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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1914
Page
4
A 300 pound female bear known as Big Pet escaped from City Park Zoo between midnight and 6:25 AM and is to be shot on sight. Park officials and sixteen personnel hunt the bear. residents are warned to avoid contact as authorities say danger to people is unlikely.
W E Dinneen of the Dinneen garage expects a carload of Hercules 20 cars by month end with a factory demonstrator on arrival. Dinneen recently took the Hercules agency, praising the model as best for value and low price. A five passenger touring car with electric starter and lighting will sell for 600 dollars. Let Joe do it, Champion Electric Shoe Shop. 1713 Carey avenue. Varnishes. The Suerman Co.
Brigadier General Verling K. Hart, adjutant general of Wyoming, died June 20 1914. Born April 9 1871 at Fort Leavenworth, he rose from cadet to colonel and inspector of small arms, serving in Cuba and the Philippines. Flags fly at half mast and mourning badges are worn for 30 days.
Ed MacKay proprietor of the At las barber shop has installed Sulpho-Thermatic baths for men. He recently purchased the equipment from Dr. Powell and set up two cabinets with electrical apparatus, massage table, and shower bath. MacKay studied the treatments and is prepared to operate.
Judge Mentzer in Wheatland as jurors are drawn for the Henry Webb and Johnny Hunton case set to begin Tuesday morning. The young men are well known in Wheatland and Cheyenne and the testimony is expected to be sensational, drawing public interest.
H. A. Andrews of Plains Automobile leaves for Flint Michigan with Kinneman of Rawlins and W. J. Marsch of Douglas to tour Bulock, Packard, and Chalmers plants in Detroit and Detroit area.
Today features a City League doubleheader starting at 1:44. Woodmen clash with Ghoels Colts in the opener with Crow land and Hendershot backing the Choppers and Garrity and Smith for the Colts. In the nightcap the U P clerks meet the Knights of Columbus to contest second place. Wolf and Lang lead the railroaders while Ritchie and Swift pace the Knights.
Major Frank Wade of Denver will address listeners at the Salvation Army hall at 11 a m and again at 3 p m today. He serves as secretary of the Provincial Young People's society of the Inter mountain province and is noted for his musical talent and capable speaking.
William May, charged with the murder of Mrs. Anthony Regenthynhe, was arraigned before Justice Hougman. The evidence was sufficient to bind him over to the district court with bonds set at 5000 dollars. He remains jailed until trial.
A Cheyenne breeze hurried into the Kelley grocery last evening shattering a glass pane. No further damage occurred and Kelley will purchase a replacement.
The Riverton Ditch company of Riverton is incorporated with capital stock of 100000 in the secretary of state office to run Riverton Ditch No. 2. Incorporators listed are Frank Huncker L T Fuller A T Wolfe and E T Abra. Paint brushes. The Sherman Co.
Alonzo McHugh returns from Baltimore Maryland where he has studied at St Charles College for a year He plans to spend the summer in Cheyenne and resume his residence there after the season ends
H. A. Andrews of the Plains ga rage delivered this week two Buick cars to W. J. Morsch and Son of Douglas.
A reflective line notes that few people become round or strong by bearing the loads others place on them, suggesting resilience comes from bearing burdens selectively and with purpose.
Following yesterday’s Leader announcement that the 346 foot Guermeeyte bridge will be rebuilt at once a large crew is assembling. They will start work immediately with no delay to completion.
On Saturday June 27 farmers of the Egbert neighborhood will hold a full day picnic by the Carenter grove north of Egbert. The Farmers' association will host speaking, games, a basket dinner, and a general celebration drawing families from miles around.
A pictured travel story from central Africa screens at the Lyric. The five reel feature follows life and habits of natives, big game bagging, thrills, and narrow escapes, promising scenes that would cost months and many dollars to reproduce. Be sure to see it tonight.
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