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Date: 1917-07-12; Paper: Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader 
DEMENTED YOUTH DIES IN SHERIDAN
SHERIDAN, Wyo.. July 12.
Paul Marsden, the young man who became demented Friday while en route to Rock Island, Ill., and who jumped from the train at Regis, but was latter captured and brought to Sheridan, died yesterday evening at  5:30 at the state hospital, to which place he was removed Sunday. Young Marsden, who was only 22 years of age has been attending the high school in Bozeman, and during the vacation decided to return to the old home in Illinois. After leaving Hillings trainmen noticed that his actions were peculiar but he did not become violent until the train reached Regis, a small station east of  Sheridan, when he sprang from the car and started for the hills. The section crew was sent in pursuit and he was overtaken after a long search.


Skull Fractured (News Article) Date: 1921-02-28;
Paper: Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader
SKULL FRACTURED. SHERIDAN, Wyo, Feb. 28
Oscar Ochsmer of Acme died at the state, hospital here as a result of having fractured his skull while working In the mine at Acme late this week. An explosion in the mine is believed to have caused the death of Ochsmer. A blast had been lighted In one room and Ochsmer went into It by mistake.

Colonel Hardin of Sheridan is Paralysis Victim (News Article)
Date: 1921-07-15; Paper: Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader

COLONEL HARDIN  OF SHERIDAN IS PARALYSIS VICTIM
SHERIDAN, Wyo., July 15.
Samuel Howes Hardin, one of the pioneers of the state, died at the home of his step-son, John G. McIlivain, at Fort Garland, Colo. He had been in ill health for some time and had gone to the ranch of his stepson in order to recuperate. The. attack, however, which .caused his death was of short duration. Colonel Hardin was born in Cambridge, Mass., In 1846, his ancestors being among those who were prominent in the colonial history of the state. His parents removed to Chicago the year following... After a liberal education, Mr. Hardin entered the banking house of his elder brothers and continued for many years in this line with others and for himself.
Answering the "call of the wild," Mr, Hardin visited the west and saw its future opportunities. Adjusting his affairs in the east he came to Wyoming in 1880 and engaged in the cattle business on Tongue river near where the town of Ranchester now stands. Colonel Hardin became prominent in all matters pertaining, to the cattle industry and,  organized the first livestock association north of Cheyenne, and lent valuable aid to Montana neighbors in the  same line of business. For years Colonel Hardin was president of the Old Settlers' club and was an enthusiast in all its affairs.
In 1902 without his .knowledge or consent he was nominated for representative by the republicans in convention and was elected by a large majority. As a member of the Seventh general assembly. Colonel Hardin served with marked ability and left his impression upon the legislation of that session. He was the father of and introduced the bill that established the Sheridan branch of the Wyoming general hospital, an Institution that has not only alleviated the sufferings of so many, but is saving the lives of many more.
Mr. Hardin with his great ability, profound learning and genuine patriotism, stood as a representative of the highest type of American manhood. At the time of his death. Colonel Hardin was one of the best  known men of the state, and throughout his long years of residence in Sheridan county, he was always the same, courteous, kind-hearted gentleman, and the trusted friend of all who enjoyed his acquaintance.

Charles Wulfjen Dies at Home of Senator Kendrick (News Article)
Date: 1921-06-30; Paper: Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader
CHARLES WULFJEN DIES AT HOME OF SENATOR KENDRICK
Charles Wulfjen died Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John E. Kendrick, in Sheridan, after an illness which has extended over a period of several years. Since he returned to Sheridan from Texas about, two weeks ago his condition has been critical. Senator Kendrick was summoned from Washington last week. Mr. Wulfjen was among the early Wyoming pioneers and stock men. He came in from Texas in the early eighties and settled in Cheyenne. 
The family occupied the property at 620 East Eighteenth street, now owned by F. A. M.  Stuart, and was prominent in social circles and in the Methodist church. Wulfjen ran one of the largest cattle outfits on the Wyoming range and those associated with him in business dealings were Luke Voorhees, Thomas Durbin and the late J. W. Hammond. From Cheyenne .Mr. Wulfjen and his family went to Greeley and from there to Sheridan.

