Death from Accident Claims Janch Man in Wyoming Mountains
Frank Smith of Mody croek twelve miles southeast of Casper died after a rifle discharge during a deer hunt. Lamb, with Smith, was hauling a deer when his rifle slipped and fired, wounding Smith in the leg. Smith died Monday night from blood loss and infection after leg shattering injuries and amputation. Funeral at Episcopal church with Red Men, BRM order members attending. Smith, born Limestone county Texas, served in Spanish American War and Philippine campaigns. He owned a ranch on the Muddy and left a widow and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Mody Croek
Casper
Lamb
Mr. Smith
Nilest
J. Charles Villiers
Episcopal Church
St O'Rlock Wenesday
BR. M
Franklin W. Smith
Limestone County
Texas
Philippine Islands
Julia R. Clark
DL. Clark
Freeland
Mr Smith
Delightful Bridge Party Prominent Park Addition Hosts A Net
Mrs. Hemingway hosted a formal bridge party in Park addition last Friday with autumn leaves and water color place cards. Attendees included Mewchimes Bure vot Clarkson Heal Hagens Mot Looper Kimball MacDonald Dean Mokler Nye Lever Wilson Kamp McDonough Byrum Mhoudes Luad vill Place Chase Brooks Barnes Norton Townsend Sweatheen Johnson Wheeler Salathe. The State fair opening was postponed due to a storm with plans to include tomorrow. reports show record livestock exhibits and an alfalfa palace feature amid a larger fair. A Caspar Day is planned with a special train from Douglas tonight. a quarantine move for Jones and mules aims to curb a likely disease, with experts debating cerebrospinal meningitis or crypto grain forage poisoning. Jack Moore of Buffalo visited Casper to rally support for John B Kendrick for U S senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemingway
Mewchimes Burevot
Clarkson
Heal
Hagens
Mot
Looper
Kimball
MacDonald
Dean
Mokler
Nye
Lever
Wilson
Kamp
McDonough
Byrum
Mhoudes
Luad Vill
Place
Chase
Brooks
Barnes
Norton
Townsend
Sweatheen
Johnson
Wheeler
Salathe
Toewlay
Douglas
Yoorp
The
Fair Commission
Looking Backward in Casper and District News
J C Weadrew visited Ghen rock on business. A sidewalk is planned on the east side of Center Street. Hugh Patton named city marshal. Brick chimneys rise on many business buildings. Long Shorty and Mr and Mrs Dosw returned from Glenrock. Mrs Stroud and daughters lease Wentworth Fence and will move in about the 28th. Sheriff Williams and Crook County sheriff arrive to look into stolen bars. Visitors from Gordon Neb and Cornell, Lynn, and Whine gardeer are in town enjoying Casper. Iris theater featured better pictures and a wrestling show led by LG Murphy. Keegan the champion wrestler faced multiple challengers during the week. Local mining talk includes seven gold claims near Hidden Hand mine at Lewiston and a revived interest in the camp. Gasper Day attendance at the fair, with many tickets sold for Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LG. Murphy
Walter Keegan
Frank Weber
Keegan
Gilvert Wiley
Keenan
Helden
Cutter
Oklahoma
Martin
West Virgina
Jack
Jordan
Keeya
Carter
Hork Twist
L. A. Murphy
Dkouglas
George, Hretz
Chicago
Disastrous Runaway In Town Ended With Minor Injuries
A team driven by Mr and Mrs Percy Cowderoy broke a single tree last Sunday afternoon causing the baggy to lurch and drag. The tongue snapped and the vehicle veered down First Avenue toward Nicolaywa lumber yard where it overturned into lumber. Both occupants escaped unharmed with Mrs Cowderoy praised for her calm seat and composure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Cowderoy
First Avenue
Cowderoy
Nicolaywa Lumber
Odd Fellows to Entertain Guests for Grand Lodge Visit
The God Fellows lodge committee met the Industrial club Monday night and voted to cooperate in entertaining Grand Lodge guests arriving October 8 and 10. Merchants will decorate for the occasion while refinery visits and an elaborate Dutch lunch are planned. W. Naylor and Obes Galushe will represent Casper Lodge No 2 at the Grand Lodge meeting next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God Fellows Lodge
Grand Lodge
Industrial Club
Ire
W. Naylor
Obes Galushe
Casper Lodge
Old Landmark Building on Main Street Described as Burned Site
