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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1914
Page
12
A 4 year old female bear known as Big Pet escaped her enclosure at the City park zoo between midnight and 6:25. Police and zoo staff hunted the animal through bushes and warned residents to avoid contact while stating there is no immediate danger.
W E Dinneen of the Dinneen garage expects a carload of Hercules 20 cars by month end. A factory demonstrator will be on hand when they arrive. Dinneen recently became Hercules 20 dealer and bills them as a top value with a five passenger touring model priced at $600. Joe runs Champion Electric Shoe Shop at 1713 Carey avenue. Varnishes by The Suerman Co.
The governor announces the death of Brigadier General Verling K. Hart adjutant general of Wyoming who died June 20 1914 in Cheyenne. Hart born April 9 1871 at Fort Leavenworth served in Cuba the Philippines and various Wyoming posts, retiring as colonel and inspector small arms practice in 1910. The National Guard orders 30 days mourning badges and half mast flags statewide.
Ed MacKay proprietor of the atlas barber shop has installed Sulpho-Thermatic baths for men. He recently purchased the equipment from Dr Powell and now offers two treatment cabinets with electrical apparatus a massage table and a shower bath. MacKay studied the treatments and is prepared for the work.
Judge Mentzer was in Wheatland tending to officials matters as jurors were drawn for the upcoming trial of Henry Webb and Johnny Hunton. The case, long awaited, will begin Tuesday morning and draws wide interest in Wheatland and Cheyenne due to the defendants’ local prominence and anticipated sensational testimony.
H. A. Andrews of the Plains Automobile company leaves for Flint Michigan with S. Kinneman of Rawlins and W. J. Marsch and son of Douglas. They plan to tour the Bulock cars factory and also visit Packard and Chalmers plants at Detroit.
City league action heats up with a 1:44 start for a doubleheader. Woodmen face Ghoels Colts with Crow land and Hendershot leading the Choppers and Garrity and Smith for the Colts. In the nightcap the U P clerks meet the Knights of Columbus to decide second place with Wolf and Lang for the railroaders and Ritchie and Swift for the Knights.
Major Frank Wade of Denver will address the Salvation Army hall at 11 a m and again at 3 p m tonight. He serves as secretary of the Provincial Young People's society of the Inter mountain province and is described as musical and a fine speaker.
William May, accused of the murderous assault on Mrs Anthony Regenthynhe, was arraigned before Justice Hougman yesterday afternoon. The evidence bound him over to district court with bonds set at 5,000 dollars. He remains in jail until trial.
A Cheyenne breeze blew into the Kelley grocery shop causing glass damage. No other harm or property loss reported as Kelley plans to replace the pane.
The Riverton Ditch company of Riverton is incorporated with capital stock of $100000 to manage Riverton Ditch No 2. Incorporators are Frank Huncker L T Fuller A T Wolfe and E T Abra. Paint brushes. The Sherman Co.
Alonzo McHugh comes home from Baltimore Maryland after a year at St Charles College and will spend the summer in Cheyenne.
H. A. Andrews of the Plains ga rage delivered this week two Buick cars to W. J. Morsch and Son of Douglas.
A reflective note observes few people become rounded by bearing others burdens. It hints at collective resilience and moral duty when supporting those in need. The passage emphasizes humility and communal care as essential virtues in tough times.
Following yesterday’s Leader report the 346 foot bridge near Guermeeyte will be rebuilt at once. A large crew will be sent immediately to the site with no delay in completion.
Next Saturday June 27 a large all day Farmers Association picnic will be held in the Carenter grove north of Egbert. Speeches, games and a famous basket dinner prepared by country women promise a day of community enjoyment for residents and visitors from miles around.
The Lyric theatre screens a five reel Pathe expedition through central Africa tonight. The pictured story shows native life and big game hunts with thrills and narrow escapes, promising scenes that would cost months of travel and much money. See it today at the Lyric.
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