Local minstrel show thrills crowd with varied acts and tribute
Attendees recall a lively performance featuring Hattie Guessher and LaRue, with Hewes, Jim Doble, and Lorentia Holman garnering praise. The steam calliope and old time wagon serenade the audience as funds support the band’s future needs. Entries note strong attendance and a $140 proceeds for gear and travel. Fish reports mention large whitetail catches from nearby streams and trout limits during the season.
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Prson
Hattie Guessher
LaRue
Hewes
Jack
Dr. Ip
Jim Doble
Lorentia Holman
Prof Ve
Ima
Tim
Lander Prospector Finds Insheston Near Town
A prospector near Lander reports a discovery at Insheston about twenty miles from the town and plans to evaluate its commercial value. Shoshoni town council approves electric light and water systems powered by dynamos from Roysen dam, with completion hoped before summer.
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Insheston
Shoshoni
Roysen
Rider Hurt In Accidental Horse Fall
William Richards suffered a serious injury when his horse stumbled at the corner near Adsit hotel. He sustained a crushed leg fracture above the knee and a severe head blow, with observers moving him to a nearby building for Dr Toff then to the Ramsey home for care. Richards, from Omaha two months ago, is married and employed by Jack Ramsey. recovery expected about three months.
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William Richards
Richards
Jack Ramsey
Jige
Whip
Adsit
Istanders
Dr. Toff
I. Ramsey
Mr. Richards
Omaha
Woolgrowers Dance Invitation From Shoshoni Wyoming
The Press reports a unique invitation for the Woolgrowers Association of Shoshoni Wyoming to its first annual dance on Friday night April 1. Invitations are on white wool cloth with a program of twenty six numbers named after local rangeland places and sheep terms. The herd signs the program and the motto proclaims shepherds shall not want and eat but not broke. The event is expected to draw many of Wyoming's leading sheep men.
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Woolgrower's Association
Shoshoni
Wyoming
Shoshont
Poison Creek
Lost Well
Horse Thief Gulch
Sand Gulch
Sheep Creek
Triple Christening At Scherck Home On Tuesday
The christening of Frank Scherck’s baby boy and Edwin Scherck’s twin boys took place Tuesday at the Scherck home with Rev. Hicks officiating. A sumptuous dinner followed for the guests.
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Frank Scherck
Edwin Scherck
Hicks
Casperiteria Killing Affair Leads to Self-Defense Claim
Last Saturday S. B. Bradley shot and killed sheep herder John Eccles near Black Mountain after a dispute over money. Bradley was wounded in the arm and hat but returned fire, killing Eccles with a forehead shot. Bradley surrendered and authorities say no prosecution is expected. Bradley, a former local citizen, is highly spoken of.
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Bradley
Instantley
John Eccles
Black Mountain
Eccles
Eecles
Eecley
Easter sermons and church social notes large Casper gathering
Church notices report strong Easter services at St Mark's, Methodist, and Catholic halls. A large Casper crowd attends a church dance, tea at Mrs Kimball's home raises about 37 for St Mark's. Various local residents and visitors enter town life with jobs, moves, or appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LO. C. F. Hall
Sunergae
St. Mark’s Church
W. S. Kimball
Big Caspr Planing Mill Planned in Casper
Negotiations near completion to form a large planing mill in Casper. Incorporation papers to Trobert D. Hobbs Sr Robert Hobbs Jr and B M Hobbs to operate the plant. Hobbs Sr a longtime mill man and current U S Department of Justice division chief. Other partners are seasoned bill rounss men and experienced mechanics from Georgia. The site remains undetermined but Casper is the intended location for a modern large mill serving Casper and surrounding towns for fifty years.
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Gasper
Trobert D. Hobbs
Robert Tobbs, Jr
B. M. Hobbs
Mr. Hobbs
Georgia
U. S. Department of Justice
News Corporation
Casper
New Burglar Alarm Installed at Casper National Bank
McClintock of the American Bank Protection Co announces a new electric burglar alarm at Casper National Bank. The system is automated, vaults are steel lined, and cutting any wire triggers alarms and department response. Officials claim no bank with this system has ever been burglarized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, McClintock
American Bank Protection Company
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Casper National Bank
Lawyer Locates in Casper Noted Attorney Opens Here
George A. Salisbury an Ann Arbor graduate and mining law specialist announces his practice in Casper. He will operate from offices above the Kimball Drug Store and expects to quickly establish a lucrative client base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
George A. Salisbury
Fat Law
Ann Arbor
Salis
Kimball Drug Store
Violinist Oles To Play At Local Church
Violinist G W Olen will give a concert at the Methodist Church on Tuesday evening in April. Known to Casper residents from his prior band period, Olen's program includes both old and new masters and promises a fine musical treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Jesus
G. W. Olen
Methodist Elurch Oon
London man suffers fall while riding in Casper outing
Mr. Martinus Thompson of London and a Casper visitor joined a group for an afternoon saddle ride. Thompson’s horse slipped on a concrete crossing causing rider and mount to fall. He sustained a head laceration a shoulder dislocation three broken toes and general shock.
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Martinus Thompson
London
Thomson
Mr.Thompson
Thompson
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Geary Ranch
Henry
Fryesa
James Ingram
Ingram
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Denver
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Powder River
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State Board of Pharmacy
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Laramie
Statin
Douglas
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Chicago
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