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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
3
Sixteen Sacajawea Camp Fire girls completed a ten day Estes Park outing chaperoned by Miss Abby E Roys and her mother returning home Tuesday delighted with the vacation. They earned the funds through the school year, sacrificing leisure and treats for the trip.
Mrs J B Kendrick and Miss Rosay Maye return from Washington as Manville Kendrick plans a June departure from Exeter N H for Washington Cheyenne and overland home with Harry Kay joining in Cheyenne. Local social items include Bentleys Stuby and Floyd families hosting guests and the upcoming Garlesky Quiet wedding in Denver. Madame Gaylord visits Cheyenne, Mrs Carey visits Careyhurst, and families from North Platte Pocatello and Sidney visit Cheyenne and surrounding homes.
The Mystic Maze club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs F M Taylors home with lilac decor. Guests included Misa Kate Taylor and members Mesdames Quayle Waldo Christensen Beaman Hichardson Hanseworth Penman Roseboom. Mrs Frank Smith to host in two weeks.
A historic Anna Gordon W C T U meeting at D A Jones house drew 24 members and guests. Mrs Morford’s son’s enlistment prompted a surprise donation for her, as poems and humorous sentiments accompanied the gifts and Red Cross funds received.
Generous donation to the store of Visions accompanied by a lawn gathering. Vera Houx photographed souvenirs while Mrs Garton and Mrs Galloway sang with Mrs Jones at the piano. Verla Parker closed with a piano solo. Delicious fees and cakes were served in the dining room. The hostess was aided by Mrs Madison Vera Houx and Merle Jones. Guests included Mrs Will Reid Mrs D R Kinport Mrs Tyson Mrs Pace of Pocatello Idaho Schultz and Misses Vera Houx Verla Parker and Emma Petry. Members present listed including Mme s Noux Madison Morford Imn shler Galloway Jansen Doak Parker Hubbard Carl Hubbard Garten Farrell Haste Barndon and the hostess. Next meeting postponed one week to July 12 at Mrs Hubbard's home.
The Baptist Missionary society held an evening session in the church parlors open to men and women. Fifty six attended as Dr. Van Winkle and Mrs. Van Winkle shared accounts of the Northern Baptist convention in Cleveland. Miss Muriel Bruce and Miss Helen James sang and played pianos with an orchestra from the post, followed by refreshments hosted by Mrs. Lester Slandolph and Mrs. Alice James.
Local business leaders announce the formation of the Big Horn Brokerage company in Greybull with incorporation papers to be filed immediately. Directors for the first year include J. S. Harris A. H. Griffin Judge Marshall H. E. Williamson and Ben Stahl. The firm aims to deal in Wyoming oil stocks properties and leases.
Ollie Jewell has returned to Wyoming from Philadelphia where she attended a conference of state representatives involved in child welfare. She is connected with the Wheatland Children’s Home as part of her duties.
A 1917 Wyoming State Leader letter asks for men to join a Wyoming infantry band in Sheridan. Capt George J Smith seeks unmarried men 18 to 35 with suitable physical fitness and families self supported. Interested applicants should contact Capt Smith in Sheridan Wyoming for training and service prospects.
A program will be rendered in the Allen Chapel A. M. E. church this evening, featuring readings by Miss Pettiford a student of elocution. The program includes invocations music readings and vocal and instrumental solos by named performers.
In Petrograd on June 21 railroad men on the Nicholas line between Petrograd and Moscow walked off the jobs without waiting for an award. A mediation commission is named, and the government appeals for calm amid fear of a wider extension of the strike.
The jury convicted Owen Cartel and Chas. F. Phillips, former Columbia University students, of conspiring to obstruct the selective draft law in federal district court tonight.
The Pomeroy Basin Oil & Gas company filed articles of incorporation at the statehouse with $100,000 capital. Its principal office is in Kemmerer and the first board includes Frank Neiffer and H. R. Christmas among others.
Washington June 21 Russian Special Ambassador Boris Bekhmeteiff declared Russia’s consecration to the war to end German autocracy and argued victory is needed for stable peace and the fruits of the revolution. He met President Wilson at a White House state dinner and accepted an invitation to address the Senate next Tuesday. William J Byron also visited him in Washington.
W A Bartlett and Dr ML J Cruse are cited along with directors Ro HW Puckett G Hoye Tom Scott FL Rosh J Monahan and Paul Moss in reference to the Have Ol and Refining company capitalized at $500 000.
A Wisconsin woman reports severe back and side pains from female trouble improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits six bottles with relief and cure and urges others with similar issues to try the remedy.
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