Burlington track progress and yard planning update
The Burlington project reports ballasting near Thermopols with steam shovels and crews laying steel. A bridge crew arrived and rails and double-header trains arrive for the operation. Connections to the Northwestern near Powder River expected by mid July or Aug 1. A grading outfit from Colorado may work on Casper yards and side tracks. The C and S track rebuilding near Orin Junction to Cheyenne continues.
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Burlington
Northwestern
Powder River
Harry
Colorado
McArthur Brow
Casper
Orin Junction
Cheyenne
Fatal gas fumes kill three miners at Williams-Loman mine
Fumes from a gasoline engine in the Williams-Loman copper mine on Copper Mountain near Shoshoni caused the deaths of three men last Saturday. Wm A Horn and Joe Johns were found near a 300 foot tunnel end where a gasoline engine operated. Manager Thomas G Smith entered seeking them and did not return. Ernest Berger rescued Smith but could not save him. Horn was to be buried in Nebraska, Johns elsewhere, and all were longtime Shoshoni residents.
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Williams-Loman
Copper Mountain
Shosions
Toon
Wm. A. Horn
Joe Johns
Thomas G. Smith
Ernest Berger
Smith
Buffalo
Tow Smith
Ben
Building and Loan Making Fine Progress in Laramie
Letter from T H Slipcon president of First State Bank Laramie and Laramie Grocery praises the Albany Mutual Building Association. He notes high home ownership in Laramie, loans to builders, low costs, and few delinquents. He urges expansion of similar associations statewide.
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Suibg
Rauner
T. H. Slipcon
First State Bank
Laramie
Laramie Grocery Company
Association
All night telegraph service announced for the town
The banner notes Western Union will establish an all night telegraph service here. Messages will be received and sent when the regular office is closed, via the Northwestern railroad office. The move follows strong local demand and an urgent appeal from the Teehowtrial chuh, marking a modem final establishment.
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Ob Bee
Western Union Company
Western Union
Northwestern Railroad
Three Held for Burglary in Natrona County Case
Three men Jesse Farrell Power Banne and Harry Snook were arrested after a daytime burglary at Henry A Johnsons ranch near Bucknum. Farrell and Banne were bound over to the district court. Snook's case was continued. The trio remains jailed pending trial.
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Jesse Farrell
Power Banne
Harry Snook
Henry A. Johnson
Bucknum
Mr. Johnson
Snooks
Wm. Tripeny
Wm. Wilwe
Buckoum
Farrell
Natrona County
Pays Claims Promptly in Casper Wyoming
Administrator J L Parton asserts Great Western Accident Assn pays just claims promptly. He notes a draft for 00.00 signed by agent Geo T Murphy settling the Chewuis claim of Peter Dolg who worked for Parton at his death.
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Casper
Wyoming
Great Western Accident Ass'n. Tes Mutnes
Towa
Geo. T. Murphy
Peter Dolg
Murphy
Decoration Day Services at Coliseum
Decoration Day program lists Casper Concert Band performing overture and a choral benediction from Rev Geo J Bryant. Procession forms after services and marches to the cemetery led by Rev Chas Villiers.
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Coliseum
Casper
Geo
J. Bryant
Chas, Villiers
Local butchers boast top quality meats for sale
The shop offers tender and juicy meats touted as the best possible buy. Shoppers are invited to try blocks of meat described as highly enjoyable and well prepared.
Meats Poultry and Game in Season
Readable text notes meats poultry and game in season offered for sale with emphasis on value and savings at a local shop. Indicates customers can save money by shopping here.
Tragic Farm Accident Affects Talento Lie Dongle Family
Friday exposure in Convare county lank saw Talento Lie Dongle breegettad for tree tenent when a bucking animal tossed her, injuring her arm in two places at the alter and above the wrist, as the family stood nearby seeking help.
Road to the mines and refinery travel notes in old mining journal
An 19th century progress note describes Alfred Frilly overseeing a wagon road to the Northern asbestos mines and Franco Wyoming refinery. Lafe Moore made the first trips, the road narrow with canyon risk, work nearing shipment readiness, and a shingle factory set to open once the road completes.
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Cour
Hon Tor
Alfred Frilly
Lafe Moore
Astestos J. B. Reynolds
Doc
Grenrock
Denver
Anmage
Mente
Wsiealos
Eagle Rock Oil Grabs Start of Local Company Meeting
Glenrock merchants hosted a Monday meeting to organize Eagle Rock Oil and Gas Co. G. W. Thomas was named chairman with C. Littlefield as secretary. Officers elected included Wyland as president Padden vice president Oehlmann secretary treasurer and Roland as general manager. The firm plans 60,000 shares at par 1 and controls land near Glenrock with drills planned.
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Glenrock
Glenrock Merceantiie Company
Eagle Rock Oil
G. W. Thomas
C. Littlefeld
Uslan & C. Wyland
Chas. T. Padden
Oehlmann
Fred HM. Oehlmann
W. Thomas
J. P. B.C. Wyland
Roland
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New Oil Company
Weathern
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Secterday
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Mile
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Cen
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Lewes
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J. L. Parton
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Maddy
Rome
Tave Graham
Lady
T. Walter
Kessamer Loday
David
Jacy
Lie CY
Board of State
Tair Commission
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Utegwios
Ge Princer
Louis Cack
Eagle Rock Oil and Gas
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Roseman
Brother
Casper Mountain
Falls of Garden Prwk
Q A. Myers
Cal. A. W. Jones
G. F. G. Bostieman
B. B. Brooks
Niotrara ‘Transportation Company
Lous
Fort Washakie
Niobrara ‘Transportation Com
Lost Cabin
Board of County Commissioners
Gol. BR. A. Wilbur
Tom File
Casper Mall
Brunswick
Guy D. Halsey
Prop
Adams-Wasmer Co
Isale and
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The
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