Women's Club this afternoon at the library on Education in the Middle Ages. Mrs. B F Fowler conducts music and each member may invite one guest. The Past Matrons' club hosts an afternoon event at Mrs. J P Jensen's home. Royal Neighbors appoint officers tonight at Labor Hall with social hour and refreshments. Churehill School P T A meets Friday at 4 30 pm in the assembly room chaired by Mrs. Ray K Olds and will host the Johnson School P T A

Patrick J. McGovern Woman’s Club Bishop McGovern B. F. Fowler J. P. Jensen Royal Neighbors Labor Hall Churehill School P.T. A Parent- Teacher Association Ray K. Olds Johnson School

Indispensable Crepe Blouse and Christmas Cantata

Betty Brown extols the crepe blouse as essential, noting Georgette crepe and crepe de Chine lead fabrics for blouses and wash satin close behind. A maid showcases a hand embroidered white crepe blouse pairing with skirts or a tailored suit for semi formal wear. A Christmas cantata repeater titled The Laksay’s Christmas Surprise will be performed with Mrs. William A. Riner directing music and Flora Kenstler delivering a monologue between acts.

Betty Brown Georgette Crepe Lacksay William A. Riner Flora Kenstler

Baptist Missionary Society Meeting Held Today

The Baptist Missionary society will meet this afternoon with Mrs. Win Hanesworth at 412 West Twenty second street.

Baptist Missionary Society The Win Hanesworth West Twentysecond Street

Police and Fire Departments to Get Higher Pay

The Cheyenne police and fire departments will receive higher pay under a new schedule after the reappointment of C. F. Emberg as police chief and George Bates as fire chief. Chiefs earn 125 dollars monthly, captains and sergeants 110, patrolmen 90, and city firefighters 50 to 100. The plan, urged by The State Leader, aims to attract qualified personnel and reduce staffing shortages.

Ftremen Cheyenne C. F. Emberg George Bates Charles F. Emberg Police

Cornice on Dyer Hotel Declared Safe After Test

City engineer BE Glafcke and fire chief George Bates tested the cornice on the southeast corner of the Dyer hotel after it was deemed unsafe. Glafcke stood on the cornice from a ladder and found it stable, with minor repairs planned to render it absolutely safe.

Dyer Hotel W. Glafcke George Bates Glafeke

Khaw Here Shaw a Leading Wyoming Cattleman

Khaw Here Shaw, a widely known cattleman from central Wyoming, is noted as arriving from the Orin ranch.

Khaw J.shaw Wyoming Orin

Forest Grazing Privileges Not To Be Bartered

Washington January 15 The agriculture secretary warns all national forest grazing permit holders that paying bonuses or waivers for grazing rights tied to livestock or ranch property sales can lead to permit revocation. The policy aims to prevent vested private rights in public forest land while encouraging regulated use and fair value for property owners.

Washington Secretary of Agriculture National Forests Forest Service Llainese National Forest Houston Range Jmers

New Union Pacific Hotel Opens For U P Men

Union Pacific completes a new hotel south of its shops in Cheyenne and opens at noon yesterday for 200 shopmen. Dinner offered for 25 cents includes chicken mashed potatoes peas macaroni bread butter coffee and cocoanut custard pie. The facility also provides dormitory rooms for trainmen passing through.

Union Pacific Cheyenne

Tragic Death of Lula Lorraine Hilt at Four and a Half

Lula Lorraine Hilt four and one half year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James R Hill died at their home 2222 Van Lennen Street yesterday afternoon after a brief illness from diphtheria Funeral services were private at 430 pm with Rev B A Sin ton of St Marks Episcopal Church officiating The Western Union Telegraph office manager Mr Will Hilt extends thanks and sympathy

Lula Lorraine James R. Hill van Lennen Street A. Siunton St. Mark's Episcopal Church Phtheria Will Western Union Telegraph Office

Alex the Great Drafted and Ready to Go Says He

Lincoln Jan 15 Krower Alexander has been drafted into first class and is ready to report. He says he received his draft card from St Paul and was placed in division A. He hopes to learn when examinations are due and comments on a baseball trade affecting his status with the Phillies and Cube.

Alex the Great Lincoln Neh Krower Alexander St. Paul Ned Omah Weechman Phillies Cube

Shriners Flour Sack Tours Nation Sold Thirteen Times

The Shriners Red Cross flour sack started in San Francisco travels 9000 miles and has been sold thirteen times. The latest sale by Bagdad Temple at Butte Montana raised 7160 dollars, others include Algeria temple Helena and Aloha temple Honolulu. Proceeds go to the American Red Cross as the sack visits temples across North America. Potentate John D. McGilvray plans next moves toward Atlantic City.