Funeral at Greeley.

In recent years,. Mr. Wulfjen and his son-in-law, Senator Kendrick, have driven their cattle on Wyoming and Montana ranges near Sheridan.
Funeral services will be held at Greeley, Colo., and members of the family who make their home at Sheridan probably will accompany the remains there Arrangements have not yet been complete, but the services probably will be held Saturday or Sunday.
The last visit Mr. and Mrs Wulfjen paid to Cheyenne was about two years ago when they were en route home from California.  They were entertained at the Durbin home. When the Kendricks occupied the executive mansion here
Mrs. Kendrick gave a party for her father, and many of the city pioneers who had known him in the early days attended.

In Wyoming. One Victim of Big Wreck Was Doctor Residing at Kirby (News Article)
Date: 1921-03-03; Paper: Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader

ONE VICTIM OF BIG WRECK WAS DOCTOR RESIDING AT KIRBY
SHERIDAN March 3
E. M. Giddings. carrying a railway ticket from Kirby, Wyo., to Augusta, Mich., died of injuries en route to Michigan City following Sunday night  wreck near Porter, Ind. An unidentified woman, believed to be Giddings's wife, also
died en route to Michigan City. Giddings was well known to many in Sheridan. Frank Robinson of the Sheridan Ice Company says that at the time he knew him Dr. Giddings was the company physician at Crosby. It is probable that the unidentified woman was his wife, as she usually accompanied him on the trip he was in the habit of making to the east. Mr, Robinson says the old home of the doctor was at Augusta, Mich.

Ranch man Killed by Accident Shot (News Article)
Date: 1917-10-24; Paper: Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader

RANCH MAN KILLED BY ACCIDENTAL SHOT SHERIDAN. Wyo.. Oct. 24.
I. T. Stotts, a well know ranch man of Arvada.died this morning at the Stale hospital as a result of a bullet wound received while deer hunting near Arvada on Friday last.

Date: 1919-10-16;
Paper: Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader

AGED MAN KILLED BY AUTO DRIVEN BY
SHERIDAN, Wyo.. Oct. 16
William Elmore, aged sixty, was struck by an automobile driven by Miss Eleanor Lord and was so severely injured that he died within a few minutes. Witnesses say that Miss Lord was driving at a speed not to exceed eighteen miles per hour The lights on the car were burning but did not strike him until the car was upon him and as there were no street lights the car hit him almost as soon as he was seen by the driver.

Son Died a Hero; Father in Prison Sentenced for Swearing out Fake Affidavit Sheridan Man Must Spend Year
(News Article) Date: 1920-11-16; Paper: Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader

SON DIED A HERO FATHER IN PRISON
SENTENCED FOR SWEARING OUT FAKE AFFIDAVIT
Sheridan Man Must Spend Year and Three Months at Leavenworth  - Owners of Still Fined $1,515.

In the course of the world war a Soldier from .Sheridan, Wyo was killed In France. Later his father, William J. Clark of Sheridan, made a false affidavit in order to collect the soldier's insurance. Monday afternoon, in federal court
here, the father pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined $5 and sentenced to serve one year and three months at Leavenworth. It developed that in making out the affidavit the elder Clark had sworn that he had not heard, from the boy's mother for seven years and that he therefore believed her to be dead.   But the authorities found out that he had heard from her and that he knew her to be alive. Minnie Clark, the present wife, was also implicated not yet been arraigned.

Three Fined $6,515

An echo of  the recent spectacular raids in and around Cheyenne in which $20,000 worth of bootleg  and booze-making apparatus was captured  also was heard Monday afternoons. Appearing before Judge Riner were
Sam Agranda,  Maggie Stowers, Ross Tarantola, Joe Picolo and, Guissippe Liera, five of the six persons seized by the operatives. After pleading guilty to a charge of having in their possession liquor and property for the
manufacture of liquor, Adragna, Picolo and Liera were fined a total of $1,515. This they paid Tuesday.Maggie Stowers and Tarantola both pleaded innocence; the trial of the former .was set for November 17 and of the latter for December 1.

