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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1917

Page

16

Two New Million Dollar Oil Firms Formed in Casper

Casper yesterday saw the filing of two new million dollar oil companies, the Cuttle Petro team company and the Southwest Oil company, each valued at $2,000,000 and led by a roster of directors from New York and Casper. In addition two Otter companies, Shaw Coal and Saratoga Commercial, filed incorporation papers with offices at Shaw ranch near Orin and Saratoga respectively, with capitalizations and boards named for mercantile and coal ventures.

Casper Cuttle Petro Team Company Southwest Oil Company Frank G. Curtis New York Don Allen Curtis Misal F. Young R. C. Campbell W. W. Avery L. J. Jenkins EB. A. Smith O. Williams Shaw Coal Company Saratoga Commercial Compay Shaw Ranch Orin Wyo James (. Shaw Merc J. C. Shaw Paul N. Shaw Saratoga Mets Gruerna William Mace C. Hickok Charlies Ren- Hock

Protest to Governor on Baker Cabin Relocation

A delegation led by Carbon County Assessor Boyde Bartlett Lamont urged Governor Kendrick to stop moving Jim Bakers cabin a Wyoming pioneer site on the Snake River. The group supports preserving the cabin as a pioneer monument and moving it to Cheyenne. Industrial Club directors voiced approval of the plan.

Denver Jim Baker Wyoming Snake River Kendrick Boyde Carbon County Bartlett OM. Lamont Cheyenne Industrial Club

State Commerce Clubs to Meet in Cheyenne January 27

Secretary Lamont of the Industrial club invites Wyoming commercial clubs to Cheyenne on January 27 to discuss forming a statewide organization. Secretary Steele of the Shoshon Commercial club and the good roads convention on January 25–26 are seen as timely for securing support and reviving the state immigration bureau with a legislative appropriation.

Wyoming Cheyenne RK. M. Lamont Industrial Club M. Steele Shoridan Commercial Club Lamont Immigration Bureau Lamont Saya Ite Taver

Crowds Gather in Support of Texas Cattle Raisers Delegation

Alpine leaders J P D Jackson and Moses address crowds as Texas cattle interests back Pryor for national president. The Nevada? portion notes Heard in Cheyenne with plans and delay. The message signals strong campaigning and party unity amid uncertain nominations.

Wyoming Guardsmen Honor Dead Comrade

Soldiers of Company G Wyoming Infantry pay tribute to the late Clair H Chambers of this city who died of pneumonia and was interred in Cheyenne. The Wyoming Guard accompanied the funeral train and officers led the procession shaping a lesson on valuing life and respect in a harsh era. Mrs Chambers received a $100 contribution from the unit before departure. Wyoming salutes its soldiers and lauds their steadfast spirit.

Wyoming Horder Clair H. Chambers Company G Cheyenne Deming CN. M Clair Chambers of Supply Co Wyoming Infantry W. C. Bennett BR. A. Andersen State of Joseph W. Cavender Chambers Great Plains Nw West

Wheatland Five to Clash with Cheyenne Friday Night

Wheatland five will play Cheyenne here Friday night in a local high school basketball game. Wheatland had beaten Laramie University high school by three points two weeks earlier, while Cheyenne lost 25 to 24 to Laramie. A Thursday practice session precedes a girls’ preliminary game, promising a close double feature for fans.

Wheatland High School Wheatland Cheyenne Laramie University High School Laramie

Congregationalists to Hold Annual Meeting

The First Congregational church will host its annual business meeting in the Sunday school room Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Reports will be presented plans discussed and officers elected. Lunch will be served by the Ladies Aid society. All members and worshippers are urged to attend.

First Congregational Church Ladies’ Aid Society

Julius P Jensen Returns From Iowa Visit

Julius P Jensen formerly with Cheyenne Weather Station who resigned to practice law in Wyoming has returned from a Sioux City visit. He will stay in Cheyenne briefly before settling in the state and starting his legal career. He attended a Bar association meeting in the supreme court chambers yesterday.

