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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
7
Classifieds list WANTED ad sales for temporary or permanent work in Cheyenne or territory choice. Address T. 8, Thompson, City general delivery. Flying in 8 weeks auto courses available in Los Angeles. WANTED horse cleaning by the hour, phone 1479-W, 1800 Bent.
The state court schedules a hearing on July 10 1920 to set aside a homestead tied to the estate of Wagene Reynolds with Gertrude M Reynolds as administratrix. Final settlement notices involve Jacob G Bowles and administrator John J Bowles with publication through July 44 1920. Beulah Woodings seeks divorce from William Woodings with a default date set for July 24 1920 and public notice published June through July 1920.
Department of the Interior announces Olive R Wyckoff Blaine of Cheyenne Wyoming filed intent to make final three year proof to establish a land claim for the last half of Section 14 Township 45 North Range 68 West 6th Principal Meridian. Witnesses named John Ritzke Edgar A Schuetz Thos Smith and William Kipp all of Cheyenne Wyoming. The proceeding occurs before the U S Land Office at Cheyenne on July 13 1920. Registered Will Reid.
Page features auto top makers, car insurance, real estate and taxi services with multiple business names and contact details. Also includes medical remedy ad offering relief in days with pricing and a free booklet from Dr C B Southington Remedy Co Kansas City MO.
Sheriff and United States Marshal arrested Luther J. Steele and George Blevins after raids on 18184 and 2245 O’Neil street in Cheyenne. Officers found corn mash raisin mash copper pipe and two alleged stills with mash buried in a yard. A woman associated with the operation was not located. Dan Hudson remained to guard the sites as investigators collected evidence.
Officials report that Reke was taken to a third address where nothing was found. Mash and the alleged skills and copper pipe are stored in the basement of the federal building awaiting a hearing. The men were arrested and will face a United States commissioner.
Mr and Mrs Hunter M Alexander and Mary Constance return from a Denver weekend. The State Dental Association meeting hosts a theatre party by Mesdames Appel Cunningham Devine and Andrew. Tea at the Chocolate Shop followed. Mrs Max Weiss hosts Jewish Circle visitors at 605 West Twenty second Street. Eunice Anderson mourns a Walnut Iowa nephew. Genesta Clark to Harry Nevis to wed today at Sidney Nebraska.
A Union Pacific clerk A R Mullens surprised a burglar in his home at 1110 East Twentieth street at 4 am. Mullens tackled the man, who escaped in a grapple. Police and sheriff were notified but the suspect fled. The description: about 5 feet 10 inches, blond beard.
The article notes beach capes growing in popularity as bathing suits simplify. It contrasts two outfits: a gray jersey suit with green trim and matching jersey cape, and an operatic black taffeta cape with ruffled skirt knickers and a large white fur trimmed collar, highlighting bold fashion statements for seaside wear.
Funeral services for Edward Green were conducted yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock in Early Brick er Brothers parlors with Rev. Smith presiding. The aged colored man died several days ago and relatives had postponed the service until relatives could attend. Three children were present: Tillie McMicken of Cheyenne, Mrs Frankie Linnie of Jordan Nebraska, and Arthur Green of this city. others in West Virginia could not attend.
City business women heard Dr. J. F. O'Donnell of Casper outline state health department efforts against venereal diseases. He cited statistics, urged larger state funding, and proposed clinics, detention homes for syphilis and gonorrhea patients, closure of restricted districts, and stricter marriage laws. Nevada’s unique legalization of prostitution was noted.
Tom Gunston veteran ranchman of the Granite Canon district has recovered from injuries after his team ran away on Sherman Kid and has been dismissed from the local hospital. He remains in Cheyenne and will return to the ranch in a few days. He was picked up by a freight train crew and brought to Cheyenne for treatment.
After a brief business session the Army and Navy Union local garrison hosts a social evening. Refreshments are provided by the Ladies Auxiliary and attendees will enjoy an hour of social time in the usual F hall.
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