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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1917

Page

3

Brilliant Reception for Visiting Lauties at the Governor's Mansion

The executive mansion opened to visiting stockmen's wives with a lavish reception hosted by Mrs. Joan B. Kendrick. Nearly 100 callers from out of town praised the decor, flowers, and menu as dignitaries and guests mingled in an evening of elegance and hospitality.

Joan B. Kendrick Dwight B. Heard Phoenix Art T. W. Tomlinson Denver John B. Kendrick Houston

Miss Jeannette Mercer Webb remembered for beauty and music

Mrs. Webb formerly Miss Jeannette Mercer, once of Cheyenne for over two decades, gained fame for beauty and musical talent. She was a divine singer and skilled pianist, often in demand at gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Fred G B Messe and daughter Vivienne Heane of Buffalo arrived Thursday for the livestock convention.

Cheyenne Warren Richardson Louis Webb Buffalo A. 5. Mercer, Jr Basin J. A. Martin Mercer Frances Davis the Plains Mrs. Edwards Sheridan Vivienne Hesse Meeker Webb Jeannette Mercer Fred G Messe Mise Vivienne Heane Laula Webb Viaitora The Mra

Women’s clubs to gather at Hackman home

The German Independent Women’s Club will be entertained at a party on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Hackman, 2014 Pioneer Avenue. All members are urged to attend.

GT. A B. of L. EE L. E George Hackman Pioneer Avenue

Visiting List Notes Winter Sixty in Arizona and Guests

Visiting List reports Mr. Dugald Whitaker travels to Tucson for a short vacation with his wife and young daughter Mary who are spending the winter in Arizona. Mary is improving in health. Also noted are Mrs. W. E. Tilton of Saratoga and others in Cheyenne for the stockmen's convention staying with local hosts.

W. E. Tilton Saratoga Adam Schilling Charles Hill Httie Granite Canyon Albert Crowland Hill Senate

Mystic Maze Club Hosts Kensington Meeting At Mrs Christensen

The Mystic Maze ladies gathered at Mrs A Christensen on Thursday for a fortnightly Kensington. After sewing and visiting guests moved to the dining room where a yellow Yew was served. Miss Ruth Roe attended with several members named Richardson Schmidt Rowe boom Smith Taylor Hanesworth Beaman Quayle. Mrs Taylor will host in two weeks.

Mystic Maze Club A. Christensen Kensington Ruth Roe Mesdames Richardson Schmidt Roweboom Smith Taylor Hanesworth Beaman Quayle

Presbyterian Aid Society Meets At Church Parlor

The Presbyterian Aid society gathered in church parlors yesterday with good attendance. Mrs. H. Ridgely presided and forty ladies attended a social hour ending with tea. Hostesses were Mrs. R. Mentzer and Mrs. S. W. Fox.

Presbyterian Aid Society Ridgely Mentzer W. Fox

Heinz Line of Quality Goods In Cheyenne Store

The store offers 57 varieties from the famous Heinz brand including pickles vinegars preserves jams mustard ketchup olives and more. They guarantee the line and promote a broad assortment with a positive guarantee. Also advertised are live chickens strictly fresh ranch eggs and a full line of fresh vegetables and seasonal fruits.

J. H. Heinz Cheyenne

Case Lots of Mixed Canned Goods Offer Savings

If you want case lots of mixed canned goods ask for prices before you buy. We are confident we can save you money with any combination you choose.

Wyoming Senate Bills … Committees Referenced on Various Measures

A list of Senate bills and actions showing referral to committees including public utilities ways and means corporations railroads and public lands for bills by Sibley Skovgard Keel Riner and the public lands committee. The measures cover public utilities refunds on state lands salaries of justices of the peace joint city county buildings zoological burdens and related governance.

Sibley Ways and Means Committee Public Lands Skovgard Keel Wyoming Riner State Mime Commission

Wyoming House Bills Move Through Committees

House bills from Holdrege Sheridan county and Mercer advance to auditing public affairs and ways and means committees. Brubaker seeks to amend county jail statutes, and Sproul memorial calls for a year of mandatory military training.

Holdrege State Board of Examiners Sheridan County State Board of Land Commissioners United States Mercer Brubaker Wyoming Hi. J. Memorial Sproul

Wyoming 10-Hour Law Voided Against Restaurants

The Wyoming supreme court held the ten hour work law invalid and inoperative for restaurants, ruling it discriminatory against restaurant proprietors. The decision involves Cheyenne restaurant owner William L. LeBarron and stems from a district court charge on October 12, 1915, with constitutional questions referred to the high court.

Wyoming Supreme Court William L. LeBarron Cheyenne District Court LeBarron

Taft Defends League Against Roosevelt and Bryan

Former President William H. Taft, speaking at a Pittsburg dinner of the league to enforce peace, rebutted Roosevelt's criticisms. He argued the league plan is more likely right with Roosevelt and Bryan opposing it than supported by either.

Pittsburg William H. Taft League Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt William J. Bryan

Cupid on the job at the White House

Cupid strikes at the White House as Charles W. Fredericks, a Secret Service agent and bodyguard, marries Francis Loot of Washington, joining the cadre of federal security personnel with a new spouse.

Washington Cupid White House Charles W. Fredericks Secret Service Francis Loot

Resident Raises Hat to Suprphage Pickets

A fragmentary Washington report notes a resident raising a hat in response to picket lines during a protest on an unspecified issue. The brief mentions the date January 18 and references ongoing demonstrations.

Suffrage Sentinels Win White House Recognition

President Wilson acknowledged suffrage picketers at the White House today, surprising him with fifteen women on duty at the gates instead of the two expected yesterday, as his limousine entered.

White House Wilson

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