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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1912
Page
2
The North Laramie Land Company's irrigation system, northwest of Wheatland, Wyoming, is finished. It created two reservoirs and canals, irrigating about 6,000 acres while injecting over $300,000 into wages and materials, boosting Wheatland's prosperity and inviting Ava to grow nearby.
Twenty eight young New York bankers and merchants, aged sixteen to twenty one, arrived at Charles C. Moore’s ranch near Fort Washakie Wyoming to hunt buffaloes and bears. They will live outdoors at a private car escort physician to oversee health and depart for the mountains next week for a stay through September first.
Rawlins Wyoming July 6 a four day Wild Wear show ended with Frank Carter winning first money and Sam Garrett second in roping. Frank Garter took first in bucking with Hugh Clark second and Sam Burnell third. A record crowd attended all four days.
Mrs A W Frasier of Buffalo Creek Wyoming entered a cistern to save her two year old son who had fallen into a deep well miles from any neighbor. She tied a rope to the top and descended into icy water and emerged with the child after climbing the rope and pulling the child to safety.
Immigration agent D. Clem Deaver promotes a permanent Burlington Route exhibit in Chicago to display Wyoming farm products. Counties are invited to supply grains fruits and vegetables with local signs. boxes must be 100 or 160 pounds with rope handles. the railroad will arrange free transport and staff to assist visitors and prospective settlers.
Evanston Wyoming July 6. Rody Thornton a wealthy land and cattle man of La Barge died Many 4th leaving property in Uinta county valued at over 75000 dollars James Chrisman of Opal asked for letters of administration and was granted After that J G Merrill of Bennington Idaho filed to have Christman appointed administrator with will annexed claiming a nonoccupative will giving Merrill all estate The court on June 25 heard the petition without admitting the will to probate and Merrill plan to appeal The court appointed John R Arnold as attorney for unknown heirs of Rody Thornton whose sister and other relatives are said to survive but whereabouts unknown
A teacher introduces the word glige to pupils and asks Johnnie what is in his window at home. Johnnie replies Pa's old shirt. The note continues with a call to communities to send exhibit ideas by late September to Dr CLM Deaver and L Wakeley.
An article by C H Tavenner discusses a planned education campaign for good roads led by the Good Roads Congress. The group will meet in Atlantic City Sept 30 to Oct 5 to strategize, with post‑meeting literature urging constituents to pressure their representatives in Congress to back road improvements and oppose wasteful spending.
Rife, Cole, July To-Dayvid J0)i' son, 60, a ranch hand, reportedly in an intoxicated condition. He was run down and filled by hunger, and the event occurred near track No. 4 on the D. & RB. G. line.
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