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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
16
City hall announced a total $480 insurance payout for viaduct fire losses. Two insurers, Atlas and Aachen and Munich, each paid $240 after claims filed just before policy expirations. Funds will repair the viaduct walk.
Mrs Sam Levinson returned from New York and Chicago with a large shipment of millinery, suits, gowns and other wearing apparel. She reports strong eastern business conditions and says bargains were better than ever. The items are now ready for inspection at the Sample Shop.
The funeral for the late Mrs. Maria Jane Millerman will be at the early chapel Thursday at 10 o clock. Interment at Lakeview cemetery. Services by Rev. Geo Van Winkle assisted by the Knights and Ladies of Security. Friends may view the remains of the service.
The funeral for Mildred Burke, victim of a Sunday auto crash near Red Buttes, will be held Friday at 9 am from St. Mary's cathedral Cheyenne. State officials may close capitol offices during services, and a large procession will proceed to Olivet Cemetery with many organizations in attendance.
District Court Friday presiding Judge W C Mentzer will hear any cases arising this week. The next term of court will be formally opened on October 2.
Orren Babbitt, accused instigator of ballot fraud in the Republican primaries, remains without a bond as townsfolk in Pine Bluffs push support. Two residents traveled to Cheyenne to sign the bond, which Prosecutor Sam M. Thompson says he prepared and believes will withstand future developments. Babbitt vows to fight the case and seeks acquittal after consultations with his attorney.
J Manion and Mack Osborne return to Colorado after the local season. Osborne joins Greeley for the rest of the season while Manion may play again if his ankle heals. Greeley faces Denver Western League on September 28. W M Bacon named general manager and acting president of Colorado Wyoming Eastern railroad succeeding J M Herbert in Laramie Wyoming.
The Daughters of the American Revolution awarded two cash prizes to Lincoln highway residents for lawn and flower beauty. First prize of $5 went to Mrs. Jennie Harriman at 1522 Snyder Street, second prize of $2 to Mrs. Emily Berger at 922 East Lincoln highway. Judges Mrs. Henry G. Watson and Mrs. Frank Gleason surveyed the city end to end, praising Harriman and Berger for their striking gardens near Crow Creek and Lake Minnehaha. The article hopes for broader beautification efforts next year.
In Lansing Kansas the Women's Civic League and state authorities opened Community Park a five acre grounds near the penitentiary to serve as a public playground for local children. The site features three tennis courts a band stand a movie booth and benches with plans for a swimming pool lagoon and shower baths. A creek runs along the east boundary and the park aims to provide safe recreation after work hours with support from local movie shows funding upkeep and volunteer labor.
The wounded man Leo Villa Roo from Bu Ville, one of the two Marines shot on Thames Street last July, was able to be seen yesterday at Jope's hospital. A bullet entered the lung and he suffered a long healing process. He is in dangerous condition.
Private Bob Decker of Company B faces a court martial in the supreme court chambers at the capitol for allegedly striking Lieut. Wade of Company F during a small riot in front of the city jail. The trial continues today with Capt. Harvey Lonabaugh appointed judge advocate and witnesses subpoenaed. A potential Leavenworth sentence looms, with war department approval required for final fate. Decker enlisted with Douglas company during Wyoming state troop mobilization and came to Wyoming from Oklahoma.
On the second day of school Cheyenne High students staged a hazing ritual in which sophomores trimmed freshmen hair while juniors and seniors participated. Principal Merton vows to punish the leaders, noting the act violated school rules though some participants claim ignorance.
Cheyenne residents were disappointed yesterday as the original Auster Brown and his dog Tige failed to arrive on schedule. They were delayed on the road but are expected today at Connelly's Shoe Store with new stunts to entertain local children.
Paris Madame Lina Cavalieri recently departed for Mary with an array of more than twenty Parisian toilettes crafted by Paquin. Evening and garden dresses feature sky blue taf feta, pale pink tulle, blue velvet collars, changeable capes, and silver lace, all described as marvelous in Woman's Wear.
In Philadelphia a 15-year-old Atlanta boy, T. Jones Jr., upset F. W. Dyer the Pennsylvania state champion to reach the third round of the national amateur golf championship. He defeated Dyer 4 2.
John Pelt aged 97, a Utah pioneer and noted for Old Folks galas prizes, died Sunday at his Huntville home after debility. Born in Hjo Sweden he emigrated with his wife in 1845 and settled in Burlington Iowa before moving to Utah in 1857. He lived in Salt Lake City Grantville and Orden valley most of his life except missionary years.
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