Associated Press San Francisco Janu Shriners’ Red Cross Clarence F. Pratt Mystic Shrines Bagdad Temple Shriners Butte Monland Algeria Helena Mont Aloha Honolulu Mark Twain Mystic Shriners North America Globe Red Cross California Ohio Iowa Alabama Montana Wyoming Virginia Kentucky Michigan Katnas Shriners of Islam Temple of John D. McGilvray Islam Temple Imperial Council of Shriners Atlantic City

Gardner's Heath Leads To Demand For Camp Probs

Washington June 11 The death by pneumonia of former Representative Gardner at Camp Wheeler Georgia spurs Representative Gard of Old to introduce a resolution directing the military committee to investigate camp conditions site selections clothing hygiene provisioning and treatment of sick soldiers supported by many of Major Gardners friends.

Associated Press Washington Gardner Camp Wheeler Georgia

Here From Islay and Mere Visit Local Here

Here From Islay and Mere C F Hurnlal were here from Tigay yesterday.

Islay Mere C F. Hurnlal Tigay

Special Agent Here-Jono Gale Passes Through Chesennue Yortenday

Special Agent Jono C. Gale of the Union Pacific travelled through Chesennue on yortenday, a routine movement noted in the agency dispatch. Local residents reported sightings as authorities described no incidents or disruptions during the visit.

Jono C. Gale Union Pacific Chesennue Yortenday

Oil News Shareholders Hear of Wyoming Drilling Prospects

The Dixie Caw company plans to franchise Birmingham area sales after producing over 5 million cubic feet daily from three wells. Federal relief efforts focus on the Walsh Pittman leasing bill as Wyoming seeks to boost oil industry growth. Queen Ol Refining begins five-well program in Washington county Oklahoma. Elkhorn Oil reports November net earnings of 1 million with a 2 percent dividend to stockholders. Merritt prepares two completions for January. Midwest Refining advances crude prices to new highs, spurring field production.

Dixie Caw Company Birmingham Edward Lovewell Ae Per Oif Coe Casper Houx Jerman B. Cates Pop. Quealy Kermerer Jeremiah Mahoney CC Worland Worlend Gro KB Krimcher Rawlings Washington Walsh- Pittman Senate Wyoming Queen Ol & Refining Company Bts Holdings Washington County Oklo Elkhorn OU Company Big Muddy Teprd Bia Leeper Flyborn Oil Merritt Midwest Refining

Denver Gunner Roy Caldwell Starkey Firing First Shot in France

Roy Caldwell Starkey, a red-haired artilleryman in the American forces in France, fired the first shot into the benches at Hin and is described as a nephew of Reverend R. K. Caldwell, pastor of the Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church in Clermont.

Denver Roy Caldwell Starkey France Hin Rk. T. Caldwell Clermont Montview Holevard Presbyterian Church

Phone No and Messenger Prompt Service Pricing

Local notices advertise messenger prompt service with pricing terms described as affordable. Available contact methods include phone numbers and messaging options for rapid delivery inquiries and quotes.

Ameritas Sammies to Get Leave Every Four Months

A general order from the American Army in France grants each soldier one week of leave for every four months of front service. Seven-day holidays will be spent in recreation centers being built in France to provide rest and entertainment. Future leave length depends on conduct. travel to Paris requires special permission.

Fransce Ameritas Sammies France Atric Paria

Sammies Preparing for Battle Line in Excellent Manner

The war department releases a weekly operations review noting only frontline developments. Weather hampers actions in Italy France and Flanders while Russia rests under peace talks. American units in France steadily prepare for battle with Pershing reporting high health and fighting spirit. Training camps at home show general health and equipment gains despite cold. blankets adequately supplied.

Associated Press Wwington War Department Italy France Flanders Russia Department Pershing

Weather Report for Cheveone and Weeinitys

Partly cloudy Wednesday with probable snow in the extreme northwest. Temperatures range from a high near 26 to a low around 19 degrees, with winds up to 40 mph from the west. Precipitation 0 inches in the last 24 hours. melted snow traces.

Wyoming Tivo Ata

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St. Mark's Bart Milazzo J. D. Shingle Osbornes John FE. Osborne Osborne John B. Kendrick Ton Star Charles C. McChord Witherd John EK. Osborne Marshall Simone Woman's Club BD Lee Dreswen Wm. Myers Dry Goods Co Police and Fire Department Havestock Prass U.P. Men Lula Lorraine Hilt the Jenkins Shoe Company Lincoln Highway Basel Claes O Kawhling Heath Midwest Reflining Company Mocently Fig Balt Creek Cnocle Ein Denver Portoioghire Weather Report Mees Tiny Uereuur Warme West Nineteenth Street M. Blau
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