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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1911
Page
2
Fire sweeps multiple towns in Wyoming and nearby areas causing about $8,000 in losses including a jewelers’ shop owned by Herman F Kalkbrenner in Fludson. A millinery store suffered total loss with no insurance, while other damages occurred in Rawlins Girover Basin and Hudson amid various accidents.
Sheridan Wyoming reports T T Tynan a furniture dealer studied the danger of falling objects after a pencil dropped from a shaft pierced his wrist when he tried to catch it. A surgeon used pliers to remove the pencil which lodged with the point and eraser on opposite sides.
Basin Wyoming January 6 Harry Dun can and Leonidas Letroix are to be prosecuted for shooting Joseph Cortes a Mexican man hunted through the country near Worland. After weeks of uncertainty the evidence allegedly identifies Levroix and Dunran as the assailants. They are to be arraigned in district court on April 21 unless $1 000 bond is posted and remain in county jail.
Coroner Roberts investigated the death of Mrs Mary L Gerry who died of heart disease while cleaning her kitchen. Her husband left to fetch wood and returned to find her body on the kitchen floor at their Alva home.
Laramie and Shepherd Melay depart fifty head of fine stock sheep for the Denver stock show with Professors Faville and Grunnett joining them. Upton hosts a January 28 special election to decide on school bonds for rebuilding after a fire. Morgan donates 5000 dollars to the Episcopal hospital at Lamler Bishop. Afton youths form the Afton Young People’s Athletic Association with Ira Kingdon as president. Puccino Bridge Company to begin constructing a bridge across Rawhide Creek east of Lingle.
An advertorial promotes eye care focusing on the link between eye strain and brain nerves. It claims expert optometrists with top training diagnose and treat eye issues, offering free consultation and appointment. The shop features a long grinding department to meet prescriptions or duplicate broken lenses on short notice.
Short items report injuries and events across towns including a boy with a collarbone fracture in Rawlins, a Torrington club naming a new county, a book donation to Weston library, a mental health exam in Worland, a juvenile brass band forming in Newcastle, a child’s arm break in Gillette, and arrests for a burglary in Larache. Census news for Rawlins cites a 4,200 population. death notices, marriages, and diversions follow in multiple towns.
Sheridan Wyoming January 16 a precedent of importance to the sheep industry is set in G W Walaner and Sons v R A Frasier et al. jurors award 1195 for death of 300 to 400 head in Frasier's care. Walsners leased 3000 head. Frasier claims prior disease. Walsners say neglect. district court awarded 1105 to them. Will confer with Governor over Wind River escrow funds.
In Evanston on January 16 there is speculation among laymen and doctors about the risk from Pocatel lo Idaho with reported 1000 smallpox cases. Some favor quarantine against the town while local physicians deem the figures greatly exaggerated and unlikely to trigger wide spread to Wyoming.
The extension Society of the Congregational church offers to give 3000 dollars and guarantee a loan of 1000 toward a brick or stone church costing 7000 in Tander. Local residents must raise 3000 dollars. Many Congregationalists show interest and expect acceptance.
In Lusk Wyoming on January 16 Walter Boner and Cliff Markes two well known ranch workers have been bound to a grand jury for alleged horse theft. Authorities report they were arrested following investigations by local sheriff and state troopers. Further proceedings are expected as the case moves to the county grand jury.
The district court ordered trial on a charge of horse stealing lodged by Charles Thomas, a stockman. Boner posted $1,000 for his appearance and Murkes posted $500 bond.
Engineers for Owl Creek Irrigation and Development Co report 37 000 acres along Owl Creek can be irrigated. They say flood water can be stored by five dams, with a projected system cost of about 250 000 dollars and construction planned.
Luak Wyoming Jan 16 The Copper Belt company begins a new 500 foot shaft on its Michigan property south of town and pushes a tunnel now 540 feet long, cutting three good reins of high grade copper. Company completes assessment work on 35 claims and plans to patent all.
The Hood Company has produced calendars for over two years and on September 10 to December 15 employed about 234 people daily to print the 1911 calendar titled Birthday Roses. A local druggist says it is popular and in demand, urging patrons to ask for a copy before they run out.
The Moose lodge announces an officers installation tonight with a smoker to follow. Secretary E. J. Walters signs the notice.
Halifax January 16. Canadian youths show some eagerness to enlist but experienced seamen hesitate, leaving the Rainbow and Niobe as the only cruisers in the fledgling navy. Officials plan US style publicity to attract volunteers and educate youth on naval careers.
New York on January 16 reports Floyd Mc Coy of Orange New Jersey has long suffered from a condition once disputed by observers. The article notes debate over his ailment and ongoing public interest.
A coded wireless message reported a battleship approach being intercepted by a defending squadron. Admiral Wendy A. Stainton led the pursuit miles east of St Augustine with the action near latitude 90 degrees north longitude 55 degrees west. Details on which ships engaged and tactics remain with the Navy department. The report notes precise scouting and successful detection of the approaching vessel.
The report says a man named McCoy underwent surgery at Orange Memorial Hospital after a chronic appendicitis diagnosis. He then learned a bug caused the condition, likely contracted years ago on a tropical fruit plantation work, and he improved after treatment. A visitor was alive.
A Minneapolis court grants Mrs Nettle Weekly a divorce from Henry B Weekly of the Fire Department after she alleges cruelty including public laundry on the front lawn and hiding soap to keep her from cleaning clothes. She is awarded $686 in alimony.
An old advertisement touts a cold cure labeled LAKATIVE BROMO Quinine tablets with a Druggist refund offer if it fails. The box bears the signature of Dr. W. Grove and lists a price of 25 cents.
Former Congressman C. J. Erdman dies at 64 in Allenotwn Pennsylvania after a long illness. Erdman served two terms in the Thirteenth Pennsylvania district and authored a proposal on arbitration in labor disputes.
An old advertisement promotes Sunkist oranges from California described as hotcoat and tree ripened. It mentions hand picked fruit and a Rogers' Standard Orange Spoon as a free premium with 12 orange wrappers and a small extra charge, urging readers to choose the fruit from their local dealer.
A brief thanks to all who assisted during a recent bereavement. Named mentions include Mrs. Lola Tucker Mrs. J. B. Anderson and others who offered kindness and support.
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