To Sheridan Next Spring

It was disclosed that Judge Riner will hold court in Sheridan for the first time in several years.Thirteen, criminal cases were transferred to the Sheridan district, the accused released on $1,000 bond each, and the first hearing there set for April 25. Three civil matters also were transferred. When the judge dropped the gavel to announce the close of the Tuesday session nearly all the 80 people indicted by the grand jury appeared and made their pleadings. The complete list to date of their pleadings,  sentences and time for hearings follow;
John Coig, violation of prohibition act, not guilty, trial set for November 18.
Joe Santich, violation of prohibition act, not guilty, trial set for November 18,
Chinaman gets $2,000 Fine
Yee Sam, possession of smoking opium, $2,000 on first count $1 on fourth count
Glen B. Linxwiler, theft from interstate shipment, guilty, one year and one day at Leavenworth;
W. J., Lange  and  James P.Newman, fined $300 each and costs, violation of prohibition act, guilty, fined $300 each and cost.
John D. Mclntyre, violation of prohibition act, guilty, fined $300 and costs and given until November 24 to pay,
Edward McCune, possession of still, guilty, $500 penalty, $100 fine, and 60 days in Natrona county jail; second count, fined $100.
George Castle, violation of prohibition act guilty, fined $200 and costs.
William Dick, selling liquor, guilty, fined $200 and costs.
Harry Ford, violation of prohibition act, guilty, fined $300 and costs.

Many Prohibition Cases

Earl E. Smith, possession of still, not guilty, trial set for November 20.
William Kekich, possession of still, not guilty.
Clarence W. Pueppka, theft from interstate shipment, $1,500 and sentence in Laramie county jail until paid.
John T. O'Malley. three charges, violation of prohibition act, not guilty.
Leo Toy and Louis Sing, smoking opium, not guilty.
William F. Vines, two charges, theft from interstate shipment, not guilty.
LeRoy Brown and  Minnie C. Brown, violation of Mann act, not guilty.
Charles E, Safford, forging money order, guilty, fined $5 and sentenced to one year and one day at Leavenworth.

Changed His Plea.

Charles B. Dunigan, first pleaded not guilty and trial set for November 23; then changed it to guilty, one year and one day; at Leavenworth,
Russell S. Hummer, interstate transportation of stolen auto, guilty, one year and one day at Leavenworth.
George Katos, killing game birds out of season, guilty, fined $50.
A. H. Kaehler, breaking seal of interstate car, first pleaded not guilty; then changed it to guilty, one year and one day at Leavenworth.
Julius Schmidt, violation of Mann act, not guilty
Ormond Weir,.theft from interstate freight shipment, forfeited bond.
A. C. England and Frank D. Baker, theft from interstate freight shipment not guilty.

For White Stare Violation

Edward Rule and Marie Skelton. violation of Mann  act, not guilty:
Belle Phillips, violation of prohibition act. not guilty, trial set for November 26.
Alfonso Zuick, violation of prohibition act, filed demurrer to indictment and pleaded not guilty to all three charges, hearing set for November 20,
Herman Caeca, two charges, violation of prohibition act, not guilty.
Frank Arminto, possession or still, not guilty.
James Graughan. possession of still, guilty, penalty $500, fine $100. sentenced to Natrona county jail for 60 days;   second count, fined $100.
William C. Phelps, possession of still, not guilty, trial set for November 26.
Joe Lawrence, possession of still, guilty, penalty $500, fine $100, sentenced to Natrona county jail for 60 days.
John Hays, possession of opium and cocaine, not guilty. Forfeited his bond
Cresencio Leon, violation of Mann act, forfeited bond.
John E. McLoy. violation of Mann act, not guilty, trial set for November 29.
Claire K. Pettit, passing falsely altered obligations of the United States, guilty, fined $5 and sentenced to one year and three months at Leavenworth.
Charles A. Morgan, breaking into Newcastle post office, guilty, fined $5 and sentenced to one year and six months at Leavenworth: same man, breaking into Nefsy post office, same fine and sentence, the two sentences to be served concurrently.
Willard A. Cov, stealing mill matter at Thermopolis, guilty, fined $2,000, committed to jail until paid;  same man, stealing mail matter at Worland, same fine.

