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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1910
Page
10
O K Nickerson of Lander is freed when his wagon overturns on a rough road leaving him trapped. After about half an hour he adjures the team by holding a rein and talking to animals to keep them still until a hunter nearby fires a shot and uses strength to lift the wagon freeing him.
In Guernsey on October 26 two accidents occurred with similar causes among young girls. Leon Covington daughter of J J Covington broke her arm while running at school with friends. The next day Myrtle Hisey, also among the same group, fractured her nose during play.
Over 25,000 pounds are allocated at Moorecroft for improvements by the Chicago Quincy and Burlington West road company. The work includes a new round structure as part of the upgrades.
Landér Oct 25 E W Tweed former railroad switchman who lost his arm in an on track accident has accepted a $3000 company check as a compromise. The report notes work on rebuilding a depots with a ladies room addition.
Ira Bishop leaped from a wagon to avoid a overturn on a rough road near Green River. He sustained a broken leg from landing on a rock. He had recently recovered from two prior leg injuries in an accident last winter.
An event notice for Organ ized Jabor of Cheyenne hosting a dance at Keefe Mall in Duchanan’s fall orchestra Thursday evening October 27. Tickets cost 1.00 with ladies admitted free.
Martin Robertson aged 28 shot and killed his sweetheart Grace Etter aged 18 at Mount Morenck nine miles west of Lafayette Indiana and then shot himself in the breast with the same gun. He died in the county jail hospital from the self inflicted wound or resulting complications.
A reader recounts severe coffee dependency and nervous strain, then describes a health turnaround after switching to Postum. The testimonial claims improved sleep, steadier nerves, and overall recovery, urging others to replace coffee with the beverage.
Sheridan Wyoming October 25 1910 Hon B E Entering denounces former Governor Fentimore Chaitterton for aiding the machine in the Wyoming Republican split. The letter laments his former anti machine stance and predicts a Republican defeat on November 8 with machine control challenged by progressives.
Last chance to view Cuba on Wheels an educational exhibit traveling for seven years. The program aims to bring students to see the car during school hours at a nominal five cent admission to cover costs. The notice says Cheyenne will host a stop tonight October 26 before leaving. The Saturday Musical Club calendar shows a meeting at 4 30 PM at Carnegie Library beginning October 26 with a dance at Engle Hall tonight. Tickets for Indies Free cost 50 cents.
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