Oil Found Near Casper Sparks Local Excitement
Tra W. Naylor reported a thick oil slick on a spring near his ranch south of Casper. Oil experts believed the sample was high grade, confirming oil exists near town. Western Explorers had drilled wells six miles north and west with an encouraging strike, while plans to lease land for development loom as prospecting continues.
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Cainerd
Tra W. Naylor
Naylor
Western Explorers Company
Casper
Lucy Uncapher
Mr. Naylor
Oll
Pretty Home Wedding Unites Mary Dumm and William Batley
At the Dumm home on a Wednesday morning in August, Mary Dumm and William Batley joined in marriage. The ceremony featured Lohengrin played by Lena Bailey, a bridal arch, and a ring service conducted by Rev. William Dumm and Rev. W. Kingsley. Guests offered congratulations at a wedding breakfast. only immediate family attended. The bride, educated and esteemed, resides with her family and is active in the Methodist church.
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James M. Dumm
Mary
William J. Batley
Lohengrin
Lena Bailey
Marion Roberts
Warren Halley
William Dumm
Ra W. Kingsley
Methodist Church
Uoto
Hedwig Ayer
Jamilies
Lath Shires
Halley
le Binert Sper
Lee
Chie Stockmien
National Bank
Singe Abe
Delaware
Cheba
Tau
Bot Mir
Abbey
Methodiot Church
Wyoming State Fair at Douglas promises grand attractions
County readers are urged to plan a trip to the Douglas Wyoming State Fair with races wild west shows chariot events and new features not seen before. The Silberman story contest offers four prizes for Wyoming themed entries mailed by September. Events run September 24 25 26 and 27 with hospitality in town rooms and meals noted.
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Wyoming
Ofice
Silberman
State of
Lure
Douglas
Philippot to Leave for New General Manager Post
Leon J A Philippot who has filled the general manager post for the finance Wyoming Oil company for the past ten years will move to Larry for a similar role. He is succeeded by Mr Waltmann who now leads the business. Mr and Mrs Philippot have many friends who will regret his departure.
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Leon J. A. PhUippot
fince-Wyoming Ol
Tires
Larry
Ue Company
Waltmann
Uebustiness
Philippot
Arm Injury At Salt Creek Pump Fracture Report
L Peterson, an employee at the Midwest company home camp in Salt Creek oil fields, had his right arm caught in pump machinery, causing a below elbow fracture. He was taken to Casper hospital Monday for treatment and care.
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L. Peterson
Midwest Company
Salt Creek
Casper
Methodist Church Activities and Pastoral Resume in Casper
Sunday school 10 am and services at 11 am and 8 pm with a 2:45 pm Junior League and 6 pm prayer meeting. next Sunday the pastor will summarize the year's work and conclude a sermon on talents and poverty. rally day urged as conference year ends. White Chapel welcome for newcomers. John W. Cook appointed register of the U S land offices at Lander after Wm T Adams move.
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KA W. Kingsley
Mish Eva M. Books
Dragonies
Epworth League
Methodist
Casper
Baptist Church
Mopton
Paston
White Chapel
John W. Cook
Wyoming State Journal
U. S
Lander
Wm. T. Adams
Local eatery ad offers 25c meal at Home Restaurant
An advertisement invites readers to Sunday or any day meals at the Home Restaurant behind Kimball's drug store, formerly George's Cafe. The notice, signed by Haste & Sorratt, promotes a 25 cent meal deal and urges quick visits.
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Newtion
Kimball's Drug Store
Gieorge
Fair Store Closes Big Bargain Sale in Casper
G W Groves Co led by H J Wheeler staged a major closing sale at the Fair Store Casper Wyoming drawing crowds daily. Advertised as the largest bargain event, every item was discounted and shoppers bought multiple articles for the price of one. Sale ends Thursday night August 2 with extra staff and plans to restock.
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G. W. Groves & Co
H. J. Wheeler
M. HH. Barnes & Son
Moh. Barnes & Son
Casper
M. . Banses & Son
Wyoming
G. W. Guaves & Co
Wyoming Metals Output in 111 Values Gold Copper and Silver
The United States Geological Survey cites Wyoming production of gold silver and copper in 111 at 4407 dollars per hectare with a gain of 2175 over 100. Gold output rose to 19200 with an 16001 increase from 1010. Copper production reached 118584 pounds valued at 14825 dollars, down from 1010 due to idleness at the Penn Wyoming mine and smelter in Carbon County. Silver declined from 1478 ounces worth 704 in 1010 to 775 ounces worth 186 in 1011 with ore mined and treated increasing overall.
