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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
7
Carth Receipts Monday 16 000 lightest in three weeks market steady to ten higher top £13 15 Hogs today 10 000 mostly 10 higher top $15 80 Sheep and lambs 4200 none outstanding native spring lambs £15 50 Arizenas $15 40 Beef cattle rains last week eased drought impact price drop receipts last week dry weather cattle scarce in area Oklahoma sales $7 to £0 50 up to $15 75
Medium Kansas grass steers bring about 10.50 while choice steers hold near 15.15. Cows rise to 7.00 to 7.75 with top heavy cattle at 10. Hogs open 10 to 20 cents lower in Chicago trade, later near steady on light hogs. Sheep and lamb markets fade but spring lambs may reach around 16 with ewes up to 12.25. State Leader classifieds note results.
Judge Winter, C. E. Littlefield and L. E. Waldron with A W Littlefield tour Bessemer holdings in West Salt Creek. First well on section 36-40-80 down 1150 feet with strong oil showing. shale pay expected near 1600 feet. Four to six wells planned this summer. part of lands leased to Blackstone. second rig near Mutual producer. third rig planned. Western Exploration reports second Lander field well at 1800 feet. two other wells at 1100 and 1200 feet. Scandia Oil Company organized with Axel Swanson as GM to develop Wyoming oil lands. Rocky Ford field drilled by Wyoming Oil Company with Dr. Robinson as president. leases being secured.
Shafter Texas a small mining camp near a willow groves by a stream reports the highest Red Cross subscriptions per person. With 11 American families the town raised 1500 dollars for the war fund an average of 196.07 per capita. The mine manager added 500 dollars and the store manager 200 with every American and many Mexicans contributing.
Soldiers stationed at Fort Bliss and Camp Stewart will take a brief French course arranged with the high school faculty in El Paso. Many have bought French primers and are preparing for service in France, reflecting wartime language readiness.
Casper and the Oil City Moose Lodge plan a float for the Pittsburgh grand lodge parade on July 26. A miniature derrick will symbolize Wyoming oil while films on state oil activity will play in Pittsburgh theaters during the week. Richard Dunn and R W Miller urge oil firms to fund the stunt and promote Casper’s western image.
PORT COLLINS Colo July 12 A suit in district court reveals Pearl Hawkins was married to W Montgomery while still legally wed to another man Hawking. Hawkins’ divorce from Hawking was not finalized when Montgomery wed her, leading to an annulment filing and a planned new ceremony.
In Greeley on July 12, K. H. Lyons won a district court ruling against former Sheriff McAtee over levied exempt household goods. Judge Strong upheld Lyons's $955.15 for exempt goods and dismissed $227 for non exempt property, with 120 days to file exceptions and a writ of execution stay until September 11. Lyons was represented by J. C. Ewing and Mann & Mann.
Notice is given that Series No 11 of the Railway Employes Building and Loan Association has opened for subscriptions in Kingsford. Shares cost 1.25 each, with monthly payments of 1.00 after the first payment, subscriptions due July 26, 1917, stock certificates issued after payment and annual meeting. Jol Murray, President. J. M. Murray, Beo’y, July 12-22.
In Deming New Mexico on July 12 guardsmen begin training with a plan to create a spotless camp moral climate. Secretary Daniels has warned away disruptive elements and organizers aim to ensure no mother worries for her son while at the naval training site.
The Bank of Carpenter was incorporated in Cheyenne Wyoming at 2 30 p m on May 3 1916. The object is general banking with capital stock of 10000 dollars divided into 140 shares at 100 each. Existence for 50 years. Operations to be carried on in Carpenter Wyoming. First year directors are H J Plambeck KE H Benedett George H Gilland and CC W Hireig. The agent for service is S C Powers located in Carpenter Wyoming.
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Railway Employes' Building and Loan Association will be held at the Court House in Cheyenne Wyoming on Wednesday July 25 1907. Seven trustees will be elected and unpledged stock must be represented or a fine applies. Proxies available at the Stock Growers Bank. J Murray president and Kingsold secretary.
Susan N. Gildersleeve sues Harry J. Gildersleeve for divorce alleging desertion non support cruelty and habitual drunkenness. Answer by July 28 1917 or default judgment will be entered. Clerk T J Fisher and attorney Joan Charles Thompson are listed.
The Cokeville Telephone Company receives a Wyoming certificate of incorporation filed in July. The company aims to own operate and expand telephone and telegraph exchanges with capital stock of five thousand dollars and five thousand shares. Directors for the first year are Peter Olwan J B Kanney and John N Stoner. Principal office is Cokeville State Bank Cokeville Lincoln County and other US sites may be added by the board.
Capt. Joli Berry 71, of East St. Louis, was severely injured when his plane struck a stump in a cornfield at 1500 feet, rolled over, and left him unconscious with a back wrenching fall. Engine trouble forced an awkward landing.
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