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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1917

Page

11

Brilliant and elegant social events at the Cheyenne Plains

Governor and Mrs Houx hosted Mr and Mrs W L Simpson of Cody at the governor's mansion while he served on the exemption board. A grand Plains dinner for sixteen Cheyenne and visitors featured white dahlias, red white and blue candles, a Ferris trio concert, and soprano solos by Mrs Wilbur Hawkins. An anniversary dinner for David R Kinport celebrated near generations, with autumn decorations and family recollections.

the Plains Arthur Parker Major Parker Ferris Wilbur Hawkins Hawkins Third Wyoming Regiment Amience Grand Lodge Parker Frank L. Houx W. L. Simpson Cody Herman B. Gates Douglas A. Preston Hilliard Ridgley H. Alan Floyd Ralph Anderson William E. Mullen Briggs Evanston Captain Briggs H. B. Henderson Frank Homskey James Durnford Bruce Jones L. R. Tyson Dan Roberts Dan, Jr C. D. Roberts Lillie Minnie Roberts Roberta A .C. Kingsford Steve Bon Misa Mildred Bon Anne David RK. Kinport Kinport David R. Kinport James Kinport

Birthday Honor for G R Kinport in Cheyenne Summer

Portlander G R Kinport is celebrated on his Father's Birthday after spending the summer in Cheyenne. Local admirers note his travel and visit as a quiet tribute to the family patriarch.

Wanted First Class Stenographer with Clerical Experience

Help wanted notice seeking a first class stenographer with clerical experience. Apply to Mr Taylor at the ledger office.

Taylor Leader Office

Past Chiefs to Meet with Mrs Ira Hanna This Tuesday

The Past Chiefs association will meet with Mrs Ira Hanna at 317 East Tenth Street Tuesday afternoon. All Past Chiefs are invited to be present.

Ira Hanna East Tenth Street

Woman's club meeting postponed to Wednesday

The meeting of the Woman's club of the R. M. A. is postponed for one week and will be held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. J. Miller.

Woman's Club of The A. J. Miller

Women’s Civic League Holds Informal Circle Meeting

The inner circle gathered Friday at Mrs. J E Bartlett’s home with Bartlett chairing. A further meeting is set for Thursday at 7 o’clock at the same location and all members are urged to attend.

Women's Civic League Bartlett

Parshall Host Informal Supper for Notables

Mr and Mrs A J Parshall held an informal Sunday evening supper at their home. Guests included Judge and Mrs Cyrus Beard and Dr and Mrs M C Barkwell.

A. J. Parshall Cyrus Beard M. C. Barkwell

Kensington Tea Honoring Sister in Rawlins

Mrs Will Reid hosted a Kensington tea Saturday afternoon in honor of her sister Mrs Jennie Tunnicliff a guest from Rawlins. Sweet peas and golden glow decorated the rooms while sewing and visiting followed by an elaborate five o'clock tea served with assistance from Miss Helen Reid and Miss Minnie Nieman. An automobile drive about town and the port was enjoyed with courtesy from Mrs Houx. Guests included Mrs Frank L Houx Mrs K Ross Mrs John Thomas Mrs Reed of North Carp and Mrs Tunnicliffe guest of honor.

Jennie Tunnicliff Rawlins Will Reid Kensington Helen Minnie Nieman Houx Reid Frank L. Houx K. Ross John Thomas Reed North Carp Tunnicliffe

Complimentary Luncheon Held at Mrs Van Tassell Home

Eight women gathered around a tasteful table yesterday at 1 o clock for a luncheon at the home of Mrs. R. Van Tassell. The gathering featured social chatter and a cordial afternoon.

Eliza Beth Plans Weleutachuel Centering in Denver

The note mentions a move to Denver tomorrow to center the Weleutachuel, with the speaker spending the summer and Miss Eliza beth as a key figure in the plan.

School Parent Teacher Association Calls Evening Meeting

Chapter OP Bo announces the first fall session of the High School Parent-Teacher Association led by Ira B Ree, with elections at 7 40 PM in the Assembly room. Will Reid presides in Mrs 7 Jefferis's absence, as she has left the city.

