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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1911

Page

10

Two Fresh Scandals Stir Big Horn Basin

Thermopolis reports a libel of jealousy suit seeking 10900 damages from Mrs. Mabel Nansell in a case where Mrs. A H Simpson accuses her husband Arthur Simpson of alienation. Cody notes a divorce suit by A C Newton with anticipated sensational allegations by Mrs Newton. Sheriff Ward in Evanston warns ranchers about hay shortages amid elk starvation risks. transport is impractical due to roads.

Thermopolis Big Horn A. H. Simpson Arthur Simpson Mabel R. Nansell Lee Nansell Stimpson Cody Mar A. C. Newton Newton Eli Ward Evanston Carey Jackson Hole

Feeding Elks Progress in Jackson Hole Country

Jackson March 1 report shows feeding of famished elk in the Jackson Hole country advancing though some areas remain unfed. The effort aims to sustain wildlife during scarce forage as crews coordinate with local agencies.

Jackson Mar Jackson Hole

Death of Col. William W. Ferguson Civil War Vet

Colonel William W. Ferguson 87 a civil war veteran and commander of the G A R departments of Colorado and Wyoming died today at his home 2520 Franklin street from pneumonia after a Friday spell of illness at the state capitol. He left for home feeling well but a sudden chill struck him and he collapsed on arrival, remaining delirious until death.

Denver Mar State House William W. Ferguson Capitol Building Departments of Colorado Wyomime Franklin Street Capitol

Wyomingites in Denver Among Albany Hotel Guests

Wyoming citizens visiting Denver as early week guests at the Albany hotel include Mr and Mrs W T Durnin of Laramie C P Sheehan and BE J Morrissey of Lander and C R Watson of Rawlins.

Denver Mar Wyoming Citlcena Albany Hotel Mre W. T. Durnin Laramie C. P. Sheehan BE. J. Morrisey Lander C. R. Watson Rewline

Roosters Club Meeting Sparks Local Debate

Sunday edition reports a called meeting of business men and other citizens here to discuss a temporary measure related to the Roosters club. Details were brief and the outcome unclear as participants debated next steps.

Roosters’ Club Waa

Surveyors at Work and Federal Building Movement

A meeting planned to spark a drive for a Federal building in the area with local business leaders ready to donate if Congress funds the project. Surveyors report Oregon Basin’s resumption of irrigation work, releasing 2,000,000 in bonds to finance completion of 150,000 acres of water rights from the Shoshone river.

Cody Mar Reorganized Oregon Basin Company Bonda

Noeglerts Baby Girl

Gue Decker began a twenty five day sentence in the county jail for heart negligence to his 2 year old daughter. He left the child at home without heat or care. the grandmother rescued the girl and the arrest followed. He was fined fifteen dollars and ordered to serve twenty five days in jail.

Noeglerts Sundance Mar Gue Decker Jai Becker

Convention Plans for Modern Woodmen Meeting

Preparations underway in Thermopolis for the Modern Woodmen convention opening Wednesday May 4 with expected 500 delegates. Local camp and Thermopolis club coordinate events including banquets dances trips and other entertainments for attendees. In another item Donald March 3 M Burgerson suffered a broken leg while working near Pine Creek and lay helpless for three days before rescuers found him and moved him to Belio Fourche for treatment.

Thermopolia Mar The Order Thermopolis Club Donald Pine Creek M. Burgerson Pansersby Belio Fourche, D

Moore Couple Celebrate 53rd Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs J B E Moore of this city marked their fifty third wedding anniversary at their daughter Mrs J L Thomas home. Married in Iowa in 1858 the couple were joined by many relatives and friends for the celebration.

Sheridan Mar. J J. BE. Moore J. L. Thomas Iowa

Ample Water In Sight on Laramie and Hahn’s Peak Route

Reports from the Laramie and Hahn’s Peak road country say ground water is sufficient to insure irrigation for crops this season. Water supply is estimated to be three times greater than last year, and snow in the hills is about five feet deep.

