Minstrel Show Coming to Casper Theaters This Month
Local impresario Wil Lamb plans a new minstrel show by Casper talent under the Loyal Order of Moose. The production targets the Tels theater on One-S0th and 27th, mixing vaudeville, cabaret scenes, sand dancing, and original acts by doctors, lawyers, merchants, and other civic figures.
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Guaper
Tels
Jocel Lodge
Order of Nome
Ecdriain
Hohemis
Bohemia
Europe
New York
Williames
Lander Girls to Face Casper Team Tonight in Exhibition
The Lander high school girls basketball team travels to Natrona County High School for a big match against Casper. Free bus rides depart Center Street at 7 2 PM with 3 minute intervals. admission for boys and girls costs one cent. Officials predict a fast, closely contested game after Casper beat Lander in December. Both squads are closely matched in weight and technique, with the outcome likely decided at the opening whistle.
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Lander
Natrona County High School
Y. Avenue
Center Street
Casper
New Office Building Planned on McClure Lot
Work began on a new one story brick office building by Mr Henmah McClure between Firet Avenue and David Street. The 22. T2 foot floor space will house four two room offices, costing about 4,000. George holds the contract and the location should attract tenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henmah McClure
Firet Avenue
David Street
George
Disturbance at Poodle Dog leads to fines for two men
Ryan a dresser in the fields room clashed with Wmn Staley over a money dispute at the Poodle Dog billiard room. After threats and a knife display, both were arrested by Marshal Jones and fined 10 dollars plus costs each for disturbance.
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Ryan
Ofields
Wmn
Staley
Arious Misuip
Bysteaders
Marshal Jones
Casper Joins Northwestern Theatrical Circuit
Casper will join the Northwestern Theatrical Circuit starting next month relieving the city from dull entertainments. The Iria theatre will arrange with the circuit to book shows from Sheridan, Billings, and other large towns north of Casper enabling access to top productions. The circuit concentrates on major towns south and east, with Cheyenne as a prior stop.
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Casper
Tiey
Iria Theatre
Sheridan
Billings
Lange
Tie
Beneft
Rte
Oil Field Moves After Dry Test In Alkali Hutte Region
McFagnen of the Ohio Oil Company from Riverton supervised removing drilling equipment from the Alkali Hutte field after a dry test. The crew drilled deep but found no oil and moved the outfit to Riverton near the railroad awaiting disposition. W K Badger, linked with the company and now in Findley, Ohio, may decide on future Ubia exploration plans.
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McFagnen
Ohio Ol Company
Riverton
Findley
Ohio
Ubia
Officers elected for local Moose lodge at Sunday meeting
At the regular meeting Sunday the local lodge of the Royal Order of Moose elected E. Stanley Prelate Puckett Secretary W H Carter Treasurer Wyland Sargent at Arms Archttald Inner Guard Barngs Outer Guard Bas ket Trustees Schoeder Lowndes and Dr M C Keith to hold office for the ensuing term They will be installed at the lodge meeting on the 25th with a banquet and smoker by members of the lodge
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Royal Order of Moose
E. Stanley
Puckett
W. H. Carter
Treseurer
R. ©. Wyland
Sargent
Arma
C. Y. Archttald
Tay Barngs
Tom Basket
A.C. Schoeder
J. M. Lowndes
Osaper Girls Defeat Lusk in Friday Clash at Lusk
The Osaper high school girls basketball team beat Lusk 4 to 1 in Lusk on Friday. Saturday they lost to Chadron Normal School 20 to 14 at Chadron, Nebraska. An injured knee forced Miles Eunice Smith from the Osaper lineup during the game.
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Osaper High School
Lusk
Chadron
Nebraska
Ovsand
Oseper
Miles Eunice Smith
The Moose Ball at Casper Lodge Welcomes Members
Casper Lodge No. 1182 Loyal Order of Moose hosted a Moose Ball on Wednesday night with a Grand March led by Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Lilly. About 150 couples danced as elaborate maneuvers thrilled attendees and red and white carnations were distributed. Lemonade and a lively social night followed as the new order grows in Casper.
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Casper Lodge No
Ome
Ooltaeum
Loyal Order of Moose
Casper
Casper Wins Sparkling Debut Victory at New High Gym
Casper defeated Douglas high school 28 to 15 in the opening game at the new high school gym. The contest was praised as clean and scientifically played with all players adhering to rules. Afterward dancing drew two hundred fifty attendees amid fine music and a crowded floor.
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Douglas High School
Kropp and Barnes Lease Local Store for Moving Picture Show
George Kropp and Rae Barnes have leased the Pair Store building and plan a moving picture show by late March. The remodel will enlarge the structure to become the city’s premier amusement venue with seating for several hundred and strong rental appeal.