Fragmentary notes describe an old landmark on Main Street that was set on fire and burned down. The passage recalls it as the second structure in town after Gret saloon and gambling house, once central to early town life, with a mention of Grimmett and a late event involving carpentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Eamser
Carpisi
Death of Frank Schukey in Casper area
Frank Schukey died after long tuberculosis related hemorrhage last Monday following a Thursday collapse. Born February 22 144 at Newmans Grove Nebraska he later moved to Casper, married Virginia Ballingal May 17 1908, and left a widow, his parents, five brothers and five sisters. Funeral was at Methodist Episcopal church and burial in Highland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schukey
Newmans Grove
Nebraska
Casper
J. W. Kingsley
Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank W. Sehnkey
Wrening
Virginia Ballingal
Ty Highland Cemetery
Oil Expert Here Reports Wyoming Oil Conditions
George A. Whitney of the Old City Derrick, Old City Pa, arrives to write an extensive Wyoming oil conditions report for his paper. The article notes the report’s expected wide impact on Natrona county and oil men nationwide. B Olson and his daughter Miss Sarahson return to Ames lows after a summer with Mr. and Mrs. N Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Whitney
Old City
Wyoming
Hhis
Natrona County
United States
Mr. Whitney
Northwestern firm drills gusher at Salt Creek field
The Northwestern company struck a gusher last Friday at Salt Creek, flowing since at the surface after a depth of 0 feet. General manager A. G. Hopkins pegs initial production around 300 barrels per day. This is the third producing well from the May startup, following one dry hole, as the firm operates outside the proven Salt Creek district. Hopkins and Mrs. Hopkins left for Denver and Colorado Springs on business, with plans to return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Oll Company
Nation County
Salt Creek
A. G. Hopkins
Northwestern Company
Salt Creek Teld
A G. Hopkins
Hopkins
Denver
Colorado Springs
Notice of Sale of School Lands in Wyoming
Notice under the State Board of School Land Commissioners to sell select lands at public auction in Casper Natrona Wyoming on September 24 112. Lands include parts of sections 9 10 township 4 north range west and others totaling 480 acres appraised at 10 per acre with minimum bid and 10 cash at sale, 18 annual payments at 4 percent interest, purchaser option to pay full. Bid bids may be rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of School Land Commissioners
Commissioner of Public Lands
Casper
Natrona
State of
Wyoming
Aoulli
Jasmon M. Canny
State Board of School Land Comminsssioners
Sean
G. Horains
What Ailed the Child and Local Oddities
Fragmentary notes recount a doctor’s dubious explanation for a child’s illness and a parade of locals. Haley of Kutl aa and A W Hjorth arrive from Jamestown to run Hjorth Co. in the area while a political campaign references Richard Shipp for state supreme court judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Hjorth
Jamestown
N.Y
Hjorth
Tie
Lie Witler
Richard Shipp
State Supredin Court
Douglas
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Uncle Sam
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George Stupbhen
Mason
Fafr
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Jones
Tate
Colorado
Davie
Kansas
Netraska
Harlan
Farlan
Jack Moore
Buffalo
John Bi. Kendrick
Mr. Moore
J. C. Weadrew
Ghenrock
Center Stroet
Cltweouner
Hugh Patton
Long Shorty
Mr and Mrs. Dosw
Glenrock
Mes. Stroud
Wentworth
Robert White
Awent Dunn
Will
Chadron
Sherif Williams
Converse
Crook County
Maverick Bank
Gordon
Neb
Wells Cook
Cornell Bhuits
Lynn
Chas
Iris
Iris Theater
Atomaction
Tin Addi
A. EK. Minium
S. A. Collier
James TI. Bury
South Pass
Minnling
Lewiston
Furs
Cmp Messrs
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Collier
Gasper
C. Burns
Dr. Wiarren
Geo, Wheeler
Gus Smith
Verne Mokler
Pierce Smith
Ed Belulte
Applegate
Kilsworth Wagner
Kyron Fumm
Marter Shatner
Gilbert Wiley
F. O P. Clark
J. M. Dunn
Rey
W. T. Dumm
C. M. Hawks
Mate Wheeler
Henry Parcel
Messin
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J. Peterson
G. By. Davie
WJ. King
M. I. Wheeler
Odd Fellows
Clay, Robinson & Co
South Omaha
W. H. Weaver
Alcova
Sheridan Heights
Kenwood Addition
Kanteen
Ale
Putay Haley
Kuttalo
Johnnson County
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