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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1920
Page
6
A young soldier from Bell County is reported to be returning home under tense conditions following a stretch of hardship and danger. The notice notes his service, location, and the uncertain state of affairs back home.
A major test by Union Oil Co of California on Street Oil Co. acreage in the Lance Creek field Wyoming reports oil showing at about 3,060 feet. If flowing, the well likely to reach sand around 100 feet more, boosting activity in the southwestern field and guiding further development near Ohio Oil Co.’s 82-36-66 site where pay was reached at 2,910 feet.
Elizabeth Kisheil one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kisheil died Thursday evening from stomach trouble. The Second Baptist church of Rock Springs organized with Rev J W Randolph chosen pastor and large crowd attended. The Episcopal church Sunday school had a picnic to Kenta by motor trucks with sports and prizes. Mrs George Wright died at the hospital after an appendectomy age 23 46 years old. She had lived in Rock Springs eighteen years and is survived by her husband and five children. On Saturday evening Miss
Denver reports that oil men from all producing regions will gather for the annual Independent Oil Men's Association meeting in the Auditorium from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1. A special train will bring delegates from New York to Denver via Kansas City. An expo will run alongside, featuring petroleum products, shale industry displays, burning machinery, retorts, drilling apparatus, and exhibits from manufacturers. About 160 delegates are expected plus many visitors.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming records its first air visit as H. H. Barker and H. G. Wanton fly from Blackfoot Idaho to Jackson, a ~100 mile trip in 1 hour 16 minutes. They cross the Teton range at about 9,000 feet.
Mrs. M. Miller eighty died at her daughter's home in Rawlings. She was mother to eleven children and survived by four, with thirty four grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren, totaling fifty two descendants. Born in Denmark in 1820 she lived in Wyoming for fifty years.
Cokerville, Sept. 7. George Harniss a sheepherder, his horse and his dog were killed by lightning on a ranch nearby. A search was started when the man failed to report, and the bodies were found with the horse’s head resting on a tree boll.
Kelly, Wyo Sept 7 Thieves who burglarized the Kelly Mercantile store took two pairs of high-heeled riding boots two repeating rifles and the stock of ammunition including gauntlet gloves gaudy neckerchiefs pocket knives and more. investigators note a prior burglary in Montana youths connected are said to have trailed into the area but not tied to this theft.
Two hundred ninety pairs of ladies silk hose and five bathrobes were taken in a freight car burglary between Rawlins and Laramie. R A Montgomery and Ralph Weeks, railroad employees, are charged and jailed in Carbon County. They allegedly sold the goods to a Laramie second hand dealer.
On the sixth day after an operation for appendicitis at St. John's hospital, Bus ter Sates slipped away from his nurses. He was found downtown chatting with friends, saying he grew weary of staying in bed.
A ranch hand at Julia Hansen's Pasd Creek operation in Rawlins Wyoming died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen in an accidental discharge while moving a shotgun from a mower. The victim's name was not provided in the message.
In Alva Wyoming on September 7 a lightning strike hit an oak stump in John T. Mahoney’s pasture. The bolt killed three bulls and one cow that had sheltered against the stump, all part of a herd of thoroughbred Hereford cattle.
Rawlins Wyoming reports a homesteader seeking compensation after dynamiters destroyed wagons and farm tools during his absence for final proof. The victim estimates losses around 3000 dollars while ties to a local family and church are described amid wartime reminiscence and a son who served in World War I.
A pWar veteran from Campbell County is reported safe and back at his home in Gillette. The brief notice notes the veteran’s safe return amid a chaotic scene and mentions local boy numbers in the area, reflecting wartime concerns and community relief.
A local ad hints at tire bargains as buyers are urged to discuss options with dealers. The message stresses value and assistance in choosing tires suitable for different vehicles and conditions.
Regular meeting of the Red and Reel Club at the City and County Building in the council chamber. The session begins Wednesday evening at 7:30. H. H. ARP, President Attest. C. J. HORISKEY, secretary.
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