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Newspaper

Casper Press

Location

Casper, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1914

Page

5

Interstate Highway Proposed Connects Scenic Centers

Oliver H. Shoup of Midwest Refining Co advocates a national highway linking three great scenic centers. Proposal would run from Colorado Springs to Yellowstone via Cheyenne and the Big Horn basin, then toward the Southwest connecting Colorado and Arizona. The plan unfolds amid a wave of travel interest and as good roads receive renewed attention.

Oliver i) Soup Midwest Refining Company Coe Pikes Peak Yellowone Park Grand Canon Vaorado Springs Yellowstone Cheyenne Bighorn Basin Colorado Arizona

Orchard Expansion By Reamer Ranchmen At Natrona County

The Reamer area ranchmen are expanding fruit production as orchards grow. D N Spesiet planted 160 trees last week and Frank Julian added many fruit trees to his noted apple orchard. Alex Mille and Ed Kerns also planted numerous young trees this spring. Jacobbean showed Natrona County climate suits fruit growing with irrigation, encouraging other farmers to plant orchards.

D. N. Spese Frank Jnlian Alex Mille Fd. Kerns Natrona

Good Roads Project Promises Westward Economic Boom

Shoup argues a transregional road initiative extending about 1,260 miles could cost roughly $4 million and boost commerce across the West. He notes potential interest from Wyoming Arizona New Mexico and Colorado as well as overall commercial development in the region.

Shoup West New Mexico Colorado Wyoming Arizona

Frank A Johnson Death By Own Action

Frank A Johnson committed death by own action by shooting himself through the breast near the Platt river. He bought a Remington .35 caliber rifle at Schwite hardware and waded out from shore to end his life. A coroner's jury ruled death by own action and his body was taken to Chamberlain Undertaking. Johnson was ill and may have been placed in a hospital. letters from Canada were found among his effects along with a certificate of deposit for 500 and $245 cash.

Veehay M. H. Barnes Carroll Fuller Chamberlain Undertaking Establishment Johnson Canada Frank A. Johnson

Industrial Club Sets Meeting for Celebration Planning

The Industrial Club meeting at the courthouse failed to draw attendance last night. A Monday gathering will decide if Casper will celebrate on the Fourth of July and review Frontier Days company plans to present their show here. Messrs McCarty and Clark travel to Douglas to arrange a fall engagement. The club urges all citizens and business men to attend next Monday to discuss celebration plans.

Industrial Club Court House Casper Frontier Days Company Messrs. McCarty Clark Douglas

Hubby Arrested in Denver Over Contempt Charge

J E Stock of Casper oil operator was arrested in Denver on contempt of court at the urging of his wife Maude Stock who sues for divorce. The Savoy hotel arrest followed a district court order by Judge Denison. He posted a $1000 bond and is free pending further action. The charge stems from failure to pay $75 alimony and $500 attorney fees.

Hubby Denver J. E. Stock Casper Maude Stock Savoy Hotel Charles Lewis Denison Stoeck

Burke Couple Return From Pleasant Vacation

Mr and Mrs Tom Burke came back Friday from a pleasure trip visiting relatives in Decatur Hot Springs Ark and a stay in Denver. They report they are looking and feeling well following the vacation.

Tom Burke Decatur Hot Springs Ark Denver

Two Wyoming divorce petitions filed in Natrona County

April 1914 notices show May B Wickam petitioning for divorce from William Wickam, citing desertion and neglect of the child Dorothy Wickham. Another action by William E Moore seeks an absolute divorce from Anna Moore for willful desertion. Attachments and notices include a separate attachment on Jacob L Taylor of Natrona County.

Capured Coyotes Alive By Rancher After Digging Out Pups

A. J. Hoskey displayed five young coyotes captured alive at his ranch on Saturday after digging them from a hole. The pups were later dispatched and a bounty claim was filed.

A. J. Hoskey

Notice of Publication for Divorce in Natrona County

NOTICOR FOR PUBLICATION State of Wyoming ty of Natrona County District Court Sixth Judicial District Rosas Roberts plaintiff vs Roberts defendant To Ole Roberts defendant a resident of Wyoming unknown last residence Casper Wyoming You are hereby notified that on the on day of April 1914 the said plaintiff Rosas Roberts began an action against you by filing her petition in the district court Sixth judicial district in Natrona County Wyoming where said suit is pending Cause number 40 The prayer of said petition is to obtain a divorce from you alleging neglect and abandonment and coverture The case seeks dissolution of marriage based on grounds stated in the petition

Ton P.stim B. Wickam Wickam Anna Moore Wyomit William E. Moore District Court Sixth Judicial District Natrona County A. D State of Wyoming Jacob L. Taylor F. D. Berry W. EB. Tubbs Said County F. D. Herry R. B. Washburn Aity Rtie Roberts Ole Roberts Casper Hows Roborien Sisth Judicial District Netrous County Biate

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