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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1918

Page

3

Social rounds at the Country club and area events

Miles Margaret Kints hosts an five o'clock tea at the Country club this evening with friends. A second tea tomorrow closes the series. Dinner parties honor Mrs. Hanson of Long Beach visiting Cheyenne friends. A variety of couples attend the Country club gatherings. The Guild of St. Marks plans a dancing party at the Parish House with mid summer fete vibes. The Jolly Junior club announces an ice cream carnival Wednesday on Dr. and Mrs. Strader’s lawn to aid a French orphan. Miss Anna Sullivan recovers and moves to Mrs. Jurden’s home to convalesce. Past Matrons' club to meet at Mrs. Adam Schilling’s residence.

Miles Margaret Kints Edward W. Stone Country Club A. P. Hanson Long Beach Cal Cheyenne Hanson M. H. Hartung BE. C. Brandenburg R. 8. van Tassell Jolly Jolly Junior Club G. L. Strader Helen Nimmo Nancy Hag A. R. Jurden Adam Schilling Pioneer Ave

Visiting List Shows Cheyenne Guests and Travelers

Dr and Mrs W A Wyman visit in Laramie this week guests of daughter Mrs Vina Mills Miss Hetty Bangert returns from Sidney Neb Graham Walker son of Mr and Mrs Billy Walker spends two weeks vacation in Cheyenne Hon John E Osborne of Rawlins in Cheyenne on business Mrs O H Shriver of North Platte former Cheyenne resident visiting Mr and Mrs Thomas Durbin Mrs Shriver known Cheyenne vocalist Mrs A G Patterson returns from California Pat Patterson manager Woolworth store Miss Vera Huntoon of Santa Cruz visiting old school friend Mrs A G Patterson of Tribune apartments Mr and Mrs Robert Taylor and son Hobby of Casper and Mrs Taylor's mother Mrs Mott of Lincoln Neb guests at the Plains en route to Estes Park Kirk Hartung left Cheyenne for Golden Colo to join family

W. A. Wyman Laramie Vina Mills Hetty Bangert Sidney Neb Graham Walker Billy Walker University of Michigan Park-Davis Chemical Company Detroit Cheyenne John E. Osborne Rawlins O. H. Shriver North Platte Thomas Durbin Shriver A. G. Patterson California Patterson Woolworth Vera Huntoon Santa Cruz Cal Des Moines Iowa Tribune Apartments Robert Taylor Hobby Casper M. H. Hartung Golden, Colo

Local Society Notes Mention Mrs Jamison Visit

Mrs Lelia Jamison from La Crom Win visits for several weeks at the time of her daughter Mrs W N Berry as part of a School of Mines field work section. The brief item notes social ties and ongoing activities among local residents.

Hia School of Mines Mra Lelia Jamison la Crom Win Mra. W. N. Berry

Sunshine Social Meeting And Canning Club Gatherings

The Sunshine society holds a pa meeting this afternoon at 2809 Evans St hosted by W Howard and Mrs W Leonard. The north side girls' canning club meets at 1:30 pm at the gymnasium using domestic science rooms for lessons.

Sunshine Sunshine Society W. Howard W. Leonard Evans St Canning Club North Side O. E Lake Minnehaha Pioneer Park Masonic Temple Peter Jessen

Social and Sunergae Meetings Called at Local Homes

The Frances Willard W C T U plans a social gathering this afternoon at Mrs H P Norcrosss home 609 West Twenty first street. An important Sunergae meeting of St Marks is set for 3 pm at president Mrs H G Watsons home 801 East Seventeenth street with broad attendance urged.

Frances Willard

Special Service for U S Soldiers at Port Russell Church

Sunday night at Flist Presbyterian church opened a series of services for soldiers at Port Russell attended by about seventy five men. Volunteers provided transport from the YMCA hut, a patriotic sermon by Rev Stubblefield, and music including Joan of Arc and The Marseillaise. Refreshments were served by church women and soldiers expressed gratitude for the entertainment.

Flist Presbyterian Church Port Russell Stubblefield T. Blake Kennedy Joan of Arc Andérson France

Frontier Stationery Sale Bites Local Business

Local business owners report boys selling free Frontier Days committee stationery. Youths take envelopes and paper from the committee and attempt a canvass of stores offering the items at a small price, with notable quantities already sold.

Prontier Days

Draft men depart for special military training train

A crowd at the union station saw twenty three draft registrants leave Monday morning for Pt Logan Colorado to take special U S Army training. Emerson Slingerland led them with James Murray and Doo H Dudley acting as aides.

Union Station Pt. Logan Colorado U. S Army Emerson Slingerland James Murray Doo H. Dudley Stela

Divorce Decree Granted by Default in Desertion Case

Judge W C Mentaer issued a divorce decree between Lloyd Gapadera and Goldie HB Saunders on desertion grounds. The defendant failed to appear in person or by attorney, and the divorce was granted by default.

Laoyd Baunders Divorkomd W. C. Mentaer Lloyd Gapadera Goldie HB Saunders Talvorce

Laramie County Dominates Wyoming School Trustees Meeting

Laramie County was best represented at the Wyoming State Conference of School Trustees held at the State University in Laramie. Eight counties sent representatives and a permanent state organization was formed with plans for a November 1918 delegate convention at Lander. Officers named were C. Morrison president, A. Galbrath vice president, and B. Cochrane secretary and treasurer.

