Nunn Company Eyes Boysen Dam Power Plant Expansion
It is learned that the Wheelse company led by L. Ninn has an option on the Boysen dam near Shoshone for 6400,000. If the deal proceeds a transmission line will run to Casper to supply light and power, with franchise plans to serve Riverton Hudson Lander and other towns along the Northwestern and Union Pacific routes. L. L. Nwon visited last week and authorized Alexander to sign contracts with potential patrons of the new concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheelse
Lol Ninn
Opera
Boysen Dam
Shoshonnt
Casper
Boysen
Shoshon
Nunn Company
Riverton
Hudson
Lander
Northwestern
Rawlins
Union Pacific
L. L. Nwon
Alexander
Advertised Letters for Week Ending October 13 1913
A list of names appears as advertised letters for the week ending October 13 1913. Names include Chester Alexander Ida Henney Walter Creason John Vogler J. G. Wall Otto Love W W Robinson Claude Ross Louis Smith and others.
Duel Leaves Two Men Wounded Near Casper
Harvey Raby and Joe Holmes exchanged gunfire on a Wednesday night duel across Lee River from Casper. Raby was wounded in the leg and hand while Holmes suffered a severe scalp wound in the head. Both were hospitalized and await preliminary hearings.
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Harvey Raby
Joe Holmes
Holmes
Lee River
Casper
Raby
Holmes Place
Holges
Funk
Lishorpe
Baby
Bolmes
Howe
Ibonwell
Burlington to Start Regular Service Between Gasper and Thermopolis
The Burlington company plans regular trains between Gasper and Thermopolis starting next Monday the 20th. A northbound through train will depart Thermopolis in the morning and arrive Gasper in the afternoon, with a tri week trip schedule. Additional facilities, including a round house, depot, turntable, and large repair shops, are being built, and through service with Orin is expected after track completion.
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Burlington
Burlington Company
Gasper
Thermopolis
Torok
Here
Orin Newt Spring
Orview
Round House
Platte River
Incomes Tax Plan Scrutinized in Natrona County
The former United States Internal Revenue collector in Casper reviews the tax roll with the county treasurer. They compile a list of Natrona County residents whose income exceeds the new threshold and faces taxation under the new law.
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Natrona Counly
Fohmer-Dapyiy
United States Internal Revenue Collector
Casper
Natrona County
Baby show draws crowds at Coliseum event
The baby show at the Coliseum draws large crowds with real interest in the two dozen youngsters displayed on screen. Judges and spectators watch closely as parents and families scan for standout infants amid the lively display.
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Coliseum
Episcopal Church Farewell for Rev J Charles Villiers
Members will host a farewell reception for Rev J Charles Villiers and family on Monday evening at the Parish House. The couple depart October 22 for Honolulu where Villiers has an important church commission and they will reside there.
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Episcopalehurch
J. Charles Villiers
Villiers
Honolulu
Parcel Post Rules Tighten as Damage Complaints Rise
Postmaster General reports many parcel post packages arrive damaged. Local offices are instructed to refuse any improperly packed parcels, shifting packing responsibility to senders to prevent losses and hold offices accountable.
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Postothe
Parcel Post
Kaycee Town Elects Mayor as Growth Continues
Kaycee in southern Jobnown county, incorporated six months ago, held elections electing Chas Kurtley mayor. The town board granted licenses to two saloons to Geo Robinson and G M Petemon. another saloon will be owned by Waa James.
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Kaycee
Jobnown
Chas Kurtley
Wkd Once TV
Fiemale Yeomanmem
Geo. Robinson
G. M. Petemon
Karen
Waa, Jame
Hee
Builders to Erect Home for Mae Panik Sathivan
J B Stewart of Stewart Lawher Co. arranged Saturday purchase through Baap agency for Hodre pideton between Mae Panik Sathivan and De. Hodre. Me. Miewart will oversee the erection of a residence for the parties at the noted address.
