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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
8
Natrona County jail narrowly foiled a break by Harry Stafford a known thief awaiting transfer to the state penitentiary He reportedly obtained two pieces of a hack saw and cut toward the corridor before guards stopped his plan The incident also risked two other inmates who might have gained freedom.
Promise Good Game, Ray Tilliard, Lloya McCombs and Neely Moore of Douglas High School meet to discuss the upcoming state fair match against Casper. They trained all summer, now with a coach, aiming to defeat Casper and build a strong football team this year.
Horses for sale at the McWilliams ranch. Inquire of J. P. Smith Casper or Jes MeWillan Lostr Ray horse welplidig 1000 lbs branded JC connected on left shoulder. Reward ten dollars for delivery at Bucknum. Harton Tobinson 0-17-11-5.
Notice is here published that James W Reynolds from Wyoming filed on March 1 1908 a home stead entry No 3403 serial 02277 in section 25 township 1 south range 1 west B M. He intends to make final commutation proof to establish his claim before the clerk and receiver in Wyoming on the first day of October. Claimant witnesses are Horjo A Fern and Era Pua all Tor a2 W Pusom.
The history notes the formation of five school districts under Mrs. Wm. H. Cheney on May 7, 18 organ and describes early attendance in Casper Freeland Bessemer Delplit and Johnstown. It highlights district growth to sixteen districts with forty two teachers and about 900 pupils, state support from public lands, county taxes, and the planned county high school to offer shorter technical paths and local access to education.
The Department of the Interior announces a contest filed by Robert F. Shrap against desert land entry No. 1250 made by Charles A. Simpson in Township 38 N Range 6 W. The contest claims fraud and failure to file reports. A hearing is set for September 20 at the U S Land Office in Douglas and a preliminary appearance on September 26 before U S Commissioner M P Wheeler in Casper.
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