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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
2
Hermmencio Lovato faced a murder charge after a shooting that mortally wounded Mia Emma Nuanez at Watts Court. The judge found him guilty and bound him over to the next district court term. trial set to begin September 18. The husband, returning from Cokeville, suffered a collapse on hearing the news.
Two brothers of the deceased and her uncle Jim Gongalas attended the funeral. The mother cared for her young son who lost his mother in the tragedy.
A June fire of unknown origin destroyed the B E Watson barn near Jireh, forcing horses and calves to flee while smaller machinery burned. Wind aided fire spread while neighbors helped prevent further reach, and officials suspect the blaze started from a heated manure pile near the exterior.
Greybull staff changes with Tom Scott receiving his commission as postmaster last Friday and taking office Saturday as Mrs. Hart retires. Lola Rowan leaves. Mrs. Scott becomes assistant postmistress. Scott plans improvements including 50 new lock boxes to meet rising demand.
In Powell a two year old girl, Doris Burwell, choked on an obstruction in the throat Sunday evening. Doctors transported her toward Billings for X rays and possible surgery, but she died near ten miles before Billings. The Burwell family will hold the funeral in Inavale, Nebraska, their former home. Community sympathy extends to the bereaved family.
Chris C Olwen, a 19 year old son of Mr and Mrs Colson of Skull Creek, lies in critical condition after a shotgun misfire while cleaning a 12 gauge Remington. He failed to extract a loaded shell and buckshot struck his face chest and right shoulder. Dr Bowman treated him and he rests easily.
Brown the Upton jeweler, formerly here, finished a dainty gold ring for D. Perry’s daughter who graduates from the University of Wyoming. The ring uses placer gold from the sun oil fields and an agate from the same property. Brown plans to specialize in this work and has secured more gold for custom jewelry.
Sherrif Jack son arrested LeRoy Jones in Laramie on June 5. Jones is wanted in Ogallalah Nebraska for robbing his employer of 14 dollars from a child's bank in mid May. He had been working at a tie plant and then at an employment agency. He initially gave an assumed name, later admitted being the wanted man and said he would return to Nebraska without requisition papers. He claimed his home was in Osceola Iowa.
Through Misa Nelson of the Standard Chautauqua company, Lincoln Nebraska, Lovell plans a major Chautauqua Week July 13 to 18. Local supporters vow to make it the town’s largest event.
Sentinel reports a gold discovery on the Iron Springs Divide between Craig and Bags with Denver assay results around 1900 dollars per ton. The rumor stirs excitement on Snake River as hundreds of acres are staked near the discovery site.
Stake in Cowley hosted the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints quarterly meeting after rescheduling from Byron due to mild smallpox. Apostle Hiebert Grant and President Jon McMurrin attended from East Lake City along with several visiting ladies. The event was the smallest in scope because of smallpox fears and busy season.
A small turnout attended and those present received high compensation for delivering concise timely instructions.
Rev Wamston Powria known as Father Hamilton dies suddenly at his home near Powell. Funeral services set for Monday at 10 from St John’s church. Born July 22 1849 in Anita Iowa he was 8 years alive. He leaves a widow and four children.
Harry Hale, a forest guard at Fox Park in the Medicine Bow forest reserve, was injured yesterday afternoon when his horse fell with him while fording a snowdrift. He sustained injuries but details are incomplete.
A city report notes medical treatment pursued this afternoon for an injury. Initial details showed the extent of harm unclear until Mr Hale arrived, with belief the injury was not severe. An editorial warns against fake medicines and praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for over forty years as a trusted, lasting remedy.
Cheyenne Wyoming council met June 1 1916 to review claims and issue warrants. Bills approved include mayor J N LaFontaine city clerk J J Showalter health officer K Snyder city attorney J Morrison street labor and numerous vendors. A petition for a new sidewalk on the viaduct was tabled for street commissioner review.
The State of Wyoming Laramie County Treasurer's Office Cheyenne releases notice of a tax sale on June 30 1916 at the Cheyenne court house for unpaid 1916 real estate taxes. The sale continues daily until all property is disposed of with penalties interest and costs. The real estate to be offered is described in detail in the notice.
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