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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1917
Page
17
In Worland a man, J S Coleen, about 35, killed himself in prison after a struggle with a marshal. The inmate wounded himself with a tool and slashed his throat. authorities reported a pool of blood and the door damaged during the incident. A ten and five dollar bill was found on him, left as if patched in place.
In Glas, Wyoming on September 17 a thief or thieves targeted a public event seizing valuables amid fireworks. Local residents reported the incident near Katty and LaBRonte as police begin investigations and seek witnesses.
An 1817 valuation error misstated Pine Bluff town value, lowering taxes. Correct figures show a little over 422 008 dollars, reducing levies and signaling growth as the fair committee earns praise for a well run event. State fairs gain popularity and are expected to be key yearly occasions.
In Evanston Wyoming on September 17 two locomotives were heavily damaged after a sideswipe accident at the city yard. Engineer McArthur reports the rear engine collided with an ice switch, while Engineer Jerry Earley, with engine 2287, stood at the head of a freight. the leading engine lacked two and a half feet to clear the switch.
The new Catholic church was dedicated Sunday in Snoorcroft with Bishop McGovery of Cheyenne and Rev. J. T. Nicholson of Newcagade presiding. The service began at 7 p m and a high mass followed at 9 a m.
In Baggs Wyoming on September 17 the municipal plant produced power and pumped water into a twenty thousand gallon tank for the first time. The steam boiler used driftwood from the river and functioned smoothly as residents gained access to both electricity and water.
In Grevblult Wyoming on September 11, 1930, residents of 18 Park faced a gas outage after a natural gas shutoff. No further details given.
A gas line issue south of Greybull halted town operations from 9:30 am to about 10 pm. Natural gas powered machinery stopped and residents with gas stoves ate cold meals as the town stood in near total darkness at night.
Women are urged to visit the Lyndia EB Pinkham Medicine Co. laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts to see the preparation of a herbal remedy for women's ailments. The notice notes over 50000 pounds of roots and herbs used yearly and describes large herb bins, tanks, bottling, and labelling as proof of reliability from a forty year home treatment.
Riverton Wyoming September 17 H Cassaday of Boulder Colorado vice president for Wyoming Tie Timber company A C Foster treasurer Wm E Sweet J A Causey and C M Barsenman of Denver and L Herman of Boulder arrived to inspect and aid the tie drive now in progress About a half million ties are stacked along the river from the booms beyond the railroad bridge A strong crew works day and night to ship ties to the Chicago Northwestern treating plant The drive is reported as highly successful with no incidents marring its progress.
In Pine Bluffs Wyoming on September 17 Walter Bendixen employed by S. R. Kinnear was injured by a frightened horse while attempting to halter it. The animal struck him with a front hoof, cutting a two inch scalp gash and breaking his shoulder. A helper sustained a minor head injury. Bendixen was transported to town for treatment and is resting easy.
Roy Winer of Upton suffered a severe injury when an axe slipped while chopping wood, severing several toes on one foot. He was rushed to a hospital in Hot Springs where doctors provided care and report his condition as improving.
Nearly all wearables have advanced in price naturally. We saw the conditions coming and took advantage of opportunities. We sought out the best offerings from the big manufacturers whose lines are sold exclusively by us.
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