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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1917

Page

10

Wyoming Man Vanishes Near Kinnear Ranch After River Flood

A Wyoming man identified as Hawk Jaeon, 42, reportedly disappeared after leaving the bunkhouse at the Kinnear ranch Friday night. Neighbors heard him depart Sunday. heavy Wind River flooding and a cave-in along the bank hindered recovery efforts. He had been drinking prior to the incident and may have fallen into the river. Search efforts along the river have found no trace, and the sheriff's office has been notified.

Hawkinson Mlot Kinnear Ranch Sheriff's Office

Wounded Indian Refuses to Die

A severely wounded Indian, Dave Derry, refused hospital care and was moved to the county jail after a shooting incident on the reservation. He previously fled to the hills and was wounded several times while resisting arrest, then began returning to his room at night and was later moved to a hospital briefly before being held for the shooting.

Loveland Woman Seeks Divorce Over Cruelty At Home

Mrs. Anna Newell of Loveland files for divorce in district court alleging eight year marriage to T. V. Newell began July 15 1909 and that extreme cruelty and abuse led to her being driven from their home on July 9 and ordered not to return The complaint cites a violent temper and repeated abusive conduct as the basis for the action.

Port Collins Anna Newel Loveland T. V. Newel

Western Exploration Drills New Oil Wells Near Lander

Western Exploration reports active development in the Lander district with multiple wells. A second well is near completion at a depth of feet and expected to produce around 60 barrels, possibly doubling. A cooperative well nearby produced well at 2540 feet. A third well about 14300 feet will be shot later this week, and a fourth near the Schoonmaker land is at 1200 feet awaiting completion. Manager is Wm. R. Weeks with W. W. Rhea overseeing operations. daily expenses near $500.

Lander Waestern Andeline Schoonmaker Land Lander Field Wm. RB Weeks W. W. Rhea Old Man

Many Oil Men Visit Lander

Lander July 14 The slow development of the Lander oil field this year is due to securing drilling rigs. The coming month will see outfits at work on many properties near Lander. Empire Cast & Fuel, Wind River Petroleum, Tyndall-Wrowite, and Stockcro wers of Wyoming all plan immediate drilling and report good indications at moderate depths. The Five Hundred Co operative now ships 7200 barrels via pipeline to small consumers.

Lander Properton MC Mulford Empire Cas & Fuel Company O*mahoma Woo Torwen S Cooral A. D. Kelley Cheyenne Btockcrowers OF & Une Company Tiireeh Wind River Petroleum Company Rles Wilkon Tyndall- Wrowite Company Wundred Tteo

Hudson Water Bonds Election Upheld by Judge Winter

Judge Judea C. Winter ruled the Hudson water bonds election legal and valid. He rejected contestants arguments that the July 16 vote was improper, affirming the town of Hudson may issue the water bonds and that the election complied with law.

Hudson Wyo Judea C . Winter

Upsets Automobile to Save Occupants

HVULETT July 18 Mr and Mrs J R Ward Miss Hazel Ward and Mrs Gail Gordon of Arcadia Neb arrived Sunday en route to the Donnel Gloud ranch. Their car with worn brakebands failed on a hill. The driver steered into a side bank and upset the car, but all passengers were saved with no serious injuries.

Hvulett Wye J. R. Ward Hazel Ward Gail Gordon Arcadia Neb Donnel-Gloud Ranch Ttulett Fust

Casper Hotel Sold for Fifty Thousand Dollars

Casper reporter says the Natrona hotel was sold to Frank Mackivitch of Fast St. Louis by J P. Smith for about $50,000. The new owner plans no changes for a year then aims to build a modern block, while continuing current business in the near term.

Casper Natrona Frank Mackivitch Fast

Lander Faces New Pest Threat Potato Beetle Invasion

Lander reports the Colorado beetle or potato bug appears in the valley. M Kodden, a truck farmer east of town, brought in about two dozen bugs from a potato patch. The warning urges residents with potatoes to inspect patches and kill any beetles to stamp out the invasion while numbers remain small.

Lander Colorado M. Kodden

Fish Hatchery Improvements Planned at Saratoga

Saratoga July 16. Superintendent Baldwin announces major upgrades for the government fish hatchery funded by an $8000 national appropriation. Planned additions include a three-stage water filter near the hatchery, workers’ housing, workshops, and substantial concrete work. The station expects growth with a million plus black spotted trout eggs from Yellowstone and thousands of rainbow and speckled trout recently released into local streams.

