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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1916

Page

2

Tevinson to Build Memorial Hospital in Laramie

Wyoming news reports Tevinson the First National Bank president and longtime merchant Edward Tevinson has agreed to fund and form a hospital memorial for the city and late wife Jane Risen. The Tevinson Memorial Hospital will rise on Tenth and Thornburgh streets facing the university with three stories and a basement, costing over 86000,000. It will be fireproof, sanitary, and efficient, housing classrooms for about 35 students?

Laramte Edward Tevison Wat al Firet National Bank Alte Jane Risen Teineon Memorial Hospital Tenth and Thornlorgh Stn University Noticss Tenth Street Thornburgh Street Archié Allison W. H. Holliday Company Tvinson Tle

Dynamite Accident Hurts Wyoming Boy

Donald Winchester, a year old son of Mr and Mrs W J Winchester of Worland, was injured when a dynamite cap exploded after he struck it thinking it was old. Four fingers were blown from his left hand and his head area was feared damaged. He is recovering with doctors tending his injuries.

Worlanm Donald Mra W. J. Winchester Ind Tieson Worland Gage Hitle

Commencement at Sundance June 6

Sundance June 23. The Sun dance school will close June 2. Graduation exercises Tuesday evening June 6 will be held outdoors if a suitable grove is found. A stage with lights and decorations will create a festival scene. Five graduates will wear gray capes and gowns.

Sundance

Divide Farmer Buys Stallion From Truman

W. H. Truman managing the Cheyenne branch of the Truman thoroughbred stud farm in Bushnell Illinois sold to John Wagner of Divide the handsome dapple gray Percheon stallion Vendome. The horse, admired by horsemen since arriving in Cheyenne, will stand and boost local horse interests. He traces to Wenmouth, regarded by experts as possibly the best Percheon stallion brought to America.

W. H. Truman Cheyenne Truman Proneer Stud Farm Bushnell, Ill John Wagner Divide

Beets Planting Hampered by Weather in Sheridan Territory

Sheridan May 23 unfavorable weather has hampered beet planting and slowed growth of seed already planted. About half the acreage has been planted and eighty percent of plowing done. Recent rains improved the ground and a few warm days could bring the crop to prime condition.

Sheridan

Grain Elevator Planned at Torrington

Torrington expected new grain elevator to be built west of the stone yards by W O Eaton and L B Eaton. The pair, experienced in the trade, will prepare plans in Omaha and complete the 15 000 bushel facility in time for the fall crop. It will be modern and fully equipped to buy and sell grain and related commodities.

Torrington W. O. Eaton Stoneyards L. B. Eaton Kansas Omaha

Moorcroft Organizes Commercial Club at Meeting

At a May 22 Moorcroft business meeting at Robinson Hall a commercial club was formed with M. J. Kohne elected president and D B Shackleford secretary treasurer by acclamation. T A Dune chaired the session. Leo Noone served as secretary. about thirty men signed the roster. dues set at five dollars per year.

Moorcroft Robinson Ha M. J. Kohne D .B. Shackleford T. A. Dune Leo Noooae J. Blige C. Beith Charles Louis Ehrman Harris Robinson Smith A. Gram Bourbe

Prison term handed to man for assault on child

May 23. Joe San thes was sentenced to five to seven years in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to brutal assault on his eight year old sister in law at a ranch near Sandance two weeks earlier. Sheriff notified. Judge Raymond imposed the sentence.

Aundance Joe Santhes Sandance Fanches Tere Leuier Raymond

Railroad Assured Up Little Goose Valley Route

Sheridan May 28 The construction of a railroad up the Little Goose valley to Denio's road is practically assured this year. Right of way matters progress splendidly and should reach a conclusion soon. The east side route is considered best and will be adopted with minor changes. Incorporation steps will be taken in the next few days.

Sheridan Little Goose Valley Denio'a Raast

Postmaster Van Doren Plans Move to New Post Office

Casper dispatch reports Postmaster Van Doren will switch from the old to the new post office around May 25. The new building is nearly ready with boxes and equipment installed. the change on May 28 Sunday will occur without disrupting the office’s efficiency.

Casper van Doren

Five wells being drilled in Pilot Dome field

Riverton May 23 Five actual oil wells are now being drilled in the Pilot Dome field. One by Hall Oil company one by Midwest Refining company one by Midwest Oil Company one by Hurst Co and one by Dagper Development company. Two producers have already been brought in by Hall company.

Riverton Pilot Dome Hall Oil Company Midwest Refining Company Midwest Oil Company Hurst & Co Dagper Development Company Hatl Company

Dairy Demonstration In Sheridan May 26

Sheridan hosts dairy program with E P Burton state dairy demonstrator arriving May 26 for four days. He travels with M Fuller county agricultural agent to meet farmers interested in dairying and arrange a schedule of small group meetings at optimal points in the county.

Sheridan E. PF. Barton Barton M. Fuller Burton Fuller Burton Ia

New Yorkers Stay Close to Home for Summer

A New York survey of the 1940s vacation season shows hotel and transport leaders expect War conditions and guard duties to keep many families near the city. Officials note uncertainty in business and a high readiness by women police and guardsmen to respond to calls, boosting plans to minimize long trips.

New York Platisburg

Police Probe Plans Bold Spring Drive Across State

Investigators prepare a statewide operation described as the boldest crime crackdown yet, targeting multiple jurisdictions. Officials emphasize coordinated action to deter, detect, and arrest suspects amid rising activity and public concern.

Hare Dust Eeas

Police Fight To Hold Subjection In Tenderloin

Vicious rumor mill urges action against a rival gang and calls for strict surveillance of plotting figures. The underworld activity prompts police to counter with hard honest measures to maintain order in a troubled district.

Ing Bluecoats

Teachers From Across Nation Arrive for Fourth of City Convention

An army of about fifty thousand teachers from all over the country arrives in the city to attend the Fourth of City convention of the national educational association. They plan to inspect sights and discuss how World War I affects general education and especially history instruction. Local officials fear possible demonstrations amid hoped for peace.

National Educational Association

Skyscraper hotel plans spark freedom for shop girls

A new women's hotel project aims to provide housing for shop girls near the big shopping district with no patronage, chaperonage or admission rules, drawing enthusiasm from beneficiaries. A gale disrupted St Pauls clock and halted work on the tower on Park Row, threatening the landmark timepiece that has marked hours since 1764.

Ald St. Paul's Chapel Whitetrree St. Paul's Clork

Lost Springs Man Disappears From Home

Manville reports a Lost Springs resident named Job Wilche, nicknamed Doth Joby, who vanished after leaving home to search for work. Neighbors say he last worked seven years ago and was last seen recently near his residence.

Lost Springs

Mysterious Winter Disappearance Near Lout Mine

A man vanished after winter travel to a claim near the Lout mine. A posse found his untouched groceries and a trunk worth about 200 dollars at the claim shack, but no trace of him remains.

Lander Man In Trouble After Altercation In County Jail

A fragmentary report from Lander describes Jay Shoulderblade in county jail after a disturbance involving a U S government ward. The account mentions red rye and a sale to Indians, with Gage from the Indian police pursuing a suspect named Kay. Sage allegedly fired, shooting Shoulderblade’s horse, and Jim Cole later captured the man at a cabin.

Lander Jay U. S Ltr Hla Gage Kay Sage Shoulderblade Jim Cole

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