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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1916

Page

15

Young Prisoners Escape From County Jail

Frank WIN and Harry Douglas trusties at the county jail fled on Sunday afternoon taking shoes loaned by Sheriff Ashley Gleason. Douglas had twenty eight days left. Hill faced pending trial for breaking into a cabin. They vanished after work at the courthouse, were last seen in the upper hall, and were captured soon after.

Frank Win Harry Douglas Ashley Gleason Douglas Hill Granite Canyon Ballitg Ferria

Pennsylvania couple wed in Cheyenne ceremony

Frank Wieeman of Slater Pennsylvania and Mrs Josephine Stirk of Altoona Pennsylvania were married Saturday night by Rev James Hartman at the bishop's residence. The bride arrived from Pennsylvania and after the ceremony the couple left for Slater where the groom owns a large ranch.

Frank Wieeman Slater, Wyn Mra Josephine Stirk Altoona James Hartman Yenneylvania Slater

Hills Bid Farewell as Hills Move to Denver

Dr and Mrs Leon C Hills depart Cheyenne after seven years leading the First Presbyterian church. A public farewell reception at the Ridgley home drew church members and many friends. Guests included Miss Grace Devine Miss Alice Mc Fedridge and helpers served punch as the couple received best wishes for their new posting.

Ridgley Leon C. Hills Denver Hills First Presbyterian Church of Cheyenne God

Real Patriots Back Son of John MacDonald in Guard Service

Captain Jack Meyer praises Julien McDonald, trumpeter and signalman of Company G, as his parents Mr. and Mrs. John MacDonald consented to his continued service. The 18 year old, who enlisted without parental consent, remains in the militia and is at Burke, Idaho, with plans to return to Cheyenne for camp with his unit.

Jack Meyer Company G John MacDonald Julien Julien McDonald Meyer Burke, Ida Cheyenne

Retail Clerks Ball Tonight in Cheyenne Hall

The first annual Retail Clerks ball of Cheyenne will be held tonight at Eagles hall. National Guard members invited. Kopald's orchestra will furnish music. Dance committee includes Nate Kopald, Barlow, G. Hendershot, J. Newman and G. Handley. Officers are J. C. Metcalf, president, J. Newman, vice president, G. B. Hendershot, secretary treasurer.

Retail Clerks Association of Cheyenne Eagles Hall National Guard Muale Kopald Nate Kopald Barlow G. Hendershot J. Newman G. Handley J. C. Metcalf G. BE. Hendershot

Militia to Receive City Honor With Major Cavender Arrival

Major Joseph W. Cavender of Cody will arrive in Cheyenne to take command of the first battalion and assume charge of the camp at Camp Kendrick. The typhoid vaccine has been given to militia members, and recruiting for Company B in Lander has reached beyond the minimum strength, pleasing Major Anderson.

Wheatland Cavender Joseph W. Cavender Cody Cheyenne Camp Kendrick Anderson Basia Lander Andereee Everd Baaith. Menior

Frontier Dinner for Coloradoans Entertainment in Cheyenne

The Frontier committee hosts a dinner at the Plaza hotel in Cheyenne for 35 to 50 northern Colorado business and professional leaders. HW Wallace of Boulder will preside. local speakers include A D Kelley H S Hidgeley W C Kinkead T Blake Kennedy John D Clark Mayor R N La Fontaine and Archie Allison.

Frontier Caye Northern Colorado Piaina Frontier Committees Cheyenne HW. VU. Wallace Boulder Western Light and Power Company A. D. Kelley H. 8. Hidgeley W. C. Kinkead T. Blake Kennedy John D. Clark R. N. la Fontaine Archie Allison Frontier Committee Messrs. Hofman and Semrad Frontier Days

Jerpe Learns of Mother's Death in Sweden

Robert Jerpe water commissioner of Cheyenne received a letter from his former home in Trollhättan Sweden announcing the death of his mother Mrs Christine Jerpe on June 4. She was 69 and last known to be in good health. Brothers C H Jerpe and Gustave Jerpe also learned of her passing. The Jerpe brothers left their old home about 1903 with Robert visiting in 1907 1908.

Robert Jerpe Cheyenne Trolhatta Sweden Christine Jerpe Jerpe

Mrs Martin Falls and Breaks Arm in Fall

Mrs Amanda P Martin mother of Mrs George H Gilland of 2116 Carey avenue broke her right arm yesterday in a fall at her daughter's residence. She also sustained several scratches about the head. She was reported to be resting easily last night.

Amanda P. Martin George H. Gilland Carey Avenue

Elks and Minstrels Stage a Scream Hit at Local Show

A community theater night presented "A Minstrel Hevoe" under Joe Bren Producing Co of Chicago to a full house. Highlights included O J Lamm’s "When Old Bull Batley Playa Hie Ukalale" and Eddie Storey’s "Are You From Dixie" with multiple encores. The second act set Broadway mood with "A Cabaret al Fresco" and "When It's Moonlight in the Garden of Love" praised by reviewers.

Hevoe Joe Bren Chicago Old Bull Batley O.J. Lamm Dixie Eddie Storey Taylor Nashville Mandy Lee Frank Jones Atlas Orchestra Broadway New York Garden of Love Anna Crushee Emma Hofman Frank Helen Keefe H. J. Watson Ed. Storey Big O. J. Lamb Ed. Story Ledue

Card of Thanks for Loss of Husband and Father

The Turner family thanks the W. O. W. and friends and neighbors for their kind assistance after the death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. Chas. Turner and Family.

Chas. Turner

Union Pacific Coal moves sales office to Omaha

The head office of the general sales department of the Union Pacific Coal company will be moved to Omaha on Thursday afternoon. John Sterling, general sales agent since December 1, and one stenographer will relocate to Omaha. B B. FP. Jones remains as local agent. Other departments stay in this city.

Union Pacific Coal Company Onwad John Sterling Omaha B&b. FP

Bull Moose Split Over Hughes Endorsement

The article cites factional dispute among Bull Moose supporters over endorsing Hughes, arguing that hyphenated Americans and German-linked factions threaten the republic. It contrasts Hughes's public life with Wilson's alleged inconsistencies between words and deeds and criticizes Wilson’s past promises versus platform adherence.

Bull Moose Hughes United States Germany Republic Wilson Evered

Meldrum Denies Intention to Slay Bowen at Trial

Testimony wrapped up as the defense disputed claims Meldrum planned to kill Bowen. Prosecution argued he approached the dying man and claimed, I told you I’d get you and I did. Meldrum said he returned to Rawliff this year after leaving his band. Miss Jennie Bowen traveled from Hendersonville NC to attend as a witness and statements from witnesses aimed to counter age claims about her brother.

Chick Meldrum Rawliff Jennie Bowen Wyoming Hendersonville N. C Lilliam Leas Battile Creek Cole G. R. Salisbury

Metzgar Fatally Injured in Oak Boulder Collision

Alexander C. Metzger of Bowler Wyoming died in an apparent accident when his Reo collided with an interurban at Burns Junction on Wednesday morning. Coroner's jury inquest held Saturday attributed death to the collision as witnesses described Metzger coasting downhill and attempting to regain power as the interurban approached. Remains were shipped Saturday afternoon to his former home in Tecumseh, Nebraska, for burial.

Metzgar Hie Oak Boulder Celo Alexander C. Meéteger Bowler Wyo Tie Reo Cay Burns Junction Wedeneaday L. A. Hwing Ad Bucrewe Méeteger Joe Vollberg Ewing Anges 40 Tecomees Ned Fou Buriab

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