Ira B Ree The Fail Sean Teness Will Reid Mes Jefferis

Visitors Attend Masonic Meetings In Cheyenne

Mr and Mrs William Dickinson of Lander and Mr and Mrs George Dobler of Riverton arrived by car to attend the Masonic and Eastern Star grand chapter in session this week. Also present are Mr and Mrs Tilton of Saratoga and Mr and Mrs Frank Hadsell of Rawlins, guests at the Plains hotel.

William Dickinson Lander George Dobler Riverton Cheyenne Masonic and Eastern Star Grand Chapter The Plains Frank Hadsell Rawlins the Plains

Cheyenne W C T U Holds Annual Election Meeting

The Cheyenne W C T U will meet this afternoon at Carnegie Library auditorium for annual officer elections, business, and dues collection. P B of the W C T U meets at 7 30 PM at headquarters with a program in addition to business. Mrs Newell Bell is absent. Ralph Bolin will lead. The Altar and Rosary Society of St Marys meets at K Hall Thursday afternoon with Mesdames Couch Harlow and McInerney hosting.

Cheyenne W.C. T. U Cheyenne W. C. T. UL Carnegiebrary P. B W. C. TU Newell Bell Ralph Bolin Altar and Rosary Society of

Bristol Family Returns from Douglas After Uncle's Death

Mrs Lee Bristol and family returned Sunday night from Douglas where they were called by the death and burial of their aged uncle Prof N E Stark. Mrs Jennie Tunnicliffe and son Everett, who had been guests at Mrs Tunnicliffe's sister Mrs Will Reid's home, left Sunday for Manhattan Kansas where Mr Tunnicliffe will enter college.

Lee Bristol Charles Bristol BE. Mains Douglas N. E. Stark Jennie Tunnicliffe Everett

Social guests attend Cheyenne Eastern Star and Masonic events

Mrs. William Nieman and Mrs. Robert Turner of Rawlins are in Cheyenne for the Eastern Star grand chapter and stay at the Will Reid home. Mr. Turner will arrive today for the Masonic grand chapter. Mrs. Turner is Mr. Reid's sister and Mrs. Nieman is the mother of Minnie Nieman, a stenographer in Mr. Reid's office.

William Nieman Robert Turner Rawlins Cheyenne Eastern Star Grand Chapter Will Reid Turner Masonic Grand Chapter Mr. Reid Nieman Minnie Nieman

Cheyenne Visitors Attend Eastern Star and Masonic Events

Mrs Osgood Johnson and Mrs Goodrich arrived in Cheyenne from Wheatland to attend the Eastern Star grand chapter. Mrs Frank Roach returned with her son to Cheyenne and will move to a cottage on Twenty six th street. Mr and Mrs Adams of Sheridan are among visitors at the Plains for the Masonic grand lodge. Mr Morgaridge of Sheridan attends the Masonic week. Misses Daisy and Mamie Merrill of Enibar stayed in Cheyenne en route to Denver with Mrs D A Preston. Miss Viola Kleinke heads to Lincoln to resume University of Nebraska work. Mr and Mrs Percy Smith and daughter Irene plan to motor to Denver for Irene to enroll at Wolcott school. Alice Barber and Elizabeth Whitaker are students at the Walent school. Mr and Mrs W L Simpson of Cody, active on the exception board, visited Laramie for the weekend.

Osgood Johnson Mrs Goodrich Cheyenne Wheatland Eastern Star Grand Frank Roach Northwest Nettford Twenty-sixth Street Grant Hopkins Mrs. Adams of Sheridan Masonic Prand Lodge The Plains Daisy Mamie Merill Enibar Denver D. A. Preston Mrs. Preston Merin Merrill Viola Kleinke Lincoln, Neb University of Nebraska Percy Smith Irene Smith Irene Wolcott Alice Barber Elizabeth Whitaker Walent School W. L. Simpson Cody Mr. Simpson Exception Board Laramie

Nebraska Woman Visits Cheyenne Relatives

Neban Augusta Johnston arrived yesterday from Washington D C for a visit of several weeks with her Cheyenne relatives among whom she is staying.

