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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1920
Page
2
One of Cheyenne's oldest landmarks, the Congregational church steeple, is being torn down to prevent a potential accident. The roof leaks and funds are unavailable to rebuild. a brick cornice will replace the top, echoing St Mary’s cathedral tower style.
BE T. Williams, a Wyoming millionaire oil operator, was divorced from Artie B. Williams in Thermopolis and remarried to Annette Faulkner Burbank in Littleton within 34 hours. A dinner at the Savoy followed, then the couple left on honeymoon while Artie Williams remained at the Brown hotel.
Hobbs Huckfeldt and Finkbinder push rapid service as street grading machines chew mud and ruts. Bay carriages and sulkies line up near the business, dust kicks up after weeks of damp weather. Cheyenne roads see joy rides as motorists venture out, while businesses offer insurance, real estate, and lawn care services.
W E Mullen president of the Cheyenne Chapter of the American Red Cross urged that the Memorial Hospital be built as a vital defense in epidemics. He argued hospital care reduces spread, eases family burden, and improves physician and nurse efficiency with modern equipment and diets.
The University of California baseball team defeated the University of Wyoming 10 to 0 in Laramie in the first intercollegiate game Wyoming has played in years.
Casper Wyoming May 18 Claude J Gavin charged in a county warrant with embezzlement and skimming funds from Continental Supply Casper was arrested at Balboa Heights Panama Canal Zone after a three month Pinkerton led search across the United States and South America. Extradition proceedings expected. Also Sheriff M L Clark reports B T Prout was arrested in Omaha for fraud with extradition likely.
Samuel Brainard once the heaviest peace officer in Laramie and Larimer counties dies at the Wyoming Soldiers and Sailors Home in Buffalo. He weighed 3860 pounds in his prime and 150 pounds upon entering the facility, reflecting a dramatic decline before death.
E. M. Shoop received burns and injuries from an explosion of gasoline used to clean clothes. He was fed at a local hospital while his wife Mrs. Shoop also suffered severe burns but is expected to recover, officials announced.
Twelve year old Clarence Gillespie, once in state care and later fostered by Mr. and Mrs. Hoy Gillespie, died at Saratoga Wyoming from a .22 caliber gunshot wound to the mouth. Authorities consider death by own action likely, with the incident linked to his unhappy life after moving from Cheyenne.
The Cheyenne Wyoming city council met in regular session at 10:30 a.m. with all members present. Minutes from May 10 were read and approved. Commissioner McInerny moved authorization to advertise for bids to purchase a caterpillar tractor for the street and alley department. The motion carried.
The page eight notice titled Stark's Welcome announces a community welcome event. It identifies host organizations and the date and location for public attendance. Details specify time, gathering spots, and accessibility for residents and guests.
Plans for marking proposed state routes have been completed and details for manufacturing signs are being prepared. The state highway department outlines a comprehensive maintenance program and the upcoming season will include extensive sign marking work and installation.
The department will manufacture Perrier signs per standard designs. Signs will be white with black lettering and include town names, mileage, and the state route number. Mileposts between signs will show county mileage and route numbers. Read Stark's Welcome announces Leader Want Ads bring results.
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