23 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1912
Page
1
Goloredo Capitsliow will assume control of the Teg Johnson Levigation Project, transferring management and operations from the previous overseeing entity. Details specify a restructuring effective immediately with ongoing oversight and stakeholder briefings planned.
Charles Fertig of Colorado Springs and a Casper group push to acquire a controlling stake in the Johnson irrigation company. The project aims to develop a natural reservoir near Bocknum Casper and irrigate 4000 acres of fertile land, with construction expected to begin soon and benefit about 150 families nearby.
Casper defeats Wheatland 6 to 4 in a fast home game that kept the pennant within reach. Elim Clowry hit a late basket as the Casper crowd roared with joy at the Coffeeum arena.
Dewey Jones arrived from Frentaind and attends school in Guaper. Heavy snow lingered a week in the state. The Mountain Oil company plans large scale drilling on Salt Creek leases early spring, with four additional drilling rigs to be purchased and put to work on their property. J Condit Smith and Burke of Cripple Creek arrived in Casper to arrange equipment. Twenty wells to be drilled across leases, and new hires to follow. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs A A Chujanan. Chas W Whitley visited from the Mergenthaler Anotype company, while Lindeas of the Golden Rule store returned from a trip to Chicago and other points with spring goods.
Public safety notice details penalties for violations of federal explosives transport laws. Warns against concealed shipments on passenger trains or freight, and instructs proper packing and shipping documents. Calls for public awareness and contact with Colonel W. Thorn for reform and safety information.
The four Dorpeion Cottages for the Midwest refinery workers were awarded to Laren and Jorgensen. Construction will start soon to provide employer housing.
Percy Cowderoy, formerly associated with the ofd intermts of Dr. Fauve, returned to Ossper Saturday from London where he spent several months on business. He returns to Ossper as representative of the Western Explorers company, formed for the purpose of development in Natrona county gold fields.
A brick yard plant is proposed at Shoshoni to manufacture premed brick on a tare scale and start operations in early summer. Local businessmen back the project and expect an investment not less than $15,000. John Skinner, owner of a Shoshoni yard, is interested, while J A Shawver visited from Shoshoni to explore brick sales during upcoming building activity.
Miss Mary Bishop married Vance Preston on Tuesday evening February 2 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. J. W. Kingsley officiating. A number of friends attended the ceremony and supper was served while guests shared gifts reflecting their esteem.
A Wyoming horticulture movement shows fruit growing expanding beyond pioneer plots. Orchards in Lander Fremont Natrona Basin and Hates Hole demonstrate viable returns, with apples pears and plums bearing or coming into bearing. Finely suited varieties, irrigation, and new nurseries spur commercial plantings.
Report notes a basketball game tonight between the Chadron State Normal School team and Casper Athlere club at the Coll. It mentions legal tensions from past games and the Wyoming Wool Growers association urging careful wool contracts amid tariff debates. The piece references wool supply declines due to weather and market pressures.
Sam Upton of Brown and Bigelow Printing Co of St Paul tried selling calendars to car dealers in Cooper. He allegedly forged three drafts totaling 18 dollars at Bert's Place Grand Central Har fare and Mernett Bennett's, and was arrested in Price Tal where his wife resided. Sheriff Screiber prepared to transport him to Casper for forgery charges.
Natrona County’s soda lakes and a refinery form the Gill Soda Company asset. John D. Gill of Cheyenne owns most stock. output is readily sold, and the refinery near Casper plans to run at full force with warm weather. G. M. Binodes oversaw winter shipments. John J. Gill arrived in Cheyenne to secure supply for the Wyoming refinery. The company also owns Sole Lakes Hear Nation and aims to open additional property with the new Burlington line. Gill has held Natrona soda lakes for twenty five years.
J. EK Henry was found guilty in justice court on Monday and fined land costs for obtaining money under false pretenses and ordered to return the money. The case involved borrowing money from Hert Orchard with a false promise of a postition at Lander.
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