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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
1
Franco Wyoming and Mid West Companies reached a settlement of a land contention through arbitration. The agreement assigns disputed parcels and outlines payment terms, with corresponding confirmations from legal representatives and industry observers.
Representatives from St Midwest and France Wowering O companies meet in Cheyenne to settle disputed rights over Salt Creek lands formerly owned by California company. Franco Wyoming to refine Shannon lubricating oil and iron wells. Midwest to market gasoline kerosene and fuel oil. Pipeline and refinery work progresses. wells at Shannon fields begin production.
Delay due to Judge Carpenter's late arrival. district court in Natrona County will not convene until next Monday.
Steve McMann of Shehoni offers six hundred dollars as a wager for a global trapping contest. He proposes a thirty day test from a common camp with wolves as the dominant pursuit, winner taking pelts and money.
A scarlet fever case has developed in the John Morgan home at Glenrock affecting seven children. The family is under quarantine. A young girl fell ill and developed a rash prompting officials to enforce guard. Dr Keller of Doogiss, the Converse county health officer, visited Glenrod to inspect conditions.
Plans outline creating a 68 acre irrigated Poor Farm near Noon with building work to start soon. County papers will be issued and queries invited. The facility aims to be self supporting and save the county substantial annual sums for welfare.
Casper area Eagles Lodge installs officers including Past President A T Phillips and Ray Mumel as vice president. Reports mention guards, treasurer Fred Robie, and other members. A supper was served after the event while investigations discuss health and safety concerns linked to a Gope’sy state veterinarian.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a date or time reference and mentions California and a projected event. The text is unclear but indicates a coastal location in California and a future proceeding or meeting.
Railroads including Chicago and North Western Wyoming Northwestern Colorado and Southern Oregon Short Line and Union Pacific test a new petroleum products freight tariff effective in June. The rate covers shipments from Casper Lander Denver Ogden Salt Lake City with reduced charges for fuel oils lubricants and related products.
A stage driver named Joe Fark from the city became lost between Alevis and Pathfinder on Monday. A search party led by Pathtinder located his wagon near a burned road, and the driver was found safe with minor injuries reported.
Mr Power of Rochester New York, an official of the Rochester Worosing Asbestos company, attended the company meeting. He stated the intention to test the property and secure a daily output schedule.
Readable fragments describe a seasonal festival with a grand event at a riverside site. Attendees include residents and a town committee planning a dance and rooftop procession amid boat and wharf preparations.
John Morgen, a resident of Glenrock, died at his home in Glenrock last week at an unknown age. He moved to Glenrock twelve years ago and spent nine years working in the mines. His eldest child is about eighteen years old.
The Caspe train from Cheyenne to Orin Jnas derailed Monday but no one was injured. Passengers were returned to Cheyenne. Mrs Brooks had been aboard. Judge Carpenter was absent to take part and delayed a day.
Mee Linke Mel was chosen to succeed Jan Mobadden as postmaster after Mobadden resigned. The county treasurer Mie McDonald announced the appointment, which was greeted with broad public support and a celebration among local friends and officials.
The Order of Owls installed officers Tuesday night in Casper. Officers for the coming year include President John Hammon, Treasurer Trevorator, and Secretary Joon Heme, with Dr. HK Lathrop and other named officers serving in dedicated roles. The event featured a ceremonial lemthas and aerial time enjoyed by all present.
A disastrous fire Sunday night gutted the Bell Theatre destroying the building and moving picture equipment. Firefighters fought the flames as smoke filled the block and damage forced temporary closures of adjacent storefronts. The cause remains under investigation.
A midnight blaze at the Well theater caused about 3000 dollars in damage. Firefighters battled high winds and delays, with the fire quickly spreading to nearby rooms and the Sweet Street block. City property and business owner Mr. Sample appraise loss while planning a quick rebuild. Local residents assisted in suppressing the fire as alarms rang and police arrived.
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