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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1914
Page
1
A campaign contest offers each candidate 100.00 extra votes for every 3.0 worth of subscriptions turned in within the dates. No limit on qualifying, and 400,000 extra votes per 100.00 of subscriptions. Subscriptions should be turned in as secured, with an accurate account kept by the Contest Manager and ballots prepared before final count.
Mrs Harry Parsons of Casper retains the lead with 20240 votes as the final count nears. Mrs Geo Frees moves to second place, overtaking Miss Lillian Peek of Salt Creek who slides to third. Eleanor Dalton maintains fourth, Lena Bailey fifth, with Beale Stephens, Mie Cenevieve Hathaway, and Laura Dillon in seventh, eighth. The final vote tally and prize of 200 in gold will be decided Monday by judges after closing at 11 o clock Saturday night.
William J. Fletcher, intoxicated, drew on imaginary deposits totaling 660 in Cooper. He allegedly victimized Fender & Hailey, Bloom Shoe & Clothing, the Diamond Har, Natrona Hotel, and the Wyoming Bar. Sheriff Royce jailed him on a plain drunk charge. Judge Tubbs to hear the case with $200 bond set, Fletcher jailed awaiting further examination.
After the Midwest Franco merger three refineries operate. L A Reed becomes general manager of the three refineries. William Deltrich is assistant superintendent. BD Pelton heads the accounts department. Henry Rathven and H B Dailey stay in shipping. J A Likely and A M Echtervach transfer to Denver office.
The May Roberts theatrical company arrives next week for three plays at the Ipis theater starting Monday the 16th. Miss Roberts stars in all three pieces a repertoire of two comedies and a melodrama praised for her cultivated talent. The troupe features leading actors as it tours widely.
Mr. and Mrs. P F Welch of Lander, after a western trip, secured a five year lease on the Lucky Jew gold mine at Lewiston. The deal includes 10 000 cash and plans to start extensive operations this summer with capital secured by Lander associates. The mine, owned by Jimmy Carr, is among South Pass district's richest, with high grade ore dumps already valued at 5 000 and more ore in sight.
Mr Hemenway of Cottage Grove Oregon aided a man named James Mullen who claimed wealth from old Nevada land and Mexico escape. Mullen vanished in Casper. later found to have worked at a local refinery and is now believed in Cody. Hemenway returned home unsure of the scam.
Casper high school topped Wheatland 11 to 0 in both halves as Ray Bryan and teammates dominated the visitors. The game featured a hard collision sending Wheatland captain Jordan to the floor before play resumed. Tonight Casper faces Cheyenne in a decisive state championship clash with dancing to follow.
Tom Tuck, proprietor of the Bon Ton cafe, reports a loss of 631.40 tied to meal tickets issued to Jim Johnson and Joe Ponton. The two men, in town six weeks, vanished after leaving for parts unknown, with sheriff efforts underway to recover funds.
A new corporation named Pioneer Oil and Refining Co is formed with principal offices in Casper, Colorado Springs, Denver, and Omaha. Founders include O H Shoup H M Blackmer K O Schuyler H McCague and J L McCague, all wealthy oil veterans with Midwest Refining ties. McCague indicated possible Casper financial involvement. company will operate from Casper with local offices. Perssey Robinsons Sunday School class held an oyster supper at St Marks Parish House, raising funds.
The first floor tiling is nearly done and electrical and plumbing work proceeds as rooms for Midwest Refining Co. near finish. Stairways, woodwork, and decorations progress with April turnover target. hires include C D Reed as chief clerk and Wm Doyle as chef. opening date eyed for early April.
Tiad Lucilious attended a five stop progressive dinner hosted by the Philathea club of Mrs. Geo W Ferguson's Sunday school class at the Methodist church. Courses ranged from fruit relish at Miss Helen Michie's home to pineapple sherbet at Miss Ivy Speas's, with soups and roasts at successive residences.
Jim Scott of Lander famed White Sox pitcher faced the New York Giants before King George and court in London on February 2. The White Sox edged the Giants 5 to 4 as Lander Mountaineer notes the notable exhibition.
Sheriff Sheffer reached Casper on Sunday following a several day visit with his father in Nebraska.
Mr. Frank Donahoe, lessee of the new hotel, oversees a large shipment of furnishings that arrived Wednesday. Regular arrivals are expected, and when completed, the Midwest hotel is set to become one of the most elegant in the west.
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