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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
5
Local social and travel notices show residents and visitors in Cheyenne from Denver Indianapolis and Kansas. several business and government actions noted. Names include Mra Brostian, Dr Nannebury, Godfrey Here-tr, K. Wiken, M. Phelan, F. Mullin, H. Wattington, J. Kindall, S. G. Hopskins, J. Skaife, and Laramie figures Kirline and Layton.
The state canvassing board in Cheyenne will start final counts of primary ballots today. Returns from all counties are in, with Hot Springs and Goshen arriving late. Members include Secretary of State Frank L. Houx and State Treasurer Herman J. Gates.
Miss Winifred Taylor left yesterday for Cheyenne where she accepted a position to teach violin in the Catholic age the coming year. Mrs Taylor will also continue her own violin work according to the Lar amie Republican report.
An endorsement touts Shredded Wheat Biscuit as a top body-building food that digests easily. It claims the cereal provides maximum nutrition with minimal digestive effort, ideal for starting the day before facing demanding work or front-line duties.
Plans advance for Cheyenne lodge members and families to travel by special train to Casper for Elks Day at Natrona County Fair on September 20. Secretary Motherney has secured many commitments with more expected. Round trip fare is 12 dollars. return to Cheyenne is scheduled for the morning of September 22.
The Union Pacific railroad will announce reduced round trip rates for the Burns county fair next week. A special fare of one third for the round trip will apply for all three days of the event.
Miss Margery G. Ross announced the Wyoming Woman's Party state committee with chair Dr Frances M Lane Cody and vice chairmen W H Dickson Lander and R D Kinport Cheyenne. Members include Edith K O Clark Cheyenne Grace R Hebard Laramie and others across Cody Cheyenne Casper Evanston Worland Sheridan and Sheridian.
The Carnegie library receives a complete Roosevelt works set and Parkman histories ready for loan. The library will add late novels soon and has ordered several popular sellers. An outline Bible dictionary and encyclopedia of religion and ethics is also on order, a first for biblically themed history.
The body of Alvin Graham who died in Pittsburg, Pa will reach Cheyenne Thursday evening. He was a Wyoming native born at Iron Mountain and attended Cheyenne schools. He is survived by a mother, grandmother Mrs M. E. Ed. Howards, two sisters Mrs Dick Combs and Mrs Co A Harney, and a brother W K Graham, all of Cheyenne. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Marriage licenses were issued Tuesday to Lester M. Cline of Nunn Colorado and Edna Mae Johnson of Windsor, and to Robert W. Whitney of Archer and Miss Carolyn McCoy of.
Many housewives err by judging food and baking powder by price or can size. The cheapest often costs more in ruined baking and wasted materials, while the most expensive may not mean best quality. Seek a moderate price brand for economical, reliable results.
Secretary of State records show 250 automobile licenses issued statewide in August, a record for Wyoming. Sheridan topped counties with 51 license issuances, followed by Laramie with 39 and Niobrara with 30. July figures had Laramie leading with 50, Treatment second with 42, and Lincoln third with 36.
A blockade on the Union Pacific near Hermion, west of Sidney Nebraska, was lifted after wrecking crews opened one track in the morning and the second track last night. Damage was limited as the train carried mainly timber and tires, sparing most freight.
Three cars with Cheyenne residents returned from an extended trip touring Scotts Bluff Torrington and the Goshen Hole country. The group included F. S. Johnston and wife Fred Hofmann and wife Ed Hofmann and wife Stephen Bon and wife Harry B. Henderson and wife Frank A. Roedel Rudolph Hofmann Kendall Don and Mildred Bon. They reported rough roads but no car trouble and said the journey combined utility and pleasure in good weather.
The Cody office area was expanded with a large interior growth and merged delivery windows causing congestion during a Sunday remodel. Basin contractor C A Zaring travels to Denver to join Velantine Oil case court of appeals. Wellington area oil well project progresses with a new 4000 foot well planned near the Wyoming border.
Notice to holders of oft warrants unaumbered 11152 to 11296 issued on the general fund in March 1016. Warrants will be paid when presented at the city treasurer office. Interest will cease from September 7th, 1036. John A. Martin Commissioner of Accounts and Finance.
Sopality Girla of Et Mahys Cathal and Sopalità Girla of Et Mahys Cathal are asked to meet at the home of Renard W Burke at 8 30 to attend the funeral of Slidred Burke. Treas Sanna Soruck.
Opened last Monday with higher attendance than last year. Grade school rooms filled and high school assembly crowded. Eleven teachers employed, six new. New school building underway but not finished soon. Rev Omer Thomas, home missionary secretary, visiting western states from headquarters in Deton Ohio. Two federates recently settled Riverton. Ex-con Sam Norwood alias Red Mike faces trial for horse stealing in Fremont county after state penitentiary sentence. Swan Land and Livestock shipped ten carloads of sheep from Omala. Sherman Company reports sixth well in Big Hollow oil basin near Laramie. rig set in a new location. Mark Chapman Insurance and hogues ad.
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