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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1912
Page
1
A historic note highlights Wyoming funerary architecture as unmatched by any western state, stressing population considerations and regional significance. The piece underscores distinctive design, institutional prominence, and a legacy within local communities.
Wyoming's congressional delegation pushes federal funding for state public buildings, arguing the money boosts wealth, jobs, and town beauty. The piece lists current and planned structures across Cheyenne Evanston Sheridan Laramie Lander Rawlins Rock Springs Casper Douglas Basin Green River Cody and Buffalo, with forthcoming bills and political dynamics shaping approvals. It notes electric lighting upgrades in Natrona County and the death of seven year old Viola Misters from whooping cough and pneumonia, with funeral services and family mourning.
Fraternal orders rank by membership with Woodmen ahead of many groups. Caspar Camp 12555 seeks new members as Caspar committee invites contact via members or district deputy. Biographical notes include Miss Lillian Ward training as a nurse in Boulder Iowa visits from Ole Berhow and Thomas Framness to Cambridge Iowa with plans of return by March.
Members of the Wyoming delegation have a limited run of the biology survey report on Jackson Hole wildlife condition. The document features half tone photographs from Jackson artist Hicetrated with images by 8 N Leek and photographs.
The Casper West refinery formally opens as Casper enters the oil producing class. A Midwest refinery trial runs, storage tanks fill, and plans for a stand beside the track emerge. Local figures, taxicab service, and civic events including lodge officer installations and a stock show trip are noted.
Tom Wade pleaded guilty to burglary in district court before Judge Carpenter for breaking into the Grand Central station on December 7. The robber had two gold watches and cash on Wade when arrested. Sentencing will come later.
Marry Caruthers, held for weeks on grand larceny charges, was arraigned in district court yesterday and pleaded warily. Judge Carpenter scheduled sentencing for later. Robert Raymond, tied to the theft, appeared in court as required. Caruthers allegedly appropriated a pocketbook containing $135 belonging to G. B. Davis, an incident reported in this paper weeks ago.
Triplets born across three consecutive mornings to Amanda Carlson and Merman Carlson living in Cheyenne. Girl weighs 4 pounds, first boy 4 pounds, second boy 6 pounds. Mrs Charlton’s birthday also falls this week, four birthday anniversaries on consecutive days. Senator Warren learns of the births by wire. Roosevelt may send congratulations.
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