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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1910
Page
10
Dayton resident Raymond Stevenson, a cowpuncher, was dragged three hundred yards down a mountain side after his rope entangled a pony. He survived initial injuries but remains in critical condition with numerous deep cuts and bruises as doctors treat him at home.
Douglas June 17 officers announce the North Platte Irrigation system will complete this week. Large tracts of land near Mace will receive ample water for irrigation. Previously arid fields will be reclaimed and made productive with the new water supply.
Sheridan reports Prosecuting Attorney C A Kutcher and Judge W S Metz secured a continuance for Mrs Jessie Carmen charged with killing James McCoy by shooting April 29. Trial now set for September during a special court session. Despite poor health she remains in jail as bail is denied. Separate item notes timely rain benefits irrigation in irrigation and dry farming areas easing crop stress.
Mrs John Barkley was seriously injured when an automobile driven by J J Jeffrica of Sheridan collided with her buggy eight miles north of Buffalo. The crash demolished the buggy and reports say the accident was unavoidable.
During a historic electrical storm in Casper six people were knocked down in various parts of town but none were seriously injured. Victims included W. B. Millett, a merchant, and Mrs. Goth.
An advertisement touts Dulty's Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure for lung throat and stomach diseases and a tonic. It claims doctors prescribe it and offers free medical advice from The Duffy Malt Whiskey Company Rochester NY with a booklet and testimonials.
Incomplete text references Millett a Democrat and merchants. No coherent events or details clear enough to summarize into a full news item.
Sheridan June 17. Denise Donaldson 12 daughter of Alex Donaldson was thrown from her horse when the animal feared and ran after leaving the outskirts of the city. She struck her head and lay unconscious until a physician arrived and identified her by a letter found in her waist. Her condition prevents removal to home for now.
Mrs L Duv ee sold her share of the Ati by hotel to Joe Lythgoe and departs for a visit with her daughter. Miss Morgan now runs the mercantile in the post office building after purchasing Hancock stock. Wool from Arnold and Pa flocks has been shipped and owners store it. A new brick bank building contract was awarded to M Revell of Pouglew with work to start soon. Dr J Smith bought Dr Newsom’s office and practice. Katie Sarvey and William Keen, a popular couple, will marry this Saturday at Casper.
The census bureau reports over 11 billion telephone conversations in 1907, up 124.3 percent since 1902. Bell system held 61.2 percent of the 12.999 million miles of long distance wire for telephone messages, with 3,132,062 telephones. Independent lines accounted for 48 percent of non Bell miles. total salaries rose $52 million from 1902 to 1907.
In New York Surrogate Court the Brooklyn Trust Company kept control of a Walter Sheffer estate valued in the thousands as per William Sheffer’s will. Walter, born May 28, 39 years earlier, claimed 40 as age to claim share but Surrogate Ketcham ruled the family Bible valid proof of age and dismissed the payment application.
Greeley Colorado June 17 Mrs Agnes J Winegar a 62 year old grandmother eloped to Denver with W B Thomas reportedly more than twenty years her junior and may have married him there The bridegrooms age and the marriage license were noted in a Denver paper Her son George Winegar a farmer did not know of the departure until seeing the license news.
New York news reports that Hast Orvange high school seniors will allow Anks Isabell Vandervall, a negro student, to attend a gate at the Woman's Club of Orange on June 24 with an escort of her own race if she wishes to bring a man. Irene Vandervail, her sister, will not receive a ticket. The Paul Jones dance is limited to avoid partner changes and the dance committee will drop that number.
San Francisco follows a committee decision to fund the Pay canal exposition, pledging seven and a half million for the event. Details on contributions from other backers and the New Orleans exposition are still unsettled and not yet announced.
Walter J. Travis of Garden City beat George Lyon, longtime Canadian champion, in the Lythewood Hall trophy semi final at Noble Huntingdon Valley Country Club. Travis won 4 up with 4 to play and had four holes under par. H. B. Heyburn defeated B. Stutterthwaite to set up a final with Travis this afternoon.
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