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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1911
Page
1
Governor Cary vetoed a 660000 appropriation for predator control amid protests from stockmen who want taxpayers to fund livestock protection. He argues bounties fail to reduce wolves and coyotes and urges county measures and regional cooperation to cut fraud and costs.
Mrs Morrison drew a large audience at the Methodist church last evening renewing ties with Casper residents. The program proved thoroughly enjoyable and all were pleased by the entertainment and hospitality she received.
The report notes Governor Carey’s office faced a $12,500 effect and a delay before print on the matter while assurances were given that the governor had not vetoed the measure.
Mrs Minnie F Barrow of Denver Douglas area sued Frank Barrow her brother in law in Washington DC alleging he stole parts of her late husbands writings and a subscriber list from the Budget offices He conceded most facts while denying fraudulent intent She said Barrow took items from her Douglas Wyoming office and left a note in Washington claiming he had the materials Starr was tried on a separate deadly weapon charge and found guilty while another court action lingered in the record of the day
Pierre Humbert an mining and oil expert returns to Casper after days at the Salt Creek oil field. He calls the site highly promising and notes a pipeline is needed as already flowing wells could waste oil from high pressure gushers. Humbert contrasts Salt Creek oil as lighter and better for refining versus California oil, plans a future asbestos property visit, and believes Casper could become Wyoming’s metropolis.
Mr W B Millett and Miss Martie Wood wed in Douglas on Saturday and returned to Casper to occupy rooms above the Wood Foshay store. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Wood. The groom moved from Crawford two years ago and has since made many acquaintances. The Webs Commercial Co plans store improvements including a partition and new office rooms, with handsome hardware show cases ordered. Fred Henderson was confined to his room at the Grand Central with illness.
Mrs. W B Ford dies in Riverside Iowa at nearly ninety one. Mr W A Ford in Imex area attending his brother in law John Slichter funeral learned of the death and will attend his mother’s funeral with his sister and Mrs Slichter. Estate reportedly to be divided among children as the husband died years ago.
The Hendrie & Bolthof company of Denver won the bid at eighty cents per foot for inch pipe and thirty two cents for 4 inch pipe. The city plans a new water main from the reservoir to storage, extending lines on CY Avenue and other districts, plus sewerage expansion in Park addition. A street car franchise request by BE Richard Shipp was sent to the judiciary committee for review. The Midwest Oil company gained a franchise for pipeline installation.
Notes report N. 8 Young of Midwest Oil Corp returning from Pittsburgh with casing for two rigs to operate on Salt Creek. A right of way dispute with Joe Holmes delays start as the line nears completion. Also mention Odd Fellows meeting, Wisaste-Haas Drug Co ruling, and freighter D. Young’s ongoing misfortune after losses en route.
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