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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1911
Page
10
State inspectors investigate scabies among two buck and flock herds in Converse county near Buck, with reports placing Flynn Sheep company herd forty miles northwest and Dorr Sheep company seven miles west of Lost Springs. No official confirmation yet.
William “Dilly” Councilman a rancher from Kapeas Divide escaped death after his four horse team and wagon plunged into the Cheyenne River. He unhooked the animals and waded to shallow water, saving most but one horse died from the cold. Freighters later pulled the wagon free with help from others.
Minnie F. Barlow widow of M. C. Barlow has returned from Washington where she compelled Frank Barlow, the late husband’s brother, to disgorge manuscripts taken.
About 300 residents of Converse county support creating Niobrara by splitting from the east. They will ask Governor Carey to delay appointing county organizers until the 1911 tax assessment is finished and the county valuation is known.
Newcastle Wyoming residents may not face a city tax levy this year as the city treasury holds more than $6,000, providing ample funds to run public affairs without new levies.
A movement began in Douglas to consolidate the Douglas Commercial Club and the Good Roads Club, formed here months ago. Members of both organizations back the plan, believing joint management will speed progress.
Bascom Skages a cowboy from South Pass is indicted for first degree murder in the Harris case. He was admitted to bail after a hung jury trial in November and has now surrendered to the sheriff in Lander. Skaggs testified the killing was in self defense.
The owner and editor of Lik Blanch ard seeks to head Wyoming's first newspaper trust. He has purchased the Van Taser Prograss and holds an option on the Manville Register while preparing to issue a weekly paper at Lost Springs.
After an eight week closure due to a scarlet fever outbreak, Moorcroft schools reopen with trustees stating services held during the period and plan to resume normal activities. Stores and local services anticipate a return to regular operations this Sunday.
A stove started blaze in Alcora on March 17 that totally destroyed B Earnest’s warehouse and its contents. The fire endangered adjacent property and caused an estimated loss of about 2000 dollars.
Casper State Senator Patrick Sullivan marked St Patrick’s Day with a birthday spread for two dozen friends but offered no clue to his age. Sheridan reports L T Rawlins becomes owner of the Sam Culbertson ranch on Goose Creek, 280 acres for 16600 dollars. Denver notes Mrs Lucy Canfield and Mrs Sherman Canfield registered at Brown Palace. Douglas manager C Clark of the Budget resigns to leave next week. Casper notes Mrs Archie Bader. Laramie records Miss Margaret Soule. Newcastle lists Gustavus Noble. Births show a girl to Mr and Mrs Les Hart and a boy to Mr and Mrs J Williams. Marriages list Miss Barbara Foreman and George L Johnson and Cora May Hart and James Laumer.
Phoenix March 17 The United States Reclamation Service plans to dedicate the Roosevelt dam on the Balt River project in Arizona during Col Roosevelt's Phoenix visit March 18 to 20. The dam, costing about 3.6 million, stands 280 feet high with a base of 236 feet and a top of 1 808 feet, built with massive stone blocks and capable of supporting heavy loads.
Paris reports that today no item in the National Library is beyond the reach of a reputable researcher while London reforms at the British Museum ease access. The piece contrasts the old librarian who hoarded books with the newer aim to ensure readers actually use the volumes.
Chicago reports the National Association of Land Men formed to unite land men nationwide, promote farm development, and protect land buyers. James Porter Reinbeck Jr. was named president with a slate of officers and directors from Illinois, Washington, Texas, Idaho, New Mexico, and Oregon. The group aims to press for press support, and state licensing for real estate agents, plus a complaints bureau to target dishonest dealers and fund farm product exhibitions.
Paducah Ky March 17 A Hopkinsville bricklayer John Markham recalls a childhood ride to the dentist with Charles Markham new president of the Illinois Central railroad They meet in Memphis Saturday night for the first time since boyhood The railroad chief confirms you are my long lost brother and the pair share a reminiscence in a casual exchange
The Leader announces a request for clean rags to be delivered to the office. The notice seeks residents to bring in usable cloth for office needs.
Classified readers are urged to try State Letter Want Ads for effective results. The notice highlights rapid responses and broad reach for local buyers and sellers seeking homes jobs and services.
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