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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1916

Page

8

Big Horn Power Plant Planned for Irrigation and Electric Railways

The Big Horn Canon Irrigation and Power Co of Hardin Montana plans a 480 foot dam in the Big Horn canyon Wyoming for irrigation plus about sixty eight miles of electric railways and a hydroelectric plant. Total cost tallies to 12 107 000 dollars yielding a low 55 67 per horsepower. Hugh L Cooper calls it the best project he has seen among 157 examined in two years. The project promises strong development for the Big Horn basin and region with power extending to Cheyenne and other points.

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 at Lander

Cheyenne delegates J J Shingler and W H Gill attended the Wyoming Congregational congress in Lander from October 6 to Monday. Shingler spoke on Is the Church Responsible for Local Standards and papers were read by delegates. The closing session called it the most successful meeting with 14 of 17 Wyoming churches represented.

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

Carey Back to Campaign Across Wyoming Stump Tour

Governor Carey returns from Philadelphia and leaves Cheyenne to tour Wyoming for Kendrick Clark campaigns. He will join John D. Clark at Worland and continue campaigning through the rest of the race saying the trip will be strenuous but necessary to support Kendrick for governor and Clark for congress.

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

Attilio the Wedding Feature at Sackett Abbots Affair

A young Philippine employee named Attilio served at the Plains hotel during the Sackett Abbott wedding reception. He stood at the check room door but grew nervous as guests arrived, retreating behind a case until staff kept him on duty amid mixed reactions from fellow workers and guests.

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

Registration notices for Cheyenne wards

The notice lists registration locations in Cheyenne: First Ward at Dinneon’s garage Pioneer avenue Lincoln Way corner. Second Ward at Industrial club Warren avenue entrance. Third Ward at court house annex rear room. It defines ward voter areas by street lines and urges immediate registration.

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

The Five-Cent Oaf Is Doomed Says Bakers

Bakers warn the five cent loaf will fall as the wheat price rises. They promote six cent loaves and claim Shredded oat provides body-building nutrition. The product is made at Niagara Falls New York and recommended with milk cream or fruit at breakfast.

Borgens Ag Niagara Falls N. Y

Patient Escapes From County Hospital

Mrs. F. F. Fortune escaped from St. John's hospital after midnight while nurses were turned. She had been a patient since October 8 and suffers a nervous affliction. Police were notified but could not locate her.

F. F. Fortune St. John’s Hospital

Jury Arguments Highlight Fraud Case Ties to Babbitt and Snook

The trial poured over instructions on accomplice testimony and the reach of aiding and abetting as prosecutors pressed that Babbitt and Snook conspired to manipulate ballots. Witnesses including Crone and Mrs. Snook clashed over alibis while defense and prosecution debated credibility and motive.

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

United States weighs response to Atlantic cable threat

Officials doubted US action if cables are cut as Britain’s destruction of German cables prompted no move. An order may halt deportations at Atlantic and gulf ports amid submarine warfare fears. Jacksonville welcomed the last state rifle team members Fyred Ashton Natrona Gus Bell Beth Nye Casper. Promotion shooting begins to test Benance Seven8 until October 39 with a competitive match to follow.

Europe United States Atlantic Gulf Jacksonville Fyred Ashton Natrona County Gus Bell Chamberlia Warefare Company Beth Nye Mid-west Casper Benance

Maude Stone Fined Ten For Chicken Bite Incident

Maude Stone, residing at 1612 Dent Street, caused a stir when a kitchen fire started after an overheated stove. She bit Officer Rodin during a disturbance, was fined ten dollars, and later vented over a single fried chicken leg from a messenger boy. The tale ends with a moral about biting the knee vs dining out.

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

Elk Basin Petroleum Company Organized

The Elk Basin Petroleum Co. filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. It has a capitalization of 280000 dollars and will commence operations at once with headquarters in Thermopolis. Directors for the next year include 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 Support

Alf leads a Democratic progressive gathering to organize a Wilson club. The group plans outreach and community events to bolster support for candidate Wilson.

Darken Your Gray Hair With Q Han Hair Color Restorer

An advertisement claims Q Han Hair Color Restorer removes gray quickly without dye, healing scalp and restoring natural color. It promises even dark shade, plus anti dandruff and hair loss cessation. Sold for 60c at Roedrt Pharmacy Chepende Wyoming with money back guarantee and parcel post for out of town orders.

Roedrt Pharmacy Chepende Wyo

Case Notes and Personnel Moves Across Wyoming

Davidson of Casper markets travels to Casper on business. Ridgeley serves as Thermopolis consultant in Deck murder case. Sherman Gaston of Wyoming National Guard Company B discharged through Adjutant General Anderson after marching from Fort Russell. Marriage license issued to Chatain Legore of Fort Worth Texas and Marie Legore.

Thermopolis Ridgeley Deck Terday Andersen Gaston Fort Russell Chatain Marie Legore Fort Worth Texna

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