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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1911

Page

2

Two NIC scandals rock Big Horn Basin outlined in state news

Thermopolis reports ongoing filings in a high profile case where Mrs. A H Simpson sues Mrs. Mabel R Nansell for damages claiming alienation of her husband Arthur Simpson. Cody notes divorce filing by A C Newton against wife Mrs. Newton with anticipated sensational claims. Weather and hay shortages threaten elk feed, with Sheriff Ward consulting Jackson Hole ranchers on hay supply and transport issues.

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 Efforts Aid Starving Elk In Jackson Hole

March 1 report from Jackson describes ongoing feeding of famished elk in the Jackson Hole country as efforts continue, though the situation remains challenging and uncertain.

Jackson Mar Jackson Hole

Death of Civil War veteran Colonel William W. Ferguson

Colonel William W. Ferguson aged 87, a Civil War veteran and custodian of war relics at the Colorado state capitol, died of pneumonia at his home on Franklin Street after a sudden chill last Friday. He was commander of the G A R departments of Colorado and Wyoming and had been active at the capitol duties prior to his collapse.

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

Wyomingites in Denver Guests of Albany Hotel

Wyoming citizens visiting Denver for the early week are guests of the Albany hotel. Mr and Mrs W T Durnin from Laramie join C P Sheehan and BE Morrisey from Lander and C R Watson from 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 Reported In Sundayco

A called gathering of business men and local citizens of Sundayco discussed the Roosters club activity and related matters during a temperate session on Sunday March 1.

Roosters’ Club Waa

Federal building movement discussed at hastily called meeting

Local business leaders plan to push for a federal building here with private donations ready if Congress approves funding. Surveyors report Oregon Basin project resuming after delays as $2,000,000 bonds are issued to finish irrigation work on 150,000 acres supplied by the Shoshone River.

Cody Mar Reorganized Oregon Basin Company Bonda

Noeglerts Baby Girl in Sundance

Gue Decker began a twenty five day sentence in the county jail for heartless neglect of his two year old daughter. He left the child at home without a fire or care and the grandmother rescued her. He was fined fifteen dollars and jailed twenty five days.

Noeglerts Sundance Mar Gue Decker Jai Becker

Convention Plans for Modern Woodmen Assembly

Preparations begin for the Modern Woodmen convention to be held in Thermopolis starting May 4. The local camp and Thermopolis club collaborate to entertain about 500 delegates with banquets dances trips to area attractions and other events. Helpless Three Days reports Donald Mar. 3. M Burgerson suffered a broken leg while working near Pine Creek and, alone, dragged himself home and lay helpless for three days before being found and taken to Beloi Fourche for treatment.

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

Pair Celebrates Fifty-Third Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Moore marked their fifty third wedding anniversary at their daughter's home, with many relatives and friends in attendance. The couple wed in Iowa in 1858.

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

Ample Water In Sight On Laramie Route

Reports from the Laramie and Hahn's Peak road district indicate water on the ground sufficient to insure irrigation for crops this coming season. Estimates say the water supply will be about three times greater than last year. Snow is reported five feet deep in the hills.

Taramie Mar Laramie Hahn's Peak

Basin Social Notes March Visiters and Departures

Basin March brief lists Mrs W T Johnson leaving for Cedar Rapids Iowa. Mrs S J Spaulding visiting Des Moines Iowa. Harry Wilson from Worlands attending Miss Grace Gould. George Randall back home after visit. Ned and Curtia McGee leaving Basin for ranch near Fenton. Hon H S Ridgley mentioned.

H. 5 Ridgley

Fraternity Hall Event Highlights Local Social Scene

A lively entertainment at Fraternity hall drew community attention. Mira Mary Marahail performed, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Atherly, while local figure Fred Hurgam handled moving loads to his Shell Creek ranch, adding to the season’s notable happenings.

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

Basin City Basketball Thrills with 42 to 2H Victory

Basin beat the first team 42 to 2H in a brisk state brief sports note. Also reports Miss Grace Gould recovers from a delicate surgery under Dr Dana Carter. John W Forrest to discuss rail link with Denver Laramie Pacific to bring line direct to Cody. Commissioners from Park and Big Horn counties set March 10 meeting to address secession impact. Claude Simpson injures left leg by pitchfork incident. Basin baseball club elects officers for 1911 and plans a fundraising dance for uniforms. Death notices from Sundance, Thermopolis, Worland, Basin, Big Trails, Hywttwilley, and Wilson listed.

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 and Grip Remedy Advertises Headache Relief

An old advertisement promotes a remedy labeled Colds Cause Headache Laxative Bromo Quinine as a cure. It urges readers to contact for the full name and look for the signature E. W. Grove at 25e.

E. W. Grove

The Interesting Girl Scored by College Paper

Boston editorial notes at Wellesley College News condemn the girl as pretentious and shallow. It accuses her of pretentious reading from diverse authors without depth, delivering weak economic and social critique to a gullible public.

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

Woman Subs Road Cause of Profane Words

Great Falls Montana March 1 Northwestern agents protest a lawsuit by Gertrude Hatch against the Great Northern Railroad for 8000 damages alleging abusive language by a ticket agent who sold her a ticket. The case centers on use of profanity by employees toward patrons of a public utility.

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

Fire Fight Ends Dramatic Rescue in Five Story NYC Fire

John Stack of Truck 40 rigged a clothesline to haul a woman and infant from a blazing five story apartment at 302 West 121st Street. He then helped reach others including a girl of eleven, while firefighters climbed four floors to save the victims. A later paragraph notes the marriage of Mrs. J A Comins to cattleman George Stoddard after a long courtship.

New York John Stack West 121Et Street Stack Ots John O'Connor Ella Halla O'Connor Annie O'Connor Fremen J. Hood Wright Hospital J. A. Comins George Stoddard Mega Pintena Valley Commins Stoddard

Romance Extends Over 28 Years in Grand Junction

Grand Junction Colorado march 1 a romance spanning twenty eight years reaches a milestone as two longtime residents celebrate enduring affection. the couple began their journey in the early 1900s and remain active in the community, sharing memories and plans for the future.

Grand Junction Colo

Notice of Limited Liability for Davia and Miller

M Davila disclaims responsibility for notes checks or obligations signed by 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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