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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1909
Page
1
Cheyenne defeats Casper 15 to 10 after a snowy battle in gumbo on Saturday. Casper punter impressed with long kicks, but Cheyenne scores twice early and again in the second half to seal the result. postgame dance honors visiting team and local hosts.
The Cecilian Concert Company presented a weak show at the Lyceum Bureau with four performers lacking originality, vocal skill, and stage presence. Audience members groaned as old choruses and a faltering monologue failed to entertain, condemning the Lincoln Lyceum arrangement and the Sagebrush region’s taste.
In Tensleep five defendants faced the court. Eaton Dixon Sabin and Alexander pleaded guilty arson or second degree murder. Brink received a death sentence to be commuted to life. others jailed three to five years. Farris and allies fled the state under guard after testimonies tying Brink to the case.
The Natrona County Pioneers association held a late night reunion with Governor Brooks and Mrs. Brooks arriving after a postponed program. M. P. Wheeler introduced speakers. A J Cunningham spoke. the event featured singing by Nora Banner, readings by Mrs. A T Butler, poems recited by Lawrence Jameson, and vocal numbers by Larue Hewes and others. A supper followed and dancing continued until 2 a.m.
Rousing call by Perle Beatrice Thompson urging residents to support local growth. Encourages positive actions to uplift the town, dismissing naysayers and promoting civic pride. Emphasizes boosting the marketplace, resisting negativity, and building a lively, thriving community.
Douglas High football team travels with about a hundred boosters by special train leaving at 8:30 and arriving at 10:15 to Casper. A record crowd is expected as rivalry with Casper heats up and local practice notes emphasize strengthened plays after last week's defeat.
A telegram announces Burlington signed with McArthur Bros of Chicago to grade 65 miles from Bad Water to Powder River station on the Wyoming and Northwestern. The route settles the Burlington line for that distance, with the next 50 miles drawing Casper interest. The task is long but comparatively easy and may complete before canyon work begins.
The Casper Industrial club held its first meeting in their new quarters with nearly 100 members present. President Spears praised member interest and predicted many benefits for the group. A report showed funds raised for a banquet for the senatorial irrigation committee, with H L Patton and W S Kimball handling accounting. Plans included circulating material to promote Casper and Natrona County, funding a Platte River bridge project, securing athletic grounds for children, and supporting a county high school building proposal in January.
Thanksgiving service will be held in Casper at the Methodist church on Thursday November 25 beginning at 10 30 a m. The Rev Mr Villiers will preach the sermon with special music planned for the occasion.
Governor Brooks urged Casper residents to decide on hospital funding and management after bids for a 22 500 building exceeded the appropriation. Controversy over Catholic sisters running the state institution prompted residents to pressure for a built hospital with city upkeep, risking delays in electing a new hospital.
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