Saratoga Government Fish Hatchery O. N. Baldwin National Congress Yellowstone Park Pass Creek Jack Crooks Baldwin

Material Arrives for Drilling at Saratoga

Carloads of drilling material have reached the Fick Springs Oil property south of Saratoga. Equipment and casing arrived on Tuesday and today’s train to base operations, with crews already preparing the site, indicate drilling will commence shortly.

Saratoga Fick Springs Oil Company

Three Mexicans Held on Slacker Registration Charge

CALVER July 16 Sheriff Patton reports three Mexicans were taken up this morning for failing to register. They will be held in the county jail pending an investigation by U S Marshal Hudson. The slacker charge will be given careful consideration by authorities and, if proven guilty, punishment will serve as a deterrent.

Calver Patton United States Hudson

Pine Bluffs Chautauqua Highlights and Local News

Pine Bluffs July 16. Photographer Charles Jacoby and wife are in town for chautauqua near the opera house on Main Street. Local movements include McClain family extended visit from Des Moines, Morrison selling a Ford for a new car, and Mrs Hay Carson visiting Denver. Army life for Marshall Worrell reported in Arizona. Parades, picnics, field meet at the fair grounds, and Dr Young's lecture and the Mikado opera feature a busy week. Church and social groups plan meetings, a Farmers bureau first session on July 21, and numerous trips and home projects noted among residents and visitors.

Pine Bluffs Charles Jacoby Kimball Opera House Main Street Fair Grounds Bantana Dr. Young Stratford Operatic Company Dr. Wickersham Troast

Local Farm Notes and Community Visits

G H Giese fills in at the creamery during his absence on the farm. Wm Dunstan contracts Art Osborn to build a large new stock barn on his ranch southwest of town. Jelmer Johnson and La Grange family visit for the last chautauqua and to see Mrs C Carletrum. Noel of Fullerton Nebraska visits Pine Bluffs en route from Estes Park Colorado. Cahill, Frontier Days secretary, visits Denver to drum up interest in next week’s festivities.

T. J. Boyce Art Osborn Busbees G. H. Giese Hils Wm. Dunstan Jelmer Johnson la Grange Mr. Johnson Mrs. C. Carletrum Noel Fullerton, Neb Frank Furney Familly Pine Bluffs Estes Park Colorado Cahill T. Joe Cahill Frontier Days Committee Denver

Ay Hair Restored or Money Back

The ad promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as the right way to restore hair color and health, offering a large bottle for 50 cents at A. B. Roe del’s or local drug stores. It invites writing Hessig-Ellia Drug Co. in Memphis Tennessee and mentions a free book titled Hair Culture along with other Q-Ban products.

A. BH. Roedel Hessig-Ellia Drug Co Memphis Tenn

Riverton to See Standard Rig at Lost Well Butte Oil Field

Rapid City delegates announce plans to drill at Lost Well Butte property near Riverton within three weeks. A 2500 foot target may deepen if oil shows. the venture by Lost Well Butte Oil Co lists N F Siffoton as president with O T Jordan T B Goodman as directors and F H Allyn as secretary. the group aims a 90 day well completion.

Riverton Dd. Mount Rapid City Lost Well Butte Oil Company Lost Well Butta Company Wall_Butte Shonshoni Road N. F."siffoton O. T. Jordan T. B. Goodman Walter Beriman F. H. Allyn

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Wyoming Loveland Man Western Exploration Casper Hotel Harry McClain Town Des Moines John Morrison Hay Siason Mrs. Hay Carson Marshall Worrell Pine Kluffa Arizona Ladies’ Aid Walter Puller Altar and Tosary Society John Wyon Farmers’ Bureau A. Grey The Pine Bluffs Auto Supply Company Robert Logan Dewver J. B. Coordt Fairburn, M. D Hazel Caristrum Herman Carlson Frank Wynn Crawford Gross Farmers’ State Bank Elk Mountain Harold Johnson Chappel, Neb Jono Morrison W. B. Kelly Green River Lodgepole, Neb Osver Smith Mr C. Kelber California M. H. Kirkpatrick Streator, Ill Earl and Clen Olney Cloyd Chugwater Eexen Walsha Balling Ade Federal Reserve Banking Member Federal Reserve System First National Bank Frontier Industrial Club 17Th & Warren Kool Klub Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power Co
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