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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1910
Page
7
February 28 Burlington gradere drilling a tunnel near the Big Horn river caused a collapse that buried William Swansott Obear Anderson and two unrecorded workers for about three hours. A blast fueled cave‑in. rescuers freed them before suffocation.
W B Greeper reports from the Kirwin district in Basin Wyoming that the Kirwin mines have been abandoned after years of activity. The last pump was removed ten days ago and plans made to desert the camp. Ore remains in place but transportation costs make the mines a poor proposition despite evident ore deposits.
Lander Wyoming Feb 28 letters to friends report the death of Dr A Godfrey in Galena Illinois from tubercular fever. He long practiced in Lander and was a prominent resident. Three years ago he moved to Denver then Brighton Colorado for health and retired to reside with his father in Ga where he died. He belonged to Lander Masonic Lodge Wyoming Commandery Knights of Pythias.
In Riverton Wyoming the Homesteaders association reports securing 12 060 acres of water sufficiency in the Wind River reserve. The firm behind the project agreed to build irrigation ditches once the acreage was secured, and now the homesteaders press for fulfillment of the construction commitment.
Major C. K. Nickerson resigns as chair of the Fremont County Republican Committee. William Madden of Shoshoni is cited. Nickerson named census enumerator, under rules barring active politicians from census work. Shoshoni waterworks contract awarded to American Water Co. of Kansas City for 41,890 dollars, work due by June 25.
Fraudulent remedy claim for cough cure and bronchial relief is advertised as a genuine compound. The text references Glydarine Vivein and a potion mix with quantities, and cites a Cincinnati laboratory as the maker. The passage reads like an old medical spoof or misprinted ad.
A murky local note reports the MC Feanky baseball idol deemed tailed out today amid a planned tour. The piece hints at a future inclusion of Hither in the schedule.
Notice is given that letters of administration were granted to the undersigned on February 23, 1910 for the Alfred C Todd estate. Claimants must exhibit proofs with vouchers to M. F. Mullin within six months, or be precluded from benefits. If not shown within one year from letters, they are barred. County treasurer notice references March 5, 1910, informing about payments and interest cessation.
Fragmentary timetable details list departures and arrivals for Union Pacific routes including the West Coast flyer and Overland Limited from Omaha to Portland, plus numerous connections like the Fast Mail, Oregon Express, and Chicago Burlington & Quincy accommodations. The garbled text also references the Colorado & Northern and other lines with scattered times and service notes.
Acacia Lodge No 11 A F and A M holds second and fourth Thursdays at Male Temple visiting brethren invited. Cheyenne Lodge No 3 meets second and fourth Tuesdays in Masonic Hall with visitor examinations. Cheyenne Lodge No 690 meets Mondays at Like Home corner Seventeenth and Central avenue with visiting brothers welcome.
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