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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1917
Page
10
An incident near Hermosa, Wyoming left a fireman with severe scalp injuries after he attempted to hoard a moving locomotive and was struck. He was rushed to Laramie for treatment at the Memorial hospital, with doctors Blevene and Stevens attending. Recovery is expected barring unforeseen complications.
Alfred Beat from Worland and Denver aide Praser test pumps at the water plant to solve the town’s low pressure. If the 160 gallon per minute unit works, a larger pump may be installed and a day current could be added, easing evening shortages for local businesses.
Worland men led by W Axtell and Sam Peterson prepare to drill on leased land below Owl Creek in Lucerne. A standard, high capacity rig was unloaded and will be set up southwest of town. Drilling will start immediately and continue until oil is reached, signaling a promising new field with potential major strike.
Old Time Fiddler G. Chilly Wilkes, a Sareen resident, returns to Saratoga after years away. He greets friends from the Valley and plans to host old-time dances. Wilkes, famed for his fiddle, toured with violinists and dancers, recently traveling by automobile with relatives and visiting Palisade and Kum-Doldt.
In Deaver Wyoming July 10 readers report a new depot planned for the town. The wooden structure measures 40 by 50 feet with a modern design. The waiting room features a tile floor and convenient layout for travelers. The second floor will provide living space for the agent and family. The town anticipates a prideful improvement, noting the local habit of doing things in grand fashion.
Acting at the mayor’s request, Casper night officers shut down the Rainbow Girls act at the Bernhard carnival citing a corrupting influence. Despite the closure, crowds have packed the grounds and the troupe will finish their engagement tonight.
CREELEY Colo July 10 In anticipation of an early marriage Thomas Lane widower and Mrs Grace Newby widow both of the Fort Lupton district filed an antenuptial agreement in the county clerk s office yesterday morning The agreement provides that the marriage shall not carry any jurisdiction of rights to the property of the other Each shall retain exclusive possession of their current property In case of death the estate shall be divided among the legal heirs before the marriage with an exception for any children born of the marriage Both Lane and Mrs Newby have adult children living.
Basin, July 19. Drillers Oil company of Colorado plans oil development in Basin with acreage secured by J R Bonwell and G J Schenk. Drilling to start before August. no rigs in Basin fields by September. Company capitalized at 250000 with Denver and Chicago finance. Santa Fe officials to hold stock and manage state funds. Bonwell named Wyoming field representative.
Basin July 10. Milo Burke has sold his Tensleep ranch of 700 acres to Franklin G. Tolman of Otto for 50000 dollars. Burke retains 600 acres including the Wigwam canyon and big springs and will keep managing the Wigwam Viewam. Tolman brings a large band of sheep and takes possession this week.
B Peterson, a National Cash Register salesman, earned a seven from 624 nationwide and Canada salesmen, securing one of fifteen trips to Dayton and Far Hills. The Wyoming native averaged eight orders per month over ninety days, and will be joined by Mrs. Peterson for the July 15 departure from Cheyenne for a plant tour.
About 20,000 English school teachers have answered the call since the war began. The National Union reports around 600 have been killed or died while in active service.
Greybull Wyoming July 10 work starts immediately on building and equipment for an electric light plant. Alfred Bent, holder of the franchise, arrived and prepares construction on two lots near the city pumping plant. Plant to begin with 2306 volts and a 50 kilowatt generator, operating night service until year end then 24 hour service.
Washington-Lidward P. Taylor, state labor commissioner, has returned from Washington D C where he led a probe into boys' work conditions and related concerns. The visit focused on enforcing child labor laws and potential reforms.
Booster tours for the Chau tauqua visit neighboring towns while Pine Bluffs reports on local births, marriages, accidents, and round-up events. The Gate City Park association is incorporated with 10000 capital. Nine new recruits sign up during the Round-up and several local deaths, visits, and weddings are noted. About 1000 automobiles flooded town for the Fourth with crowds of 5000 to 8000.
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