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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1917
Page
2
Wedding notices describe Megan Myfowny and Anne Vallot as brides in separate ceremonies at homes in Rock Springs. The events featured the brides’ families, attendants, and reception details, with high school involvement noted and police presence nearby.
Residents gathered in Rawlins for Good Reads Day at the Marae. The event featured a community run and readings, with local volunteers assisting and a small crowd present at the venue.
Editor informs readers that the Platte Valley bridge near Orin is passable for all traffic except very heavy vehicles. A twelve mile detour via the Olende bridge and Cedar Canyon is advised to avoid the Platte Valley route on Yellowstone Highway.
Rock Springs plans a new freight depot on the south end of South Wront Street opposite the coal company offices. A track crew moves cars as the depot site is prepared, promising improved operations once rail service begins.
Casper hosts a wartime recruitment rally inviting Natrona County men to enlist in Company L of the Third Wyoming Infantry. Attendees hear Mayor Robrbaugh and Attorney Reach outline local service, with enlistment closing tomorrow as the draft looms.
W H Mc Laughlin general foreman of Wyomley Tie and Timber was injured when driftwood washed into the plant area. A swing boom limb snapped free sending him into a tangle where ribs and other injuries were sustained. He drifted about 100 yards before being rescued and taken to his home for recovery.
Fort Collins reports the Denver and Interurban bridge across the Poudre continues to slip with the north foundation undermined. The east end drops, and another two inch slip is expected to expand to six by week’s end. High water washes bank trees and widens the old river channel near Linden Street to the Fort Collins mill.
An athletic meet is planned between the 24th and 26th Cavalries from July 1 at Frontier Park. Prizes are contributed by Chey éung firms and admission is free.
An advertisement touts Q Ban hair color as a safe permanent solution to gray hair. It claims a natural, glossy result and money back guarantee, with emphasis on healthful preparation rather than dye. The copy promotes associated Q Ban products and directs readers to acquire from drug stores or Memphis suppliers.
Special to The State Leader Evanston July 2 A nine year old boy Bruce Malley bolted from box cars chasing a squirrel and ran in front of train No 7 receiving a head injury and losing consciousness before the engineer could stop. Sheriff William Lovlian returned from Woodruff Utah with two Evanston youths Jack Norris and George Peart Jr arrested for theft. A thirty two case of liquor was tipped from a wag on and later moved to Woodruff with intent to sell. Lieut James Morganson reports thirty new enlistments for the U S army. Red Cross appeal praised as "BH" Blythe funds send 59 to aid. A fire on Center street barely contained by the fire department. Frank Cunnington arrested for theft of a punch board from Kentucky Liquor Co. likelihood of full punishment noted.
Dr. J A Reese urged residents to remove rubbish and manure piles to prevent typhoid spread in Baggs. The town will have health enforcement, with notices to property owners to maintain clean premises and seal stagnant water sources.
Jos Crisps, a 50 year old Italian miner, died at 8 15 p m Saturday night from injuries from a rock fall in No 2 mine. Funeral services were held Monday at Fitzpatrick Rogan parlors under the La Marmora society, of which he was a member. He had relatives in Belgium the last he heard more than two years ago.
The Knights of Columbus arrange to place their hall at the disposal of Fort Russell soldiers each Wednesday evening from 7 to 10:50. Rooms will be provided with comforts and equipment for their pleasure and recreation as far as possible.
Pine Bluffs Wyoming July 2 parsonage wired for electric lights this week. B F LeMond moved his family from Cheyenne Thursday. Household goods delivered by motor trucks. They occupy the M R Hemphill house on Market street. LeMond manages Pine Bluffs Motor Company Ford station. Kit Carson returned from Greeley Thursday with a new Jeffrey truck for the city drag line. W H Samuelson and Dr Marshall are painting barns.
Fragmentary notice references Cavalry between the 14th and 25th in July at Frontier Park with admission described as free or treated.
July 2 report from Rock Springs details Milt Hardesty of Fernie Gulch copper mine disappearing after a snowslide on Sams Creek during a crossing. His body was found under the slide lodged beside a boulder, age 46, survived by two sisters in New York and Ohio, buried Cokeville cemetery after funeral services at Fuller parlors.
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