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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1916

Page

16

Big Horn Power Plant Plans To Cut Toll Of Power

The Big Horn Canon Irrigation and Power Co of Hardin Montana plans a 480 foot dam in the Big Horn canyon Wyoming for irrigation and a hydro electric plant with about sixty eight miles of electric railways. The total cost is estimated at 12 107 000 dollars delivering about 55 67 dollars per horsepower. Hugh L Cooper called the project the best he had seen among 157 water power projects. The scheme promises strong development for the Big Horn basin and transmission to Cheyenne and points beyond.

Big Horn Canon Irrigation and Power Company Hardin, Mont Big Horn Manana Big Horn Canon Wyoming Hugh L. Cooper Basin Sheridan Cheyenne

Return From Church Meeting Held at Lander

Cheyenne delegates J J Shingler and W H Gill attended the Wyoming Congregational congress in Lander from October 6 until Monday evening. Shingler spoke on Is the Church Responsible for Local Standards and papers were read by delegates. The closing session called the meeting the most successful in association history with representation from all but three of Wyoming’s seventeen churches. Mrs J J Shingler and W H Gill will report on the convention at the First Congregational church tonight.

J. J. Shingler W. H. Gill Lander Cheyenne Wyoming Congregational Congress W. H. GM First Congregational Church

Governor Carey Sets Stump Tour for Kendrick Clark

Governor Joseph M. Carey, returning from Philadelphia, will campaign across the state for Democratic nominees Governor Kendrick for U S senator and John D. Clark for representative. He will join John D. Clark at Worland and continue on the stump through the campaign, calling the trip strenuous but essential.

Philadelphia Joseph M. Carey Cheyenne John B. Kendrick John D. Clark United States Judge Carey Mr. Clark Worland Kendrick Clark

Attilio the tiny wedding guest stirs hotel crowd

Atillio, a four foot tall Philippine helper at the Plains hotel, served at the Sackett-Abbott wedding last night. He faced nervous guests and stares from fellow workers as managers kept him on duty behind the check room.

Alililo Alilillo Attilio Atilio Philippine Islands Plains Hotel Pruitt Atiilio Atililo Atillio Atiliio D. K. Gash

Registration locations by ward in Cheyenne city

Voter registration sites listed for Cheyenne First Ward at Dinneon’s garage Pioneer avenue Lincoln Way, Second Ward at Industrial club Warren avenue entrance, Third Ward Court house annex rear room. Ward boundaries describe who can register on Seventeenth street and around Central avenue. Register today dont delay.

Cheyenne Dinneon Pioneer Avenue Lincoln Way Industrial Club Warren Avenue Third Ward Court House Seventeenth Street Central Avenue Seventeenthrtreet

The White Flour Pinch and New Six-Cent Loaf

Bakers warn the five-cent oaf is doomed as wheat advances. A six-cent loaf promises body-building nutrition from Shredded oat, advertised as digestible and affordable. Produced at Niagara Falls New York.

Borgens Ag Niagara Falls N. Y

Patient Escapes From County Hospital

Mrs. F. F. Fortune, patient at St. John's hospital since October 8, escaped from her room around midnight. Police were notified but could not locate her. She was described as suffering from a nervous condition.

F. F. Fortune St. John’s Hospital

Jury Hears Fraud Case Instructions Involving Babbitt and Snook

The court instructed the jury that a conviction cannot rely on an accomplice alone and that all who aided in the misdemeanor may be charged. Alibi witnesses and testimony from Crone and Snook’s family were presented as the trial progressed. Prosecutor Thompson urged that Babbitt alone stood to profit and likely planned the crime with Snook.

Snook Babbitt A. Rutherglen Union Pacific E. V. Crone Jennie Tupper Tupper W. 5 Hart Crazy Thompson

U S Debates Response to Atlantic Cable Threat

Officials weigh possible U S actions if Atlantic cables are cut amid new submarine warfare menace. Assistant Secretary of Labor Post hints at halting deportations at Atlantic and gulf coast stations while tensions persist. The report also notes arrivals of rifle team members and anticipated promotions and matches in Casper and Jacksonville.

Europe United States Atlantic Gulf

Maude Stone Tries Chicken. Ends With Ten Dollar Fine

Maude Stone of 1612 Dent Street was fined ten dollars after a fire and a chaotic scene at her home. An overheated cook stove sparked a blaze that drew fire crews and neighbors, while Maude, upset and obstinate, bit Officer Rodin on the knee. A messenger brought a partial fried chicken order, sparking further drama and a court citation.

Maude Stone Dent Street Maude sMamon Edward Taylor Maudes Rodin Mr. Rodin Gow

Elk Basin Petroleum Company Organized in Thermopolis

The Elk Basin Petroleum Co. formally filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Capitalization is $280,000 and operations begin immediately with headquarters in Thermopolis. Directors for the next year are Arthur K. Lee, C. L. Woods, L. D. Welch, B. F. Drayton, Rosa Drayton, Thomas Gillies, and T. A. Snidon.

Elk Basin Petroleum Co Thermopolis Arthur K. Lee C. L. Woods L. D. Welch B. F. Drayton Rosa Drayton Thomas Gillies T. A. Snidon

Alf's Democratic Club Organizes Wilson Progressive Group

Alf leads a democratic and progressive organizing effort forming a Wilson club. The group aims to mobilize supporters, coordinate events, and advance local political goals in the Wilson area.

Darken Your Gray Hair with Q-Han Hair Color Restorer

Ad claims Q-Han Hair Color Restorer removes gray and beautifies hair without dye. It promises even dark shade, healthier scalp, and no one will suspect use. Includes dandruff and hair loss benefits, price sixty for a large bottle, Roedrt Pharmacy Chepende Wyoming, parcel post for out of town buyers.

Roedrt Pharmacy Chepende Wyo

Local notes on Casper business trip and Thermopolis consulting

Casper coach Davidson joined a Casper market visit on business last night while Ridgeley was summoned to Thermopolis as a Deck case consultant. Wyoming National Guard private Sherman Gaston received discharge papers from Adjutant General headquarters after a stay at Fort Russell. A marriage license was issued yesterday to Chatain Legore of Fort Worth Texas and Marie Legore.

Casper Coach Davidson Davidson Thermopolis Ridgeley Deck Sherman Guston Company B Wyoming National Guard Terday Andersen Gaston Fort Russell Chatain Marie Legore Fort Worth Texna

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