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Wyoming
Chas. W.henderson
United States Geological Survey
Gould
Atlantic City
Fremont County
Penn- Wyoming
Courbon
Trip to Yellowstone With Family and Party Set
J West McDowell and his son Ber nett and George Newell left Wednesday with wives and two rigs for a Yellowstone Park trip. At Wolton they will join four men including three physicians and an East guest attorney. They expect to be gone six or seven weeks, returning via the big game country for a hunt.
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Yellowstone
J. West McDowell
Bernett
George Newell
Sie
Yellowstone Park
Wolton
Accused of Eloping in Wyoming Case
Solth and Mrs. Frank Ferrill of Casper were arrested Saturday by Deputy Sheriff Hazen after eloping with their young daughter. They were found in Mrs Ferrill’s room at a local hotel and taken to Shoshoni for transfer to Casper. Authorities plan to place the child in a home and send the woman to relatives as the case unfolds.
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Solth
Frank Ferrill
Casper
Hazen
National County
Shoshoni
Thermopolis
Call for Casper Industrial Club Meeting
A meeting of all Casper Industrial Club members and friends will be held at Natrona County courthouse on Wednesday Aug 21. Directors seek a full report on the club finances and actions since organization and request input on continued funding and governance.
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Casper Industrial Club
Natrona County Court House
Cone
Casper
Nsatrona County
Dinecroks
Dnousbi
Townsend Installs New Fixtures in Dry Goods and Clothing
A. Townsend recently installed updated fixtures across his dry goods and clothing departments including show cases racks mirrors and shelving purchased via J Ko Wet Co. The Stockman's National Bank is also undergoing extensive remodeling affecting the region, with disruptions noted during the work.
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A. Townsend
J. Ko Wet Co
Stockman's National Bank
Delightful dancing party hosts and guests at Natrona
Mine Irena Patton gave a light refreshments party at the Patton home on 12 North Walcott Street last Friday in honor of Miss Athel McGrath of Thermopolis. A large number of young folks attended the event. I announce my Democratic county clerk nomination for the primary on August 2. Mrs Vandoren and children traveled to Lander last week to visit relatives.
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Irena Patton
Patton
North Walcott Street
Athel McGrath
Thermopolis
Natrona County
All Friends
Thos
Srntate
Mra J
Vandoren
Lander
Looking Backward in Casper News From 1800s Echoes
A nostalgic recap notes Henry Brenning the contractor visiting Douglas, J J Signor the Lost Cabin postmaster supplying, Miss Gertie King visiting, A J Canningham guiding Hesswinner visitors, Demorest Home changes, Geo Pike quitting business, A E Johnson buying Patsie Hannigan’s drug shop, and a Casper posse chasing a horse thief described in dispatches from Sheri Sparrehawk to Lander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brenning
Douglas
J. J. Signor
Lost Cabin
Gertie King
HW. King of
Meeting of Great Council of Red Moon in Casper
The Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Moon met in Casper last week ending with a banquet attended by about 250. Louis Schmidt acted as toastmaster as speakers included Henry J. Hingenheimer and M. N. Castle. Officers elected include August Martello Rock Springs as Great Sachem and J. W. Weisley Casper as Great Senior Sagamore. Next meeting will be in Lander in August.
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Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Moon
Casper
Louis Tt. Schmidt
Henry J. Hingenheimer
Sagamore
H. T. Lathrop
M.N. Castle
Wreac
Louis BR. Schmidt
Wampum
Joseph Baker
Rock Springs
Mr. R. Leth
Rawlins
W. A. Lilly
Wo i. Henneker
Lander
Sarhem-Vlect
EK. H. Wilson
Hudson
Sannap
H. BR. Leth
Mishinewa
W. Et. Henneker
F. Averninol
Forest
Louis KR
Sehmide
Mast Great Sachem
Kirkwood
Cambria
Casperman
Frontier Days Cheyenne to Host Weeklong Festival and Sports
The Frontier Committee completed the sixteenth Frontier Days program at Cheyenne. The festival will span nearly a week starting in August with expanded frontier sports and a mix of amateur and professional events. A county clerk candidate announces his bid in the Republican primary on August 3, 1912, soliciting support.
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Cheyenne
Frontier Committee
County official seeks renomination on Republican ticket
County Assessor Pane Stoweson announces reelection bid for the office on the Republican ticket pending the voters' choice in the August primary. A second note by A. Turnner seeks appointment for sheriff of Nettowa, also subject to the Republican primary on August.
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Amemer
Pane Stoweson
Sherif
Nettowa
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Washington Dispatch
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Hesswinner
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United States
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A. E. Johnson
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