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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1918

Page

8

Police Court Fines Drunks and Bootleggers in Busy Session

The police court yesterday afternoon fined two bootleggers and two drinkers $100 each after late day jury trials. Louis Offenhender was found guilty of selling liquor without a license and paid the $100 fine. Jim Lock, a California bar porter, also faced a $100 fine for bootlegging. Indecent language fines of $5 each were levied on two others.

Bacchus Louis Offenhender West Sixteenth Street Offenbender Seainson Jim Lock California Thames and Seventeenth Streets Lock Phelan A.D. Walton Math Knapp William Bierer L. Spemeer John Rodin Ian Hereman Sam Levinson J. Girard Max Lewis Erpéense

Low Gear Used in Big Climb and Dealer Claims

Dealers allege Folkrod used a nine tooth gear instead of the seventeen tooth standard to boost pulling power on his motor. George Wales Reed Hollister also cleared the hill with a flying start and gear reductions. Fred Miller of Hilledale completed the ascent with an empty sidecar, while two automobiles Reo and a Chalners followed Folkrod.

Treoweny Broveht Nesinet N.dp Folkrod Hilledale Folkrot Thor Falkrod George Wales Reed Hollister Fred Miller Reo Chalners Folkrod Teft

Greaseweed Proves Valuable in War Time Medicine

Juarez reports greaseweed a desert plant in northern Mexico contains drug properties. Maj. Gomez Tagle, a chemist at the Juarez garrison, says experiments show it could substitute for certain medicines and treat wounds. He notes a rheumatic pain remedy also derived from the plant.

Juarz Mex Mexico Gomez Tagle Juarez Garrison Tage

Starlight the Percheron Sold to Heald Brothers

The Heald brothers of Wya recenty bought a dark grey Percheron stallion named Starlight from Treemap company with sales at Billings. At four years old and nearly a ton, Starlight has a flawless show record including a four year old class win and Percheron Society silver medal. He will be kept at Trail Creek ranch and is described as a valuable purchase for the region. Old papers for sale offered by Leader office.

Cody, Wya Heald Brothers Treemap Company Billings Starlight Trail Creek Ranch Percheron Society Hillings Montana Helena Illnois Iowa North Dakota

John Mell Laid To Rest In Laramie With Masonic Rites

John Mell, Albany county planter and former state tax commissioner, was buried in Laramie after a large funeral attended by mourners from Wyoming and Colorado. Scottish Rite services led by Federal Judge Riner were held at the Masonic temple, with Blue Lodge and Eastern Star officers directing the rites and a Knights Templar escort. Pallbearers included K. T. Dodge, James McGibbon, William Irvine Jr., C. D. Spalding, William Matheson, and C. M. Kuadler.

Laramie Wyo John Mell Albany County Wyoming Colorado Masonic Temple Temple Riner Cheyenne Knights Templar Blue Lodge of Masons Eastern Star K. T. Dodge James McGibbon William Irvine Jr C.D. Spalding William Matheson C. M. Kuadler

Verdun Drives and French Raids Mark Verdun Front

From the French and German trenches near Verdun, large scale raids were launched with French forces penetrating German lines in heppy and Malincourt woods. The French destroyed German works and shelters, captured about 80 German prisoners, while suffering minor losses. German reinforcements arrived late under Crown Prince orders.

Verdun France Champagne Heppy Wood Malincourt Wood von Gallwitz

Boulder County Sells Poor Farm For Smaller Grounds

Boulder Colorado reports that the county has sold its poor farm as the 11x acre property no longer fits needs. The new facility will consolidate housing and inmates on a 40 to 80 acre site with modern conveniences.

Boulder Colo Boulder County

Food administrator condemns food waste at social events

Theodore Diers calls for ending the fourth meal and cutting excess spreads at parties to conserve food for soldiers. He urges demonstrations of substitutes on a small scale and warns that indulgence in meals harms wartime nourishment and troop readiness.

Theodore Diers Diers Europe America Germany France

Marked Bills Trap Accused Man in Embezzlement Case

The accused man is jailed with bail not arranged. He allegedly took two days' receipts and used a marked bill to pay rent, with the bill changing hands before identification. Evidence centers on misappropriated funds and book juggling, pending a full audit and trial. Hammond and prosecutor refuse to disclose specifics.

J. W. Hammond Macfsrane Macfarlane Cheyrenne Denver Hammond Parking Company Hammond D& W. Hammond Sam M. Thompson

Civil Engineers to Meet Here in 1919

The piece notes a 1919 meeting of civil engineers with junior members welcome if they have reached engineering college junior year. The group aims to connect engineers across the state, discuss profession issues, and coordinate efforts for legislation, including licensing law amendments to be proposed at the next state session. Also mentions Morris Harness shop ad at 420 West 19th Street.

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Card of Thanks for Julius Jorgensen’s Death

The Jorgensen family extends heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors and to B P QO B No 660 Modern Woodmen and Frater nal Aid Union for aid and sympathy during the sudden bereavement of Julius Jorgensen. Mrs Christina Jorgensen and Family.

Woodmen of the World Julius Jorgensen Christina Jorgensen

First baker sanctioned as federal food rules bite

March bulletin reports John Hezko of Monarch had his license revoked and shop closed by the federal food administration. It notes other state bakers under investigation and vows strict enforcement of baking regulations with substitutes and compliance urged across hotels restaurants and commercial travelers.

Hezko John Hezko Monarch United States Food Administration Food Administration

Funeral services for England baby today

Funeral services for the two months old son of Mr and Mrs Oli vey M Hagland will be held from Early’s chapel at 2 40 this afternoon with Rev J S Stabblefield officiating.

Olivey M. Hagland J. S. Stabblefield

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ATLAS Fb. I Oconnell Wiliam James Ho Col.sono" T. Boyd Clarence Hell Hibachwerlen J.C Thompson A. I. Walton Assert Leader Office John McCall Berties John A. Kiner United States Dr. Price Independence Boulevard Chicago Foound Haxe Cugranse Hollister Povey Ts Muddy Creek Company Feg Chelsea Okla Salt Creek Denver Port Muddy Creek Oil Company Treasury Rand- Wyoming Petroleum Company Lander Salt Creek, Thermopolis Cody Pilot Butte Fields Riverton - Wyoming Refining Company Riverton D. S. Dickert Carey Avenue Cheyenne, Wyoming Morris Harness Shop West 1Sth St Bon Ton Kaiser Gunton Sheridan Maurice Groshon Slate Pure Food Oscar Lamm Moody The State University States Food Administration Washington Emeline S Whiteai Whitcomb Funeral Services For England Baby Today Redmond John Dillon
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