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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
13
A crowded list reports visitors and residents in Cheyenne across the region. Mentions include Rawlins visitors, G B Watson, M. Caverley of Laramie, Vera McGinwis from Campstool, Ed McCarty of Chocwater, M Johnston of Wheatland, O A Newell from Borie, and Charles V. Wood from Cambria. Also notes addresses, businesses, and scheduling reminders from local shops and services.
Gertride BK. Young files suit in district court against Thomas Young for cruelty and lack of support seeking custody of a 10 month old baby. County delegates named for the sixth annual good fonds convention in Ogden on June 13 14. Freeman of 2114 ONeill Street cites a $10 fine for menacing neighbors with a saw and butcher knife. Stone work on the state capitol west wing completed. Park improvements underway with new walks and gravel paths. F J Dunn sells two land tracts to John L. Graham and Charles M. Graham with detailed parcel descriptions.
Trial recounts a dramatic criminal case in Longmont. Dickens, 35, faces murder charges after a dead man was shot in his library while his wife sat nearby. Evidence includes a rifle purchase and shell inconsistencies. Dickens denies memory gaps during testimony.
Ed Gerrans of the Cheyenne Indians received notice that a large crowd from Greeley will travel to Pioneer Park for a Memorial Day clash against the Indians. Game time is 3 p.m. Local lineup likely mirrors the Wa sedi Japa contest. Boulder team appearances are planned for June 3 and 4 with strong play noted.
The report states General Obregon mobilizes thirty thousand guards to guard the border with reports noting Texas guardsmen mustered into federal service show an increase of five hundred forty seven beyond full strength. New Mexican units show limited muster and exam results with no full call-up yet.
The funeral for Frank Johnson, found dead Saturday at his home on ONeill Street, will be held today at Clyde Barry’s parlor. The Modern Woodmen lodge will conduct the service with interment in the city cemetery. He is survived by his wife and daughter Arline Joba, and a son from Fairmont, Minnesota. An autopsy reported death by povumouta.
Germany battles shortages with a proposed food dictatorship granting sweeping powers to von Battock as food dictator. Counsellors would oversee agriculture industry trade military and consumers while federal estates surrender their prerogatives. Potatoes and bread remain plentiful but meat rations will shrink across the empire. Some cities oppose surrender of states rights amid regional provisioning tensions.
Lv. F. W. Swift opened a revival last night at the First Baptist church. He described himself as Yankee born and bred, 42 years old, 145 pounds, and 68 inches tall, noting his main possession is a fine wife. The audience felt as if they knew him.
Archie Allen, president of the Cheyenne ledge trial club, arrived by train from Evanston to secure the Ivinson Memorial hospital contract in Laramie. The near term value is about 45 000 dollars with Allen planning to depart soon for Alliance Nebraska for another project.
Fort Collins plans to schedule two exciting contests here in June. Manager Gerrans received a letter yesterday from the Fort Collins manager outlining the proposed match details and confirmation.
Notice states the bearer will not be responsible for debts contracted by wife Blair Foellmer from May 23, 1976. Dated Cheyenne Wyoming May 23 1976. Signed Joseph B Foellmer.
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