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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1913
Page
5
The town gears up with several gatherings and entertainments. The W C U union meeting is planned at Skaptl church Sunday evening. A porch party hosted by Mrs J Ross Parpenter is set for Monday afternoon. Owl carnival, Yining Brothers circus, and the annual town Day picnic at Campatoo are scheduled for next week.
A list of county fairs and festivities across Wyoming outlines dates for Frontier Day in Cheyenne Johnson County Fair in Buffalo Laramie County Fair in Burns Park County Fair in Cody Platte County Fair in Wheatland Big Horn County Fair in Basin and the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas plus Sheridan County Fair in Sheridan.
Individuals seeking concession rights at the Owl's Street Carnival next week must call 159 or visit the Owl's hall on Pioneer between 3 and 6 p.m. to arrange participation.
The county board of equalization will meet July 30, 1913 and remain in session five days. During the session taxpayers may file complaints. Signed by John B. Sloan, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners.
The Sherman Company appears in the State Leader with images of borrowing woes and scarce funds. The item hints at financial strain and lending troubles, portraying a period view of commercial difficulty.
Local notes report repairs and watch service at 1709 Carey Ave. Karper Home-W L Kemper returns from Los Angeles. Laramie contacts Jones and John Morris visit Cheyenne on business. Gabriel Page the clairvoyant at 1717 Capitol Ave. Walter Boulden receives notary commission in Grey Bull. Victor Joffee reports a soft road delaying a Ford trip. Agnes Barnabeck returns from Idaho visit. Deeds filed for a $4 000 sale. Incorporation filings for several firms in Sheridan and Casper. Water plant inspection from Laramie. Mrs Jerome Atherly dies in Basin. Barritt in Denver on business. Amanda Buck departs for New York. Frank E Lee returns to Prague Okla. Robert Grant and bride from Australia pass through. Rabtoun couple honeymooning in several cities. County commissioners inspect eastern bridges. Buffalo Bill show visit missed. Harry Niven heads to Colorado Springs. Twenty teachers take county exams. Rev George Von Winkle to Rock Springs for church dedication. Pastor H W Bainton to preach in Cheyenne Sunday.
Local notices recount departures and visits including Careyhuret-Mre Carey for Careyhurst and Denver trips by Adam Schilling and Mine Willa Schilling. Judge Potter leaves for Cheroken park with Mrs Potter. Fred Woolston from Omaha visits. L H Dagee stays put. U.S. Marshal Snow in Jackson Hole. M R Collins passes through on Good Roads business. Mrs Dan Clark visits Eddy Street, plans return to Portland. Several other items cover Patrica Armstrong’s father’s health, Miss Gaylord’s kindergarten farewell, Harry B Durham’s trip to Hot Springs and Sheridan, Rev. W. H. Bainton preaching at a Baptist church, and George A. Fouts planning a Pacific coast trip.
Four homestead applications were received by the United States law office yesterday from Thomas H. Davis Phillips Wyo Pred S Prag er Garrett Wyo Stephen Sexton Hillsdale Wyo Charles Petersen Frederick Wyo Final proofs were offered by Mary A Gates and Grace Gates Cheyenne and Walter Gurney South Bend Wyo
Robert Johnson aged 18 was arrested by Officer Swift and Chief McClement for stealing a suitcase with a suit of clothes from an automobile at the Grier lumber yard. The items belonged to E. J. Sorenson. He had also been arrested days earlier for joyriding in Mrs. M. Idelman’s electric car and was turned over to county authorities to await trial.
The Eagles announce a Tuesday evening dance at their Avenue venue under Mr Shell management. Promoters promise a well run, orderly event with good music and courteous treatment. They have sold 126 tickets and invite the public to attend for a pleasant, unobjectionable evening.
Consult Gabriel Page the world's gifted clairvoyant and medium located in Cheyenne at 1717 Capitol avenue Windsor apartment house. Love marriage deception business health change of location investors speculation travels a specialty thirty years experience. Good satisfaction price very moderate half price this week as advertising.
