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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1918

Page

2

Beet Raising Near Lander Could Foster Beet Factory

W P Hogarty of the Great Western Sugar company and J B Witherow met Lander Commercial club directors to discuss sugar beet prospects in the Lander valley. Due to government restrictions the Wyoming Sugar company will not operate this season. Great Western plans a small spring acreage to develop a beet territory and urge farm participation to prove crop value for a potential factory.

Lander W. P. Hogarty Great Western Sagar Ae Wryoming Witherow Fremont County Lander Valley Wyoming Sugar Company Great Western Hogarty Mr. Witherow

Lander Club Denies Railroad Abandonment Move

Wyoming notes report that Lander Riverton and Casper Cheyenne papers claimed the Northwestern Railroad might be abandoned from Casper to Shoshoni. Local clubs deny plans to tear up tracks and say a spur to BonnevilleShoshoni could lower beet freight rates. Letters were sent to railroads and the State Utility Board to correct the misinformation.

Lander Wyo Denver Casper Cheyenne Riverton Northwestern Shoshoni Burlington and Northwestern Lander Commercial Club Lander Club

Ten Thousand Dollar Heart Balm Sought in Laramie

Effie J. Snyder sues Andy Nelson for breach of promise in Laramie on change of venue. Plaintiff seeks $19,000 damages as balm for her wounded art, with C. M. Eby and Garweed for the plaintiff and Cortell and Brimmer for the defendant. Judge Raymond presiding as T Judge Tidball returns to Rawlins to resume Carbon county term.

Laramie Wyo Mar. T Raymond Newcastle Seventh Judicial District Moring Gort Tidball Rawlins Carbon County District Court Effie J. Snyder Andy Nelson C. M. Eby Mr. Garweed N.be Cortell Brimmer Snyder

Courtroom Meeting Surprises Old Friends in Wyoming

In Laramie under Judge Tidball Raymond of Newcastle faced A W Siete, meeting by chance in court. The two recalled being boys together in Algona, Iowa, without knowing the other was present, and their reunion interrupted a tale of their babyhood.

Laramie Mar Nage Raymond Newcastle Tidball A. W. Siete Algona Raymond

Rabid German Remarks Spark Temporary Detention

A man described as radical in his remarks to two parties claimed Americans would bear blame for Germans actions. He urged bayonetting Allied women and children and suggested dynamite under houses to harm enemies. Deputy Sheriff Fisher notified federal authorities, and the suspect was to be held in Basin before U.S. Marshal arrival. He had been idle in Greybull for two months and had several daily letters.

Waa Ternoon Europe Hia Fisher United Flistriet Cheyenne United States Laidlaw Greybull Basin

Material Purchased for Phone Exchange in Lingle

Plant Superintendent Wicks of the Platte Valley Telephone Company reports arranging material for the Lingle exchange and confident the proposition will receive the company’s approval. Once weather stabilizes, construction will proceed on the local system with shipments ready so no delays after coastal start. Service is expected to begin very early in the summer.

Lingle, Wyo Lingle Exchange O. K Wicks Platte Valley Telephone Company

Jury for Murder Trial Is Secured

Casper Wyoming March 27 Bessie Fisher charged with the murder of Dr. Barrett in the Rhinoceros case from October is on trial before Judge Winter The case opened in district court with three state challenges and eight by the defense prospects for a jury were uncertain Attorneys W H Patten and Judge Mouraine defend Fisher while R H Nichols and M W Purcell prosecute The packed court room awaits what is described as the most sensational criminal trial ever in this court

Casper Wyo Bessie Fisher Barrett Alaska Cooper Winter W. Hi. Patten Muraine R. H. Nichols M. W. Purcell

WANY GARAGES TO ENLARGE AT SARATOGA WYOMING

Improvements begun this week at Richmond garage in Saratoga will double its size to about 60 by 60 feet for storage. A. N. McManus and helpers will weld sixty foot steel rods and prepare timber for construction to consolidate stalls and barn spaces into a single room.

Saratoga Wyo A Richmond Richmond A. N. McManus W. E. Sears Richmond Wid En@ampment £ rate bank National Elvin Tilton Ferree Oda

Tractor Incident Leaves Man Uninjured After Wheel Passes Over

Fred Greenwald fell in front of his Ford tractor on Saturday and the drive wheel passed along his body but caused no fractures. A local physician reported he will be ready to try again in a few days.

Wryo Mar Fred Greenwald

War garden move starts at Casper in Wyoming

The county coordinates a citizen effort to organize war gardens near Casper. Residents with unused land are urged to offer plots for planting potatoes, corn, beets, carrots, and other crops. Mrs Johnson is to be advised by person contact, post, or phone No 630, to join the drive to prepare spring grounds.

Casper Atreet

Train accident near Rawstow claims life at 9:49

Rick Maker for the Union survived rough night after being struck near Rawstow at 9 49. The railroad crew described the second section No 21 engine 1943 with Engineer Dare and Conductor KR M Shannahan. The coroner of Carlon county took possession of the body.

Rick Union Rawstow Saingine Dare KR. M Shannahan Carlon County Ody

Buried Treasure Found Under Platte River Bed

In Kersey Colorado on March 27 a large iron box about four feet long and two feet square was struck six feet under the Platte river bed during bridge work by R P McDonald Construction Company crews. Excavation has not uncovered the chest fully and old residents recall legends of buried treasure in the area.

Kersey Colo Platte R. P. McDonald Construction Company Hyle Kersey District

Swamp-Root Promises Help for Women Suffering

Swamp-Root claims to aid women with kidney and bladder troubles. The ad urges immediate use and mentions sample bottles from Dr. Kilmer & Co. Also references a flood era Pot ter city safe and a box opening rumored to uncover treasure.

Express Facilities to Be Enlarged

THERMOPOLIS WY Mar 27 The Adame Express company will establish an uptown office likely in the Wall building on Arapahoe street to handle growing business. Division superintendent M Day says the depot is too small for current operations and the new office will improve service and spur further growth.

Thermopolis Wyo M. Day Adame Express Company Wall Building Arapahoe Street

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