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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
16
City commissioners meet this morning at 10 o clock to address claims against the city and potential warrants. The city clerk's office was hard pressed yesterday to prepare a presentation for the commissioners. The commission hopes to authorize pay for all city employees before July 4.
The city reports additional fish stocking in Cheyenne streams as 50,000 trout are released into Granite Springs and nearby reservoirs. Officials say the effort expands in streams in the hills with portions going to Ceon Creek and Greek Creek, part of the city watershed conservation plan.
Al men interested in fish and waterway protection are invited to meet at the justice office Friday night at 7 40 to organize the Fish Club. Wardens will be appointed to inspect the streams near Chey stocked with trout and to oversee preservation of the fish in the area.
Fragmented item reports Nash Farm nine miles south of Cheyenne sold to McGee for 12800 dollars. The tract includes 320 acres. The operation will continue as a farm under McGee.
Professor Kelly Miller, dean of Hanford University, will lecture Friday evening at 7 A.M. B. Church about African American lecturers and writers. The afternoon schedule notes a Friday event featuring Miller delivering a citation and talk.
In a Cheyenne Frontier Association meeting at the Joe Cahill office, A McCoy was elected secretary and five others including Edward T. Storey Charles D. Carey and A Bristol were chosen as directors for the ensuing year. The Cheyenne Frontier Association is tied to the annual frontier celebration and commerce committee.
Undersheriff K C Davis captured a man named Burnett described as a deserter from the United States Army of War. He was released at Fort Russell yesterday afternoon and placed in custody yesterday morning. Information from Chicago indicates he fled toward the Union Pacific railroad with a purpose to leave the area. Davis will receive a reward for the capture.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a couple involved in a spree at a ranch, with mentions of indulgence in whiskey, a live company, and a disruptive incident. The text references a Jane Hemmerer and a Tascoh Wood and Homer Adame, but many names and details are unclear.
City updates report a police auction of a blue roan mare held in the city pound. Traffic police prepare for Fourth of July events at McKay park while road conditions worsen in One Tree valley for Fort Collins travelers. Moonlight aids rabbit hunting as locals discuss park seeding and public safety.
One marriage license was granted to Frank C. Evertson and Mra. Ethel Milles of Kimball Nebraska. George W. Pater of Culperton and Alex Cunningham of Kool are mentioned amid a stream of local notes. Clock synchronization issues in the county building persist as grading work continues. Bert Cole and J. Y. Stocks left Cheyenne in a new Corti¢e Oriole plane, without fanfare. A Harley Davidson motorcycle is noted as souped up for the day. Plans for an upcoming event have been completed with a fast card arranged. Miss Wyoming is expected home early next week after delivering invitations. T. J. McCoy will speak on July 4 in Lingle. Union Pacific concert at Atlas Theater drew a good crowd for Band benefit. A tractor and grading machine were at work on Uneelly Streets and Nineteenth Street. Cotton lay is unusually high in Cheyenne. Dr. B F Davis and Jack A. Bristol will travel to Denver on a brief business trip. Cheyennes are preparing for Fourth of July trips with various repairs and tuneups.
Thayne Wyoming June 30 William Robinson 19 residing across the Idaho line bound to Lincoln county district court to answer a charge preferred by Miss Betta Wright 19 of this ore He gave surety of 1200 dollars for his appearance during the fall term of court.
The Rock Creek field pioneer well, drilled to the Dakota third sand on Sunday, produced 720 barrels in the first 24 hours after a flush of over 100 barrels from the first sand. It later reached the second sand and total production is reported over £300,000 before lower sand completion.
Cheyenne dancers will attend the dance at the Eagles hall tonight with Union Pacific jazz orchestra providing the music. Special arrangements promise a very good dance with prizes and other features on the program expected to attract a big crowd.
The quarterly report of the fire chief will show fewer fires than any other period in the recent history of the department. Scarcely any runs have been made.
The text reports the resignation of Bishop Knittle from his post in Douglas and the appointment of a successor. It references the location Douglas and mentions local clergy and church leadership transitions. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicates a formal clerical change.
Mrs Frank Bon was readied to return to her home after spending a week at Cheyenne Private Hospital where she underwent a minor operation.
Othic Hilton and Johnny Brate two boys charged with repeatedly running away from Cheyenne homes and implicated in a store robbery near Denver were sent to the State Institution for Defectives at Lander for an indefinite period after Judge Mentzer presided. A six man jury heard the case. Previously their bonds of 50 were posted to ensure proper supervision of the youths.
Charlee 5. Hill state commander of the American Legion announces that nineteen Wyoming veterans whose discharges were sent to Washington are awaiting $60 bonus checks. Names listed include Joseph Billups, Charles J. Francis, Jacob Herrmann, Arthur Mulhard, Russell Ow, Vincent Swain, Jack Orrs, James L. Wilson, Shannon J. Adams, Martin O. Coyle, Frank W. Hyland, Robert M. Johnston, Ora B. Kysar, Andrew McDonald, William Packer, Ernest G. Steepleton, Eugene J. Williams, Thomas E. Wilson, and James B. Wendell.
Phoenix Camp No. 144 holds Thursday evening meeting on July fat at 8 o'clock with installation of officers lunch and smoker. Attest D W Gill clerk and J W Stritmater consul commander issue the notice.
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance notes offices at 3086 First National Bank Building. Cheyenne speed kings are using Frontier Park track to tune up their cars for races slated as a feature of Cheyenne's July 4th celebration.
Light to moderate rain across parts of Wyoming with heavy rains washing out distant western locations near Miy oh and Medicine Bow. Temperature ranged from 64 to 80 degrees with mean near 67. Wind averaged 8.9 mph. total precipitation since January 1st 8.41 inches versus normal 7.78 inches.
Articles of incorporation filed by Eden Valley Cropping Association of Rock Springs with capital stock of 250000 and shares at 25 each. Directors listed as T. S. Parsons A. BR. Ferguson and A. Smith. California Grocery of Greybull files to increase capital stock from 7508 to 825000.
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