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George Kropp
Rae Barnes
Kropp
Wyoming railroad aims Casper as terminal link to rail partners
Articles of incorporation show the Wyoming railroad building from Clearmont toward Buffalo with Casper as a potential terminal via a connection to the Northwestern and Burlington. The line would run southwest from Buffalo through Johnson and Natrona counties toward Casper near the eighth standard parallel, then southeast toward Casper while crossing Salt Creek oil fields and rich agricultural zones.
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Wyoming Railroad
Casper
Clearmont
Buffalo
Northwestern
Burlington
Natrona County
Johnson County
Salt Creek
Sheridan Post
Support Your Home Merchant for a Vibrant Town Economy
The piece argues that vacant stores and underused mills depress property values and urges residents to prioritize local merchants. It distinguishes shopping locally from patronizing chain stores, attributing the practice to thoughtlessness more than malice, and calls for mindful support of home businesses.
Man Found Near Death in Shack After Snowstorm
Sheriff’s office found John Bestwell a deep herder about 60 years old near a shack twenty miles north of the city in a snow storm. He had not eaten for three days and was brought to town to the Private hospital where he is recovering. W. J. Chamberlin of Chamberlin Furniture and Undertaking Co. left for Cheyenne on business, returning yesterday.
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Tripey
John Bestwell
W. J. Chamberlin
The
Chamberlin Furniture and Undertaking Co
Cheyenne
Midwest Oil declares first common stock dividend and preferred payout
The Midwest Oil company announces a 3 percent preferred dividend on 66,000 shares and a 2 percent common dividend on 4,000,000 shares declared at the January 9 meeting. Both dividends payable January 20 to stockholders of record January 15, 1914, with total disbursements around 140,000 and cumulative earnings of about 81,400 for 1913.
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Midwest
Midwest Oil Company
Petroleum Output Sets New Record Across 1915
Yearly petroleum production topped 240 million barrels for the 12 months, per US Geological Survey estimates led by David T. Day. California, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Texas show gains. Gulf field declines offset by increases in other states. Illinois flags largest drop.
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David T. Day
United States Geological Survey
California
Oklahoma
Louisana
Gulf
Texas
Wyoming
Salt Creek
Illinois
Wyoming Natrona County Minutes Open Session January 6 1914
Natrona County Board of Commissioners met in regular session with S W Conwell as chairman, G Cheney, I D Campbell, and clerk F H Sawyer. Disallowed claims include Casper Press printing 1408, Weber Roofing 840, Cobb jury fee 12, final hearing granted liquor license for D Franchetto & Co. Taxes for Mrs Joe Clarkson 15 allowed. Library association report shows receipts 2107.76 and disbursements 2020.15 with balance 1.35. Meeting adjourned to January 7 1914.
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Board of County Commissioners
Natrona County
Wyoming
S. W. Conwell
G. Cheney
I. Db. Campbell
F. H. Sawyer
Casper Press
Weber Commercial Oppany
AH Cobb
D. Franchetto & Company
Joe Clarkson
Natrona County Library Association
W. Conwell
Board of County Missioners
A. G. Cheney
Rh. D. Campbell
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Moose
Harry
Wilttaie
Seattle
Williaa
Moose Clect
T. S
State of
Natrona
H Sawyer
Edith Ogburn
May Hamilton
Fred EF
EL McGraugh
Sheffner
Wees
Summers
Murray
Breen Sherif
Lathrop & Leeper
Casper Private
FB & P
Jones
Casper A. & P.co
Natrona Uo
Tribune
Geo KE Lilly
Alexander & Hawley Pod P
Justice Fees
Weaeiw
Tubles Justice Fees
Western Union
Ca. Tel
Chamberlin F
Lona A. Bishop & Poh
Spencer P
AL Veiteh
Natrona Co
Bloc
Eles. Co
WC Hart Supplies
Mt. Sts
Tal
Marsey
Fo'dontelf
CMT
Halderman
Gard
Wright
John Fosberg
John F Phelan
Gale Beckley
Rice Witnness
O. Bramesey
Hjorth
Eli Dvorak
Wilbur Foshay
Eosensee Carroll
Cralg
King
Singer J Chamberlin
MO Cook
James Robertson
Adeline Myer P. & P
Bohannon
Casper Record
Hamlin & Castle Sheriff
Castle Livery Hire
Richard & Cunningham
San Wie
J T Scott
T Scott
John Hf
Dickey Row
Townsend Sup
HiBury Bonds
William O Wilson
Awerlean Surety Co Pr
Noonan Firs
Auto Hire
Heer
Wianchard Bader Road
Ork
Nichlaysen L. Co. I
Bi. O.pubtlety & Dep. Co. P
HL & Miller P. & P
the Lobdell Bakery
Lobdell's Bread
Ben
Ben Cor
Wyoma Hotel
G. E. Davis
Burlington Depot
Oarev
Walcott
A. T. Butler
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