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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1917

Page

8

Oil activity rises around Casper area says Ohenstein

Sam Ohenstein of Wyroming brokerage reports increased oil exploration near Casper. The Casper-Embar Company led by Col Sam Newhouse has acquired new leases and is predicted to become a leading regional player as a new well near 21-26-76 confirms extensive oil in the southeastern Big Muddy.

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 stance split

Readers see opposition to the major peace formula as Berlin continues to criticise the chancellor and his allied leaders. The article notes growing disagreement among socialist factions over the government’s approach and the path to peace.

Berlin Buf

German leaders pledge to refuse territorial surrender

In Berlin debates, Foreign Minister Von Kuehlmann and Chancellor Michaelis vow Germany will not abandon Alsace Lorraine or bow to enemies. They insist peace cannot be forced and that German unity remains firm as Hitler applauds. Reichstag sits mostly empty.

Michaelis von Kuelhlmann Germany von Kuehlmann Alsace-Lorraine Michaells

Thompson couple welcome son weighing seven and a half pounds

Mr and Mrs Sam M Thompson rejoice over the birth of a son last night. The infant weighs seven and a half pounds and Both mother and baby are doing well. Thompson serves as prosecuting attorney for Laramie county and friends in Cheyenne extend congratulations. Mrs Thompson is well known for her church singing.

Sam M. Thompson

Wanted Furnished House Or Cottage For Rent

Classified notice seeks a five or six room furnished house or cottage from a responsible party. Must be in a good location. Address C. I. and State Leader. Inquiries call No. torasm and 7-paanen S.170.

C. Il

Auto Events End Amid Cold Wind at Cheyenne Track

About 1000 spectators watched the final day of auto races and polo events sponsored by the Industrial club in Cheyenne. Lampkin set fastest time with 102 for the San Ray, eclipsing Wild Bill Endicott. A crash by Bob Murray occurred in a prior turn, with repeat of the incident in a later race, while Endicott in the Tenz defeated the Fiat Submarine by two-tenths. The Fiat’s fifth and sixth gears proved too fast for the Cheyenne track, prompting a rerun on the third speed. The pole contest drew fewer patrons as soldiers predominated and few women attended. machines were loaded after the event and driven away.

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

Eliza J. Robertson died at 2 20 PM yesterday at her son Halvh Robertson’s home 520 Fast Eighteenth Street. She was 71. Survived by two daughters and three sons living elsewhere. Funeral arrangements await arrival of her children and will be announced Sunday.

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

Cheyenne Masons Dining Host Fort Collins Delegation

Cheyenne Masons were hosted by Fort Collins lodge No. 19 for a banquet and joint session. A special train carried 171 Cheyenne Masons from Cheyenne to Fort Collins as a return courtesy, with ceremonies led by Worshipful Master McMillan. Grand Masters Kennedy of Wyoming and Crane of Colorado attended and thirty Wyoming members in U.S. 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 Smith children

Mr and Mrs Louis Smith hosted a birthday gathering at 211 West Eleventh Street for their sons Louis P Smith Jr aged 4 and Charles Smith aged 2 born October 11. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Christensen Walter their grandson Julia Frances Gunginger children Joe Rich Marie Josephine John Dave 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

Records Show Change in Carpenter Newspaper Ownership

Frank 8. Nipper former publisher of the Carpenter Wyoming Record has sold his interest to the present editor Virgil H. pur year the change takes effect today Nipper recently sold his newspapers in Oklahoma and will likely relocate to Coly Wyoming

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

Busy Nant Denvers Trading Opens on Mild Market Tone

Denver OCT 11 The oil market today showed mixed moves with some stocks rising while others declined. Three exchanges in the city ran at full tilt as traders pressed favorites with Midwest Refining trading around 123 to 135 and Merritt fluctuating in a 25 to 29 range. Wind River drilling advances on Minnie O Neil well No 1 suggest imminent oil sand discovery with spudding on 500 club ground and plans to pipe crude directly to the railroad.

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 address changes list

Local briefs note moves and contact changes for multiple firms. Holliday Proprietors announce office relocation to 216 West 19th. Stanton Transfer Co lists ranch buying and selling with Lon C. Davis contact details. Sherman Co advertises varnishing services and paper finishing.

West 17Th West 19Th Stanton Transfer Co

Aggie Freshmen vs High School Set. Mines Wyoming at 3

Time for games announced with 1 45 p m start for Aggie freshmen versus high school and 3 00 p m start for Mines Wyoming. Local gloom predicted. freshmen boast of trimming Varsity team and drawing crowds as Cheyenne hosts three college visitors with civic support.

Aggie Fort Collins High School Athletic Association Cheyenne

Armour to Enter Oil Industry in Wyoming Field

Casper Wyoming October 11 J Ogden Armour and associates of Chicago enter the West Salt Creek field adjoining the Powder River region. They acquire 1800 acres from Midway 1200 from Teapot Dome and 800 from Mrs Engman. An Ohio company well on New York and Curtis ground near Powder River dome hits shale above the Embar sands.

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 Stir Cheyenne Weekend Preview

A special train will arrive in Cheyenne Saturday morning with the Aggie team and many racers from Fort Collins. A late rally is set for 7 30 at the high school gym to spark enthusiasm followed by a surprise in the business district. Bill Lee leads the street demonstration planning. Tickets for the Cheyenne game and the School of Mines event are selling briskly.

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

Siegel and Renfro Form Oil Brokerage Firm in Cheyenne

J Franklin Renfro and Frederick A Siegel form a partnership to run an oil brokerage in Cheyenne. Renfro, a seven year local insurer, and Siegel of The State Leader will operate as Renfro Biegel Company from 1714 Carey Avenue, focusing on reliable oil companies Fenex Oil and Glenhurst Wyoming. They plan to start business immediately.

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

Kayaff's Two Homers Defeat White Sox Giants

Kayaff hits two homers as the Giants beat the White Sox in a late-session game. Key moments include Fletcher, Robertson, Holke, and Schalk turns, with a pivotal hit-and-run by Schalk and a third inning surge. Postgame, both clubs split $152,888.68 from 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 Lon C. Davis Carey Ave 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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