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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1911
Page
2
In Converse County reports state scabies have broken out in two separate sheep herds. A Flynn Sheep buck herd northwest of town and a Dorr Sheep flock about seven miles west are under investigation by state and federal inspectors. No final confirmation yet.
Moorcroft March 17 William Dilly Councilman a rancher on Kapeas Divide faced a dangerous spill when his four horse team and wagon sank in the Cheyenne river ice. He unhitched the horses and waded ahead to break ice until the animals could climb out. The last horse died from the cold while freighters helped recover the wagon.
Minnie F. Barlow widow of M. C. Barlow has returned from Washington where she compelled Frank Barlow to disgorge manuscripts belonging to her late husband. News notes indicate legal and scholarly interest surrounding the Barlow family and the contested writings.
About 300 residents petition Governor Carey asking to defer appointing Niobrara county commissioners until the 1911 tax assessment is finished and the county’s valuation is known, as proposed by cutting from eastern Converse county.
Newcastle Wyoming reports a historic shift as the city treasury tops $6,000, promising no tax levy for city government in the coming year. Citizens may enjoy funds sufficient to cover public affairs without extra levies according to local officials.
A movement has started to merge the Douglas Commercial club and the Good Roads club formed months ago. Members from both organizations back the plan and expect shared leadership will speed work on local improvement.
Bascom Skages, a cowboy from South Pass, has been indicted for first degree murder in the Harris case. He was admitted to bail after a hung jury in November, surrendered to the sheriff by a bondsman, and is jailed in Lander. Skaggs testifies Harris attacked him, claiming self defense.
Owner and editor Lik Blanchard moves to head Wyoming's first newspaper trust. He has purchased the Van Tas er Pro gram? and holds an option on the Manville Register and prepares to issue a weekly newspaper at Lost Springs.
After eight weeks closed due to a scarlet fever outbreak, Moorcroft schools resume services and will reopen Sunday with trustees reporting the end of the period and planned services resuming.
Fire originating from a stove completely leveled the warehouse at B Earnest property in Alcora on March 17. All contents burned and surrounding property was endangered. Estimated loss around 2000 dollars.
Casper state notes doting Patrick Sullivan to his birthday on St Patrick’s day. The piece avoids revealing his age while recounting a jovial gathering with about two dozen friends in attendance.
The Roosevelt dam, part of the Balt River project in Arizona, is being dedicated by Colonel Roosevelt during his Phoenix visit March 18 to 20. The $3.6 million, 280 foot high concrete structure spans the valley, with a base length of 236 feet and top 1,808 feet, built atop massive stone layers weighing sixteen tons each.
A column reflects on how library access expanded in London with the British Museum reorganization and contrasts it with Paris where the National Library’s treasures remain accessible to reputable readers. It laments librarians clinging to books instead of promoting reading.
Chicago reports the National Association of Land Men is organized to unify land professionals, promote farm development, and protect buyers. James Porter Reinbeck Jr leads as president with officers including D H Anderson, D J Splane, A B Hunt, and S B Pugh. directors span several states and Chicago figures. The group aims to press for licensing of real estate brokers, press publicity for farming, and a complaints bureau to expose dishonest operators.
Paducah correspondent recalls an aged Hopkinsville bricklayer John Markham asking Charles Markham new president of the Illinois Central Railroad about a boyhood dental visit. The railroad chief affirms the memory and calls Markham his long lost brother.
The Leader requests clean rags. Workers are asked to bring or deliver usable materials to the office to support ongoing operations.
Classified notice notes that State Letter Want Ads offer strong visibility for listings. It highlights quick responses and broad reach for buyers and sellers seeking to connect through the newspaper service.
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