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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
2
A Wyoming oil firm plans a thorough test of the Douglas field within weeks. Glenhurst Wyoming Company orders a rotary and standard rig to begin near Big Muddy, with three or four rigs expected by summer and Cole Creek materials en route this week.
Captain Clay Wall of the Wyoming National Guard now in federal service in the Kemmerer district spends the latter part of the week on a capital visit.
Raoel Podge, 20, drowned June 25 while horseback riding along Green River. His body was recovered last Monday and brought to Green River for shipment to Kemmerer for burial. The horse bolted from the bank into the swift current, making rescue impossible.
Greeley Colorado July 12 Incorporation papers filed for the Denver Laramie & Northern to operate the Laramie railroad line and pursue full ownership. Dewey Bailey sheriff transfers to M J Radjetsky property of the old Denver Laramie & Northwestern line. deed records include stock leases franchises and land holdings and right of way across northern Lorimer county Colorado and Albany county Wyoming.
Forest Ranger John G. Bruce reports plentiful elk near Lander with two herds spotted. Snow remains in high country but melt is slow, reducing flood danger. bridge at the ranger station washed out by a recent high water. Supervisor Poole coexists with Bruce. both men survey elk and protect against poaching while clearing trails.
Douglas Townsite and Development Company plans big efforts for the city led by president J. Lahroy Sluscher after recent activity in the Fairview addition. Four field men are already meeting with prospective Douglas supporters across Colorado Kansas Nebraska and Wyoming to attract outside industries and boost local business.
Wheatland July 12. Dr. F. W. Phifer has offered his services to the federal government for hospital duty in France. Citizens debate whether he should stay to lead Wheatland Hospital or accept overseas duty, with protests prepared against his acceptance. The War Department must decide if his home duties can be kept by others.
On July 10 1916 the Cache la Poudre irrigation system began drawing water from its reservoirs. By the next day about 570 second feet came from the river with at least 2060 more second feet passing the intake near Windsor. Company officers say the free irrigation flow is ample for the season and has broken previous records. For over twenty six days prior the system drew at least 400 second feet daily despite no rainfall in the valley. Secretary Morse who joined the company in 1879 noted farmers use the abundant supply.
Mr and Mrs Roy Fourney and their little son LeRory left Friday for their homestead at Fort Laramie Wyoming. Mr and Mrs Wareham from Carlton Nebraska visit their son Mr Folks and family who recently purchased the Rom property west of town. Pearl Weeks arrived from Washington DC to visit her sister Olive BEI. Dr W T Dumm from Cheyenne preached at the Methodist church. Mr and Mrs Chase and family visited Cheyenne. Mr Canse s father from Genoa Nebraska is visiting for some time.
Fred Coad hauls lumber for a barn northeast of town. Mrs. Warren Perry and children visit Gothenburg relatives. Mrs. Moor of Ashland visits Tom Keenan and wife and travels to Lusk to visit kin. Keenan family accompany partway. Chautauqua attracts good attendance and weather. Miss McBride leads the junior department with morning free sessions. Reds and Blues vie for members and plan a costume parade. Ada D B Land and Mildred McDowall ready to visit Wellsville relatives. Dr A B Marshall called to Indiana as his father is said not to live.
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