Julius FP. Jensen Weather Station Cheyenne Wyoming Sioux City State Bar Association Supreme Court

Former House Speaker Visits His Old Bailiwick

James A. Graham, speaker of the house in 1915, arrived in Cheyenne to confer with friends in the current legislature and discuss bills. He was seen at the capitol yesterday and received a hearty welcome from old-time associates.

James A. Graham Cheyenne Capitol

Senators Approve Hiring of Two Advisory Attorneys

The senate debated a proposal to employ Attorneys William E. Mullen and Charles E. Blydenburgh to edit bills. After initial opposition, debate narrowed and a motion passed signaling the body’s sense to engage the two lawyers for legislative editing duties.

William E. Mullen Charles E. Blydenburgh Senate

Penny Social Draws Sixty at Sunday School Event

The Win One class of the Methodist church held a penny social in the church parlors. Admission and all activities cost a penny. attendees enjoyed songs a chalk talk by Miss Rae Hartshorn a humorous reading an auction and a cafeteria supper. An electric current game added a jolt to the fun.

Win Methodist Church Rae Hartshorn Newton T. Hartshorn Kelly

Janitors Strike in Chicago Amid Zero Temps

With zero temperatures prevailing in Chicago, about three hundred flat janitors walked out today after employers failed to meet a 15 percent wage increase. A union president cited the demand, while a top owner representative said the strike would affect only a small number of buildings, amid a broader car shortage.

Chicago

Campbell Made Bar President Names at Wyoming State Bar Meet

A. C. Campbell of Casper was elected president of the Wyoming State Bar association at the annual convention's second day. Other officers named include W. E. Mullen as first vice president and P. W. Spaulding as second vice president, with A. W. McCullough treasurer and Clyde M. Watts secretary. Delegates to the American Bar Association were C. E. Blydenburg and W. O. Wilson. The gathering discussed ley reforms, judicial salaries, and a potential municipal court, with invitations to hold the next convention in Douglas.

A. C. Campbell Casper Wyoming State Bar Association W. E. Mullen Cheyenne P. W. Spaulding Evanston A. W. McCullough Laramie Clyde M. Watts C. A. Zaring Basin C. A. Kutcher Sheridan American Bar Association C. E. Blydenburg Rawlins W. O. Wilson N. E. Cortell Bydenburgh W. J. Tidball Sheridan County Bar Association Wyoming Co. P. Arnold J. W. Lacey C. N. Potter Converse County Association Douglas M. C. Brown C. E. Blydenburgh F. H. Harvey C. T. Zaring Taliaferro Rock Springs L. W. LaFlerche W. Burdick N. Potter C. B. Winter E. C. Raymond

Allies Plan Big Drive In France Reported

A two day London conference with Lloyd George and war leaders outlined the potential for a major Allied offensive in France and Peloponnesus. Reports note the discussion focusing on military moves rather than diplomacy, with other notes on Romania and Russian fronts. The Swedish king urged vigilance and national defense.

France London Lloyd-George War Council Rumania Galats Sweden Rikstag

Card of Thanks for Elmer Switzer Family

The Switzer family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during their bereavement. Gratitude noted for expressions of sympathy, offerings, and pallbearers who attended the funeral for their dear child Elmer.

Elmer A. J. B. Switzer

Buffalo Bill Last Great Scout Laid To Rest On Mount Lookout

Poem recalling William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill, pioneer scout, Rough Rider, frontier icon. The piece celebrates his life and death, noting his travels with Carson and Boone, guiding pioneer trains, and his final burial on Mount Lookout amid enduring fame and myth.

Desert Indies Carson Boone The Rough Riders Mount Lookout Buffalo Hill

New Quick Cure Promises Relief for Persistent Coughs

A home remedy using a pint of plain liquor and pine extract is claimed to soothe throat irritation, loosen phlegm, and ease chest tightness. The maker asserts rapid improvement for chronic coughs, whooping cough, and related bronchial symptoms with a pleasant taste.

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