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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1912
Page
10
Glenrock officials expect a summer push in mining stock and agriculture, with new asbestos mill and irrigation ditch to boost the town. Oil prospects north of town renew optimism after decades of dormant Salt Creek fields, signaling rapid growth ahead.
A snowslide in Mud Hollow along Dry Creek buried four teams and killed one horse from the M. A. Bassett outfit while injuring others. Men fled the slope after heroic efforts to rescue Horace Call and Jim Halbrook, with several workers pulling free and escaping down the hillside before more slides threatened.
Pete Toma a Macedonian 25 was waiting for work near Van Dyke when he stepped into the path of fast westbound No. 18 and was killed instantly He was single age 25 member of Local No 2082 D M O W of A and funeral services were held Sunday at McNulty's funeral parlors attended by the local members.
George Simms and Bessie Lockwood wed on Wyoming Avenue February 11. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. J. H. Gillespie. The couple kept the nuptials secret until last evening, surprising friends with the announcement.
Londer March 11 The Northwestern will start this year an extension in Wyoming with a view to reaching the coast. Reports from St Anthony Falls indicate rails into that point within two years. A proposed time change for Chadron to Lander trains would place arrivals at 3 PM and departures at 6 PM, weakening through Pullman service but improving mail facilities. The plan hinges on Burlington completing its connection to allow through traffic to Orin Junction.
Peter enlists with the Eighteenth Infantry at Fort Mackenzie and operates a barber shop at the garrison. His bride has lived in Sheridan for two years with relatives and has many friends in the area.
Two Casper girls Lillian Hoyt and Marjorie Woelfert fled two weeks ago to see the world. They were arrested by Juvenile Officer Philip and confined to the Detention home and the House of the Good Shepherd. The case involved T J Ryan of Denver and William Schell as charged with contributing to delinquency.
Basin March 11 Last Saturday evening A Oleson of Mandeson burned severely when a lamp flame ignited gasoline in a slop pail. He heroically hurled the flaming pail from a window to save his baby girl’s room. Doctor Warren treated him and predicted possible recovery if no internal injuries appear.
Sudden death of Hon. Charles Swanson at Wyoming General Hospital shocks Rock Springs residents. Swanson had been ill for a few days with a pneumonia like condition, and despite initial optimism, he died shortly after noon on Wednesday.
In a deal completed early this week, H. B. Clarke Jr. of Mitchell, president of the First National Bank of Torrington and of the First National at Morrill, purchased a controlling interest in the Corn Exchange National Bank of Omaha.
The Corn Exchange, once run by Hayden Brothers of Omaha, reorganizes with Mr. Clark as vice president and W. T. Auld from Lincoln as president. Clarke plans to keep his local banking interests while strengthening ties to a solid metropolitan bank and will still attend to North Platte valley affairs.
John Coons of Basin undergoes appendicitis surgery and expects full recovery. Powell county residents secure guarantees for an alfalfa mill. Cody to vote on $65 000 water works bond issue. Trial in Laramie over malicious trespass against Frank BE Stitzer. H G Knight of the state university elected president of the Laramie Commercial Club. Hig Piney and Pinedale to get new banks with 10000 capital each. Duncan Lumber Co of Torrington to open Casper lumber yard. Casper may see a new Multng hotel planned by Mr Gothoff of South Dakota. John Coons of Basin operated on for appendicitis and recovering. W R Richards of Carneyville injured in a horse accident. Rawlins to celebrate Fourth of July. E Mosher of Rawlins to move to Laramie with Wagner store belongings.
An advertising label promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and a 25 cent price. Druggist refunds money if it fails to cure, with E W Grove’s signature on each box.
The American Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis will stage an exhibit at the Burlington building by Wednesday. A car load of charts, pictures, and models on patient cottages and sanitary measures will be shown with free admission. Lectures by medical men will follow as announced.
Funeral services for Father Scott were held at St Mary’s Cathedral at 9 o’clock yesterday morning. The Rev Fathers Agnatus Conrad Long and Joyce conducted Solemn Requiem High Mass. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery with pallbearers Hopkins Ben Cahill Cobry Crowley and Williams.
Hon. W. E. Mullen and Hon. H. B. Ridgeley form a law partnership in Cheyenne and open offices in the First National Bank building. Ridgeley is present United States district attorney and Mullen is former state attorney general and former Republican candidate for governor. The firm aims to be one of the strongest in Laramie County.
The play Miss Nobody from Starland delivered a tuneful lively night with chorus singing dancing and bright speeches. Mr Niemeyer as Harold Martino impressed with notable dance. the large company all gave excellent performances despite a bustling review. A pre show concert and between act interludes pleased audiences.
A brutal blizzard Sunday threatens two women reportedly two miles from a ranch near Cheyenne. Sheriff and cavalry mounted a search the day after and into morning, but no trace found. Speculation runs from being lost near the ranch to seeking shelter at a neighboring home as days pass with grave concerns.
In a party gathering the tariff topic dominates the discussion as speakers urge reform and recall to empower the people. Roosevelt’s position is framed against high duties, while critics argue the tariff sustains trusts. The dialogue centers on eliminating the tariff wall to enable true rule by the people.
A medicinal testimonial extols Dr Miles Laxative Tablets as gentle and effective. The narrator, a Mr. Wald of Washington Waco, praises the product for relieving constipation with pleasant taste and mild action, claiming satisfaction after trial and urging others to try the remedy.
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