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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1914
Page
14
A private hospital is described as among the best equipped institutions in the Middle West with modern facilities. The article emphasizes its vital importance and high relevance in regional medical care.
In Casper the Private hospital, backed by Dr. H. R. Lathrop and Dr. J. F. Leeper, opened January 21, 1912 with trained nurses and modern equipment. It offers surgical and medical care, an ambulance line, an added X-Ray unit, and a staff led by superintendent Miss Campbell. Last year 206 patients were admitted, including 105 medical and 160 surgical cases.
Casper High hosts Wheatland tonight as both schools chase the central Wyoming title. Wheatland has beaten Douglas and Lander this season, placing Casper as a key rival. The meet starts promptly at 8 45 with a social dance to follow at the auditorium.
Natrona county high school girls basketball team defeated Lusk high school 21 to 2 at the Coliseum Saturday night in the last game of the season. Myrtle Speas delivered several sensational plays helping Eunice Smith and Katherine O Mara to score. Dancing followed the match with many spectators staying until late.
In a hard fought two period game the Lusk team edged the home squad as both sides showed stubborn defense and sharp teamwork throughout. The visitors started strong near the basket and earned a lead that sparked a fierce response from the locals.
The article argues Casper's population is unknown but likely at least 5000, using school enrollment as a proxy. It cites 1910 census of 2080 and current enrollment of 731, implying a doubling to around 5000, with a floating workforce and in town growth. It forecasts more than doubling in the next two years.
Civic Club day drew a large crowd with the ladies of the special dance committee contributing ideas for the town. Members favored ending the old band and bringing Mr Koone back to Carper, while supporting the Art Exhibit and fundraising efforts for the missionary funds. A letter from the State Federation legislative chair was read, urging continued focus on aiding women and children.
Local report notes Tom Tuck, proprietor of the Boston Cafe, handling receipt records and financial papers. The fragment confirms Tuck's role and the held documents.
In a letter from Casper, Joe Tuck recounts marrying a Chinese woman in Hong Kong about three weeks ago. He plans to bring his wife to the United States with help from his uncle, a Chinese general and official in the new government, to obtain residency here.
A clipped Scottish notice reports the death of Andrew Climie in the United States. He leaves £2400 cash and 200 acres with stock to his half sister Mrs Dearne of Kilmacnock, after rising from herd boy to industrial worker and migrant success.
F D Berry declines a 840000 cash bid for block 23 near Northwestern tracks including a four room frame house and 15 small apartments. He says the property is in demand and not a good time to sell though values rise fast in Casper, urging investors to act early to reap gains.
The Odd Fellows prepare for the anniversary meeting in the city during the last week of April. Organized in Baltimore on April 25, 1519, the yearly event is widely recognized. since the date falls on a Sunday, a different day will be chosen, with delegates expected from towns along Northwestern and Burlington lines.
Reports from railroad circles say Burlington and Northwestern Surveyors are at work from Bonneville toward South Pass and may push rapid construction this summer. Northwestern reportedly ordered large freight to Riverton and could establish Casper as western HQ with new roundhouse and shops as Burling ton seeks the same South Pass route.
A. L. Veiteh as Casver agent for Gebo Coal Company wins first choice of Burlington yards trackage. Grading begins this month with supply yards office building and standard scales to handle rising business. Yards ready for fall business.
The Natrona Plusting and Heating Co has been incorporated to take over Casper Heating and Plumbing Co. incorporators are J. W. Bingham Albert V. Huntington and Maud D. Bingham. The stock and fixtures of Casper Heating and Plumbing Co were purchased and the new firm will occupy the same quarters in the Coliseum building.
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