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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1917

Page

16

Ohenstine Reports Rising Oil Activity Near Casper

Sam Ohenstein of Wyroming brokerage tours Fig Muddy and Salt Creek fields and notes rapid development around Casper. Casper Embar Company under Col Sam Newhouse secures new leases and aims to lead state oil field growth. A landmark well 21-26-76 supports abundant southeastern Fig Muddy oil and benefits Lusk Petroleum stockholders.

Sam Ohenstein Te Taorned Fig Muddy Salt Creek Casper Mr. Ohenstein Casper-Embar Sam Newhouse Casper Embar Bie Lusk Petroleum Company

Socialists Oppose German Chancellor Over Peace Formula

Fragmentary text shows Berlin opposition to two leaders and their stance on a majority peace plan. The passage hints at socialist resistance to government attitudes and a political struggle in Germany.

Berlin Buf

German leaders vow no surrender of Alsace Lorraine

In Berlin, Michaelis and Foreign Secretary Von Kuehlmann warned peace cannot be forced and Germany will not abandon Alsace Lorraine. They insisted Germany will stand firm as long as enemies demand territory. Reichstag was nearly empty after the speeches.

Michaelis von Kuelhlmann Germany von Kuehlmann Alsace-Lorraine Michaells

Son Born to Sam M. Thompson Family in Cheyenne

Mr and Mrs Sam M Thompson announce the birth of a son weighing seven and a half pounds last night The infant is reported healthy and both mother and baby are doing well Thompson serves as prosecuting attorney for Laramie county Mrs Thompson is well known in Cheyenne and has sung solos at local churches inviting friends to extend congratulations

Sam M. Thompson

Wanted Furnished House or Cottage by Responsible Party

Wanted five or six room furnished house or cottage in a good location. Address C. Il. & State Leader. If possible call No. torasm and 7-pane: S.170

C. Il

Auto races and polo contests close amid cold Cheyenne wind

About 1000 spectators watched the final day of auto races and polo under the Industrial club. Lampkin led with 102 seconds in the San Ray, beating Endicott earlier. A crash by Murray occurred in a previous event, while Endicott in the Tenz won a close race against the Fiat Submarine. The Fiat proved too fast on Cheyenne’s track, and the pole contest ended tighter due to lighter wind as soldiers dominated the crowd with few women attendees.

Industrial Club Forth Lampkin Wild Bill Endicott Bowen Mercer Hike Murray Bob Murray Murray Ril Endicott Fiat Benz Cheyenne

Mrs Eliza Robertson Dies at 71 in City Home

Mrs Eliza J. Robertson died at 2 20 p m yesterday at her son Halvh Robertson's home 520 East Eighteenth street aged 71 She leaves two daughters and three sons all residents elsewhere Funeral arrangements await children’s arrival with details to be announced Sunday

FE. J. Robertson Eliza J. Robertson Halvh Robertson Eighteenth Street

Cheyenne Masons Host Fort Collins Banquet and Train Trip

Colling lodge No. 19 hosted Cheyenne Masons for a banquet and joint session in Fort Collins after 171 Cheyenne Masons rode a special train. Grand Masters Kennedy of Wyoming and Crane of Colorado attended, and 30 Wyoming members in Army uniforms were welcomed.

Colling Lodge No Cheyenne Fort Collins Cheyenne Lodge McMillan T. Blake Kennedy Wyoming Crane Colorado Wyoming Lodge

Birthday Party Honors Two Young Smiths at Home

Mr and Mrs Louis Smith hosted a birthday gathering at 211 West Eleventh Street for their sons Louis P Smith Jr age 4 and Charles Smith age 2 both born October 11 1913 and 1915. Guests included Mr and Mrs Christensen Walter and others plus Corporal A N Dyer.

