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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1916
Page
2
George Peoples reports a sensational find at the Clark's Fork mouth of O Hara Creek twenty five miles from Cody. He washed over $15 in gold and an ounce of platinum from two yards of dirt on a trail cross near Chapman bench. If the claims hold, a dredge may be installed soon to work the feeder source.
Ben F. Swisher, a specialized metrist and optician, operates at 215 West Tweeet. The listing notes his professional focus and street address.
The Burns Commercial Club plans a full reorganization and a vigorous campaign to rebuild the town. Regular dues will be taxed to meet rising expenses, officers to stay in place until year’s end, and efforts will push to stop No 17 service with Union Pacific and Cheyenne’s Industrial Club. The group also seeks removal of west end right of way fences to ease farm access.
The Greybull town council granted Albert A. Bent of Denver a franchise to build and operate an electric light system in Greybull. The plant must be completed and ready by June next year with rates fixed by the council. Bent already owns other Wyoming plants including Worland.
The long awaited engine for the city water department is here and being unloaded. Special men from the Fairbanks Morse service department will install it and guarantee that the engine and other machinery will be fitted to render best capacity at all times.
Sheridan County Electric faces proposed new charges after a committee and consumer group failed to agree, with Secretary H. Floyd set to file the plan with the Public Service Commission. If approved, November implemention includes lower minimum lighting charges and two power rate options, aiming to end the current jumping rate system.
A south bound Burlington train from Billings to Cheyenne halted near Thermopolis to allow fifty elk to pass. The canyon walls narrowed and the crew aided by passengers drove the herd into the river bed to let the train through. Passengers reported elk caused buck fever among eastern travelers and one Kentucky colonel type traveler drew a six shooter before learning the penalty for harming the animals.
In Weaverville on October 9 a double inquest followed an accidental hunting death. Miner Max Hoffman fired a bullet that struck his friend Joseph Patterson, whom he mistook for a deer, killing him.
Oct 9 Cody merchants form a committee to push bringing a railroad to Cody. Dave Jones, E. C. Parks Jr., and L. L. Newton were appointed to approach officials and explore possible action. Local messenger ad notes prompt service and late hours.
Wyoming Governor Kendrick and Oregon Governor Withycombe hail irrigation as essential for reclaiming waste lands and boosting prosperity. They note water abundance and need for capital and expertise. The 22nd annual International Irrigation Congress meets in El Paso, Oct. 14 to 18 to discuss all aspects of western irrigation.
The board of trustees of the Presbyterian church in Cody announced plans to remodel the manse into a bungalow style building with three rooms on the second floor and a study on the first. The project, aimed at improving the minister’s quarters, is estimated to cost 2000 and includes cement sidewalks and a basement.
Greybull oil field activity surges as two rigs are already set and four more are being prepared. Companies including Liberty Oil & Gas of Seattle and Northwest 601 & Development with Lam Drilling plan operations within two to four miles south of Greybull, with rigs moved and others to start by early next week.
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