Neban Augusta Johnston Washington, D. C

Johnstons Visit Omaha Relative and Friends

Mrs. Frank Homskey returned Saturday from Omaha where she visited Mrs. Frank Ottman, formerly of Cheyenne. The text mentions the G. P. Johnstons, the A. D. Johnstons and the E. . Johnstons in a family or social context.

Frank Homskey Omaha Frank Ottman Cheyenne

Charming visitor Miss Marjorie Wyckoff to leave Cheyenne

Miss Marjorie Wyckoff of York Nebraska, a popular guest in Cheyenne this summer, will depart for home this morning. She has stayed with Misses Hannah and Alice Forbes and received much attention during her visit.

Marjorie Wyckoff York, Neb Cheyenne Hannah Alice Forbes

Local sisters visit Cheyenne and return from Laramie trip

Mrs Curtis Templin of Chugwater and her sister Mrs Warren traveled to Cheyenne to attend the sessions of the grand chapter of the E. S. and are guests of their sister. Mrs Peter Appel Miss Laurance and Miss Lillian Blamey have returned from a two week visit to Laramie and Green River.

Curtis Templin Chugwater Warren Cheyenne The Peter Appel Laurance Lillian Blamey Laramie Green River

Local Residents on Travel and Visits Across the West

Mr and Mrs Arthur Piggott return from a week long motor trip in Colorado. Mr and Mrs M P P Keefe and daughter Patricia depart for Douglas to attend the state fair. Miss Esther Johnson of Laramie arrives to visit Mr and Mrs Ed Nash. Mrs Reed of North Carolina visits sister Mrs John L Thomas.

Arthur Piggott Colorado Esther Johnson Laramie Ed Nash

Goff Party Leaves Cheyenne for Eastern Visit

Mrs H L Goff wife of Third Wyoming regiment member travels east with her mother Mrs Buckingham of Chicago after summer guest stint in Cheyenne. They visit Chicago and other places while her husband serves with troops in North Carolina. Mrs James A Wool and daughter Miss Edith Wood of Appleton Wisconsin arrive in Cheyenne for an extended stay at Mr and Mrs Stimson's home. Miss Wood and Miss Louise Stimson are Delta Gamma sorority sisters and former Lawrence College students.

H. L. Goff James A. Wool Edith Wood Appleton Wis Cheyenne J. Bs. Stimson Miss Wood Misa Louise Stimson Delta Gamma Lawrence College

Mrs Dugald Whitaker and Daughters Return to Cheyenne

Mrs Dugald Whitaker and her daughters Miss Elizabeth and Miss Mary have come back to Cheyenne from the Horse creek ranch, concluding their ranch visit.

Presbyterian church to host new members welcome Friday

The Presbyterian church will open its doors Friday evening to entertain and welcome the church's new members as part of an informal gathering for the congregation.

The Presbyterian Church

Centennial Petroleum Co Incorporation in Wyoming

Centennial Petroleum Co is incorporated in Cheyenne Wyoming Sept 1917 to refine and trade crude and refined oil and gas. Capital stock is one million dollars in one million shares one dollar par. Directors for the first year are H M Olds Casper F M Palmer Burns and Claude F Palmer Cheyenne. Office and agent at Torrington Goshen County Wyoming.

Wyoming H. M. Olds Casper Wyo F. M Palmer Burns Claude F. Palmer Cheyenne Torrington Goshen County

Cheyenne Presbyterian Aid Society Plans Friday Meeting

The regular meeting of the Cheyenne Presbyterian Aid Society will be held Friday afternoon in the church parlors, with Mrs. Jr. Ridgley presiding. The text also mentions new teachers in Cheyenne public schools and planned entertainment for the community.

M Presbyterian Aid Society

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