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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1916

Page

8

Motorcycle Race To Dover Today From Cheyenne

A Capitol Motorcycle club event runs 27 miles from Cheyenne to Dover Colorado. About 85 dollars in prizes are donated by local merchants for the winners. Riders include Arthur Smith Stapleton Pete Badlucca N D Folkrod Pat Moroney Len Harrison and Dave Stalker. Start at the Lyric Theatre at 2 o'clock.

Cheyenne Dover Colo Capitol Motorcycle Club Arthur Smith Stapleton Fort Collins Pete Badlucca N. D. Folkrod Pat Moroney Len Harrison Excelsior Dave Stalker Lyric Theatre

Mrs Witsleben Granted Divorce in District Court

Mrs Melinda Witsleben was yesterday granted a divorce from John G Wituleben in district court Judge W G Mentier citing desertion. The couple wed in May 1909 and she resumes her maiden name Morford.

Melinda Witsleben W. GC. Mentier John G. Wituleben Morford

Oy Scout Head to Speak at Safety First Convention

James E. Weat, national chief executive of the Boy Scouts of America, will speak at the Safety First convention, praising scout organizations for their safety campaigns across the country during the past year. The event spotlights youth leadership in community safety efforts.

Safety First James FE. Weat Boy Scouta of Amer

Invited Paper Presenter at Baltimore Safety Convention

The speaker has been invited to present at the Safety First federation convention in Baltimore starting Thursday December seven. Topics include traffic regulation fire prevention health sanitation safety fleet campaigns and public safety work by chambers of commerce and boy scouts as part of the growing movement to reduce street carnage and losses.

Ica Safety First Federation Baltimore Chambers of Commerce Boy Scout Organizations

High Class Vaudeville At the New Atlas Cheyenne Show

A top tier vaudeville bill at the New Atlas theater in Cheyenne delighted audiences. Manager Todd’s program featured Kin and Kippy juggling Terberta and Dave acrobatics Bogart and Beac musical interlude Gilbert Losee comedic singing WAs a hit from Charles Eich man and company.

Cheyenne Atlas Theater Atlas Todd Kin Kippy Terberta Dave Bogart Beac Gilbert Losee Charles

Eagles Masked Ball Captures Cheyenne Lodge Glamour

About 250 couples attended the sixteenth annual mask ball at Eagles Hall hosted by Cheyenne Aerie No 128. Kopard's six piece union orchestra provided music with a ten minute intermission at midnight. Costumes spanned kings queens Indians and many other characters. Patron Mrs Levinson wore a male hobo outfit and Lawrence Shirley appeared as kahki yama yama. Masks came off at 11 and dancing continued. The event drew praise as the lodge's best ball yet.

Eagles’ Hall Cheyenne Aerie of Eagles Kopard Mrs. Levinson Lawrence Shirley Deweyhriatensen

Nebraska Farmer Takes Bride Here

Paul A. Smith of Gary Nebraska married Miss Anna Clements last night at 120 West Tenth street in the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs John Pearce Rev RE Brace of the First Methodist church officiated Guy Smith brother of the groom was best man and Mrs Guy Smith acted as matron of honor A turkey dinner followed the ceremony The couple will depart Friday for Gary to make their home

Paul A. Smith Gary Neb Anna Clements John Pearce West Tenth Street RE. E. Brace First Methodist Church Guy Smith John Hulette

Swiss Minister Lees Wilson in Peace Move

Rumors say the Schair government may cooperate with the United States to urge peace in Europe after Dr. Paul Ritter, Swiss minister to the United States, met with President Wilson at the White House. Ritter discussed a plan for Switzerland to lead proposals to end the war.

Lees Wilson Washington Schair United States Europe White House Paul Ritter Switzerland Ritter Wilson Posalald

Cheyenne Celebrates Thanksgiving Across City Venues

Cheyenne observes Thanksgiving with a citywide spirit as churches plan services at Baptist and St Mark's, St Mary's, and a Catholic mass at 9 am. The Lyric theatre shows a public picture for teachers, Amuse and New Atlas screenings, plus Elks host a Thanksgiving dance for visitors and locals.

Cheyenne United States Associated Charities Salvation Army Baptist Warren Avenue Nineteenth Street Dean S. A. Huston J. J. Shingler J. G. Stubblefield Mra C. M. Johnson Muriel Bruce EB. B. Brace St. Mark’s Episcopal Church St. Mary's Cathedral Father Boland Wyoming State Teachers’ Association Lyric Theatre Amuse Atlas The Elks

Dr Shingler Addresses High School on Prize Teachers

Dr J J Shingler, pastor of the Congregational church, spoke to high school students last Monday on "Prize Teachers." He warned that ignorance punishes and growth ends when knowledge limits are reached, likening learning to a root building season. Students listened carefully as he illustrated points with stories.

