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Newspaper

Casper Press

Location

Casper, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1909

Page

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Casper Industrial Club Elects Officers for Term

At a Casper Industrial club meeting last Monday, Thomas C. Spears was elected president A J Mokler as vice president W F Johnson as secretary Oscar Hiesnd as treasurer and trustees J E Schulte A J Hhibebantad Pp J O Connor P C Jaysen and David Kidd were chosen. The membership report showed seventy eight members already secured with a goal of 160. The board of trustees will decide on quarters soon and the club aims to occupy rooms as soon as possible.

Casper Idustrial Club Tdent Thomas C. Spears A. J. Mokler W. . Johnson Oscar Hiesnd J. E. Schulte A. J. Hhibebantad J. O'Conner P. C. Jaysen David Kidd Casper

Explaining football rules for newcomers

The article outlines basic football setup with eleven players per team led by a center who snaps the ball. It names guards tackles ends backs including quarterback, half backs, and full back. Goals at each end frame the objective to advance the ball to cross the opponent’s goal line after a coin toss and kickoff.

Husky Des

How Football Is Played In The Early Game

The piece explains standard football play by play from kick off to the end of a half. It covers downs ten yard gains, scrimmage, line formation, no bucks, end runs, onside kicks, interferences, forward passes, penalties, punts, touchdowns and goals after touchdown, and a ten minute halftime.

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Northwestern Sheep Company formed from two dissolutions

The Hareee and One Hundred and One sheep firms merged into Northwestern Sheep Company. A J Cunningham W D Rhoades and James Roush own 12 000 head of sheep with equipment and 1 700 acres in Natrona and Johnson counties. Rhoades to manage, Rouse to oversee range camps. Dr G T Morgan bought ewes from Alex Weber for 24 dollars 50 cents per head. George Rhoades sold his half stake in Kimball Livestock to J E Schulte Elbert Majors and Art and Ed Schulte for about 20 000 dollars.

Hareee One Hundred and One Northwestern Sheep Company A. J. Cunningham W. D. Rhoades James Roush Natrona Johnson Counties Rhoades Mr. Rouse

School board previews Casper building plan for new $25,000 school

At a Wednesday meeting Architect Rhoades presented stone and brick two story with basement drawings for Casper. Eight large school rooms, modern ventilation and heating. Bond election planned for January to fund construction, start after school ends, ready by fall term.

Rhoades Casper

Burlington to Miss Shoshoni and New Eastern Rail Link

The Burlington plans an eastward line from Bad Water to connect with Wyoming & Northwestern at Powder River, not Shoshoni, to serve growing Big Horn basin irrigation. The Shoshone dam, costing 6.75 million, will backwater and create a ten mile square lake, enabling 150 000 acres of reclamation. Total public and private investments approach 17 million.

Burlington Wyoming & Northwestern Powder River Shoshoni Thermopolis Worn My Norn Tot Springs Thermopols At Springs Arkansas French Lick Indiana Big Horn Basin

Sunday Wedding in Natrona County Ends in Honeymoon

Miss Burchell A. Clark and Renard L. Scherck wed Sunday at 9 in the Natrona hotel parlor. Rev. J J Hicks officiated. They will honeymoon in Denver and then settle in Bucknum at the Seminole Mercantile Co. site.

Natrona Hotel Burchell A. Clark Renard L. Scherck J. J. Hicks Denver Jane Clark Bucknum Seminole Mercantile Company Ben

To Whom It May Conornn Notice of Debt Disavowal

A 1909 notice states that W. E. Bennett disclaims responsibility for any debts incurred by his wife Laura from and after November 1 1909, indicating non liability for her transactions. The short public notice names W. E. Bennett and Laura and sets a clear date.

Conorrn Laura W. EB Jonny

Casper Musicians Impress With High Class Concert

A Casper Odd Fellows hall concert presented by St. Mark's Church drew praise for local talent. Performers included Mrs. J C Villiers and daughter, May Villiers, Miss Leavitt, Mrs Wallace Leavitt, Mr Hewes, and T Spears. The program featured piano solos, violin pieces, vocal numbers, a duet, and a quartet, earning enthusiastic applause despite a small audience.

Casper Odd Fellows' Hall St. Mark’s Church J. C. Villiers Wallace Leavitt Mr. Hewes Miss Villiers Messrs. Hewes T. ©. Spears Lyceum

Lawsuit Over Horse Trade Appeals Verdict

John Beaton bought a horse from Pete Hansen for 175 dollars with a guarantee of soundness. Beaton sued for damages when the horse proved defective. Justice court awarded Beaton the purchase price. Hansen appeals to the district court.

John Beaton Pete Hansen Hansen Beaton Mr. Beaton Mr. Hansen Justice Court

Supreme court hears Powder River case on saloon ban

Hayden E. Jones of Powder River sues Natrona county board in Cheyenne Supreme Court to challenge the constitutionality of last winter's state law banning saloons in unincorporated towns. Norton and Hagens represent Jones. County Attorney Barnes argues for the state. The decision will affect statewide liquor regulation.

Hayden E. Jones Powder River Board of Commissioners Natrona County Supreme Court Cheyenne Norton & Hagens Mr. Jones Barnes

Casper City Council Awards Auto Fire Truck Contract

The Casper city council ordered a 4 4 auto fire truck from Anderson Coupling and Fire Supply, delivery due next May, after deeming it the most satisfactory and affordable option. The council also transferred Carnegie Library to county control for library board management and closed the second story of the Odd Fellows block pending escape-work, with the land deed pending from Judge Carey.

Casper Anderson Coupling and Fire Supply Company Cheyenne Carnegie Ibrary County Library Board Messrs Townsend, Banner and Schulte Carey Councell Odd Fellows

St Mark’s Episcopal Church Morning and Evening Services

Morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 30 with preaching on Lessons From the Good Samaritan in the morning and The Lord’s Prayer in the evening. Miss Wil Hers sings Oh for a Closer Walk With God in the morning and Abide With Me in the evening. A cordial welcome to all.

Good Samaritan Wil

First Lyceum Number At Bell Theatre

The Perry Carter company performed at the Bell Theatre last night as the Lyceum bureau opener. The hall was filled and the audience enjoyed Mr Carter’s act and his wife’s singing. Carter provided witty talk and accompanied the show keeping the crowd amused and engaged throughout.

Perry Carter Bell Theatre Lyceum Bureau Carter

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