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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
12
A chaotic scene at the 3146 station left 920 people hurt as a collision damaged multiple rail cars. Emergency crews responded to the site amid freezing conditions and high winds. Investigators are assessing the cause and the extent of injuries.
John S. Hogan, chairman of the San Francisco draft board, states Jack Dempsey was not a slacker. He explains Dempsey held three valid exemption claims and was placed in 4-A for dependents, not to dodge service. Hogan notes Dempsey would have served if required and defended the exemption as proper under the law.
After canvassing the country for a successor to Dr. Albert Shiels the Los Angeles board of education selected Mrs Susan M Dorsey for the post with a salary of 8000 dollars annually She is the first woman to head the Los Angeles schools noted for high per capita education spending in the nation.
Maxine Dempsey, claiming to be Jack Dempsey's divorced wife, writes to a San Francisco newspaper editor disputing a wartime exemption defense. She accuses Dempsey of implying slacker status and says she has proof of his shipyard work and manager involvement, urging publication and a denial.
Large and complete line of Baby Carriages and Sulkies advertised by Hobbs Huckfeldt and Finkbiner. J A Kirkpatrick handles Real Estate and Insurance at 1821 Garey Ave. Ford Roadster Bodies built to order by Fred Hank at 2044 Dillon St. Peabody's grocery near Bresnahen building note Dr W W Crook's return and office reopening Jan 28 to Feb 4. Gates Half Sole Tires costly yet offer 5,000 mile free care. More Mileage Tire Co at 410 W 16th St. Phone 1089-J.
W. Wells of Toquin Michigan reports relief from rheumatic pains backache and fatigue after using Foey Kidney Pills. He says he is on his feet all day and recommends the product to customers with no known unsatisfactory cases. The pills are advertised to relieve kidney troubles and bladder ailments and sold everywhere.
Mrs. Addie Wolcott a pioneer resident of Cheyenne died yesterday afternoon at her daughter Mrs Roy Hendersons home 2410 Pioneer avenue. She widow of Clessen G Wolcott a longtime Union Pacific conductor and relative to several UP officials. Survived by two sons two daughters and a sister. Funeral arrangements pending at Clyde Early Bricker Brothers mortuary.
GREYBULL WY Jan 8 The Consolidated Milling Elevator company financed by regional stockmen and farmers has bought the J J Sullivan elevator and warehouse in Greybull and will convert it into a modern large elevator. The company already operates elevators at Garland and Belmont and has purchased elevators at Cody Powell and Lovell to take possession April 4.
The Douglas Community club in Douglas Wyoming announces an extensive road campaign for the coming season. Planned projects include the Lance Creek road the road to the Natural Bridge the La Bonte road and a mapped route to Newcastle.
Sheridan Wyoming January 28 seven teen thousand bags of sugar were produced from the 41919 crop by Sheridan Sugar company. The plant opened October 25 but bad weather delayed beet deliveries, forcing a shutdown November 7. It reopened January 5 with staff cut from over 200 to 25. twenty five men to be kept employed.
Mrs William F Stewart, who helped establish the first residence on Gillette's townsite, died at her home from acute indigestion. Her passing marks a notable end to Gillette's early settler era.
The French high commission in Washington will present a memorial diploma to the next of kin of Americans who died in World War I. The ceremony is scheduled for Washington's Birthday on February 22.
The remains of John Mullen who died at Wheatland last Sunday arrive in Cheyenne and lie at W. W. Dumm mortuary. Funeral services are set for St Mary’s Cathedral at 9 this morning with pallbearers T Joe Cahill Joe Mohatt George Carroll Stephen Bon Richard Grace and John A Martin.
If you have not been enumerated for the census or know someone who has not, call phone 210 for information and assistance.
Charles Pearson age 55 longtime Cheyenne resident dies of Brights disease at 622 West Twentieth Street. He worked as janitor for First National Bank and other downtown offices over 30 years. Survived by two sisters and two brothers, with funeral arrangements pending at Clyde Early-Bricker Brothers mortuary. Listing property with C W Riner Co. for sale.
A dieter boasts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple method to reduce weight without dieting or exercise. Buy a case from a druggist or mail $1 to Marmola Co. in Detroit and follow directions for supposedly harmless, rapid slimming.
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