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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
5
Burlington launched a daily mixed train service between Casper and Thermopolis yesterday. The present service will carry U.S. mail starting July 1, after which a regular passenger train may operate. A large stock of track material has arrived and track work east of Casper is set to resume.
Mr. Lynch, after a dispute with the business bus owned by etern Degney and Pr. T. A. Dean on East Second Avenue, turns attention to other holdings. Mr. Och sees signs of a squeeze on Lime property before the inevitable price rise.
District court heard the Hureh-Childers matter last week focusing on settlement terms and alleged breach of partnership. The case remains open as the judge weighs the implications of dissolution.
Two full blooded Bull Orpington roosters from last year's stock offered at 2.4 dollars each. Location listed as Mus Tous W Crank Powder River Wyoming.
Casper boosters advertise laundry services at Casper Steam Laundry with wagon delivery and fast thorough work. The Casper Townsite Company promotes building homes along Casper’s rapid growth. Pine hardy cabbage plants and pharmacy listings appear among the notices.
Weather finally eased as rain stopped delaying work at the Standard plant. Tankage near Casper nearly finished with continuous stills awaiting operation, while the yard shows rapid progress in piping and storage, and local residents test petroleum coke as a potential fuel.
The rattled column records varied local happenings from Casper including the season’s first Panama appearance, new home construction on Natrona avenue, summer plans in Manitou Colorado, medical recoveries at the State hospital, business movements at the Midwest hotel, and Wyoming National bank dealings. It notes social events at the Midwest, upcoming Masonic temple excavation, union Mother’s Day service, and new business openings such as a laundry contract and a tailoring and cleaning shop, with ongoing civic and residential developments across the area.
Civic Club members toured the local telephone plant learning how lines operate and the demanding tasks faced by operator girls during daily duties.
Casper civic club members plan summer activities and cooperation with firemen for Decoration Day services. The group tours Mountain States telephone plant, discusses Mothers Day arrangements, clean-up extensions, and a unity of effort to clean yards and streets. A committee meets to coordinate with firemen on a program and members reflect on visiting graves with flowers.
L F Nicodemus a Savoy hotel partner in Denver was shot three times in the abdomen Wednesday night in the hotel barroom by Col Bulwer a soldier of fortune who was stopping there Nicodemus lay dying at St Luke's hospital in Sweaver Hugh Clark a local figure became involved in a fight with Bulger resulting in a severe beating
Amid reports of mediators meeting May 14 in Niagara Falls, officials note pull toward peace plans while Republican forces push toward Mexico City. In Vera Cruz refugees say Huerta drinks heavily as unrest grows and American flag protection is sought.
A fragment notes agents of General Villa proposing to seize the capital as Villa's forces near approach, aiming to pave the way for a proposed entry into the city. The text suggests coordinated actions and strategic timing among Villa's followers.
Fat Stock Record oO reports T. Jordan brother of A. E. Jordan traveled through yesterday from Riverton to Kilverton after marketing cattle in Omaha. A three year old heifer from his shipment reportedly sold for 144.00, claimed by South Omaha commission men as the highest price for a cow or heifer on the market. Jordan fed his cattle on his Riverton ranch.
Clients seek to rent four and five room modern houses. Preference given to furnished or unfurnished options. Target locations and lease terms to be discussed.
An agent announces a novel combined talking-machine carpet sweeper and a letter opener. The proprietor replies with a light remark about being already married, adding a human touch to a quirky industry exchange.
J W Price came up from Douglas yesterday. Arthurlnte's funeral is set for today at the Catholic church. Howard Flick returned from Eugene where he plans to locate. Rev R B Hopton returned from Evanston after meetings. J F Cantillon, ex superintendent of the Wyoming and Northwestern, arrived from Hoone Iowa for Arthurlnte's funeral.
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