Plead Not Guilty

George Kuzan, possession of still, not guilty,
Karl Schmidt, violation of prohibition act, not guilty.
Mike Kuchera, Violation of prohibition act, not guilty.
William H, Pate, violation of prohibition act, not guilty.
Andy Steil, selling liquor, not guilty.
Marcel Gehres, passion of still, not guilty.
Eugene Benedict, possession of still, not guilty.
William Patvaros, possession of still, not guilty.
Mike  Pivorich, possession of still, not guilty.
Charles Kerpi,  possession of still, not guilty.
Lawrence Lykish, possession of still, not guilty

Sheridan Man Dies Suddenly in Bilings (News Article)
Date: 1918-01-04; Paper: Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader

SHERIDAN MAN DIES SUDDENLY IN BILLINGS SHERIDAN. Wyo., Jan. 4
O.H. Davis, a resident of Sheridan for 9 years and an employee of the Burlington railroad,, died suddenly in Billings, Mont, and will be brought here for burial.   He is survived by his wife and four children, who live here.

Falls to His Death under Wheels of Sheridan Train Sheridan, Wyo., April 15 (News Article)
Date: 1918-04-15; Paper: Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader

FALLS TO HIS DEATH UNDER WHEELS OF SHERIDAN TRAIN
(By a Staff Correspondent.)
SHERIDAN, Wyo.. April 13.
Joseph H. Lydon. 28 who stated on his death bed that his home was at No. 153 E. street. South   Boston, Mass. was fatally injured under the wheels of a Burlington tram as it was leaving yards here. Lydon fell beneath the train in an unaccountable manner. His light arm and left foot were severed. He died in the hospital here a few hours later. He was a stranger in this locality.

First Jap Born in Wyoming (News Article) Date: 1906-03-10; Paper: Omaha World Herald
FIRST JAP BORN IN WYOMING, Special Dispatch to the World Herald
Cheyenne, Wyo. March 8
The first Japanese baby born in Wyoming arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. Inoye last night. Inoye was has
been interp

Date: 1917-07-12; Paper: Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader    
DEMENTED YOUTH DIES IN SHERIDAN
SHERIDAN, Wyo.. July 12.—
Paul Marsden, the young man who became demented Friday while en route to Rock Island, Ill., and who jumped from the train at Regis, but was latter captured and brought to Sheridan, died yesterday evening at  5:30 at the state hospital, to which place he was removed Sunday. Young Marsden, who was only 22 years of age has been attending the high school in Bozeman, and during the vacation decided to return to the old home in Illinois. After leaving Hillings trainmen noticed that his actions were peculiar but he did not become violent until the train reached Regis, a small station east of  Sheridan, when he sprang from the car and started for the hills. The section crew was sent in pursuit and he was overtaken after a long search.


Skull Fractured (News Article) Date: 1921-02-28;
Paper: Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader
SKULL FRACTURED. SHERIDAN, Wyo, Feb. 28
Oscar Ochsmer of Acme died at the state, hospital here as a result of having fractured his skull while working In the mine at Acme late this week. An explosion in the mine is believed to have caused the death of Ochsmer. A blast had been lighted In one room and Ochsmer went into It by mistake.

Colonel Hardin of Sheridan is Paralysis Victim (News Article)
Date: 1921-07-15; Paper: Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader

