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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
3
A suspected sabotage attack threatened the Natrona County Electric Co plant, with dust found in a bearing housing causing overheating. Seven workers and engineers halted the engine as investigators probed an arson like act. Officials withheld the suspect’s identity pending further inquiry.
On Wednesday fourteen ladies gathered at West Second Avenue to sew rags into bunhkeh art. After a day of work they shared a brown lunch of beans and fruit cake, with a brown yellow decor, and planned to display the woven piece as a keepsake. Attendees included Mira Smith and James Winn among others from Deadwood and nearby towns.
The Benlor dance last Friday at the new high school gym drew about fifty couples. Senior and junior friends attended as decorations in purple and gold draped the space while pennants hung from the balcony. Margaret Sullivan led the refreshment committee serving lunch at five, and Kimball, class president, praised the work of the committees for a successful event. The piece ends noting the Subway barber shop change of ownership to Edward W Onstott of Scotts ius, Ne.
Casper city updates include residents Careyhurst Riverton Golden Colorado Leat Springs and Deadwood visiting or returning home. Attendees travel to Denver Chicago Nashville and Omaha for business illness school events and family milestones. Community events include a Washington’s birthday dance and a boys basketball trip to Douglas and Lusk.
About 150 riders enter a great transcontinental race from Atlantic to Pacific with a $15 000 prize for the winner. Hank Webber of Casper announced a horseback endurance ride from Cody to San Diego via Lincoln and North South highways under major magazine sponsorships.
Community notices cover services at the Methodist and Baptist churches for Washington's Birthday, plus a patriotic song service and sermon. Local residents arrive from Salt Creek to Casper. Norris to manage a refinery warehouse. New businesses open in Casper include a sporting goods store by Ross A. Burd. A Ladies' Aid musical benefit is planned at 423 South Center Street.
A ten year old girl from a sheep wagon on Sec on d avenue was accidentally shot in the lungs by a playmate named Vanloon using a .22 rifle. Dr L Gillam moved the wounded child to the State hospital where she rests as well as can be expected. The Vanloon girl and her parents are distraught over the accident.
V E Stanley of the Jigger Shop has arranged a flower stand in the Midwest hotel lobby. A handsome rumpus will be installed to match the lobby fixtures and will be kept stocked with cut flowers and potted plants for guest convenience.
The Civic club of Casper hosts a St. Patrick day ball on Tuesday evening March 17 at the Coliseum. Committees report careful planning for an entertaining winter event with tea and drinking booths offering sandwiches coffee and lemonade. Further features are described as being arranged for an enjoyable evening.
The Sarah Ruth Bates company, an all female group of musicians and comedians, comes to the Iris Theater next Friday evening in Casper. They have garnered favorable press in the East this season and appear as the fourth entertainment of the Midland course.
An evening meeting of the Casper Employers Association is announced for Monday at 7 30 in F Craig s office with a call for all members to attend by the president s order. Additional lines promote local services and businesses in Casper including Acme Chocolates Casper pharmacy and the Casper Townsite Co.
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