Laramie Wyoming State Conference of State University Heffron Ira B. Fee Cheyenne D. C. Harned Granite Canyon T. W. Speed Hillsdale Lander State Teachers’ Association Morrison Wheatland Platte Co A. R. Galbrath Keeline Niobrara Co B. F. Cochrane Lander, Fremont Co

Foley Cathartic Tablet Ad Promotes Digestive Relief

An old testimonial from Geo. Jenner of San Antonio Texas touts Foley Cathartic Tab as the best laxative for constipation and biliousness. The ad claims quick relief for indigestion headaches bloating and other digestive ailments and notes a traveling man’s usage.

Geo. Jenner Labor St San Antonio Tex Foley

More Horses Arrive for Fort Russell Cavalry

Two shipments bringing 700 cavalry horses arrived at Ft. Russell yesterday. Camp Grant Illinois sent 300 and Camp Funston Kansas sent 400, bringing the total at the fort to about 1100. Only about half the troopers are mounted, but arrivals continue and full equipping is hoped within weeks.

Ft. Russell Camp Grant Ilinois Camp Funston Kansas

Soldiers Hospitalized After Fort Russell Drill

Four cavalrymen are in the hospital from injuries at drill at Ft Russell. One man has a broken collar bone, another a bad cut in the leg, and the remaining two suffer fractures or sprains as horses arrive unbroken and riders lack experience.

Ft. Russell

Leasing Bill Postponed Until August Recess

Washington reports that the conference committee of the House and Senate agreed Monday to postpone action on the Leasing bill until August 26 after the recess. The delay affects western interests and has sparked lengthy debate in both chambers.

Washington House of Representatives Congress United States Senate

Frontier Days Parade Planned by Denver Boosters

A group of Frontier Days supporters will travel to Denver on Saturday to march a parade through the city streets. The U P band will play and forty bronches will be prepared for use in the show, while the Denver fremey and po Hee join the procession.

Denver U. P

Dr John Shingler resigns as Cheyenne pastor after five years

Dr John J Shingler and his wife announce resignation from the Congregational church in Cheyenne after a five and a half year pastorate. They plan to relocate near their son at West Point while health and family considerations prompt the move. Cheyenne mourns the departure but offers sympathy and gratitude for their service to the community.

Cheyenne Congregational Church John J. Shingler West Point Don Shingler University of Wyoming Mire Shingler West Shingle

Shortage of Wheat Flour Threatens Ice Cream Cones

Denver wholesale houses report wartime wheat flour restrictions threaten cone production. A Cheyenne merchant ordered more cones but was told none can be made due to the national food commission limits on wheat flour.

Denver National Food Commission

Soldiers Prepare for Frontier Days At Fort Russell

Soldiers at Fort Rus sell practice horsemanship feats for Frontier Days aport as extra attractions alongside regular military stunts. Some exhibitions were shown Sunday for visiting eastern guests in a wild west style preview of the showcase to come.

Fort Russell

Ford Stolen In Greeley Third Such Theft In Days

Cheyenne peace officers were warned to watch for another Fort car reported stolen in Greeley Colorado on Sunday. It marks the third such theft in the area recently.

Cheyenne Greeley Colo Sundey

Court Bustles With Vagrancy and Drunkenness Fines

Monday's police court saw numerous defendants charged with vagrancy drunkenness traffic and disturbance offenses. Judge Swalngon presided as fines ranging from 5 to 14 dollars were assessed.

Pomior Swalngon

Boyd elgar stores manager to return home Thursday

Word from Wim Melnerney who went to Camp Lewis with the Cheyenne men says he was rejected after a medical examination and will be home Thursday.

Wim, Melnerney Boydelgar Camp Lewis

Frontier Days to Draw Colorado Crowd Despite No Special Rates

Secretary T Joe Cahill says the 1913 Frontier Days in Cheyenne July 24 26 27 will attract a large Colorado contingent by auto and rail though no special fares are offered due to war traffic and government controls. He notes Denver traders will provide travel conveniences and Cheyenne prepares with decor and lights as cowboys arrive.

Colorado T. Joe Cahill Citizens' Committee Cahill Ganne Denver Andom Cheyenne Cheyenne Motorata Frontier Park

Col Short Urges Care Around Fort Russell Horses

Col Short of Fort Russell asks Cheyenne readers to beware while driving near the fort stables. He notes many horses and mules are green and handled by inexperienced men and cautions against motorcycles with open turrets. Cars and motorcycles are banned behind barracks near the stables.

Col. Short Fort Russell State Leader W. C. Short 25Th Cav Coma’g

First Consideration in Senate Nomination Emphasizes Unity

The piece argues the priority in candidate selection is alignment with the administration on all major issues. It notes Republican calls to de-emphasize politics in 1918 as war aims take precedence, citing Tribune and Laramie Republican voices.

United States Tribune Laramie

Osborne Named as Ideal Senator Candidate by Democrats

The plea urges Republicans to drop partisanship and back John B. Osborne of Rawlins for senator. It notes his consistent support of the administration, past service as governor and congressman, and his earlier role as first assistant secretary of state under Wilson. The call is for a unanimous election of Osborne.

Lican Warren Mondell Wilson John B. Osborne Rawlins Washington Osborne

East End Robbery Claim Shocks Secluded Victim

A well dressed man told local citizens he was robbed of 350 dollars by a chance acquaintance who struck him in the eye and rendered him unconscious. Though visibly injured he did not report to the police station.

Omaha Bee sets special rep for Frontier Days trip

G. Hardy of the Omaha Bee reports a special representative will join the South Omaha stockmen arriving by special train for the Frontier Days celebration in Cheyenne.

G. Hardy Omaha Bee Cheyenne South Omaha

Hoover urges less beef use to aid armies

President Hoover appeals for reduced beef consumption amid limited beef supply for the Allies and growing pork availability. He urges hotels and households to cap beef meals and purchases, projecting the program through September 15 and asking public cooperation.

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