J. J. Shingler Congregational Church Ason Shingler Merten

Bishop McGovern Endorses Red Cross Seals For Wyoming

Bishop Patrick A McGovern of Cheyenne urges public support for the Wyoming Public Health association and its Red Cross seal sale. He stresses prevention against tuberculosis and notes funds fund Wyoming health work, urging all citizens to buy seals during the holiday season.

Wyoming Public Health Association P. A. McGovern Cheyenne McGovern Wic Red Cross Society Wyoming

Quayle Reports State Farm Tour Findings

W L Quayle director of state experiment farms returned from a trip inspecting the Sweetwater Uinta and Lincoln county farms. He notes a snow shortage in the west causing inconvenience to flockmasters. Overall conditions are good but hay costs push more cattle to sale as stockmen struggle with winter feed prices.

W. L. Quayle State Experiment Farms Sweetwater Uinta Lincoln Stockwen

Young Ranchman Weds in Cheyenne

Paul A. Howard of Carpenter and Mary Helen Harvey of Hereford Colo were married yesterday afternoon at the Inter Ocean hotel in Cheyenne by Rev W B Phillips of Wheatland. Cecil and Mrs Howard were the only witnesses. The couple will settle on Howard's claim near Fort Laramie and travel by car to start their life together.

Paul A. Howard Carpenter Cecil Howard Mary Helen Harvey Hereford Colo Inter Ocean Hotel W. B. Phillips Wheatland Christian Church Wyoming Mra Howard P. P. Harvey Harvey Mr. Howard P. A. Howard Old Fort Laramie Cheyenne

Fell From Loft Injures Farmer in Massachusetts

Edwin Putnam of Wendel Depot Massachusetts fell ten feet from a loft while retrieving building material. He was badly bruised but recovered after using Sloan's Liniment bought at local drug stores.

Edwin Putnam Wendel Depot Mass Mr. Putnam Sloan

Praises Scouts for Work on Bundle Day in Cheyenne

Assistant Scout Master Dave Cook led Boy Scouts and local school children in assisting the Associated Charities of Cheyenne with bundle gathering for the store room. Mrs. L Strader praised their readiness for errands and steady work, saying Cheyenne could see its greatest year if all did their part.

Dave Cook Associated Charities of Cheyenne L. Strader Scouts Associated Charities

Cupid Delivers Five Marriage Licenses At County Clerk

The county clerk issued four valid licenses and one was suppressed. Couples include George Brelding and Elizabeth Williams of Denver, Paul Anthony Howard and Mary Helen Harvey of Hereford, Paul A. Smith and Anna Clements of Cheyenne, and Ray Elliott and Mary R. Diller of Lancaster.

Cupid George Brelding Winifred Elizabeth Williams Denver Paul Anthony Howard Carpenter Mary Helen Harvey Hereford Colo Paul A. Smith Gary Ned Anna Clements Cheyenne Ray Elliott Mary R. Diller Lancaster

Chugwater Rancher Carl Billings at State Teachers Meet

At the Wyoming state teachers convention in session here one figure stands out Carl Billings of Chugwater a rancher and teacher. The article highlights his background and role among the delegates.

Wyoming Carl Billings Chugwater Young Billings

Rancher and educator plans to pursue law in the east

A Colorado University graduate, two years ago, worked a 320 acre ranch near Chugwater and taught at Johnston school. He plans to leave Blackstone behind and extend his law studies in the east after a year.

University of Colorado Chugwater Mack Johnston Young Billings Blackstone East

Wisconsin to Seek Liquor Referendum at 1918 Election

The Days of Wisconsin plans a state-wide referendum on the liquor question to be held at the 1918 election in Wisconsin.

Kenosha Wis Wisconsin

Feast Menu Items Featured for Holiday Meal

A luncheon menu lists cream of celery soup sliced tomatoes roast turkey baked goose oyster dressing cranberry jelly creamed potatoes candied sweets lobster salad celery hearts orange basket fruit salad with whipped cream Mia and Donnelly’s fruit cake pumpkin pie mixed nuts tea coffee milk priced 50c from 11:30 to 2:50.

Mia Donnelly

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