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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
14
Multiple short items advertise a 5 passenger touring car in good condition with extras, a five year old brick house, second hand lumber, and a distribution job in the state. Also listings seek Cheyenne lease for a 3 to 4 room apartment and a lost gold diamond pin downtown.
Notice is fiercely given that the undersigned administrator of the estate of Jddyard BE Dougherty deceased has filed his final account and petition for distribution of said estate. The District Court in Laramie County Wyoming may examine the account and petition and file objections before the 4th day of June 1920. If no objections are filed the administrator will make final settlement as soon after as heard. William S. Ross, Administrator. Apr 22-99 My 6-43
Notice announces two public land entry claims in Wyoming. Andrew C. Williamson of Granite Canon seeks final three year proof for land in Township 13N Range 70W with witnesses Walter Ferguson Rube Gale Mittin Williamsen Knud Williamsen. Sam Magilowsky of Granite Canon seeks final three year proof for West Half Section 8 Township 49N Range QW 6th P Meridian with witnesses Sam Alivary Penny Smith Nathan Smith Harry Yolincky. Both notices dated March/April 1920 with dates for final hearings in Cheyenne.
An unsigned promotional note from Mia A. B. Griffith of Andrews nd reports strong relief from colds and lingering coughs using Koley’s Honey and Mar. The letter claims the product cured flu symptoms last winter and endorses keeping it in the home.
Ii mey Mason of Little Bear Wyoming files intent to make final three year proof to establish claim on N W A and surrounding tracts in Township 17 N Range 67 W. Witnesses listed from Little Bear and Paola Wyoming. Proceedings set before Register and Receiver in QGhiquenne Wyoming on April 28.
Levin of Granite Canon Wyoming files intent to make eight year final proof on land surveyed in Section 42 Township 12 North Range 69 West Sixth Principal Meridian. Proceedings before Register and Receiver A S Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming set for June 47 1920. Witnesses Hiram Bunch James McKeely Barach Thich D M Gamerson all of Granite Canon Wyoming.
Notice from the Department of the Interior United States Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming announces a public sale of an isolated tract under Sec 2468 R S. Earl Granderson Ray applies Serial No 027450. Sale at 40 o’clock am June 6 1920 at this office with minimum bid 2.00 per acre SE 1 4 N E M Sec 4 T 46 N R 68 W 6th P M. Highest bid pays immediately. Adverse claims must file by sale time.
Cheyenne WY May reports show all roads out of the city very muddy and nearly impassable. Rainfall records include Denver 9.04 inches and Cheyenne 4.00 inches with additional totals from Pole Creek and Pine Bluff, creating widespread travel disruption.
Notice from Wyoming March 27 1920 states Penny Smith of Granite Canon Wyoming filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish claim to the south half of section 2 township 12 north range 69 west 6th principal meridian. The hearing before the Register and Receiver U S Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming occurs June 10 1920. Present with Smith are Sam Ghvyar Sam Magtlowsky Abe Volinsky and Harry Volinsky all of Granite Canon.
Estate of Kate Walsh deceased. letters of administration granted April 16 1920 to Thomas I Walsh. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers within six months or be barred. claims filed within one year from letters will be forever barred. Dated April 28 1920. THOMAS I WALSH Administrator. THOMPSON Sr Attorney for estate May 5-13-1920.
Land office notice from Cheyenne Wyoming lists Sam Chuan of Granite Canon with a Homestead entry dating April 10 1917 for Lots 4 2 3 4 Section 2 Township 42N Range 69W 6th P Proof. The Register and Receiver will hear the claim on the ditch day of June 1920. Other names Nathan Smith Penny Smith Abe Volinsky Harry Volinsky appear as witnesses.
Notice of seizure of one hundred seventy five sacks of sugar in Cheyenne Wyoming. United States Marshal calls all claimants to appear before the court on June 2, 1920 to interpose claims or make allegations regarding condemnation or forfeiture of the property. Case no. 1127 Civil United States of America vs Sugar.
John P. White former president of the United Mine Workers of America and a member of President Wilson's coal strike wage commission arrived in Cheyenne to explain to District 22 miners the commission's award and its application to Wyoming's bituminous coal industry. He will stay several days as the district scale committee nears its report. After miners approve the committee's report the scale will be discussed with southern Wyoming coal operators.
A compact weather summary shows 6am 42 m 6pm 34 89 35, winds from N NE at 18 mph, rain and missing data noted. Highlights include normal versus actual mean temperature 81 degrees, 13 degrees colder in last 24 hours, highest 40 at 1 pm, lowest 32 at 7:45 am, peak wind 28 mph from the north, and total precipitation since January 1st 7.13 inches with 0.17 inch in the last 24 hours.
Inspector Nels Perry from the state veterinary office reports Campbell County has seen 22 straight days of rain or snow. He notes the entire district remains saturated and conditions are severe.
Public sale directed by the Commissioner of the Lands will offer tract details near Granite Canon Wyoming at not less than 82 per acre. Bidder must present at 10:00 AM June 16 1920. Also notice of Barach Thatch seeking three year final proof at Cheyenne Land Office June 17 1920. Listed residents include Sam Levin Hiram Bunch D M Cameson and James McFeely.
F L Lipman of Wells Fargo Nevada Bank warned at the National Foreign Trade convention in San Francisco that a period of low mood could bring lower prices and wages due to money market inflation. He urged the Fed to prevent a panic and favored currency rehabilitation and gradual long term European loans to spur trade.
Bishop N S Thomas of the Episcopal Church addressed the Wyoming Bar Association in Casper urging attorneys to scrutinize divorce practices to avoid needless cases, promote just will distributions, and combat the decline of general culture by supporting arts and literature alongside vocational education.
Wells Don Chester of Cheyenne has been promoted from apprentice seaman to boatswain mate second class in the U S Navy. He is stationed at the naval training station in San Francisco and his home is 506 West Tent Street, Cheyenne. Princess Rospiglioosi of Paris buys perfume with heavy ad value and large resale impact. State Leader Want Ads Get Results.
Patrolman Jim Taylor submitted his resignation to the chief of police yesterday and it was accepted. The night force shrinks to two men with no successor named yet.
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