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J.B. Stewart Ofte J
Stewart Lawher Co
Mnet Betewen
Mae Panik Sathivan
Hodre
Pideton
Baap
Seheret
Miewart
Fadelot Hatahammins
Death from pistol accident near Gee
A hunting party three miles west of Gee encounters a fatal shooting when a homemade holster weapon explodes after the owner bends to pick it up. The deceased, Mr. Stevens, died shortly after being struck in the stomach. Coroner Foshay and a jury ruled the death accidental. Funeral services were held at Highland Cemetery. Other local items include church-building efforts in Casper and a charity kangaroo court at Wheatland.
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Dentiy
Geeper
Almem Cist Tate
Foshay Beks
Bievens
Stevena
J. M. Dickey
Highland Comery
Wyoming State Button Proposal Promotes Local Identity
A letter encourages making a Wyoming state button bearing the word Wyoming with optional "Ask Me" beneath. The aim is to spark face to face questions about the state to counter misperceptions from railroad ads. Local notes include residents traveling, business moves, and power line construction by Natrona County Electric Co to supply the Standard Oil plant with a 30 percent power contract.
New City Directory Goes To Press With Enlarged Listings
The new Cas Directory is completed and will be in users hands soon. It is larger and more comprehensive than last year with significant time and expense invested. Early entries indicate many additions and removals since initial data gathering. send names and addresses to The Passes Office promptly to ensure a reliable up to date directory.
White Convicted of Murdering Coffee in County Court
O W White, referred to as a negro, was found guilty of murder in the first degree after a trial in the district court. The jury, seated Wednesday after lengthy selection, convicted White despite his self defense plea. sentencing will follow in a few days. Other cases included John McCarty guilty of petit larceny and William Sanford found guilty of forging a check for 971.00.
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O. W. White
Anderson
Powder River
Nichols
W. Re
W. ©. Wilson
Will Creal
EB. A. Jones
Lee Calver
Frank Johnson
J. J. Svendsen
M. H. Barnes
Gee
J. Wagner
J. W. Johnson
W. B. Bohanan
H. P. Bubb
D. J. McDonald
W. T. Evans
White
John McCarty
Geo. W. Ferguson
McCarty
John B. Trant
Wiliam Sanford Ehnged
Freshman and Sophomore Beturn Captains Elected
The Freshmen and Sophomore girls held a meeting Monday night to elect captains. Sophomore captain is Hathaway. Freshman captain is Mary Dietrich. Teams include Catherine Dunn and Blanche Wagner as forwards for the Sophomores and Alfa Mokler, Marke Hishop, Emma Conklin as centers for the Freshmen.
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Sure Hathaway
Mary Dietrich
Catherine Dunn
Blanche Wagner
Lure
Jes Alfa Mokler
Marke Hishop
Emma Conklin
Norma Jourgenson
Marjorie Keith
Zora Tubbs
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New Electric Company
Cas
Nellie Johnnson
Colorado
Luther Treeman
Converne Comas
Businese
Louis Bonnebaum
Denver
Wood & Foshay
Chamberlain
Geely
Cole
Poweeelon
Uae
Kay
Mark
Bomoopal
Charlee Villiers
Vosriek
Gulliver
Fred Stevens
Walter Dannenfeldt
Nebraska- Wyoming
Waco
Nebraska
Joseph M. Carey
Eagles’ Lodge
Niness
J.H. Evans
Sheridan
Bietty Andiene
Second Avenue
J. Evans
Draper
Evans
North Elrews
Jdo Watch
Wyoming
Tle
Union Pacific Railroad
Union
Kemmerer
S. Meyers
Standard 641 Company
Chicago
Lew Mills
W. F. Newman
Park Addition
G. BE. Davis
Cheyenne
John Whtsantiunt
Waltman
Omaha
Konge Metcalf
Wilton
Central Husiness College
RB. Tubbs
South Wal- Sot Street
Natrona County Bicotric (O
Standard Oil Company
Furniahe Power and Light
Coffee
Olive Villiers
Olive
Kathleen O'Mara
Carl Herrmann
Iris Theater
the Lobdell Bakery
Angel Food
Devil's Food Caste
Weber Coin. Co
Barlitt, Ixl
Casper Merc
C. F. Smith
Bingenheimer
Casper, Wyoming
Gulf TO Sound
Standard Oil Co
New Midwest
Franco Petroleum
Cgasioostal Oil's Co
Aoe
Sgro Ee Rat
Genene
Atone
Papi
Der
A.T. Butler
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