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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
10
News from Wyoming reports Glenhurst Wyoming company will bring a rotary and standard drilling rig to the Douglas field within days. Operations aim to start near Big Muddy field by month end with up to four rigs planned before summer.
Captain Clay Wall of the Wyoming National Guard now in federal service in the Kemmerer district is spending the latter part of the week on a visit to the capital.
The body of Raoel Podge, 20, who drowned June 25 while riding along Green River, was recovered last Monday. The body was brought to Green River by Wm. Scott and prepared for shipment to Kemmerer for the relatives. The drowning occurred after his horse leaped from the riverbank into the swift water.
In Greeley Colorado on July 12 the Weld county clerk recorded the incorporation of the Denver Laramie & Northern to operate the Laramie line and seek full ownership. The deed from Dewey Bailey as Denver sheriff transferred all assets of the old Denver Laramie & Northwestern to M J Radjetsky, with a detailed record of stock leases and land rights across Lorimier county and Albany county Wyoming. The right of way across northern Lorimier county and Wyoming is noted as likely to be used for the expanded line.
Forest Ranger John G. Bruce reports elk in two herds near the station as snow remains in the mountains. A bridge at the station was washed out by recent floods, while rangers Poole and Bruce work on trail clearing and elk protection from poachers.
Douglas Wyoming July 12. The Douglas Townsite and Development company, after platting the Fairview addition, plans major growth for the city. President J Lahroy Sluscher says four men are in the field recruiting across Colorado Kansas Nebraska and Wyoming. The firm aims to draw in outside industries and expand local opportunities, aided by a pamphlet that has attracted growing inquiries from business interests.
Wheatland July 12 The announcement that Dr. F W Phifer has offered services to the federal government for hospital duty in France draws consternation from Wheatland and state residents. Officials may take weeks to decide accept or reject his offer as he may be away for years. Local leaders plan protests to the war department if his application is accepted.
On July 10 1916 the Cache la Poudre irrigation system began drawing water from its reservoirs for irrigation. ByTuesday the system pulled about 570 second feet from the Poudre and at least 2060 more second feet were passing the intake northwest of Windsor. Officers say the free irrigation supply may continue and has surpassed all prior expectations. For over twenty six days prior the company drew at least 400 second feet daily despite no rainfall. Secretary Morse noted farmers are using the large flow, with dry weather making land absorb water quickly and irrigators in constant demand.
Mr and Mrs Roy Fourney and their son LeRory left Friday for their homestead at Fort Laramie Wyoming. Mr and Mrs Wareham of Carlton Nebraska visit their son Mr Folks and family, recent purchasers of Rom property west of town. Pearl Weeks arrives from Washington DC to visit sister Olive Bel. Dr W T Dumm of Cheyenne preached at the Methodist church Sunday. Mr and Mrs Chase and family were visitors from Cheyenne Saturday. Mr Canse's father from Genoa Nebraska is visiting for some time.
Fred Coad is hauling lumber for a barn on his farm northeast of town. Mrs. Warren Perry and children visit Gothenburg relatives. Mrs. Moor from Ashland heads to Lusk for visits while Keenan family accompanies to Cheyenne. Chautauqua draws good attendance with Reds and Blues on display. Ada Land and Mildred McDowall plan Wellsville Missouri trip. Dr B A Marshall travels to Indiana due to father’s critical illness.
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