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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1916

Page

10

Wyoming shooters compete in Casper state trap shoot

The first Wyoming State Trap Championship opened in Casper with about 50 experts competing in skeet and pigeon shooting. Nelson of Rawlins and Oswald of Buffalo tied on 97 after 100, Nelson winning the tiebreaker 110. George Astor of Buffalo was the sole woman entrant, going 100 straight. Notable pros include Rush Razor, J Morgan, and R A King, with Parsons the Montana sensation winning a 190 score event.

Gasper Wyoming State Sportamen Associaton Wyoming Nelson Rawlins Oswald Buffalo Mys George Astor Rush Razeo Remingtonl Mr. C Maroons Deer Lodge Parsons Jin Morgan DuPont R. A. King St. Louis Delta Colorado Mr. King Wang

Cornerstone Laid for Douglas First Congregational Church

In Douglas on July 11 the cornerstone of the new First Congregational church was laid with Rev. Annette Cray of the Congregational Church Building Society officiating. Rev W K Weaver placed a metal box with church records in the cornerstone while masons set the stone. Rev W B E D Gray, missions superintendent, gave the closing address on The Church of Today Its Mission and Its Future.

Douglas First Congregational Church City Annette B. Cray Congregational Church Building Society W. K. Weaver Church of Today W. BE. D. Gray Congregational Missions Win

Rural Education Conference in Laramie Highlights State School Codes

A Wyoming rural education conference in Laramie features Gov. John B. Kendrick delivering a principal address on a proposed school code committee and related reforms. Speakers include university educators and county superintendents discussing rural teacher training, high school tuition, inspection, and funding recommendations.

Laramie John B. Kendrick Fremont County Clara OG. Coulson Eabert Maud Dawes Colverse County Tople Joseph JF. Burch Kemmerer Wyo J. B. Butterworth University of Wyoming John T. Hawkes Sheridan High School Jennie G. McGuffey Cody

Foundation and Commission of Church of Jesus Christ

Rev Hicks presided as the foundation and commissioning of the Church of Jesus Christ in Douglas was described. Plans include a large modern press brick edifice with special stained glass windows and a leading architect Edith O Clark. School features discussed by A C Monahan and Henrietta Ko l. state education officials attended.

The Church of Jesus Christ Mr. Hicks Methodist Episcopal Church of Douglas

Woman Burned Cooking Breakfast at Camp Fire

Mrs A R Wright was brought to Thermopolis July 12 after her clothing caught fire while cooking breakfast at a Willow Creek camp, burning her legs severely. Dr Hamilton assisted at the scene and she is slowly recovering though pain remains and permanent disability is hoped to be avoided.

Thermopolis A. R. Wright Burnalhe Willow Creek

St Peter s Church consecration in New Mexico region

The consecration of St. Peter’s church occurred in the morning with Bishop Themes of Cheyenne delivering the address. Reverends Remington Argent and Dean Edward Vo Croska led services as the church was formally named St. Peter’s. A special musical program accompanied the ceremony and Bishop Thomas praised the parish leadership.

Bsherivan St. Peter's Church Cheyenne W.W. Remington Minneapolis D Argent Hot Springs Edward Vo Thomas Mended Ean

Convict Harris Sought After Burglary Arrest

The report notes Bud Harris, a road gang convict at Thermopolis, left camp July 1 and was later apprehended. He is described as five feet five inches, about 119 pounds, dark complexion with brown hair, a vaccination scar on the left bicep, and a tattoo of nude women on the forearm.

Thermopolis Bud Harris Oliaes Babe Howe Hot Springs County Bee Pot Harris Heleha

$50 000 Block to Rise on Thermopolis Corner

Joly Piestred Klink, owner of the Lot at Fifth and Broadway, announces a two story plus basement brick block will be built by December 1. The corner unit will house Thermopolis State Bank with offices above and four business rooms on the first floor. Estimated cost about $50 000 and steam heating planned.

Thermopolie Joly Piestred Klink Lota Fifth and Broadway Weet Fifth Street Thermopolis Bank Fifth Streets

Prof H T Emmett Heads to Worland Schools

Casper July 12 Prof H T Emmett former Natrona high school head will assume supervision of Worland Schools and relocate with his family next month. They offer their South David street home for sale or rent as he departs with many friends in Casper wishing him well.

Casper H. T. Emmett Natrona High School Worland South David Street Emmett

Connaghan Named Register at Lander Wyoming

Washington July 12 President Wilson sent to the senate the nomination of Robert Connaghan for register of the land office at Lander Wyoming. This marks a key federal appointment pending Senate approval.

Washington Wilson Senate Robert Connaghan Register of the Land Office Lander Wyoming

Daredevil American Flyer William Thaw Wounded Over Fortress

William Thaw an American aviator with the French army was wounded while flying high above a fortress in combat with a German machine. He has long been noted for his fearless exploits and fears regarding Verlun have appeared in French official reports. In Paris the celebrated pilot is said to be convalescing after receiving the Legion of Honor for bravery.

William Thaw Verlun Paris Legion of Honor

Edward Righter Elected Grand Exalted Ruler of Elks

Edward Righter of New Orleans was elected grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at the appeal convention. He defeated Lloyd Macwell of Marshaltown Iowa for the position. Heston will host next year's convention.

Baltimore Edward Righter New Orleans Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lloyd Macwell Marshalitons Iowa Order Heston

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