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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1916
Page
2
News From Over the State of Wyoming reports harsh early winter across northern Wyoming bringing snow ice and frost. Stockmen rush to feed hay early to prevent losses while prices vary from ten to twenty dollars per unit and most hay bought in fall remains in hands of sellers awaiting better market.
The War Department grants full authority for a senior division of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps at the University of Wyoming. Orders explain the goal is to train civil education students as reserve officers using standardized methods to prepare them for non commissioned duties while minimizing interference with civilian careers. The aim is to stock educational institutions with trained personnel to lead units in national emergencies.
A Corinna Utah reader recounts a skin eruption around the neck ear and body that stung burned and itched until Cortiniour Soap and Ointment were used. After treatment the rash faded and healing followed with free samples offered by mail from Cutiane Dept T Beeton.
At Oxford club in Green River on a Wednesday night a fight broke out between colored men and two Mexicans over whiskey. One Mexican is badly cut, rushed to Rock Springs hospital in serious condition. The two white men were arrested and jailed awaiting updates on the Mexican’s condition. Authorities speculate liquor contributed to the clash.
Joe Acosta an Eaton Mexican age 24 was tried in district court after being arrested in Cheyenne for bootlegging his fifth offense in two years. Judge Graham sentenced him to a term in the reformatory saying he was too young for the penitentiary.
Sundance reports abundant high quality coal near town less than seven miles away. Owner Bolshe has sunk a new shaft this summer and now mines a vein over six feet thick with harder coal. Ten workers already employed and more to be added as improvements and new machinery are installed.
Powell reports the 1916 beet season near end with about 2 percent of beets remaining. About 473 acres in O Donnell district and 400 in Powell and Star districts harvested. 6000 tons shipped from O Donnell, 2500 from Powell, 2000 from Star. Average price $6.64 with $1 extra for siloed beets. All allied beets ordered shipped by December. tonnage nearly double last year but test low due to October rain and a mid month freeze followed by a warm spell.
Frank Wertz, a 70 plus year resident of Wyoming and longtime stage driver, died after a prolonged illness last Monday. He lived alone on a hill cottage, never married, and belonged to the Big Horn Basin Pioneer association. Funeral services were held at the Bulacoa church last Tuesday afternoon with a large gathering.
Basin will host a Yellow stone Packing company service station early next year. The firm, based in Billings, plans a large plant to pack beef, pork, mutton and by products and sell poultry. With $300,000 capital, it aims to become a leading regional industry serving stockmen and consumers.
Local speculation links recent changes in Front street routes to track laying for yard enlargement in Laramie. A new depot near the old rolling mills is hinted with other city improvements expected soon. Union Pacific is noted for its longstanding friendliness to Laramie.
Ice making on the P and EB ponds in Laramie progresses nightly with about nine inches already formed, thicker than average for late November. M. Knadler, contractor for harvesting, will use an electric cutter and buy gasoline plow and saws. gasoline machines are favored for the season. A large force will be employed in storing and handling as work begins in earnest.
A. C. McCain, assistant district forester, reports a geyser like spring seven miles from Afton in Wyoming. The clear cold water erupts in bursts of about twenty minutes, then remains still for twenty minutes, supplying roughly half Swift creek’s flow and affecting a local sawmill venture previously.
Dwyer November 29 Mullin school house in district No 5 north of the Mullin ranch on Laramie river burned after the morning bell. Fire started between ceiling and roof with no water nearby. teacher Mrs. Thompson saved books and supplies while building and furniture were lost. Likely new building planned as weather allows.
Fred Baldwin died after a cave in at a bridge site over the mouth of No Water near Worland Wyoming He was hauling gravel and excavating for abatement when earth and concrete wreckage buried him He showed initial consciousness but suffered fatal pelvic and internal injuries after being taken to the Parlow home officials said there was no hope for recovery.
A local resident died Saturday evening after a brief illness. He remained fully conscious and cheerful until two minutes before death. The funeral was held Monday at the Baptist church with burial at a nearby cemetery. The obituary notes the community loss and honors a life well lived.
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