COLONEL HARDIN  OF SHERIDAN IS PARALYSIS VICTIM
SHERIDAN, Wyo., July 15.
Samuel Howes Hardin, one of the pioneers of the state, died at the home of his step-son, John G. McIlivain, at Fort Garland, Colo. He had been in ill health for some time and had gone to the ranch of his stepson in order to recuperate. The. attack, however, which .caused his death was of short duration. Colonel Hardin was born in Cambridge, Mass., In 1846, his ancestors being among those who were prominent in the colonial history of the state. His parents removed to Chicago the year following... After a liberal education, Mr. Hardin entered the banking house of his elder brothers and continued for many years in this line with others and for himself.
Answering the "call of the wild," Mr, Hardin visited the west and saw its future opportunities. Adjusting his affairs in the east he came to Wyoming in 1880 and engaged in the cattle business on Tongue river near where the town of Ranchester now stands. Colonel Hardin became prominent in all matters pertaining, to the cattle industry and,  organized the first livestock association north of Cheyenne, and lent valuable aid to Montana neighbors in the  same line of business. For years Colonel Hardin was president of the Old Settlers' club and was an enthusiast in all its affairs.
In 1902 without his .knowledge or consent he was nominated for representative by the republicans in convention and was elected by a large majority. As a member of the Seventh general assembly. Colonel Hardin served with marked ability and left his impression upon the legislation of that session. He was the father of and introduced the bill that established the Sheridan branch of the Wyoming general hospital, an Institution that has not only alleviated the sufferings of so many, but is saving the lives of many more.
Mr. Hardin with his great ability, profound learning and genuine patriotism, stood as a representative of the highest type of American manhood. At the time of his death. Colonel Hardin was one of the best  known men of the state, and throughout his long years of residence in Sheridan county, he was always the same, courteous, kind-hearted gentleman, and the trusted friend of all who enjoyed his acquaintance.

Charles Wulfjen Dies at Home of Senator Kendrick (News Article)
Date: 1921-06-30; Paper: Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader
CHARLES WULFJEN DIES AT HOME OF SENATOR KENDRICK
Charles Wulfjen died Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John E. Kendrick, in Sheridan, after an illness which has extended over a period of several years. Since he returned to Sheridan from Texas about, two weeks ago his condition has been critical. Senator Kendrick was summoned from Washington last week. Mr. Wulfjen was among the early Wyoming pioneers and stock men. He came in from Texas in the early eighties and settled in Cheyenne.  
The family occupied the property at 620 East Eighteenth street, now owned by F. A. M.  Stuart, and was prominent in social circles and in the Methodist church. Wulfjen ran one of the largest cattle outfits on the Wyoming range and those associated with him in business dealings were Luke Voorhees, Thomas Durbin and the late J. W. Hammond. From Cheyenne .Mr. Wulfjen and his family went to Greeley and from there to Sheridan.

Funeral at Greeley.

In recent years,. Mr. Wulfjen and his son-in-law, Senator Kendrick, have driven their cattle on Wyoming and Montana ranges near Sheridan.
Funeral services will be held at Greeley, Colo., and members of the family who make their home at Sheridan probably will accompany the remains there Arrangements have not yet been complete, but the services probably will be held Saturday or Sunday.
The last visit Mr. and Mrs Wulfjen paid to Cheyenne was about two years ago when they were en route home from California.  They were entertained at the Durbin home. When the Kendricks occupied the executive mansion here
Mrs. Kendrick gave a party for her father, and many of the city pioneers who had known him in the early days attended.

In Wyoming. One Victim of Big Wreck Was Doctor Residing at Kirby (News Article)
Date: 1921-03-03; Paper: Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader

ONE VICTIM OF BIG WRECK WAS DOCTOR RESIDING AT KIRBY
SHERIDAN March 3
E. M. Giddings. carrying a railway ticket from Kirby, Wyo., to Augusta, Mich., died of injuries en route to Michigan City following Sunday night  wreck near Porter, Ind. An unidentified woman, believed to be Giddings's wife, also
died en route to Michigan City. Giddings was well known to many in Sheridan. Frank Robinson of the Sheridan Ice Company says that at the time he knew him Dr. Giddings was the company physician at Crosby. It is probable that the unidentified woman was his wife, as she usually accompanied him on the trip he was in the habit of making to the east. Mr, Robinson says the old home of the doctor was at Augusta, Mich.

Ranch man Killed by Accident Shot (News Article)
Date: 1917-10-24; Paper: Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader

RANCH MAN KILLED BY ACCIDENTAL SHOT SHERIDAN. Wyo.. Oct. 24.
I. T. Stotts, a well know ranch man of Arvada.died this morning at the Stale hospital as a result of a bullet wound received while deer hunting near Arvada on Friday last.

