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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1914

Page

13

Best Ropers to Be Signed for Frontier Show

Frontier committee advances elaborate street decorations and signs up top ropers. Prospective entries include Charles Vesper and Thos Greer of New Mexico, Ed Hall of Nutt New Mexico, Rafael Fraustro Terrazas of Mexico, L B Beyers Andrews Texas, Al Vivian Pecos Texas, Bert Weir Monument NM, John Glenn Douglas Arizona, Hoe Gardner Sierra Blanca, George Wer Monument NM, Kelly Phillips Nutt NM, Bud Parker Villa Ahumada, Ray Sorreils Patagonia Arizona, Jim Hall Nutt NM, Louis Barksdale Nutt NM, Clay McDonigall Monument NM. Adjournment set for Monday evening.

Charles Vesper Newman N. M Thos. L. Greer Juarez N.M Ed. Hall Nutt Rafael Fraustro Terrazas Mex Mex Weesee Ee L. BE. Beyers Andrews Texas al Vivian Pecos Bert Weir Monument John Glenn Douglas Aris Hoe Gardner Sierra Blanco TORRE George Wer Kelly Phillips Bud Parker Villa Ahuamada McEloo Mceloo, .Ocvsccveveneveess B84 Ray Sorreils, Patagonia Ariz Jim Hall Louis Barksdale Clay McDonigall

City County Offices And Banks Closed Today

City and county offices and banks will be closed today while interior shops and grocery stores remain open on Saturdays. Hours will vary widely across other stores with some closing all day, some open as usual, and others closing part of the day then reopening at night.

Decoration Day Observance Closes Capitol Offices

All capitol offices close today to honor memory of old soldiers with Decoration day observance. A morning rush may require brief hours in some offices, but the capitol is expected to be generally deserted throughout the day. Legal holiday notices will be posted.

Capitol

Memorial Day Programs at Public Schools and Convent

Memorial Day events were held in the public school gymnasium with a multi grade program including choruses recitations and addresses by Rev George Van Winkle Comrade I B Bartlett and Comrade David Smith. The Convent of the Holy Child Jesus hosted a memorial program featuring an orchestra reading and choruses with readings by Joyce Sullivan Edith Leman and others and addresses by Father Hartman Sam M Thompson Rev John J Shingler and R N Matson.

Central School Mark Fagan George van Winkle David Smith Mildred Burke I. 8. Bartlett Convent of the Holy Child Jesus Father Hartman Sam M. Thompson John J. Shingler R. N. Matson

State Veterinarian Reports Horse Disease In Colorado

Dr Davis notes a new fatal malady affecting many horses in Colorado and fears possible spread to Wyoming. He expects no immediate serious impact but plans inspection trips if reports indicate spread.

Davis Colorado Wyoming

Colorado Fishermen Recall Disappointment At Flooded Streams

Northern Colorado anglers report a poor start to the season as heavy rains and mountain snowmelt flood major rivers making fishing impossible. Some seekers pursue smaller streams with little luck while forecasts hint at better conditions later. The note ends with an ad for watch repairing by Dan 8. Park & Company.

Colorado

Kelley Store Sets New Wyoming Standard of Convenience

The Kelley Mercantile company opens a remodeled store in Cheyenne with up to date fixtures, dust proof refrigerators, oak cabinets, and a fully stocked layout. A. D. Kelley states the goal is a sanitary, convenient shop for customers and clerks, with a ladies rest room nearing completion.

Kelley Mercantile Company Wyoming A. D. Kelley Lincoln Highway Cheyenne

Inventor MacKenzie Unveils New Prison Lock

William MacKenzie of 401 West Thirtieth Street has devised a safety automatic lock for prisons insane asylums and railway cars. It locks a door at top bottom and all, is claimed not to be pickable and fits a lock except a Yale. MacKenzie, raised in Cheyenne, has raced ridden and worked as a professional high diver.

William MacKenzie L. B. MacKenzie Weat Thirtieth Street

Tourists Rates Start on Railroads June 1

Reduced rates on all trans continental railroads will go into effect June 1 and remain until October 31. The rates mirror the regular summer tourist fares applied annually. A sizable tourist business to the west is anticipated in coming weeks as heat drives east travelers west earlier than usual.

