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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1916

Page

2

Beep Harvest Opens Across Wyoming Campaign Planned

Sheridan Sugar company launches beet harvest starting October 5 with open orders to growers for harvesting and hauling. Thatcher says target of 16 000 tons supports a 50 60 day factory run, with beets from Little Goose valley and multiple receiving stations. Estimated 2000 6000 tons to be delivered, Knox truck purchased for 5500 dollars.

Sheridan Sheridan Sugar Company C. H Thatcher Compan Rocky Mountain Colorado Montana Thatcher Little Goose Valley Wimer Ranch Gillette Hardin Territory Norh Hardin Haad Knox Clearmont Candle Big Corrals Liggett Burlington Cedar Rapids Morton's Siding Walker Mealy Siding Rheridan Wakley Wrench Ranch Ranchester Masters’ Siding Alger Hardin Distrest Fardin Lodge Grass Dunmore Little Horn Sheridan Sucar Company

Coal Companies Seek Box Cars Amid Shortage in Sheridan

Sheridan Wyoming October 2. Coal operators in Sheridan county appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission for immediate unloading and return of Burlington box cars stored on the Pacific coast. The move affects about two thousand workers as mines face two thirds shutdowns and a looming coal famine in several states. Card shows signatures from Carney Coal Co Monarch Coal Mining Co Kool Minds Acme Coal Co Sheridan Coal Co.

Sheridan Sheridan Field Interstate Commerce Commission Washington Commission Wyo D. C Sheridan County Wyoming Burlington Lines Pacific Canat Burlington Carney Coal CO Monarch Coal Mining CO Kool Minds Acme Goal CO Sheridan Coal CO

Camp offender fined for forest fire neglect near Yellowstone

Nela Freeberg of the road camp near Yellowstone was arrested by Forest Ranger Richard Obl for failing to extinguish fires in the Teton forest reserve. She pled guilty in Jackson justice court, fined 270 dollars plus costs, as authorities tighten rulings on campers to prevent wildfires.

Freeaberg Jackson Justice Court Formnt

Brakeman's Body Shipped to Iowa

The body of Earl W. Fleming the young brake man killed at Hanna was forwarded on train No 10 to Burlington Iowa accompanied by Mr Conley of Laramie a Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen member who will deliver it to relatives in Burlington.

Laramie Earl W. Fleming Hanna Burlington Mr. Conley Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen

King Bros. Ram Boulet Sheep Sweep Missouri State Fair

At Sedalia the F. G. King Bros. Sheep Co. Ram Boulet sheep won all premiums in their class. They will be returned home to rest before competing at the International Live Stock Show in Chicago this winter.

Laramie F. G. King Bros Sedalia Chicago Hasin Republican Big Morn County Douglas

Child Killed By Gravel Wagon in Thermopolie

Four year old Don Berry son of Richard Berry was killed when a gravel wagon ran over him as he tried to hook a ride. Driver Charles Watkins said the child ran out and fell beneath the wheels after missing the brake handle. The skull was crushed and neck broken.

Thermopolie Don Berry Richard Berry Charles Watkins Berry

Pale Creek Items and Local Movements

Ranchmen report a fair potato crop due to a dry season. John Curry and family left Dale Creek for Cheyenne to join the Burlington railroad. John Erickson of Cheyenne takes Curry’s former Dale Creek section bow position. F W Johnson visited Granite Canyon. Mrs. V O Metcalf visited Cheyenne. John Boyle family prepare to move to Ogden for residence.

John Curry Dale Creek Cheyenne Curry Burlington Road John Erickson

Spaugh Brings Larger Drill to State

Manville October 2. One of the finest drilling outfits arrived at Douglas over the Northwestern for the Midland Oil company of Parkersburg West Virginia. Brought to Wyoming through W P Spaugh it will be used on the Beaver Creek dome on Upper LaProle. The machine can drill to 6000 feet and a similar unit has been ordered for Manville for use in the north country.

Manville Douglas Northwestern Midland Oil Company Parkersburg W. Va Wyoming W. P. Spaugh Beaver Creek Dome Upper LaProle North Country

Close Call on Platte River Bridge Crash Near Guernsey

Mr M N Crawford narrowly avoided a plunge when his car veered on a dirt filled bridge approaching the Platte River. The vehicle struck the railing, two wheels left the edge, and the car hung on the axles before being pulled back. Occupants Atty Rowshar and Mr Potter escaped uninjured as minor body damage resulted.

Guernsey Crawford Platte River Nate Atty, Rowshar Mr. Potter

Prosperity Spreads Across California Coast States

B F Perkins president of the Bank of Commerce reports marked improvement in business conditions on the Pacific coast. He and Mrs Perkins just returned from California noting banks full of money and excellent business across lines. He cites a strong season for stock men and expects broader prosperity for SherIdan.

Pacific Coast California B. F. Perkins Bank of Commerce Mra. Perkins Sheridan

Prairie dog crews to report at Newcastle for field work

Prairie dog crews in this state have been called by Superintendent R T Jackson to break camp and report at Newcastle on the 40th of the month. Three crews operate at AUT ranch Rob Roy and near Dewey 5 D in Wyoming. A crew will be selected to work near Halsey Nebraska on the pocket gopher post until freeze up for forest protection. The crews have removed many dog towns and performed excellent work.

Newcastle R. T. Jackson Aut Ranch Rob-Roy Dewey Wyoming Jackson National Forest Halsey Nebr Mentonva

Ivinson Memorial Hospital Nears Completion Laramie

Wyoming news notes the Ivinson Memorial hospital nearing completion with interior work to start soon. A Chautauqua assembly canvass in Laramie shows strong progress. Rev F A Jefford arrives to become rector at St Andrews church.

Ivinson Laramie F. A. Jefford London England Meeteeatoe St. Andrews Church

Elk Hunt Outing Boosts Casper Return Trip In Wyoming

Six Casper hunters recently returned from Jackson Hole report good hunting and ideal weather. They killed eight bull elk and carried between 1200 and 1300 pounds of meat to Casper. The Dasia lecture course opened last week and the American Quartet supplied the music. Congressman Frank W. Mondell opened the Republican campaign in Wyoming with a speech at Evanston.

Dasia American Quartet Beat Lyceum Frank W. Mondoell Wyoming Evanston Casper Jackson's Hole

Farnest Avery Dies After Hay Wagon Accident

Farnest Avery died in Basin hospital last week seizing injuries from a hay wagon accident when he fell from a load and was run over by the wagon.

Farnest Avery Basin

Rock Springs Club Dance and Games Planned for October 14–15

The Rock Springs football club schedules a dance at the Masonic temple on October 14 to raise funds for John White injured in the mine. A football match and basketball game are set for October 15 on the same appeal.

Rock Springs Masonic Temple John White

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Sheridan Sugar Factory Iowa Pale Creek F. W. Johnson Granite Canyon V. O. Metcalf John Boyle Ogden Spaugh Aoa James Hines Medicine Row Fremont County Western Union THE Western Union Telegraph CO
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