Date: 1919-10-16;
Paper: Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader

AGED MAN KILLED BY AUTO DRIVEN BY
SHERIDAN, Wyo.. Oct. 16
William Elmore, aged sixty, was struck by an automobile driven by Miss Eleanor Lord and was so severely injured that he died within a few minutes. Witnesses say that Miss Lord was driving at a speed not to exceed eighteen miles per hour The lights on the car were burning but did not strike him until the car was upon him and as there were no street lights the car hit him almost as soon as he was seen by the driver.

Son Died a Hero; Father in Prison Sentenced for Swearing out Fake Affidavit Sheridan Man Must Spend Year
(News Article) Date: 1920-11-16; Paper: Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader

SON DIED A HERO FATHER IN PRISON
SENTENCED FOR SWEARING OUT FAKE AFFIDAVIT
Sheridan Man Must Spend Year and Three Months at Leavenworth  - Owners of Still Fined $1,515.

In the course of the world war a Soldier from .Sheridan, Wyo was killed In France. Later his father, William J. Clark of Sheridan, made a false affidavit in order to collect the soldier's insurance. Monday afternoon, in federal court
here, the father pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined $5 and sentenced to serve one year and three months at Leavenworth. It developed that in making out the affidavit the elder Clark had sworn that he had not heard, from the boy's mother for seven years and that he therefore believed her to be dead.   But the authorities found out that he had heard from her and that he knew her to be alive. Minnie Clark, the present wife, was also implicated not yet been arraigned.

Three Fined $6,515

An echo of  the recent spectacular raids in and around Cheyenne in which $20,000 worth of bootleg  and booze-making apparatus was captured  also was heard Monday afternoons. Appearing before Judge Riner were
Sam Agranda,  Maggie Stowers, Ross Tarantola, Joe Picolo and, Guissippe Liera, five of the six persons seized by the operatives. After pleading guilty to a charge of having in their possession liquor and property for the
manufacture of liquor, Adragna, Picolo and Liera were fined a total of $1,515. This they paid Tuesday.Maggie Stowers and Tarantola both pleaded innocence; the trial of the former .was set for November 17 and of the latter for December 1.

To Sheridan Next Spring

It was disclosed   that Judge Riner will hold court in Sheridan for the first time in several years.Thirteen, criminal cases were transferred to the Sheridan district, the accused released on $1,000 bond each, and the first hearing there set for April 25. Three civil matters also were transferred. When the judge dropped the gavel to announce the close of the Tuesday session nearly all the 80 people indicted by the grand jury appeared and made their pleadings. The complete list to date of their pleadings,  sentences and time for hearings follow;
John Coig, violation of prohibition act, not guilty, trial set for November 18.
Joe Santich, violation of prohibition act, not guilty, trial set for November 18,
Chinaman gets $2,000 Fine
Yee Sam, possession of smoking opium, $2,000 on first count $1 on fourth count
Glen B. Linxwiler, theft from interstate shipment, guilty, one year and one day at Leavenworth;
W. J., Lange  and  James P.Newman, fined $300 each and costs, violation of prohibition act, guilty, fined $300 each and cost.
John D. Mclntyre, violation of prohibition act, guilty, fined $300 and costs and given until November 24 to pay,
Edward McCune, possession of still, guilty, $500 penalty, $100 fine, and 60 days in Natrona county jail; second count, fined $100.
George Castle, violation of prohibition act guilty, fined $200 and costs.
William Dick, selling liquor, guilty, fined $200 and costs.
Harry Ford, violation of prohibition act, guilty, fined $300 and costs.

Many Prohibition Cases

Earl E. Smith, possession of still, not guilty, trial set for November 20.
William Kekich, possession of still, not guilty.
Clarence W. Pueppka, theft from interstate shipment, $1,500 and sentence in Laramie county jail until paid.
John T. O'Malley. three charges, violation of prohibition act, not guilty.
Leo Toy and Louis Sing, smoking opium, not guilty.
William F. Vines, two charges, theft from interstate shipment, not guilty.
LeRoy Brown and  Minnie C. Brown, violation of Mann act, not guilty.
Charles E, Safford, forging money order, guilty, fined $5 and sentenced to one year and one day at Leavenworth.

