Col Asa Mercer Dies at Worland Pioneer of the Basin Beloved Writer
Colonel Asa Mercer Sr., longtime Wyoming pioneer, died Friday at his daughter's home in Tutreis after months of illness. He helped settle the Merer ranch near Hyattville, built a ditch system, and valued cattle and land holdings. Mercer authored The Rendurt of the Plans The Pioneer and The Gem of the Rockies among other works. Funeral services were held at Fort Hyattsville with many attendees and pallbearers named.
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Worland
Ase
Mercer
Mew
Ta Webb
Tutreis
Remeina
Howe
Myattville
Kev Gatther
Methodiat Church
Ida Walters
Gorter Pritehant
Rev Gatther
Theer
Theer of His Wife, Who Pesegl Hwy
Eveti Orrare Ako
Wesers
John Seaman
Nick Cartensen
Mattthewe
Willis Pooth
W. Cook
Frank Watters
Tse
Bic Hern Basin
Merer Ranch
Hyattville
Hie Sons
Mercerey
V Wosbekle
Rockies
Dogs Help Track Incendiary Fire In Greeley Case
Two trained hunting dogs led William Todson of Greeley to arrest Westenhoever for setting fire to seven stacks of wheat on S. W. Swimpston’s farm. Shoes found at Westenhoever’s home matched the burner’s tracks and the dogs traced the trail from burned rocks to the suspect’s residence. Washington county officials hailed the dogs’ role in solving the case.
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Greeley
Ave
Maxcraft
Lady Parnett
William Todson
W. Westentoes
S. W. Swimpston
Adon
William Potter
Sherri
Washington County
Creeley
Doga
Westenhoever
Maxerefi
Lady Tarnnett
Satpean
Weetenhoever
Sampoon
Sampson Ansble
Sheriff Seeks Runaway Boy in North Dakota Case
Sheriff searches nationwide for Frita Rehamidt son of Mrs. Pred Schmidt of Newcastle. Reported June 28 no further word. Ardmore and Price Brothers alerted as hoisters of a kidnapping investigation linked to horse traders traveling from North Dakota to the south.
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Sewcastle
Rhetif Iowell
Frita Rehamidt
Pred Schmidt
Newcastle
North Dakota
Margets
Freite Schmidt
Petes Brothers
Judee Nelvon
Sittye
Horens
Frite Antil
Aswin
Price Brothers
Howell Loowtep Thorn
House Collapses on Newcastle Man During Move
Newcastle Aue za report describes a near fatal accident when a house on struts given way while being moved from the Carl Hays place to Shawer ranch. T. Frank Curmmings was pinned beneath the structure but survived with serious brain injuries and broken bones. J. W. Comings narrowly escaped as the stringers failed and he was nearly crushed.
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Newcastle
Aue
T. Frank
Howe
Carl Hays
Shawer Ranch
Strviers
Noeone
Lawer
Frank
J. W
Hand Mangled in Windmill Gears Near Pine Bluffs
Dr J oh Mther sustained severe injuries to his left hand while working on a windmill at his farm northwest of Pine Bluffs. A gust swung him and he grabbed gear parts, crushing two bones. He received first aid then was taken to town and later to Cheyenne for hospital care.
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Joh Mther
Encocel
Pine Bluffs
Mareball
Cheyenne
Tank Car Shops Rise in Casper as Union Tank Line Expands
Casper, Aug 28. Union Tank Line builds large new machine and repair shops west of the Standard works. The facility will repair and potentially build tank cars, employ hundreds of skilled workers, and boost Casper’s economy and population. Completion aimed before year’s end.
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Casper
Union Tank Line Company
Standard Works
Tte
Caspers
Jockey Claims He Was Dropped After Robbery
Pat McGee ex jockey at Frontier Park says he was drugged in a Lincoln highway saloon Monday night after meeting a stranger. He alleges the man robbed him of 100 dollars, with only twenty cents found at St. John’s hospital where he was treated for unconsciousness. McGee says he had 100 dollars in a book inside his coat. He cannot identify the attacker.
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St. John’s Hospital
Pat McGee
Frontier Park
Lincoln Highway
McGee
Tivoli
Sugar factory progress to meet beet harvest in Worland
Worland reports rapid progress on the new sugar factory with completion expected before beet arrivals. Superintendent Mr. Chamberlain says delays are a misconception as finishing touches and grinding will begin soon. Freight volume has increased, including express shipments, signaling ramped-up activity for a top western plant and strong beet crops in the district.
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Worland
Express
Hanover
Plans for Carpenter Fair Almost Finished
The Carpenter Fair association delegates finalized rules for the two day event and set remaining program details. Women organized premium fetes while a joint meeting in town arranged contests prizes and catalogues will be distributed soon. The fair aims to be an educational agricultural and industrial exhibit promoting farming skills and youth achievement in livestock dairying horticulture and domestic science.
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the Fair Association
Co-operative Grain Company
Mra
Fair Association
Carpenter
State Advertises For Fish Hatchery Bids
State Fish Commissioner John J Lennan advertises for bids to erect a small branch state fish hatchery near Vinotel in Lincoln county about ninety miles north of the railroad. An appropriation of 7000 dollars was provided by the last legislature. Daniel lies near the headquarters of top trout streams in western Wyoting and is touted as a prime hatchery site.
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John J Lennan
Vinotel
Lincoln County
Daniel
Vigilance and Hard Work Saved Lake Outburst
Aug 28 report details a near disaster when Clark's Lake outlet cave in threatened the dam and surrounding farms. Supt C Q Wilson and a crew lived on site to create a temporary water outlet, easing pressure on the dike and preventing catastrophic flooding.
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Wellington
Coi
Clark's Lake
Thea Dam
C. Q. Wilson
North Poudre Irrigation Company
Testimonials for Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company
Unsolicited letters from women praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from displacements inflammation ulceration irregularities nervousness weakness stomach troubles and the blues. The company vets letters before publication and only uses consented, truthful statements.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Waterworks upgrades planned after Clark's Lake dam incident
The North Poudre company will hold a stockholders meeting in October to authorize £ 5000 in new steel conduit and other improvements. Plans include raising dikes five feet, concreting caps, and expanding the malin duet and Clark's lake capacity with about £ 20,000 spent on upgrades to prevent future accidents.
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Wilson
North Poudre Company
Clark’s Lake
Clark's Lake
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