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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1917

Page

17

Wyoming Bank Opens in Douglas With Local Leaders

The fourth bank for Douglas is incorporated and will open soon. John M. Flynn will serve as bank president with Po Nell as active manager. Initial capital is $80,000. directors include Flynn Crose Wood T. DeVott and George N Doyle. stockholders list prominent county residents. Location not announced.

Dolglas Wyre Duis Fakre Converse County John M. Flynn Georgy Crose Roeroe VM Wood Robert DP tTanter Foot Hell Tf. DeVott Geore N Doyle Robert D. Carey Jutn Marsden John Pexton al Arres Georew Wo Smith Elsie Cross Vetle B Wood Ren Plynn Ommlerion Po Nell Bell Douglas Piret National Bank Sliver Creek Nebraska Tomlos Institution

Half Breed Robs Partner in Douglas Case

John P Tryoek a halfbreed Hawaiian is under arrest after a hearing before Judge Mewle on a charge of robbing his traveling companions of three revolvers two camels and no safety rasor The quartet of Hawaiians traveling the country for gain stopped at Converse house The theft was reported to Marshal Campbell and Tynek pleaded guilty and was sentenced.

Douglas Wye John P. Tryoek Hawaian Juden Mewle Lhowgias Converse House Marshal Campbell Fynek

Casper Eastern Star Guests Visit Douglas Chapter

The Eastern Star from Casper visited Douglas with about 200 present at Temple Tell for a reception and the Star and Masonic members attended. A 6 Celory dinner was served at the Congregational church under KK McDowell control. After dinner the Temple bell ceremony featured readings by Morenne Cook and Rev. Bloaterner. Attendance from Casper included Mrs Townsend and Mrs Michten, with Lander guests Lowndes.

Dol Glas Wye Fort Carper Staer Woodbine Temple Tell The Star Vasper Congregational Church Kk McDowell Temple Bell Mlorenne Cook Bloa Trrner Erand Casper Townsend Michten Martha Lowsph Lowndes Lander

Many Farmers Disappointed in Potato Price

COUY Wye February 22. The Powell flat big potato crop is being harvested with fields averaging over three hundred bushels per acre. Prospects for profitable marketing are discouraging, prompting many farmers to store a large portion of their crop to seek better prices later. The piece notes farmers hope to band together next season to connect with buyers offering top prices.

Couy Wye Powell Flat

Change in Bird Law Grants Ten Days for Hunting

Department of Agriculture announces amended migratory bird regulations effective October 15. In states with an open season, Montana Wyoming Colorado and Idaho have shift from September 7 to December 20 to September 16 to December 21 inclusive.

Department of Agriculture Montana Wyoming Colorado Idaho

Baby Falls Off Horse and Is Killed at Afton

Willard Heooke three years old of Afton died after a fall from a horse while visiting his grandfather Geo Brooks at Fairview. The injury occurred about 4 pm Monday as Brooks unharnessed a team. the boy was rushed home to Afton but died about five o'clock.

Afton Wye Willard Mra. Heooke Fairview Geo. Brooks

Cold Weather Report From Douglas Across Town

Douglas residents felt the first chill of the season as winter sent a brief preview with strong winds and snow. Temperatures neared zero but the day promised fairer skies and warmer conditions with the sun returning.

Douglas Wye Ort Man Winter

Radcliffe Trial Postponed Again at Courthouse

Fred W. Radcliff former police officer charged with robbing a Mexican's room in a local rooming house was not brought to trial as planned the day’s docket focused on William Greene accused of stealing a quantity of grain. Court officials expect the Radcliff case to proceed today as evidence remains to be presented.

Fred W. Radcliff Jal William Greene

Western roads haul increased tonnage in 1917

A report to the general railroads war board shows Western lines handled a 21.2 percent traffic rise in May to July 1917 despite shortages of new cars and engines. Loadings improved from 2.15 to 2.8 tons per car, freight train tonnage rose to 638 tons, and saved about 1.5 million train miles and 22,000 engine days through efficiency. Cooperation with shippers and carriers aided war needs.

Western Lines General Railroads’ War Board Western

Dangerous Sport Warns Against Tail Play and Horse Reprisal

A Des Moines youth injured by a kicking horse is cited in a Buffalo–voice-style caution. The column mocks tail pulling as dangerous sport, recalling old farm pastimes and blaming modern vehicles for temperamental horses. It laments youths and endorses prudent, safer behavior around animals.

Des Moines Court House New Jerusalem Coventry Buttalo

Notice of Corporate Franchise Forfeiture in Wyoming

The Bright Star Oil Company failed to file a statutory agent certificate within ninety days of Articles of Incorporation filed June 13 1917. Consequently the company forfeits all franchises and authority to transact corporate business in Wyoming. notice issued in Cheyenne October 8 1917.

Bright Star Oil, Company Secretary of State Wyoming Bright Star Oil Company Cheyenne

Railroads Improve War Time Efficiency By 10 Percent

Washington Oct 22 The war board marks six months since Oct 10 and reports railroads have provided over 10 percent more service than the same period last year with similar equipment. Cooperation among railroads and with the war board has been strong as demand for transport rises and public support helps reach required goals.

Washington, D. C War Board

Puzzling Subway Tie-Ups Puzzle Brooklyn Boy

New York Oct 22 Police and BRT officials traced several subway tie ups near Seventy seventh street to Leslie Evers 16 of Seventy fifth street Brooklyn. Detectives found him with tools near a signal box and he allegedly displayed a revolver when approached. He pleaded not guilty in Fifth Avenue court and was held for examination on charges including felonious assault malicious mischief burglary tools and receiving stolen goods.

New York Leslie Evers Seventy-fifth Street Brooklyn Fourth Avenue Seventy-seventh Street Cone Schlessinger Rivers Bay Fifth Avenue Vers

Quarantine on Soldiers Will Be Removed

A telegram from Captain B. W. Bennett at Camp Greene reports motor truck companies under quarantine for ten days due to meningitis but no new cases have appeared. Quarantine to be lifted in a few days if no additional cases arise. several Cody and community boys are stationed at Camp Greene while camp life progresses well.

Cody, Wyo W. S. Bennett B. W. Bennett U. 8. Army Camp Greene Charlotte N. C Meninngitix Cody

County Agent's Ford Stolen From Church Lot

County Agricultural Agent R. E. Reynolds reported his Ford missing from the Congregational church front Sunday while he attended services. Reynolds uses the vehicle heavily in county work and irrigation efforts.

R. E. Reynolds Ford Reynolds

Are Women Naturally Despondent

An old article argues that many despondent women suffer from ill health and that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound could restore health and spirits, implying despondency is not natural to women and is a medical issue to be treated.

Lydia E. Pinkham

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