Changed His Plea.

Charles B. Dunigan, first pleaded not guilty and trial set for November 23; then changed it to guilty, one year and one day; at Leavenworth,
Russell S. Hummer, interstate transportation of stolen auto, guilty, one year and one day at Leavenworth.
George Katos, killing game birds out of season, guilty, fined $50.
A. H. Kaehler, breaking seal of interstate car, first pleaded not guilty; then changed it to guilty, one year and one day at Leavenworth.
Julius Schmidt, violation of Mann act, not guilty
Ormond Weir,.theft from interstate freight shipment, forfeited bond.
A. C. England and Frank D. Baker, theft from interstate freight shipment not guilty.

For White Stare Violation

Edward Rule and Marie Skelton. violation of Mann  act, not guilty:
Belle Phillips, violation of prohibition act. not guilty, trial set for November 26.
Alfonso Zuick, violation of prohibition act, filed demurrer to indictment and pleaded not guilty to all three charges, hearing set for November 20,
Herman Caeca, two charges, violation of prohibition act, not guilty.
Frank Arminto, possession or still, not guilty.
James Graughan. possession of still, guilty, penalty $500, fine $100. sentenced to Natrona county jail for 60 days;   second count, fined $100.
William C. Phelps, possession of still, not guilty, trial set for November 26.
Joe Lawrence, possession of still, guilty, penalty $500, fine $100, sentenced to Natrona county jail for 60 days.
John Hays, possession of opium and cocaine, not guilty. Forfeited his bond
Cresencio Leon, violation of Mann act, forfeited bond.
John E. McLoy. violation of Mann act, not guilty, trial set for November 29.
Claire K. Pettit, passing falsely altered obligations of the United States, guilty, fined $5 and sentenced to one year and three months at Leavenworth.
Charles A. Morgan, breaking into Newcastle post office, guilty, fined $5 and sentenced to one year and six months at Leavenworth: same man, breaking into Nefsy post office, same fine and sentence, the two sentences to be served concurrently.
Willard A. Cov, stealing mill matter at Thermopolis, guilty, fined $2,000, committed to jail until paid;  same man, stealing mail matter at Worland, same fine.

Plead Not Guilty

George Kuzan, possession of still, not guilty,
Karl Schmidt, violation of prohibition act, not guilty.
Mike Kuchera, Violation of prohibition act, not guilty.
William H, Pate, violation of prohibition act, not guilty.
Andy Steil, selling liquor, not guilty.
Marcel Gehres, passion of still, not guilty.
Eugene Benedict, possession of still, not guilty.
William Patvaros, possession of still, not guilty.
Mike  Pivorich, possession of still, not guilty.
Charles Kerpi,  possession of still, not guilty.
Lawrence Lykish, possession of still, not guilty

Sheridan Man Dies Suddenly in Bilings (News Article)
Date: 1918-01-04; Paper: Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader

SHERIDAN MAN DIES SUDDENLY IN BILLINGS SHERIDAN. Wyo., Jan. 4
O.H. Davis, a resident of Sheridan for 9 years and an employee of the Burlington railroad,, died suddenly in Billings, Mont, and will be brought here for burial.   He is survived by his wife and four children, who live here.

Falls to His Death under Wheels of Sheridan Train Sheridan, Wyo., April 15 (News Article)
Date: 1918-04-15; Paper: Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader

FALLS TO HIS DEATH UNDER WHEELS OF SHERIDAN TRAIN
(By a Staff Correspondent.)
SHERIDAN, Wyo.. April 13.
Joseph H. Lydon. 28 who stated on his death bed that his home was at No. 153 E. street. South   Boston, Mass. was fatally injured under the wheels of a Burlington tram as it was leaving yards here.   Lydon fell beneath the train in an unaccountable manner. His light arm and left foot were severed. He died in the hospital here a few hours later. He was a stranger in this locality.
eter on the Wyoming division, will be promoted to be Japanese Interpreter for the entire system

 
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