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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1916

Page

2

Wyoming Sportsmen At Casper Shooting Meet Opens

The first state shoot under the Wyoming State Sportsmen's Association opened in Casper with about 50 experts competing in trap events. Nelson Rawlins and Oswald Buffalo tied for Sheridan trophy after 100 birds. Nelson won 97 in shoot-off. George Astor Buffalo the only woman entrant. Notable pros include Rush Razo Remington, Bowman Du Pont, J Morgan Hercules, L C Heath Peters, J R Stanton Winchester. Parsons Montana won yesterday’s money with 190. considered prospective interstate contender.

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

The cornerstone of the new First Congregational Church in Douglas was laid on Thursday July 5. Rev Annette B Cray from the Congregational Church Building Society helped with the ceremony and prayers. Pastor W K Weaver placed a metal box with church records inside and assisted in lowering the stone. Rev W B E Gray 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 Wyoming discusses school legislation

At a Wyoming rural education conference in Laramie Gov. John B. Kendrick spoke on a new school code committee and rural teacher standards. Participants included University of Wyoming educators and county superintendents from Fremont and Colverse counties, with sessions debating high school funding and inspection.

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 the Church of Jesus Christ

Rev Hicks of Douglas Methodist Episcopal Church pronounced the cendiction. Plans for a large pressed brick church edifice were discussed with stained glass by Edith K O Clark. Conversations covered Wyoming school legislation and rural administration led by Dr A C Monahan with many county superintendents present. T B McDonough spoke on tentative plans for supervising agricultural education as Miss Henrietta Ko l presented the subject.

Mr. Hicks Methodist Episcopal Church of Douglas Edith K. O. Clark Clark A. C. Monahan Washington,d. C Wyoming T. B. McDonough Mias Henrietta Ko

Woman Burned Cooking Breakfast Near Willow Creek

Mrs. A. R. Wright was seriously burned when her clothing caught fire at a camp breakfast in Willow Creek country. Dr. Hamilton responded quickly, and she is reported to be improving though still in pain and at risk of lasting disability.

Thermopolis A. R. Wright Burnalhe Willow Creek

St Peter's Church consecration in Chih marks naming ceremony

The consecration of St Peter's church in St Pete’s, Chihuahua, occurred in the morning service led by Bishop NS Themes of Cheyenne. Rev W W Remington of Minneapolis and Rev d Argent of Hot Springs assisted with the rites. A choir performed a special anthem as the parish celebrated the naming of the church. Bishop Thomas praised the rector for his work and urged reverence for names.

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

Road Gang Convict Harris Reported Missing

Thermopolis July 19 Bud Harris one of the convicts on the road to Hot Springs county left camp on the night of July 1 and has since been apprehended Harris is described as five feet five inches tall about 119 pounds with dark complexion brown hair a vaccination scar on his left bicep and a tattoo of nude women on his left forearm authorities report he was last seen on July 6 near Lost Oubim.

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

Thermopolis Plans $50,000 Commercial Block on Broadway

Joly Piestred Klink, owner of a lot at Fifth and Broadway, announces a two story brick building will rise on the corner. The lower floor will house a bank and four business rooms with offices on the second floor. Completion is aimed for December 1 with steam heat and a cost near $50,000.

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

Prof H T Emmett Accepts Worland School Supt Post

Casper July 12 Prof H T Emmett who led Natrona high school for years has accepted the superintendency of Worland Schools and will move with his family early next month. Their home on South David street is for sale or rent. Friends in Casper extend best wishes.

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

Connaghan Nominated for Wyoming Land Office Register

Washington July 12 President Wilson sent to the senate the nomination of Robert Connaghan for register of the land office at Lander Wyoming.

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

William Thaw Wounded Over German Fortified Position

William Thaw American aviator in French army was wounded while engaging a German machine gun high over the fortress. He has long been cited in French official reports for his bold exploits near Verlun as the Paris war effort steadies and Thaw receives the Legion of Honor for bravery.

William Thaw Verlun Paris Legion of Honor

Righter Elected Exalted Ruler of Elks

Edward Righter of New Orleans was elected grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at the convention in Baltimore. Lloyd Macwell of Marshalltown, Iowa, was the runner up. The convention announced next year’s meeting location.

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

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