Louis Smith West Eleventh Street Louis P. Smith, Jr Charles Smith Louis Jr Charles Christensen Walter Katie Ervis C. Y. Gunginger Julia Frances Joe Rich Marie Josephine John Dave C. Dawson Harry Helen J. M. Umshler Deloris Edward A. N. Dyer

Record changes hands at Carpenter Wyoming paper

Frank 8 Nipper former publisher of the Carpenter Wyoming Record sold his interest to the former editor Virgil H Pur year with the change taking effect today Nipper recently sold his newspaper properties in Oklahoma and will likely locate in Coly Wyoming

Record Frank 8. Nipper The Carpenter Wyo Prevent Virgil H. Puryear Nipper Oklahoma Coly

Busy Nant Stock Markets Seen With Mixed Movements

Denver dispatch reports a volatile oil and stock market with several exchanges crowded. Midwest Refining rose to 135 before retreating to 123.50 bid, 153.50 asked, while Merritt traded around 25.50 bid. Oil exploration at Minnie ONeil No.1 on Wind River ground shows earlier sand indications and potential strong flow as drilling nears 1800 feet.

Denver Midwest Refining Merritt Midwest Common Boston-Wyoming United Petroleum Rugby Premier Jupiter Midway Industrial A Western Exploration Minnie O'Neil Wind River Company Wind River Plunkett Field

Local Business Notices and Office Move Summary

Local notices show multiple businesses updating contact info and locations. Holliday Proprietors announce a move to 216 West 19th with new phone. Stanton Transfer promotes ranch listings via Lon C. Davis at 1714 Carey Ave. and phone 168W. Sherman Co. varnishing services referenced.

West 17Th West 19Th Stanton Transfer Co Lon C. Davis Carey Ave

Aggie Freshmen to Open With High School in 145 Start

Time for two games announced with the Aggie freshmen meeting the high school at 1 45 p m and the Mines Wyoming game at 3 00 p m. Local gloom predicted but freshmen claim they can trim the Varsity agel squad anytime. High School Athletic association hopes a large crowd. Cheyenne hosts visitors from three colleges with citizen support.

Aggie Fort Collins High School Athletic Association Cheyenne

Armour enters oil field with 3600 acres near Salt Creek

Casper Wy Oct 11 J Ogden Armour and associates of Chicago announce entry into the West Salt Creek oil field adjoining the Powder River. They acquire 1800 acres from Midway 1200 from Teapot Dome and 800 from Mrs Engman. A new well on New York and Curtis ground nears the Powder River dome.

Casper, Wyro J. Ogden Armour and Associates of Chicago West Salt Creek Great Powder River Midway Company Teapot Dome Company Engman Ohio Company New York and Curtis Company Powder River Dome

Varsity and School Games Set for Cheyenne Rally

A special train will arrive in Cheyenne Saturday morning carrying the Aggie team and many riders. A rally at the high school gym tonight aims to boost attendance and a surprise in the business district follows. Tickets are selling fast in Cheyenne and at the School of Mines.

Cheyenne Aggie Fort Collins High School William R. Lee Bill School of Mines Board of Health Laramie

Siegel and Renfro Form Cheyenne Oil Brokerage Firm

J Franklin Renfro and Frederick A Siegel formed a partnership to engage in oil brokerage in Cheyenne. Renfro, known in Cheyenne for seven years in insurance, and Siegel, formerly with The State Leader, will open offices at 1714 Carey Avenue. The firm Renfro Biegel Company will represent only reliable oil companies starting with Fenex Oil and Glenhurst Wyoming.

J. Franklin Renfro Frederick A. Siegel Cheyenne Renfro Siegel Carey Avenue Moat Fenex Oil Glenhurst Wyoming Renfro- Biege! Company

Kayaffs Two Homers Defeat White Sox In Giants Game

Kayaff hit two home runs as the Giants defeated the White Sox. Key plays included Fletcher’s first inning bunt and a hit and run that produced a score on Raridan and Schalk. Schupp and Danforth worked on the mound for the White Sox and Giants respectively as Burns and Herzog added hits. The game closed with the Giants earning extra innings' runs and both teams sharing in admission receipts totaling 152 888.68 for the first four games.

Nationals Fletches Robertson Holke Doube Raridan Fletcher Schalk Gandil Schupp Felsch Giants McMullin Faber White Sox Hulke McGraw Collins Pletcher St. Faber Danforth Burns Herzog Kauff

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Anheuser Busch ST. Louis Ohenstine Herlin Dispatches Reichstag Horn Ft. Collins Apital Coal Company Oal Shermano Cn. Tl Sherman Co U. S J. Ogden Armour Shepherd and Klett Art Schaffnerd Good Roads Roon Kayaff White Sea Sherman
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