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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1917
Page
11
Governor and Mrs. Frank L. Houx plan a brief trip to Douglas for the state fair this afternoon return Friday evening then travel to Carpenter for the district fair with sister-in-law Mrs. William McKennie.
At the Country Club Mrs C L Beatty hosts a bridge luncheon for guest Mrs B T Hough of Des Moines. Mrs Iver Johnson presided at a 6 o'clock tea with Mrs Gibson Clark as guest of honor. Mrs Clark plans to move to California. Folk Lore club members attended.
Mrs Ed Nash and her daughter Miss Ruth Nash hosted a reception for Mrs George Beckley of Honolulu in Cheyenne with over 100 attendees including Mrs Beckley and several local society figures. Floral decor transformed the Nash home into a garden setting as refreshment service followed in the dining room. The event marked another cordial welcome for the visitor. The Eastern Star grand chapter closes sessions with a theater party in New Atlas theater and post show supper at the temple.
Mrs O E McMahon entertained at a dinner Sunday evening in honor of the bride. Guests included friends and local residents who joined in celebration with a simple, festive menu and warm wishes for the couple.
Mrs C W Cole hosts an informal card party this afternoon in Cheyenne. The gathering honors her sister Mrs George Cherette of Los Angeles who is visiting.
The Supergaee of St Mark's hosted another popular parish dance at the Parish house last evening with over fifty couples present. Mrs Moorehouse's orchestra played as soldiers and Cheyenne's young women attended. future events include a Fort Russell dance at K C hall by enlisted men and a Friday Parish house dance by the St Mark's Guild.
The Hospital Benefit society visited Fort Russell hospital yesterday afternoon bringing flowers and fruit for about 250 sick soldiers. The volunteers, led by chaperons Mrs. J. J. Shingler and Mrs. D. M. Carley, included Mrs. Kendall Bon Miss Mildred Sterling Miss Mildred Bon and Mrs. Gearey.
L Edward Horton learns from Omaha that his brother W H Horton who was seriously injured in an automobile accident is slowly recovering at Nicholas Senn hospital. The Telegram notifying Cheyenne of the crash reached him there.
Mrs Frank Bon is critically ill with pneumonia at the Private hospital. Miss Jeannette Mulien who underwent a tonsillectomy at St John’s hospital last week has recovered sufficiently to be removed to her home where she is rapidly envalescing.
Members of the Win One class at the Methodist Sunday school under teacher Mrs A L Putnam are to gather at the church Saturday at 3 o clock for a class portrait while the soldier members are still here. Everyone is urged to attend.
Don’t miss the Giersdorf Musical Company in the Kaqsary at the Parish House tonight at 8:15 p m Admission is 50 cents.
Mrs. Kate Filley of Tulsa visits Cheyenne guest Mrs. R A Hopkins while Cody figures Mrs. Starrett and Mrs. Reassen attend the Eastern Star grand chapter. Numerous arrivals and departures across Cheyenne Denver Boulder and Colorado confirm a bustling social season.
N C to join the Wyoming regiment. Otto Weimer, formerly with First National Bank, has gone to St Louis to study medicine at Washington University. Mrs Dugald Whitaker and daughters travel to Denver for Miss Elizabeth to attend Walcott school. Mr and Mrs J W Howard depart for Kansas and Excelsior Springs Mo for a visit and rheumatism baths. Mrs Ed McCarty and her baby daughter visit Cheyenne for a few days.
J. W. Morgareidge of Sheridan attends the Masonic grand lodge and will travel Thursday toward home stopping in Douglas for a day at the fair.
The Whittier club will resume its fortnightly meetings on Wednesday, Sept 1, with Mrs. A N Putnam as president at her home. The topic for the third period is Industrial Conditions in South America and the New Testament will be studied in year and next week's program will include introductory topics.
Chapter CC of PB OL Sisterhood opened its meetings with poor attendance as Mrs. Ira P. Fee hosted. Miss Augusta Johnston spoke on life in Washington and the war. plans for English and French history study were reviewed. The chapter voted to devote alternate Tuesdays to Red Cross work and to aid at Cape Itol headquarters.
The Anna Gordon W. C. T. UV unit will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Foreum on East Seventh street. The Altar and Rosary Society of St Marys will meet at K C hall Thursday afternoon with Mesdames Couch Barlow and Melnerney as hostesses.
The Woman's Club of the R. M. A. will meet at Mrs A J Miller's home this afternoon. The year's study will be introduced, Mrs Fred Miller will present a paper on a seasonable topic, and Mrs L R Tyson will lead a discussion on current events.
Help One Another club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. E. W. Hall. Members unable to attend should notify the hostess. Work will be provided.
Captain and Mrs Frank Clark and their small son will return from Palo Alto California to Cheyenne for a brief family visit before proceeding to Camp Green in the near future.
The King's Daughters and friends are invited to a 4 49 PM roast at Minnehaha Park to start winter activities. Congregational Aid Society meets Friday afternoon in the church parlors with Mrs H Jensen and her circle hosting. First meeting after summer vacation.
The Coterie Art Club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs Erle Gorham presiding. Members are reminded to bring current project notes and any finished works for critique.
The Shakespeare club will convene for its first session of the year next Monday September 17 at Mrs. Ray E. Lee's home. The year is split into three study periods with Hrowning drama first led by the group, Modern English drama second led by Miss Maude Johnston, and Commercial studies led by Miss Abby E. Roya.
A brief note reports a company performing in the Rosary theater, with admission priced at 50 cents. It mentions the venue and the date of the show and the cost for attendees.
Local dealers push a popular car accessory as a best seller in county markets. Knapp and Investigaiv CLL are among firms promoting the product at Hotel Plains with claims of strong demand and steady sales.
The Giersdes company offers a society musical entertainment titled The Rosary at the parish house tonight. Features include skilled instrumentalists and singers and the program runs about one hour forty minutes starting at 8 15 p m. A real treat for those who enjoy quality music is promised.
Prosecuting Attorney Sam M. Thompson filed informations against three persons ahead of the fall term opening. Judge W. C. Mentzer says the docket will be light. A manslaughter charge will be placed against B. J. Mitchell, a cook in LeBarron’s case, in the death of Charles To.
Bin, once employed as a waiter, is accused of passing a worthless check to Sam Bronstine a local pawnbroker. Charles A Bennett is charged with non support of his wife and child. An information will likely be filed against William Burns suspected of stabbing Patrick Delaney, who died from hemorrhage due to stab wounds.
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