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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
2
Two men, Sperials Etewe Derral and Charlie McClure of Riverside, were arrested near Saratoga for the killing of six deer last March. State Game Warden PJ Sorensen and two deputies made the arrests, and the pair were bound over for July 15 with $500 bonds. Authorities suspect an organized poaching ring active in the area for years.
PORT COLLINS Colo June 23 Advvantages of a loose dam at the city waterworks intake on the Pon tire river were set forth Tuesday evening at Ueconncil meeting. Alderman Wilson reported that the dam had washed out and Water Superintendent Seaman said no improvements could be made until the water went down. High water prevents reduction of flow into the intake and the dam failure could cause hundreds of dollars in damage. Wilson urged a low cement dam with a sand chute to curb future losses.
Casper on June 28 reports Barney Iarmgrover of Heed Engineering announces arrival of big transport equipment. Two seventy five horsepower over tall pillar tractors will haul five trailers of five tons, forming fifty tons per train. Depot to be built in Casper. trucks will operate continuously with loaded and empty runs. Contracts include thousands of pounds of oil machinery and wool. machines expected to attract local attention.
Evanston reports more than 4500 dollars subscribed to the Red Cross drive with expectations to reach 5000 as all pledges are tallied. Vinita county may total at least 8000 dollars including outstanding outlying districts. Layman townships have subscribed significantly as well.
Saratoga reports high water after June 27 endangers Riverside bridge twenty miles south of town. The river rises inches and threatens to wash away piers. Guards patrol day and night at the bridge to warn traffic as the structure nears collapse.
Laramie council will elect a new mayor to fill the vacancy created by Guy U Shoemaker’s resignation who became postmaster last week. Possible candidates include Steve Prager H A Gish Charles DeKay and Charles Mighr though it is unclear if any will accept. Acting Mayor Holliday is also named as a candidate but may not serve. The tax levy for next year was set at 25770 with the general fund at 14000. County Attorney McConnel presented a petition to bar carnival licenses in the future.
In Laramie Wyoming on a Saturday afternoon a man named William Jones attacked and severely slashed Arnet Corbin known as Punk Corbin at the corner of First and Thornburg streets. Corbin may die from a throat wound severing the jugular. Jones was captured minutes later and jailed. he claims constant threats from the other two men led to the violence.
The Ohio Oil company brought in a third large gasser at Powder River junction on the M. Brewer lease. The well, located on the northeast quarter of section 25 36 85 two and a half miles north of Powder River, is as productive as Jupiter and McCarthy leases. Officials said gas would be eased off as drilling continues to the lower sand in search of richer reserves.
MEETPETSE June 28 report states a team was drowned in the Greyball River during competition. Details about survivors or cause were not immediately available. Local authorities began rescue and investigation efforts.
A camp for twenty four boys and girls and two leaders began in Laramie on June 26 with nine tents. It trains youth in agriculture and home economics on a semi military basis. Activities include campus tours livestock feeding canning sewing first aid and field trips.
Rock Springs reports week of Red Cross drive totals 14615.95 local, Sweetwater county 18500.95 with more to come. J Tf Boyer won a donated Chevrolet car valued at 1500, then donated to the Y M C A. Wedding of Miss Mylawney Thomas to Dr J H Goodnough scheduled, Yellowstone trip planned. Fire damages stackgrowers corraia and McDermott warehouse. loss minor. John Sharp disinterred. died of ruptured blood vessel. Ellen Louise Johnson dies of meningitis. services held. Bridge club hosted. Nettie O Donnell wins honors. Mrs. McDuffie returns from visit to Laramie. Park visit by John Park and Grace in Omaha. W B Brennan recovering after operation. Maccabees bake sale raises funds for Red Cross. Melva Archibald hosts cards and dancing. Patriotic meeting notes Red Cross subscription results. car presented to MA committee. J P Boyer donates car to MA. Attorney General D A Preston delivers patriotic address.
Henry Huffman residing four miles south of Fort Collins has been arrested on a charge of killing a horse valued at $260 owned by Lan Macfarlane who lives nearby west of the power station. The report notes the rifle used and the horse’s death.
J F Sperry president of Wyoming-Illinois Oil Co and R W Saley of Columbus Neb tour Douglas to assess refinery potential. They cite Douglas location near Cheyenne river basin Glenrock Brensing oil fields and say gravity piping could serve regional flows. Plans call for multiple syndicates to drill locally within sixty days, with offices to open in the city.
In Greybull valley Wyoming high water after a cold spring has damaged bridges along Wood River. Three spans are out, cutting crossings as snowmelt continues, with officials predicting continued high flows into late June. Local residents report disrupted travel and lingering flood risk amid scarce crossing routes.
The 1100 acre off Desk ranch near Pine Bluffs Nebras ka sold this week to relocate in Idaho. A soaking rain and hail damaged barns houses and crops. hail insurance affected many farms. Local residents report remodeling and construction including a Bechtelheimer residence basement, a Beving work on a Pine Bluffs building, and the Thompson Motor Co purchase of a Cheyenne site. Nearby travel includes trips to eastern Nebraska and Greeley for new trucks, car repairs, and family visits. A patriotic meeting is planned to recruit volunteers before enlistment week ends, and over $200 was raised for Red Cross efforts.
The road will follow the Yellowstone Highway route a mile past the Ayres school house and then proceed toward Sand Creek with few routes to be surveyed. The board devoted most of its time to equalization matters.
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