Miners to Open Asbestos Mills at Casper in Early Winter
Alfred Brile announces a new road to the mills and immediate operation plans. J Craven named superintendent, Henry Beeler and Fates arrive from Denver. 50 to 60 miners to be hired as ore shipments begin. Caspar companies seek funds, histories note prior obstacles, and Red Men lodge promotes growth with orphan support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Denver
Brile
Birtie
Ines
Er. J. Craven
Kenry
Beeler
Fates
Hrile Wil
Caly Phonk & Dozen
Chile
Casper
Mor Birlle
Luvern
International Asbestos Company
Kesser Fo Lieprement
Use Asbestos Trust
Casper Companies
Opis
Natrona County
Powalbie
Local Paper Offers 2 Percent Prepay Discount before July First
In a public notice readers are urged to prepay subscriptions ahead of July first with a 2 percent discount. The move funds a brick building project near Pivot Street intended as a permanent home for the paper. Delinquent accounts may receive the same discount if settled in advance. The goal is to raise at least 900 to cover duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pivot Street
Nous i Olty
Bietead
Red Men Entertain Tribe with Varsity Wrestling Event
A garbled write up notes a local group hosting a gathering where several Gries were invited and J. Worsley addressed attendees. The piece hints at future plans and mentions padmanship and delays in the program, with limited readable names and actions.
Delegates Attend Good Roads Meeting and Road Aims
Douglas delegates to the Buffalo Good Roads convention return to Casper Sanday with Mesry J. Kingenheimer and A. G. Obener. They report muddy roads hindering travel and say attendance and session were enthusiastic while backing a northern Wyoming highway to Yellowstone National Park. Two men Day and Little, jailed for wool theft, bound over for district court. A new sleeping car expands Northwestern service west to Omaha, indicating demand beyond Chadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Buffalo
Menry J. Kingenheimer
A. G. Obener
Casper Sanday
Sesson
Dlack
Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park
Sumner
Day
Little
G. BE. Grover
Tubbs
Alvellr Grand T
Public Benefactor Cat Rip Aids Passa Office Work
A Passa office cat named Rip is described as amiable and playful yet useful. The piece notes Rip is an excellent mouser and spends time in the front window catching flies, described as an undeniable success. The text also references speculative figures about progeny and a public benefactor claim related to mice, mentioning Billy and a large daily termination count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rip
Passa
Billy
Save 25 Percent Offer for New Readers
An old newspaper notice touts a 25 percent savings on a yearly subscription if paid by July 1. It promises a receipt and mentions in advance payments for existing debts. The item also briefly references local names and a list of figures including JW Longshore, Harold Hannet, and others in a community context.
Patton Picked a Plum to Be U.S. Marshal of Wyoming
President nominates M. Nugh L. Patton of Casper for U.S. Marshal of Wyoming. A prominent central Wyoming citizen, Patton has deep ties in politics with Natrona County Republicans, prior legislature service, and strong local influence. His friends would miss Casper home if he moves to the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mnugh L. Patton
Casper
United States
Wyoming
Tatton
Grand Central
Republican Central Committee
Natrona County
Patton
State Capitol
Midwest refinery expansion boosts capacity and employment
The Mid west refinery is expanding to triple output reaching 8 000 barrels daily. Two 10 000 barrel storage tanks and a 5 000 barrel capacity tank are added. Four 50 barrel stills and a 150 barrel daily gasoline increase, plus new can production and storage for gasoline and kerosene are planned. New cottages, fire protection system, fencing, and a guiding inspection requirement accompany the project with Wm Dietrich overseeing. Three reasons urge immediate subscription payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Casper
Delirich
Florence
Colorado
Supt. Vestrich and Family
Wool sales listed with weekly totals and buyers
The report records wool sales in the past week with quantities from 7 000 to 30 000 and prices 1 to 19 cents. Buyers include Parson Bros Weeks Co Goulda Co Silberman Bord Morees Co and Chas Webb Co among others in Philadelphia Boston and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parson Bros
B. Childs
Trollope & Willits
Chas. J. Webb & Co
Phildelphia
Thos, Cooper
Weeks & Co
Boston
Chas
D. Henry
M. Estate Sheep Co
Box C Sheep Co
Tou, Koshland Co
Diamond i Fae Co
J. McIntosh
Silberman & Bord Morees Sheep Co
Goulda Co
My Pewrey
Struck by Lightning at Host Residence
Carpenter George McHorey was struck and nearly killed during a fierce storm in the northeast part of town. He regained consciousness after lying on the floor and has fully recovered from the shock. E. D. Sexton offers a free Bible lecture at Odd Fellows ball on Sunday at 3 p.m. on June 23. The International Bible Students Association endorses his talk on the mysteries of the divine plan of the ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adame
Ines
Treat
George McHorey
Heing
Hela
E. D. Sexton
Odd Fellow's
International Bible Students Association
Sexton
New Location Greene and Pradle Paints Move
Greene and Pradle announce a new building at 135 East something near the Coliseum. The stock of paints remains available and contact details include a phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene & Pradle
Yast Inden
Coliseum
Casper to Celebrate 4th of July with Three Day Event
Casper plans a three day July celebration starting July 3 featuring baseball, horse and foot races, broncho riding, and novelties. A morning parade opens the 4th with automobiles and carriages, plus dancing at the Coliseum and bands providing music. Growth noted with over fifty new homes under construction or completed since January. Mrs. Wm. Jennings returns from California. Mr. Jennings met her at Orin Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Douglas Military Band
Casper Concert Band
Coliseum
Wm. Jennings
Beach
California
Jennings
Orin Junction
Also Mentioned on This Page
Northwestern Asbestos Mills Co
Kingele
HL. de la Garde
Apeech
M.N. Castle
Lovie R. Schmidt
Order of Redmen
American Patriotic and Historical Society
Roosevelt
Red Men
Pope Agi
District Court
Northwestern
Passnger
Lene
Omaha
Chadron
Bertha
JW. Longshore
Bucknum
Haaits
Wells
Karl Tetviem
Harold Hannet
LL W. Bailey
W. A. Lilly
Ameo Hemingway
Freak O. Byram
Wm. Dietrich
Seaton
WEBEL
Lighthouse Cleanser
Phione
Casper, Wyoming
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