Weather Bureau opens in own printing plant

The local Weather Bureau office for the first time issued its weather bulletin from its own printing plant on the sixth floor of the Citizen's National Bank building. The small plant is fully equipped and capable of turning out excellent work. A daily general weather report will be issued, except Sundays. Watch Repairing new 8. Park &

United States Weather Bureau Citizen's National Bank

Check forger a dope fiend and old offender

F Williams alias W A Cunningham arrested by Sheriff Roach for passing a forged check on Citizens National Bank. Taken to Alliance Nebraska by Sheriff Cal Cox of Box Butte county after a Cheyenne $150 theft. Traced through Bridgeport Grand Island Clarks and Three Forks before evading capture. Williams, about 50, confessed this notable forgery career and boasted of past successes while revealing he was shot twice in past incidents.

F. Williams W. A. Cunningham Frank Roach Citizens National Bank Alliance Neb Cal Cox Box Butte County Cheyenne Bridgeport Grand Island Clarks Williams Three Forks Mont Thia

Miller's watch repair and more in Cheyenne

In Cheyenne a local ad lists Miller's for watch repairing and adjusting at 1709 Carey avenue with moderate prices and high grade work. Other notes mention W. C. Mentier returning from Lander, a wedding of Hugh B. Robinson and Ethel F. Patton, Sulpho Mineral baths, real estate and business notices, and various visitor reports from Rock Springs and Laramie.

Careyave

Current Events Discussed At Literary Club Meeting

The Literary club met for a general discussion of current topics including Ireland home rule militant suffragettes and the sinking of the Empress of Ireland. Dr G P Johnston attended and passed cigars while A D Kelley was absent for important business. Sheriff Roach questions a violent incident narrative and a man allegedly carrying two bullets in his body is described.

Literary Club A. D. Kelley Ireland Empress of Ireland G. P. Johnston Johnston

Notice of Annual Stockholders Meeting at Cheyenne Wyoming

Notice is given for the regular annual meeting of Doctor Jack Pot Mining Company stockholders to be held in room 307 First National Bank building Cheyenne Wyoming at 12 noon on Wednesday June 10 1914 for election of directors and other business. Transfer books close at 12 noon June 1 1914 and reopen at 9 am on the day after final adjournment. L H Shepherd secretary.

Doctor Jack Pot Mining Company First National Bank Cheyenne Wyoming L. H. Shepherd

Notice of Annual Stockholders Meeting Gold Dollar Consolidated Mining

Stockholders of the Gold Dollar Consolidated Mining Company will meet at noon on Wednesday June 10 1914 at C W Burdick room 307 First National Bank Building Cheyenne Wyoming to elect directors and transact any other business. Stock transfer books close in June 1914 and reopen at 9 00 am the day after final adjournment. J R Young secretary.

New Moving Picture Machine Installed in Atlas Theater

A state of the art moving picture device has been set up in the Atlas. It is the latest model, showing pictures clearly with no flicker to irritate the eye. Place trial orders by contacting FPhome 177. Sanitary Home Laundry and The Sherman Co. varnishes.

Atlas

Eagles Initiate Large Class At Local Lodge

A large class was initiated at the Eagles lodge with a smoker and short talks. Joseph K. Crouse spoke on improving the home life of members while John J. Astle discussed reasons people join the Eagles. Since the start of the year new members were added to the local roll. The lodge now reports increased membership.

Eagles’ Lodge Joseph K. Crouse John J. Astle Eagles Order of Now Atauru

Candidates lining up for county offices in nominations

The petitions for nominations for county offices circulate listing Frank B. Roach Democrat for sheriff Harry W. Tupper Republican for county clerk Frank Houseman Republican for justice of the peace Ray K. Olds Democrat for county treasurer O A Richardson Republican for constable Justice of Peace W H Edwards seeks renomination Adults 50c children 25. Come with us to The Place of Honeymoons.

Frank B. Roach Harry W. Tupper Frank Houseman Justice of the Peace Ray K. Olds O. A. Richardson Justice of Peace W. H. Edwards

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