Parish House hosts bake sale and tea on Saturday June 26, 2015. The Sherman Co promotes a rolling mill exhibit while a decorating event gathers mors and housepainting items.
An advertisement touts Prof Huntington as a powerful medium who claims to resolve love and marriage issues, divorce, investments, business, oil and mining claims, deeds, mortgages, property disputes, and health. It promises rapid healing and the unification of separated couples with readings from 9 am to 6 pm.
John Smith, recently jailed for a ten day sentence after shooting Jack Stearns on the Underwood ranch at Iron Mountain, reveals a feigned western persona. He arrived from the East as a Montgomery Ward cowminder, donned regalia, bought a 22 pistol, and then fired at Stearns during a July 14 dispute. Stearns responded with a brutal jaw punch, leaving Smith admitting the gun life misled him and vowing to use a club in future fights.
Andrew McAdam 65, formerly of Cheyenne, died Thursday night in Potter Nebraska from injuries endured in a runaway Tuesday. A builder by trade, he ran a shop on Fevertoenth street before moving to Potter five years ago. Survived by son Rey and daughter Mabel. Platter, a student nurse at St John's, was visiting his father when the accident happened. Funeral expected in Potter, date not definite.
Frank EE Lee left Cheyenne after July to join the firm of Lee Stewart and Lee then returned to Prague Oklo with his family after being elected president of the First State Bank of Prague. He previously ran the bank for three years and left due to consolidation and new superintendency. The local law firm will change to Lae god Stewart with Ray J Lee and Douglas Stewart as members.
Pearl Adama, called Googeene’k, was arrested yesterday for allegedly fanning Mrs. Johnson with a frying pan. A dozen witnesses supported the claim, but Pearl was discharged on that charge. Justice Wellalta noted Pearl had not served a prior sentence and had not left town when suspended.
Police responding to a disturbance at a Shirtey restaurant found proprietor J VU Pager hitting Frank Corbin a dishwasher. Pager was released on bond and Corbin jailed. The case was to be heard before Justice Wellaire that afternoon.
H. A. Stanton travelling representative of the Omaha Bee was in town yesterday. He departs today for a southern and western tour to secure posters and other advertising material for Frontier. Stanton is a known booster for worthy local enterprises.
Tohn Fox, tried in police court yesterday for drunkenness, received a light sentence after claiming a stay in a dry Fort Collins worsened his fall from grace. He said Fort Collins had poor booze while Cheyenne offered better liquor, leading to overindulgence. Judge Wellnnty gave one day in jail. upon release he will do odd jobs saved by Chief McClement before departing.
Direct wireless communication between America and Asia is now a fact as the U S Army Signal Corps station at Nome Alaska has nightly contact since Sunday with the Russian station at Anadyr Siberia 500 miles west. Baron Kleist governor Kamchatka sent congratulations on the new link. The Russian chain runs between Anadyr and Vladivostok and Washington orders have driven six months of effort to connect with the Russian stations.
Members of the Young Men's Literary Club debated Secretary of State Kryon's lecture tour and salary concerns. Speakers including J D Clark and Dr L Stender discussed a currency bill while mock trial plans and officer elections were noted for upcoming meetings.
Henry Rohe was found dead in bed at 1013 Evans Street on Thursday night. Coroner Dr Beard conducted an inquest and postmortem but could not determine the exact time of death. An irritated stomach suggested possible poisoning, and the stomach was sent to the chemist at Leramie for analysis. A coroner's jury viewed the remains.
A fragmented report discusses a death with possible poison exposure. It notes bottles not intended for poison found in the deceased’s room and ponders whether death was accidental or suicide, seeking toxicology confirmation.
Citizens prepare to circulate a petition protesting the removal of W. L. Kemper as manager of Cheyenne Light, Power and Railroad. The drive targets Northern Colorado Power officials and seeks broad support from residents and aldermen Grainger, Rahn, Schilling, Hainesworth, Sweet, Robitaille, with Laughlin possibly joining.
A brief item notes a man with excess funds seeks further wealth, while references to The State Leader subscription and mentions of The Sherman Co and Grazine appear as unclear ad copy or promotional fragments.
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