Taramie Mar Laramie Hahn's Peak

Basin news notes travel and visits

Basin reports a string of movements and calls from March 1. Mrs W T Johnson leaves for Cedar Rapids Iowa. Mrs S J Spaulding visits Des Moines, Iowa. Harry Wilson of Worland attends at the bedside of relative Miss Grace Gould. George Randall returns to Basin Garden after a visit with kin. Ned and Curtia McGee depart Basin for a ranch near Fenton and will be missed by locals. Hon H S Ridgley remains a constant presence in town.

H. 5 Ridgley

Local Social Notes Include Washington Talk and Fraternity Hall Event

The piece mentions a youthful audience listening to a George Washington themed talk at a local high school. It notes F red Hurgam, a prominent local figure, moving loads of new household goods to his ranch on Shell Creek. A pleasant social event occurred at Fraternity Hall hosted by Mira Mary Marahail, welcomed by Mr and Mrs C W Atherly.

George Washington Fred Hurgam Shell Creek Fraternity Hall Mira Mary Marahail Mra. C. W. Atherly

Basin City Sports Briefs Highlight Local Basketball Victory

Basin area notes a 42 to 2H win between Basin first and aee teams in a local basketball game. Also reported are community updates on convalescents, hospital recoveries, and new county meetings in Cody and Park counties. Community baseball officers are elected in Jackson with plans for a fundraising dance for uniforms. Death notices list several local births and a girl announced in Worland and Basin.

Basin Smokes Basin —Little Myrie Nowell Ad Mra H A. Noella Dru, Harris and Marrnes Grace Gould Dana Carter Laramie John W. Forrest Chamber of Commerce Denver Denver, Laramie & Pacific Railroad Cody Park Big Horm Big Horn Jackson Claude Simpson D Jackson Frank van Vieck Ed Mayers J. W. Lloyd Ches Pedersen T. W. Lloyd

Cold remedy ad promises headache relief and cure

An old advertisement touts a cold and grip remedy named Bromo Quinine that claims to remove the cause of symptoms. It directs readers to contact E. W. Grove at address 25e and seek a full signature for the product.

E. W. Grove

The Interesting Girl Scored By College Paper

Boston mass march 1 the interesting girl is roundly scored by the wellsley college news in an editorial just published it says she possesses some talent to begin with and proceeds in a dilottate fashion to make use of it a superficial reading of books without the ordinary college curriculum acquires for her the necessary queer and outre ideas and she imparts to the public a dull and blasé manner a thorough practical knowledge of any subject is never hers and she chooses her audience capriciously her knowledge of economics and social conditions is shallow and impractical while her literary laurels rest on ferocious phrases with pale thoughts in the background

Boston Mass Wellesley College News Ibsen Budermann Nelssche Gorky Meredith James Wella Karl Mars Eba

Woman Sues Railroad for Damages Over Profanity Incident

Great Falls Montana March 1 Northwestern agents react to Gertrude Hatch lawsuit against Great Northern Railroad seeking 8000 damages after alleged profanity by an employee while selling a ticket to Paul, Minnesota. Case expected to be stubborn as it challenges use of abusive language by railroad staff before public customers.

Great Falls Mont Northwestern Gertrude Hatch Great Northern Railroad Company Paul Mion

Fire fighting New York is a science

A dramatic rescue at a five story West 121st Street building shows John Stack of Truck 40 lowering to the roof to save a mother and baby. Stack and fellow firefighters pulled the unconscious woman to safety while high flames claimed another girl’s life and a sheriff’s wedding followed later that night.

New York John Stack West 121Et Street Stack Ots John O'Connor Ella Halla O'Connor Annie O'Connor Fremen J. Hood Wright Hospital

Romance Extends Over 28 Years In Grand Junction

Grand Junction Colorado dated story reports a romance spanning 28 years ending March 1. The piece notes a couple from the area and highlights life events and local sentiment. A ceremony or union is hinted, with emphasis on enduring companionship and community ties.

Grand Junction Colo

Notice of personal liability for signed notes and checks

M Davila states he will not be responsible for any notes, checks, or obligations signed by the firm Davia and Miller unless personally signed by him. Dated February 28 1911. Window shades of Sherman Co.

Davia and Miller M. Davila

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