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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
5
Local Cheyenne notices list visitors from Rawlins and Scotts Bluff, insurance inquiries with Mark Chayman, and optical service at Swisher's. Repairs, varnishing, painting, and wallpaper services advertised along with farm and ranch loan options from Union Trust Co. County officials prep for Meldrum trial set June 19 in Carbon County.
A mix of court action and civic notices, including Gertrude B. Young filing for custody from Thomas Young on cruelty and lack of support with a 10 month old child. Good Roads Delegates named for the sixth annual convention in Ogden June 13-14. a $10 fine for P Freeman of 2114 O Neill Street for threatening neighbors with a dangerous knife. state capitol stone work updates on the west wing. park improvements underway with new walks and trimmed beds. land sales by F J Dunn to John L Graham and Charles M Graham with parcels detailed and deeds stamped for $2.50.
The trial of Dickens opens after the murder of a man in Longmont. A license, gun, and shell evidence ties Dickens to the crime. Dickens testifies with many "I don't remember" answers as the jury convicts and a request for a new trial is granted.
Ed Gerrans of the Cheyenne Indians learns a large crowd of Greeley rooters will travel to Pioneer Park for a Memorial Day game against the Indians scheduled to start at 3 o'clock. Fans from Boulder are also set to face the Indians on June 3 and 4 as part of a busy schedule.
Reports note 30,000 Mexican troops are to patrol the border as Texas guardsmen grow to 2,054 in federal service, an increase of 547 since mobilization. New Mexico units have not yet been drafted. Officials hint the force may exceed needed levels for actions near Columbus and Parral. General Trevino reportedly brings artillery.
The funeral for Frank Johnson, found dead Saturday at his home on ONeill street, will be held today at the Clyde Barry parlors. The Modern Woodmen lodge will lead the service and interment will be in the city cemetery. He is survived by his wife and daughter Arline. An autopsy cites povumouta as the cause of death.
The report notes a looming food dictatorship in Germany with Von Battock appointed as food dictator and counsellors named for agriculture industry trade military and consumers. It states shortages loom despite some crops like potatoes and bread being plentiful while meat rations fall.
Lv. F. W. Swift opened a revival at the First Baptist church proclaiming his name mirrors his life. The 42 year old evangelist described himself as Yankee born and bred and spoke of his tall stature and a fine wife, drawing the audience into a personal connection.
Archie Allen, president of the Cheyenne ledge trial club, arrived yesterday from Evanston. He secured the contract for the Ivinson Memorial to be built at Laramie for about $45,000 and will depart later today for Alliance Nebraska.
Fort Collins plans a scheduled contest here on June 11 as manager Gerrans receives a letter from Fort Collins manager confirming the request. The fixture is expected to be set soon and an official announcement is anticipated.
Notice states the husband Blair Foellmer will not be responsible for debts contracted by his wife. Dated Cheyenne Wyoming May 23, 1976. Signed Joseph B Forllmer.
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