23 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1909
Page
1
Casper is highlighted by a state agent during a Wyoming tour visiting asbestos properties near Casper Alcova and Pathfinder dam. The report notes Casper’s solid foundation in woolgrowers and mining, plans for mining output, and local business leadership including the Richards Cunningham firm.
Miss Mary Ann Dodds and Harry E. Hoshaw were married Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Hicks in the Natrona hotel parlors before relatives. The bride, from Maynard Massachusetts, had lived in the city before moving to a ranch near Efell. the groom, from Abbott Nebraska, has worked at the Efell ranch. A wedding supper followed at the Grand Central cafe. The couple plan to settle on a local ranch.
A 16 year old named Albert Campbell was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Jackson in Glenrock for stealing a harness shop outfit including chapa silver spurs and a bridle. The loot was recovered after officers observed him around horses and traced the break in to a back window. He is held in jail awaiting further action. The Harding Stock company drew poor crowds on its return to town for Drifted Apart with critics blaming star power and miscasting for the flop. Mr Murdock, once Broadway linked, is said to have fallen on hard times and lost work amid a string of recent troubles.
Casper hosts a statewide volunteer fire department convention with delegates arriving from multiple towns for meetings Friday and Saturday. The gathering aims to form a permanent body to meet annually and likely align with a state tournament. Sizable attendance and an exhibition drill open events.
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