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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1917
Page
15
The case against Belle Reardon for illegal liquor sales was dismissed for lack of evidence after police seized a large quantity of liquor during a raid on June 25. No trial will proceed.
Eunice Hastie editor of the Golden Prairie Herald from Burns Texas. J Price Jr from Marfa Texas. H Talia ferro Jr from Rock Springs. Dr P F Smith of Ogallala and Dr R L Smith of Lincoln. C L Nicholson from Hat Creek Wyoming. B Parsons of Los Angeles. A Campbell from Casper. George Taylor from Ten Sleep. Nate P Wilson assistant state game warden from Lander. all were in Cheyenne yesterday on business. A new sulphur bath cabinet was installed at Ligler's Beauty Parlors with men’s nights on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays and taxi services advertised.
Seattle visitor J H Templeton traveled from Seattle to Cheyenne on business and planned to return from Thermopolis and Hoerr y. Sheriff Holdredge of Hot Springs County was in Cheyenne on Saturday en route home to Thermopolis. Dean Knight of the University State Agricultural Department visited from Laramie to oversee National Defense Council matters. Colorado auctioneer E R Austin of Fort Collins spent the week in Cheyenne meeting friends. Sherman Co. tf.
The famed evangelist Rev. Billy Sunday concludes his Cheyenne revival with three big services at Second Baptist Church on Thames near 20th Street. He preaches on the New Birth at 11 a.m. and 2:39 p.m. public baptisms follow at First Baptist Church, 19th and Warren.
Casper July 7 Arthur Gouger Lyric orchestra violinist obtained a marriage license claiming to be 22 but was under 17. He sought to wed Frances King of the Girls of the U S A troupe. Rev J J Giblin officiated before the father stopped the ceremony three minutes late. Threats arise over whether the couple will part or proceed.
The Ohio Oil company raises crude oil prices in Elk Basin Grass Creek and Big Muddy fields. Grass Creek and Elk Basin climb from 1.40 to 1.45 dollars per barrel while Big Muddy moves from 0.98 to 1.00 dollar. The hike benefits several operators in the three fields.
Greeley Colorado July 7 Empson company pea canning at Knepson plant will begin Monday morning as local crop matures. Longmont Loveland and Greeley factories expect no major delays. Mead and Johnstown pea plants updated. Workers to wear overalls for protection. Sauer trucks to rush freshly hulled peas to plants.
July vacancy for an experienced salesman or ex-merchant with a large Cleveland corporation to sell a high discount specialty to merchants in Wyoming and surrounding territory. Compensation $500 to $500 per month plus weekly commissions. State experience. Address Sales Manager Box No 178 Station Cleveland, Ohio.
The Platte river is gradually falling with little chance of further damage. A protective piling washout at a bridge south of town is stabilized by a danger sign, the Glenrock bridge span is closed to heavy traffic, and local workers including Commissioner Allen did the repairs. The McKinley bridge remains old but sound, and fears of the Pathfinder dam failing are unfounded.
Timbers are on the ground for thirteen of the forty rigs General Petroleum will set up on the Rispin property in the Salt Creek field. C. P. Taylor Meld manager said the company, which has contracted drilling for the summer, expects to begin operations promptly with offices opened on East Third Street in Casper.
Free issue offers guidance from Hoffmans Investment Journal on turning small sums into large gains. Three months free if you apply now. Send requests to Hoffmann Trust Company at 717 Carter Building, Houston, Texas.
The cruiser Olympia arrived off Mock Island Sound after hitting an uncharted rock. It was refloated today and anchored safely in a sheltered position.
Rapid drilling advance at a young well raises excitement with claims of a great Merrit Gusher. Five Wyoming leases offer big chances to win and 1 000 shares for 20 dollars now may rise to 1 000 dollars later. Write for special information from The Horshshor Oil Company Denver.
London July 7 A British torpedo boat destroyer was torpedoed by an enemy submarine yesterday in the North Sea and sunk Eight men were killed in the action preliminary reports indicate.
Notice invites bids by July 20, 1917 for furnishing all material and labor to build a barn and a fence with window screening for a school building in Carpenter Wyoming District No 8 Larance County. Separate bids will be considered. Bids received by 2 o clock PM. July 20 1917. For information contact B E Benedett Carpenter Wyoming.
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