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Newspaper

Casper Press

Location

Casper, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1911

Page

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Resistocrete Patent Sparks Industrial Interest This Week

The Mestetocrete Co announces a patented Resistocrete composition rated to resist heat cold and electricity with lower weight than Portland cement. It promises high strength, water spray resistance, no sand in its mix, and versatility for blocks bricks ceilings columns and more. Inventor Brand seeks agents and Wall Street discussions for licensing and production.

Mestetocrete Co U. S Terl Ordl Wall Street California Alue Userr

Unclear OCR Fragment Signals Large Mining Preparation

The document notes a location on about 520 acres of land in seven townships within Comverse County. Preparations are under way to start operations immediately with plans to furnish large quantities, marking a significant shift in regional activity.

Richard Ship Ssseatates Hoda Imade E Iplag Comverse

Death of Mrs A G Marman wife of M G Harman

Mrs Virginia J Marman died at her home 2104 Belleville avenue at 7 30 yesterday morning after ten years of good health She was daughter of Captain Cassar Fonteneau who served with General Jackson at New Orleans and belonged to a Creole family from Natchitoches La Survived by husband son Robert H Simmons daughter Mrs R E Brand Benjamin Warman and Michael G Harman Jr sister Mrs Josiah Adams Funeral services Friday at 10 am at St Mary's Church Thirteenth and Holmes streets Burial in Forest Hill cemetery Body to lie in the mortuary chapel of St Mary's until the funeral Kansas City Journal April 19 1911

A. G. Marman Virginia J. Marman M. G. Harman Hospital Day Association Lake's Hospital Belleville Avenue Harmon Cassar Fonteneau Jackson New Orleans Natchitoches Mr. Harman Robert H. Simmons R. E. Brand Casper Wyo Benjamin Warman Michael G. Harman, Jr Josiah Adams S J. Mary's Church Thirteenth and Holmes Streets Forest Hill Cemetery St. ‘Mary's Church Kansas City Journal

Theatre Under New Management in Casper

W R Sample becomes owner of Casper’s popular theatre the Hell Mr and Mrs Rodell will furnish the shows Ingram and Trevett closed the deal last week The new management promises improved entertainment and best pictures patronage is invited by Mr Sample to continue the theatre’s courteous service and value for patrons

Sample

First Wool Sale in Central Wyoming Reports Strong Interest

Major Ormaby sold 125000 pounds of wool to Sliberman & Sons at near 16 cents per pound with Alfred Willey as buyer and other buyers being urged to enter the market. Willey also purchased 40000 pounds from Rete Grat Last sae Live Stock Co at 1445 cents per pound and more purchases are expected as buyers mobilize. Larsen & Jorpeson hold a four room house project in Park o d lateton area with complete basement. estimated cost around 2000

Wyoming Major Ormaby Sliberman& Sons Alfred Willey Willey Rete Grat Last Sae Live Harry Ballard Park Od Lateton J. P. Smith Larsen & Jorpeson

Governor Carey Voices Support for Public Utility Regulation

Governor Carey and five other western governors endorse public regulation of public utility corporations in response to Theo dore N Vail who urged supervision to curb capitalization abuses and profiteering. They argue regulation protects the public and even corporations deserve fair treatment under such oversight.

Joseph M. Carey Denver Theodore N. Vail Western Union Telegraph Company American Telephone and Telelgraph Company Carey United States

Local Man Gets Contract For Pipeline Freighting

Local businessman RE O Orchard wins the Mid west Oil Company pipeline freighting contract. The job totals about 4 million pounds and spans four months with fifteen string teams planned by May 23. Ten carloads have left Pittsburg and should reach Casper by May 2, with the rest to follow as space opens.

RE. O. Orchhard Mid-west Oil Company Orchard Expecto Pittsburg Casper Orchard Bert

Death of Six Year Old Troy Miller in Measles and Pneumonia

The six year old son of Mr and Mrs U S Miller died Sunday night after a six day illness from measles that progressed to pneumonia and spread to his lungs. Funeral held Wednesday at the Miller home conducted by Rev Kingsley. The community expresses deep sympathy for the bereaved family. Also notes ongoing problem of dog poisoning with owners muzzling pets.

