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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1912

Page

2

Powder River Oil Field Field Study Highlights Oil Potential

The Geological Survey reports Pow der River Wyoming offers future oil prospects with heavy lubricating oil in the Dakota sandstone and several lower formations. Elevated hope stems from untested east dome areas and possible undiscovered sources while Salt Creek area nearby fuels interest. A field map and detailed geology accompany the bulletin.

Powder River Wyoming United States Geologica Survey Salt Creek Sundance Morrison Dakota Wegeman

Lusk Holds City Election Quietly Elects Regular Nominees

Lusk voters elected the Citizen's Hotel slate with George H. Howes for mayor and Merlin D. Barnes and Frank Deuel for councilmen after a calm campaign. No large surprises or scratches occurred despite rumors.

Lusk Hokel George H. Howes Merlin D. Barnes Frank Deuel

Indian shoots wife then kills himself in Lander

May 18. Ernest Fatman an Indian living between the pont and school went home from Hudson with elixir of strife under Kinebelt and shot his wife Carrie Fatman through the body then killed himself. Both educated natives, Fatman sought a divorce to marry another Indian with whom he had lived. The wife is expected to recover while Fatman died from the wound.

Fatman Indiana

Sheridan Raises Money for Roads Campaign

Sheridan County Good Roads club outlines a countywide effort to improve main routes. A $2,000 fund is planned from a five dollar membership, with four committees already listing over two hundred members and a target of four hundred. The county is split into twenty nine districts including four in Sheridan city.

Sheridan Sheridan County Good Roads Club

Alleged horse thief taken by Cass county sheriff

A. R. Eustace was arrested after stealing a horse and saddle from M N Castle on January 1. He was placed in Cassopolis jail. Deputy Wiliam Tripeny learned he would be held for Natrona county authorities and likely brought to Casper, Wyoming, without requisition, as Sheriff Sheffner contacts Pittsburg.

A. R. Eustace M N. Castle Cass County Michigan Cassapolis Wiliam Tripeny Natrona County Wyoming

Cement Work and Concrete Services Advertised

Sidewalks curbing retaining walls foundations building blocks iron fences settees full cells and cages concrete machine mixed at 50 percent best Prices lowest possible W. 5. Thomas Bonded and Licensed 316 EB 26th St Phone 3266-Y.

Thomas 26Th St

Jewelry sale to raise five thousand dollars in Cheyenne

An urgent Cheyenne sale advertises an immense stock from Colorado Springs offering high grade jewelry watches diamonds silverware cut glass and more at steep discounts to raise five thousand dollars before Monday nine p m the stock will move to Cheyenne and a planned store relocation is noted.

Colorado Springs Colo Cheyenne

Sale on 1847 Rogers Silverware and Clocks in Cheyenne

The ad promotes deep discounts on Rogers 1847 knives and forks at 3.50 per set and Community hollow handle pieces at 87.50 per set. Gorham sterling tea spoons at 8.75 per set. Alvin sterling knives and forks at 17.50 per set. Clocks including an 8-day oak mission piece at 4.75 and other timepieces from 3.65 to 60c each. Large stock from multiple stores is noted.

Rogers Gorham Alvin Cheyenne Cathedral Gang

Cut Glass Sale at Cheyenne Hawkes Goods

Exclusive Cheyenne agents offer Hawkes cut glass at 75 percent of retail. Stock includes star light patterns, nappy bowls, vase sets, flower water pitchers, and six tumblers. Watches with Elgin or Waltham works discounted. hand engraved ladies and mens watches. All hand painted china and brass items discounted. Gold jewelry, enamel pieces, rings and pins offered with 25 percent off. Household items like coffee percolators and bakeware deeply reduced. Graduation and wedding gifts promoted.

Cheyenne Hawkes Hawkes’ Star Light P. & B Elgin Waltham Chdyenne Estra

Sun Cult Head Faker Exposed by Aged Father Tale

Chicago May 18 Aged father Richard B D Hanish testified before a federal grand jury detailing the youth of Mazdazan Sun Cult founder Aduhet Hanish born in Leipzig Germany. He says the son forged a religious career after leaving home at a young age and disowned his family adopting a changed surname. The testimony challenges the cult leader atop a case involving inner studies mailed to adherents.

Chicago Aaida Zar Aduhet Hanish Richard BD Federal Grand Jury Milwaukee Persia Zoroaster Leipsig Germany Illinois Salt Lake City

Three Held for Double Murder Near Newcastle

The preliminary hearing in the cases of State of Wyoming v Paul Monett Tony Aspoli and Jim Murdock, charged with the murder of John Giachino and Pete Nora near Newcastle, consumed three days of Tirics Cooper's time. Monett and Aspell were held to the September district court without bail, and Murdock was remanded to sheriff custody pending examination of the testimony.

Newecastle State of Wyoming Paul Monett Tony Aspoli Jim Murdock John Giachino Pete Nora Tirics Cooper Monett Aspell Murdock

The Indian Medicine Man and Lydia Pinkham’s Remedy

The piece notes the historic use of root and herb cures by indigenous healers and lauds Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a world renowned remedy for female illnesses. It also reports Walter Keegan of New York defeating Van Nelson of Casper with a 40 pound handicap in two straight falls, 5 minutes 10 seconds and 16 minutes 50 seconds, in Casper on May 18.

Lydia B. Pinkham Lydia BE. Pinkham Keegan Casperman Casper Walter Keegan New York van Nelson Nelson

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