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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1917

Page

2

Cyclist Injured in Auto Smash in Greeley

Frank Vorie an 11 year old boy was the sole injury in a crash involving three cars and a bicycle at the Eighth street and Thirteenth avenue intersection in Greeley Colorado. He suffered a severe knee injury and will need crutches for some time. The Ewing and Voris families settled damages and medical bills.

Greeley Colo Frank Vorie Fred Vorts West Main Street Eighth Street Thirteenth Avenue Young Voris Bighee Street Kathryn Ewing H. W. Ewing Seventh Street Dodge West Miss Ewing Voris Ewing

John A Martin seeks Cheyenne City Commissioner seat

John A Martin announces his candidacy for City Commissioner in Cheyenne citing two years of service and a record of managing city finances. He highlights bond refinancings, debt reduction, water and parks improvements, and support from Mayor Lafontaine while urging voters to consider his fitness and integrity.

Alex Hastie John A. Martin Martin

Fire on Union Pacific tracks destroys Wheat car in Burns

Last evening at 10 o'clock a fire broke out on Union Pacific cars between two elevators near the Texas Oil company's supply tank in Burns. Three burning cars were alight, with one Wheat car a total loss and two others damaged but largely saved. Officials feared tank exposure and explosion due to northerly winds, but no large blasts occurred. The origin remains unknown though a spark from a passing engine is suspected. water was scarce and the area was hard to reach.

Burns, Wio Union Pacific Texas OU Company

Infant Swallows Safety Pin in Casper Casper

The 18 month old son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Dullock, Casper figures, is in serious condition after swallowing a large safety pin. The pin is closed which may allow removal before the situation becomes critical. Dr J C Kamp attended, an X ray showed the pin and a delicate operation may be needed.

Casper, Wyco Ernest Dullock Casper J. C. Kamp

Concrete Bridge Under Construction on Lincoln Way

Dennis Ryan in charge of county road work leaves for the country with a large cement truckload to build a concrete and steel bridge over the Bough ton ditch on the Lincoln highway near Bosler. About ten tons of cement and steel culvert sections are moved. traffic volume hampers progress.

Laramie Wyo Dennis Ryan Boughton Ditch Lincoln Highway Bosler Ryan

Homesteader Miss Belle Granger Beats Beans to Harvest

Laramie Wyoming October 15 Miss Belle Granger formerly of the city now living near Ulm raised a mighty bean crop this season. She loaded her harvest on a mule team to haul in the beans but the mules bolted scattering beans over a wide area. The beans were a prime lot and frost was avoided.

Laramie Wryo Mise Belle Granger Ulm Sheridan Post Mgagth

Liberty message from Verdun ambulance driver urges food conservation

Ray mond James Whitney of Bedford Indiana, a Verdun ambulance driver, returns home on furlough and urges Americans to conserve food. He carries twenty pounds of sugar from the front and recalls wartime scenes in Europe, praising the US declaration of war and contrasting European food practices with American habits.

Upton, Wye Raymond James Whitney Verdun Front Whitney Bedford Ind Washington United States Europe

Bank Caspar Promotes Two Young Executives

Casper Wyoming October 15 At a board meeting of Wyoming National Bank R C Wyland who has served as cashier since the bank began three years ago was elevated to vice president Carl F Shumaker formerly assistant cashier was promoted to cashier The changes are praised as deserved rewards for two men who have contributed to building the institution.

Casper Wyo Wyoming National Bank R. C. Wyland Carl F. Shumaker

Douglas Raises 200 War Fund

In Douglas Wyoming during Library War Fund week over 200 was raised by Orin Glearock and Douglas. Glenrock high school girls led the effort with tag sales and outside contributions. Converse county donated 2300 for 200 books for soldiers or sailors and 10000 for display at the Ladies Toggery today only.

Douglas, Wye Get Durfing Library Orin Glearock Douglas Glenrock Glenrock High School Converse County

Fire destroys A. W. Calwands homestead near Laramie

A two room frame house about nine miles west of Laramie burned late Wednesday afternoon, likely from a stove spark. Mrs. Caldwell, alone due to her husband in Colorado and son at school, saved bedding but lost most furniture and clothing. She had recent surgery and rheumatism, neighbors helped that night, insurance partially covered, and she receives care from friends. Display sale notes: $10,000 for display at the Ladies Toggery today only.

Laramie Wyo A. W. Cuaandes Hig City

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