Uncle Lum Williams A Pioneer Of Wyoming Passes
Christopher G. Williams born in 1839 in Missouri died last week leaving a legacy as a founding Wyoming settler. He lived 45 years in the state with deeds of kindness, helped pioneers with stock and land gifts, introduced alfalfa and wild grass seeds, and supported a medical figure in the Big Horn basin. His life spanned Cheyenne Denver Lander Valley and Maint Rock, where he left widespread memory among old timers.
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Lam Williams
Wyoming
Thermopolis
Williams
Ater
Lander Valley
Lander
Mr. Williams
Paint Rock
Big Horn Country
New
Lum
Maint Rock
Tude’ Nelson
Calfornia
Kentucky
Horn
G. Williams
Wellsville
Missouri
Denver
Cheyenne
Wil
Landerley
Marrol
Pueblo Williams
Carnegie public library in Rock Springs opens today
The Carnegie public library at Rock Springs will be open to the public today with an informal reception from 4 to 10. The item also notes local incidents including a suicide by J. D. Jones, a landowner from Wer Lander valley, plus various minor local notices and a planned historical work by Tom F. Daggitt on the Big Horn Basin.
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Carnegie Public Library
Rock Springs
Tom F. Daggitt
Big Horn County
Big Horn Basin
Jeferson
Hospital Work Starts in Casper With New Building
Architect DuBois, contractor Allison and assistant G W Parkins arrived from Cheyenne. The state board selected lots, excavating and gravel hauling contract awarded to J W McDowell. The team began digging the basement. Parkins remains to supervise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Practicing Hard For Upcoming Caste Stage Program
Minstrel reports say each caste member strives to be the star and the program will be good. The group works to ensure laughs among friends, warning the audience may be the next target. The program is nearly complete and ready for publication.
Expert from Thetford Quebec Checks Casper Asbestos Prospects
Colonel C. Parker of Thetford Quebec arrived in Casper to inspect asbestos fields and the North American and Wyoming Consolidated mines. He found rich vein shows in No 1 shaft, praised fibre quality, and predicted low-cost milling here versus Canada. Parker will also review Wyoming Consolidated at Smith creek and Deer creek properties with plans guiding lessees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 11. Parker
Casper
W.A. Fisher
Parker
Orln Junction
Iis
Kansas City
Thetford
Quebec
Big Johnson Asbestos Milling Company
Casper Fields
Wyoming Consolidated
North American
Canada
Hts
Smith Creek
Deer Creek
Elk Protection Drive in Jackson Hole Gathers Pace
In Jackson Hole Wyoming residents convene to safeguard 50 000 wild elk starving under heavy snows. Discussion centers on creating a winter feeding ground in the Gros Ventre district via congression al action, though top locals oppose. Governor and Humane officers to be asked to investigate new elk protection group formed.
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Jackson's Hole
Hell
Wyoming
Jackson Hole
Humane Secrety
McDowell and Chalfant Tie in Catholic Ceremony
Mr Gilbert H McDowell and Miss Margaret C Chalfant wed on a Wednesday morning at the Catholic parsonage with Father Bryant officiating. The bride, formerly of Glenn Nebraska, has taught in county schools and just completed a successful term in District 10. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs G J McDowell, is employed by Dry Creek Sheep company and the pair left for their ranch after the ceremony.
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Gilbert H. McDowell
Margaret C. Chalfant
St O'Clock
Father Bryant
Glenn
Nebraska
G. J. McDowell
Ile
Dry Creek Sheep Company
Huth
Has Contract for Government Horses
J. W. McDowell returned from Moneta Saturday with a car of horses delivered to him at the station by Geo. B. McClelland. The car held sixteen head turned over to government agents as the first installment on a contract to furnish sixty head for work at the Pathfinder dike. McClelland accompanied the new owner to the city en route to Cheyenne.
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J. W. McDowell
Moneta
Geo. B. McClelland
Companies Prepare Lease Start Amid Stock Selloff
Report notes the Wolders of the lease expect operation to begin while mills price in a Mab value range. Both firms halt stock sales and hold cash, with speculation of an off market stock transfer. Vinay shares are mentioned in market chatter.
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Mbasy Street
Vinay Shares
City Council Implements Fire Protection and Street Plan
At Monday night’s meeting the council approved a contract with BoA. Elias of Casper for storing and repairing a mobile firefighting machine at 815 per month with Mrs. Elias keeping it in a new center street shed near the steam laundry. They will report fires to the fire house at once. The council also plans cement sidewalks this summer and to place a new arc light near the round house. They ordered Casper cases to be numbered to streamline mail delivery and directions.
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Boa
Round House
Ash Street
Casper
No Autos in Park Move Faces Interior Rejection
Senator Warren was urged by Rock Springs Wyoming Motor Club to allow automobiles in Yellowstone National Park. The Interior Secretary replied the department consistently declines such admission due to danger to drivers and horses on park roads. An effort to create separate roads within the park for motor use is underway.
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Warren
Secretary of the Interior
Anderson
Joseph Tredale
Rock Springs, Wyandne
Yellowstone Park
Morrison entertains at Bell theatre closing course
Mrs Hess Gerrard Morrison closed the winter lecture series at the Bell theatre on Monday night. She delivered stories and clever poetry with engaging delivery, to delighted listeners who wished for a longer program.
Church and Society Calendars and Notices
Altar Guild of St Mark s church to hold a dance in Odd Fellows hall Friday evening April 1 inviting all. Sunday morning at the Methodist church to hear The Essentials of the Kingdom and The Profit of Godliness in the evening. Altar and Rosary society of the Catholic church plans a dance and supper Easter Monday. Mrs W S Kimball hosts an Easter Monday tea for the Sun ergae club. Epworth League social at M E church Wednesday March 16 for all over 15. Baptist services March 13 with morning and evening sermons by Rev Geo L White. Mrs BR Brooks named to forestry and water committee in state federation. M & Ladies Aid open house at Mrs Wagner s on St Patrick s Day with ice cream and cake. free will offering. Mark s church invites all. Fifth Sunday in Lent morning worship. evening service at 730. Sunday school in afternoon. Lent services on Wednesday at 4 and Friday at 7 30 next week. Strangers welcome to all services.
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St. Mark’s Church
Odd Fellows Hall
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Geo. L. White
M. & Ladies Aid
At. Mark's Church
Evengong
State Veterinarian Visits Cities for Disease Probe
The state veterinarian spent Sunday in the city and travels to Cheyenne then Jackons Hole on a fortnight long inquiry into rumored disease planners. He notes dairy cattle imported by immigrants show tuberculin issues and many must be killed. Albany county reports ten horses dying from Upsani-leyt sheep trouble, to be verified. Dr Pineyty cites successful treatment in cattle and sheep with cures in about ten days, urging thorough cleanup.
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Plaeging
Cheyenne
Jackson
Albany County
Pineyty
Calyres
Gan
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J. Jones
Wie Lander Valley
Otto Lunbeck
Tovanasin
D.E. Hopkins
Thomas Davis
California
Len Wadda
Carlisle School
Carlisle
Edward McLachie
J. A. Delfelder
McDowell
Chalfant
Churches and Societies
Methodist Church
Altar and Rosary Society
The
Catholic Church
BR. BR. Brooks
State Federation of Women's Club
Geo. Holman
Wis
Nettleton Shoes
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