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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
11
A mixed column reports social events including marriages at Rock Springs and visits among Mrs. R and Mrs. Lakely pages. It notes departures to Denver Cheyenne and Salt Lake, plus army muster rolls at Fort Douglas Camp Grant and service in England. A Royal Navy and merchant marine career mention highlights ongoing organizational talks and leadership roles in Charleston.
Cheyenne women spearhead a state wide effort to place war orphans with foster families. J Dantag oversees a 14 member subcommittee with Miss Lispon and Jessup guiding schools including Churchill. Roxana Petroleum subscribes to fund nine children, with many local donors named and payments due.
Lieut. James F. Davis, recently back from Camp Upton New York, tours Nebraska with a Sidney band. He is a drummer from the old outfit and would be a fine addition to any group. The trip lasts about ten days before he goes back to Laramie to visit his parents.
Pierce forest supervisor for thin district departs tomorrow afternoon for Sheridan and nearby areas to handle official duties. He expects to return in about a week.
Wilmer J. Thomas, Princeton football alumnus and U S Navy ensign, writes from European Waters Mining Detachment detailing participation in the North Sea mine barrage. He claims sixty to eighty submarines accounted for and describes the vast TNT stores and a potential Halifax-like explosion. Thomas plans a postwar tour of Europe before returning home, with address in Dalmore Alness Scotland. I M Conness of Encampment recovers from appendicitis and awaits his Cheyenne return between trains.
Former Associated Students of the University of Wyoming president Dorman T Bonnitt has written friends that he will arrive in Cheyenne Saturday or Sunday. He recently considered settling in Wyoming after military discharge but now plans to go to California for an exceptional offer. He will visit Laramie and Cheyenne before moving further west after a long army career in the south.
The report highlights Senator Kendrick's Denver trip where crowds from Texas New Mexico and Colorado sought him. His quiet humor and presence drew admiration, making him the most sought after figure in the capital.
Mr and Mrs Jessup entertained Superintendent and Mrs A B Jessup with a six o clock dinner Wednesday. Guests included Superintendents Wilder of Casper Schwiering of Douglas Scheff of Wheatland and J B Butterworth of Lara The county superintendents of the state held a dinner Thursday evening January 23 at the Plains hotel.
Miss Mary Hollenbeck daughter of Bert Hollenbeck of Carter Jewelry married Lieut Donald J. Smith in San Antonio Texas on a recent Monday. Smith served in the Army Air Service, formerly at Kelley Field and Princeton graduate, engaged in a home front life before assignment to a possible new post. The couple left promptly after the ceremony for New York en route to future duties.
The Methodist church missionary society will meet at Mrs A P Putnar 2619 Warren Ave Friday at 2 30 PM. Mrs W I Dumm will review the national missionary convention she attended. Mrs B Brace will lead the centenary movement.
Governor and Mrs Carey motored home from Denver after attending events there. Mrs Kool wife of Senator Kool also returned from Denver where she attended the stock show. Mr and Mrs Dartiott on Central avenue left on Wednesday.
Miss Caroline G Elliott senate reading clerk Mina Helen Dean Miles journal clerk and others returned with the legislative delegation from the stock show in Denver. Mrs Charles P D Carey to return Friday from Denver. Jewish Circle met at William Myers home January 22 with Mea Myers serving refreshments. Officers listed for the circle. Carl Christensen to host February gathering. Several locals returned from business in Rawlins and Laramie. Mrs L C Jeffries and others mentioned following an accident. A rancher Mr A R Kessler reported on Denver market cattle. Fred Freed of Freed's Famous store to Chicago for spring marketing. store redevelopments planned for February 10. Ethel M Stoner staying for legislature sessions. Kent Tatlock of Green River visiting. Arthur Jefferies returning from Hiiniots. Mrs William Mentzer to Iowa due to mother’s illness. Mrs D R Lewis and daughter Agnes visiting. John R Minter ill with influenza in Los Angeles. wife convalescing. Mrs Henry Helpenstein returns from Sheridan. daughter and granddaughter ill with influenza. Mrs B M Collier hosted Past Muntrone Club January 22 with refreshments. D A Preston in Rock Springs. A Kendall returns to Hook Springs after Hollywood trip. Charles Kappes retires from Fort Dodge after overseas service. Nettie O’Donnell hosted Rock Springs Bridge Club. prize awarded.
Mexico City reports that the government under President Carranza has elevated a ministry post and appointed F Tejon Chang as the new minister. Chang recently presented his credentials to the president, signaling a warmer, friendlier stance toward Old Mexico’s diplomacy.
A Worcester woman becomes New England’s first woman bank director. Many papers employ women as city editors. Observers note women eat about a fifth less than men. English women discuss Queen Victoria centenary celebrations next May. London to maintain a permanent women police force after wartime experiments. A New York jury service bill would let women serve on juries optionally. British Columbia laundry workers to be paid at least 15.50 weekly. Queen Alexandra admired for animals and pets in photographs. Seventy years since women entered medicine and fifty since women entered law. Mrs Paul B. Wilson tops New York’s state payroll at 9000 annually as industrial commissioner.
Washington dispatch notes 1918 exports totaling 6.15 billion dollars, down 83 million from 1917, with imports at 3.091 billion. Gold and silver trade declined and rose variably, December saw export gains, and the era ends with the 17th anniversary of James McGill's birth.
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