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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1916

Page

10

Bears Visit Piney Camp Near Sheridan

H I Palmer and wife at North Piney camp near Benham report three bears visiting last week. A large bear was shot with a .22 after two fled into the mountains. it weighed about 200 pounds and was described as a fine specimen. Palmer plans to have the hide tanned for a rug. Durkee of Greeley, Colorado, recently toured Riverton region and may acquire land there.

Sheridan H. It. Palmer Palmer & Fieischer North Piney Benham Ted Palmer Durkee Greeley Colo Riverton Hee Colorado

Denver Autoists in Wreck Near Laramie

Three Denver men traveling toward western Wyoming were injured when their car overturned near Laramie. One man suffered a severe wrist cut with shattered glass, two tendons severed, and blood loss. another sustained acid burns. They were brought to Douglas for care and held for a few days before returning to Denver.

Laramin Denver Wyoming Bosler Lane Sydenham Hospital Conner Hotel

Greyball Plans Big Labor Celebration

Ava Greyball reports a major Labor Day event in the Big Horn basin hosted by the Carpenter's union. A morning parade then noon luncheon, games, a baseball match with an outside team, and an evening dance are planned, with railroads expected to offer discounted rates. University prospects look strong for attendance, per President C A Duniway.

Greyball Ava Big Horn Basin Carpenter's Union Hrerboll

Greybull Oil Field Sees Busy Autumn Prospects

Aug 10 Greybull Wyoming observers report improving conditions as independent operators from Oklahoma and Texas eye the field for development. J T Rogers of Gypsy Oil visits to assess opportunities, predicting strong fall activity and potential for multiple new wells by Northwest Oil and Liberty Oil & Gas. Walter M Hodges travels from Buffalo to explore leases and possible developments in the Greybull area.

Oklahoma Texas United States J. T. Rogers Gypsy Oil Company Greylill Rogers Greybull Northwest Oil Company Greybull River Firat Liberty Oil & Gas Company Galpy Walter M. Hodges Buffalo Greybill

Vagabond Dies in Sheridan Jail

James Mullaney a about 50 year old one legged vagabond died in the Sheridan city jail Sunday morning. Coroner Dr. F A Dolan held an inquest and ruled heart failure as the cause. A telegram was sent to Springfield Illinois after his death was discovered at breakfast.

Mullaney Springfield

Two Strikes Increase Casper Oil Excitement

In Caspar the Big Muddy field sees two new wells boosting activity as fifteen rig strings work. Elkhorn strike reported on section 4 township 8 range 74 near Platte river east of Mountain Home ranch drawing company officers to the lease amid marked local jubilation.

Caspar South Benk Platte River Mountain Home Ranch Casper Caoper

Elkhorn Oil Well Promises 100 Bbl Daily Output At Casper

A new Elkhorn company well near Casper shows 23 percent gasoline, paraffin base, rivaling Salt Creek oil. Experts predict over 100 barrels daily after cleaning out, marking the best result yet in the field. Casper investors lead the company formed last June. Glenrock Petroleum also strikes near Glenrock, about 50 barrels daily, with a trial shot planned this week by Standard Exploration.

Salt Creek Casper Elkhorn Company J. F. Leeper W. 8. Kimball, Sr T. A. Dean G. A. Morgan Henry Johnson C. M. Elgin G. R. Hagens W. C. Morris B. B. Brooks Pat Sullivan Jeremiah Mahoney Eugene McCarthy C. B. Mancheck Harry Hynds Cheyenne B. E. Sturm C. Curtin Oregon Glenrock Petroleum Company Elkhorn Merritt Wall Standard Exploration Company Glenrock Petroleum Glenrock Thire

Conductor Falls Ill in Caboose Near Laramie Yard

In Laramie on August 30 conductor Melvin Hodgeman fainted while standing in his caboose just beyond the yard as the train was backed in. Hodgeman, described as slightly ill, was taken to his home by automobile after the incident.

Laramie Melvin Hodgeman Laramiy Hodgeman

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Three Bears North Piney Camp Varntehing Snermnair Tt Ia The State University C. A. Duniway H.W Hirsh-Wickwire and Schloss Brothers George W. Daiber Carey Avene Vagabond Casper Oil M*fnley Roosevelt, Roosevelt Jatt Wilson Mskinley Frooseve Wilson MsKinley Roosevelt Rooseve Tatt Wilson McKinley- Roosevelt Roosevelt Caboos Eckmian Ali Jesus University of Wyomin Mother Superior
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