Memorial Day Ode and society notes in town
A memorial day ode by Archibald Rutledge frames a community celebration of endurance and virtue, linking graves to renewed spirit and the call to self-control. Social events follow, including a Berkeley tea for Mrs. J. O. Churchill and Mrs. Charles N. Potter, interviews of Miss Roberta, and a high school domestic science banquet for the school board. Cadet tournament and Pioneer park picnic plans close the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Churchill
Berkeley
Calif
Charles N. Potter
Potter
Walter B. Dunton
Rock Springs
Jay Showalter
Ray K. Olds
Celia O'Boyle
Mra. Potter
Roberta
Val Roberta
Misa Winnifred Hall
Ira B. Fee
Schwiering
Miss Hall
Visiting list of social guests in Laramie area
Social notes list several visitors and guests in Laramie and Cheyenne. Frances Roberts of Rawlins visits Misa Catherine Chaplin. Mrs. Carter and daughter Misa Meryle stay with Jamison family. Fahey returns from St Louis. Frank Jordan visits family. Churchill trips to Chicago and Bushnell then Cheyenne. Sperry from Denver visits Val Roberts. Mr and Mrs Wilson host Mrs Wilson. General Hanson and wife visit Mitchell, Neb.. Mrs Morrow and baby return to Scottsbluff after three weeks with Mary Congdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Frances Roberts
Rawlins
University At
Laramie
Misa Catherine Chaplin
A. B. Carter
Misa Meryle
J. B. Jamison
J. O. Churchill
Chicago
Bushnell
Cheyenne
Berkeley
Calif
A. P. Hanson
Mitchell, Neb
Fred Attebury
Hanson
Attebury
Mrs. Willam Morrow
Scottsbluffs
Mrs. Morrow
Mary Congdon
Women Club Activities Highlight Sewing and Duties
The Help One Another club met at Mrs. J. B. Guthrie's home with members sewing for two attendees and planning future events. Rugs by Dolly Madison were shown and offered for sale. Next meetings will include dues, roll call, and Civic Pride discussion led by Mrs. Anna Gerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Guthrie
Dolly Madison
Anna Gerson
J. Guy Smith
O. M. Robertson
D. C. Barksdale
Park Addition
Empress of Ireland Sinking Claims 900 Lives in St Lawrence
Reports from Rimouski and Quebec recount the Empress of Ireland sinking after a collision with the Norwegian collier Storstad in dense fog on the St Lawrence River. About 433 saved. death toll projected around 900 to 1,367 aboard. Captain Kendall praised for leadership, vessel sank in 14 to 19 minutes. Survivors faced exposure and cold while救援 efforts continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall
Storstad
St. Lawrence
Empress of Ireland
Rimouski
Canadian Pacific
Storsta
Quebec
Wireless
Eureka
Lady Evelyn
Hifhdreds
Bellinger
W. J. Kendall
Little Biter
Father Point
Marconafation
Iiner
Empress
Levis
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Presbyterian Ald Society Holds Spring Meeting at Church
The Presbyterian Ald Society met in church parlors yesterday afternoon with usual attendance. In Mire, W Mentver's absence, the meeting was led by Mrs O Behweiring. Topics included the church spring cleaning and lunches served during Frontier. Hostesses Mrs D C Hudson and Mrs A F Baunders served refreshments at five oclock, aided by Miss Helen Hudson. In two weeks the society will be begun by Mrs James Miewandey Ed Jamieson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ald Society
Mire
W. ©. Mentver
Mre
O. Behweiring
D. C. Hudson
A. F.baunders
Mise
Helen Hudson
James Miewandey
Jamieson
Livestock Movement Through Denver Reaches Eight Hundred Cattle
Approximately 800 car loads of Texas livestock have passed Denver in recent weeks as Colorado and Southern officials report strong movement to northern feeding grounds. High Texas prices and lush grazing leave shippers wary of offers, with season totals expected to rival last year’s record. A Burlington and Colorado & Southern meeting in Denver outlined shipment handling plans. Attendees included G. W. Cobert, L. B. Allen, E. Flynn, and G. L. Griges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Texas
Colorado & Southern
Burlington
G. W. Cobert
L. B. Allen
E. Flynn
McCook
G. L. Griges
Sterling
Northport and Southwestern Railroad Plans Financing
From Grove Nebraska a Northport and Southwestern Railroad rep announces plans to build a line from Northport through Grover to Greeley on Denver. Arrangements for financing are underway in the east and actual operations are expected to begin soon.
Insane Boulder Contractor Attacks Daughter and Sheriff
H H D Meyer a Boulder building contractor went insane and tried to kill his daughter Beyr then hid in the barn loft. For hours he defied Sheriff Buster and a posse of 20 men armed with a geythe an ax and a butcher knife threatening anyone who approached. Access to the loft is through a narrow opening only large enough for one man. At noon the sheriff weighed warning Meyers household to retreat or shoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Colo
H. H. D. Meyer
Beyr
Buster
Six Nurses Earn Diplomas at St John’s Training School
The Training School for Nurses at St John’s hospital held its graduation in the Masonic Temple auditorium with Governor J M Carey addressing the class. Six graduates received diplomas from Dr. William A Wyman: Anna Hillars Grace McDowell Vera Rosselle Ethel Keene Margaret Wallace and Rose Smith. The junior class and Private hospital guests attended, followed by a punch and cake reception and festive table decor in red and white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Hospital
Masonic Temple
Temple
J. M. Carey
William A. Wyman
Anna Hillars
Grace McDowell
Vera Rosselle
Ethel Keene
Margaret Wallace
Rose Smith
Kichlin, Law
Gorsline and Clark
Yaquis on Warpath Threatens Yaqui Towns and Fleeing Inhabitants
In Douglas Arizona on May 29 authorities reported Yaqui Indians demanding surrender of several villages along the Yaqui river valley. Residents flee to Alamo as garrisoned town, while Constitutionalists resist sending troops and ranchers lack arms. Looting of cattle and stores noted as tribes cache supplies in the hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Ariz
Yaqui River
Alamo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Archibald Rutledge
Mra. L. R. Tyson
Miss Roberts
Raymond Tyson
High School
Cooks Banquet School Board
Fee
Johnston
A. D. Johnston
W. R. Schnitger
John D. Clark
William Storey
A. B. Roedel
John Harrington
William DuBois
Sioux Falls
Claude Glenn
Martha Satrang
Satrang
Johnson Building
Glenn
Pioneer Park
Nic
Cheyenne Creamery Co
18Th & Thames
H. H. Wolfer
Thomas P. Fahey
St. Louis, Mo
Frank Jordan
Florence Sperry
Val Roberts
8. G. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
A. F. Wilson
San Francisco
Graham
Rackers
National Biscuit Company
College Club
Carnegie Library
Associated Charities
Industrial Club
Th An Pacific Railway
London
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Eunk
Father Polat
Ireland
John Burns
Salvation Army
Army
IrChurch
Con Thaqton
Daughter
Derries
Sherif
W. E. Edgin
Trumbull
Governor Carey
Miss Bretsch
T. B. Kennedy
Hood River
Green Dewi
Sumer Sie
Ktrawberrie
Iwabihe
Boston
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