Troy Miller U.S. Miller Kingsley Miller Troy Merle

Rich Of Gasher Finds A High Yield Oil Well

Report from Salt Creek fields notes Franco Wyoming drill near Lime previously plagued by water. The new well unexpectedly gushed before expected, damaging rigging and tools and delivering around 500 barrels per day, marking it as one of the best wells drilled in the field.

Salt Creek

Farewell Dance for Casper Orchestra Trio Before Denver Engagement

Casper youths bid farewell at a last dance with Bell's Orchestra as Floyd Steavens, Joe Lats, and Frank Bearals prepare to depart for Denver Colorado to perform in local theatres this summer. Residents express regret yet promise a warm welcome should they return.

Casper Denver Colo Floyd Steavens Planet Joe Lats Frank Bearals Cxaper

New Enterprise 4 EB West Opens Sheridan Wholesale House

EB West of Sheridan opens a new wholesale house in the newcomer’s storehouse behind Labdell's Bakery. He also operates in Miles, Montana and Casper’s area, supplying groceries and confectionery to local merchants. He notes strong regional patronage and plans a Casper branch. Sheriff Sheffner heads to Gillette to pursue Bert Frasier, accused of stealing a team from Tom Cooper ten days ago.

EB West Sheridan Labdell Sheridas West Herrison Neb Lander Casper Sheriff Sheffner Gillette Bert Frasier Tom Cooper

Mothers Day Observance Emphasized by Casper Churches

The Casper churches plan to observe Mothers Day on the second Sunday in May with widespread participation. The observance, inspired by Miss Anna Jarvis, promotes universal respect for mothers and includes wearing white carnations as a symbol of truth, purity, and enduring virtue.

Casper Mothers Anna Jarvis Philadelphia S. A Uber Post Office

Arthur Garfield Address at Arlington and School Chorus

The note mentions Arthur Davideon Garfield's Address at Arlington and a high school chorus judged by Victor Mokler. An admission of twentyfive cents funds the winner’s trip to a contest in Laramie. State geologists Jameson and Watson visited Casper en route to Salt Creek field for an inspection tour. Alea Weber left for a business trip to Denver.

Arthur Davideon Garfield Arlington William Cole Hubert Arthur King John Victor Mokler Judges High School Chorus Laramie C. BE. Jameson W. CR. Watson Casper Salt Creek Olfielde

Wool Buyers In Town In Casper Market Prospect

Wool buyers have arrived in Casper to meet sellers though current trading is light. The visiting agents include George M. Kerr for Charles J. Webb & Co of Philadelphia and other Philadelphia Boston representatives. Commercial agents Monks of Omaha for the New York Central lines and James T Nbull of Portland for the Nickel Plate travel to discuss summer freight interests.

Canper Om May Les Keystone Company Charles J. Webb & Co Philadelphia George M. Kerr Casper Charles Haigh Usties Boston EugeneHlogan Thomas Nolatenholm Lone & Co E. P. Browning Jeremiah Williams & Co Alez = Livingstone Hecht, Letoman & Co Alfred Willey Silbeareman & Co Chicago Mr. Mason Hollowell, Jones & Co J. McCarthy Elseman Broa Monks Omaha Tne New York Central Lines James ‘T Nbull Parteland Nickle Plate

Death of Mildred Lytle Casts Casper Community in Grief

Mildred Lytle seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Lytle died last Wednesday after a week long illness. Measles progressed to pneumonia and hopes of recovery faded. Born in Alliance Nebraska she lived most of her life in Casper where she was beloved by friends and schoolmates. Funeral conducted by Rev King sley from the Methodist Chuck yesterday at 4 20 PM. Many mourners from the Lytle family attend. Miss J Dickey of Alliance Nebraska arrived to attend the funeral.

Mildred Lytle W. H. Lytle Mildred Wes Alliance Nebr Casper Kingsley Chuck Uste Mra Lytie Myss J. Dickey

Town election yields longest serving Curzon mayor

On a dull election day the Citizens ticket led by Kimball secured the mayoralty for nine consecutive years, while the Peoples ticket with Townsend and others saw scattered votes. Aldermen results favored Morgan Kidd and Blackmore with varying tallies.

The Peoples Townsend J. KE. Schulte Snd W. A. Blackmore Citisens Kimball Morgan Kidd Morgan Lie Blackmore Schutte Tuneday Curzon

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Resistocrete Alea Weber Vislt D. M. Lobdell, Pres Wheeler & Skinner CO
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