Cold weather halts ten oil drills in Greybull Wyoming
Extreme cold across Wyoming stalled ten oil drilling operations in Greybull with winter conditions delaying activity. New wells are planned on the south side of the Greybull river while existing sites press on near 1000 feet. J F P Sperry of Denver visited Greybull to inspect the American Oil Company well west of the refinery.
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Greybull
Greybull Field
New Ries
Greyball River
Smith Ranch
Greytoll River
Chey Ull
American OU Company
J.T. Hurst
Katherine
Tecumech
Title Rock
Murettexpecta
Antiheline
Svers
Wyola
Elk Basin
J. F P. Sperry
Denver
Colo
Sperry
American ON Company
Greytull
Saratoga Valley Stockmen Meet in Encampment
The Saratoga Valley Stockgrowers' Association held its annual mid winter meeting in Encampment, debating grazing rate increases while planning to join the American National Live Stock Association in Cheyenne January 18 to 20. Ira Casteel elected to represent the group and will appoint four associates. A Forest Service rep defended the hike as funding for improved crating conditions. Supper was served, a grand march opened the ball, and the Encampment businessmen hosted the event. Douglas to play Cheyenne January 26 with self practice before departure.
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Saratoga Valley Stockgrowers’ Association
Ira Casteel
Carbon County
American National Livestock Association
Chayennee
Casteel
National Association
Forest Service
Ir Casteel End Mra
Mark Edick
Pioneer Wyoming Woman Mourned By Community
Margaret Gordon wife of John H Gordon died Tuesday December 26 at her son Thomas Grat Worland home. Born Belfast June 4 1845 she and Gordon came to America settling in Hartford Connecticut then moved to Colorado and Wyoming. The Gordons helped settle the Greeley colony and Gordon worked on irrigation and later for the federal government. Survived by son Thomas and daughter Sarah Lawson with other daughter Minnie, burial details not provided. Senator McCall and Rev. Gordon associated with early Presbyterian work in Melbourne Australia influence noted.
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Margaret Gordon
John H. Gordon
Thomas Grat Worland
Thomas
Hartford
Gordon
Colorado
Greeley Colony
Andrew Gilchrist
Cheyenne
Collins
Wyoming
Uva
Sarah
Minnie
Ireland
America
Little Horse Creek
Horse Creek
Federal
Familly
Berdon
Sixteenth
Mouse Streets
Helman Place
Cordon
Atralia
Sheimmer
William A. Richards
Wyoeminhty
Kinood Mead
Micharde
Mead
Worland
Orus
Marie Buchanan
Venice
California
Wyoming Woods
St. Louis
Portland
Burlington Station
Presbyterian Church
Pasor
First Presbyterian Church
Melbourne
Australia
Senator McCall
Mr. Gordon
Sarah Gordon
Robert Lawson
Fairview Farm
Town
Freight Wreck Near Casper In High Wind
Two Hart GREZ: Two men severely injured when a Burlington freight train derailed near Clayton. Fireman H. Francis suffered a broken lip, and laborer Ryan Hicks was crushed between cars. Winds and sand drifted onto the track, causing the engine wheels to derail. injured rushed to Casper Private hospital.
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Burlington
Clayton
Casper
H. Francis
Ryan Hicks
Fonty-Eight Marriage Licenses Issued in 1016
County clerk records show forty eight marriage licenses issued in 1914 with October the peak month. No licenses were issued in September, a month typically seeing more marriages.
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Fonty
Dovolas
Oil Stove Explodes Destroys Casper House
A three room frame house owned by Mrs. Leighton and occupied by Ed Morris was burned to the ground at noon Wednesday when an oil stove exploded. High winds fanned the flames and the fire was out of control before firefighters arrived. All personal effects and furniture were destroyed.
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Casper
Pilot Butte Field Wells To Be Deepened By Hall Oil
GREYBULL WYOMING hall oil company financed by Wyoming and North Dakota capitalists has sunk ten shallow wells at the Pilot Butte field. All are producing and the plan for spring is renewed vigor with one well to be driven to great depth as rapidly as possible to deter.
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Greybull
Pilot Butte
Hall Oil Company
Wyoming
North Dakota
Wells Deepen for Offshore Sands at Salt Creek District
Present wells reach 1600 feet with lower sands thought 1000 feet deeper. After penetrating these sands, remaining wells will be driven to depth to access offshore supplies. The lower sands are said to match the Wall Creek formation in Salt Creek and Big Muddy districts.
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Wall Creek
Salt Creek
Big Muddy
Former Douglas Man Dies in California
G. W. Dickson, 79, of Douglas, died at his California home Sunday at 2 a.m. of heart trouble. Born in Buffalo, New York, he moved west 25 years ago and lived in Douglas until seven years ago. His sons George W. Dickson Jr and W. J. Dickson departed for the coast to attend the funeral.
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Douglas
G. W. Dickson
George W. Dickson
Dickson
Buffalo
New York
Ifornia
George W., Jr
W. J. Dickson
The
Coast
Casper Woman Is Victim Of Pneumonia Funeral Held
Mrs. David Kidd, a Casper resident, died yesterday from pneumonia.Her funeral was held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Kidd home with Rev. Robert Hutt of St. Mark's Episcopal Church officiating.
New Locomotives Ordered for Douglas Lines
Burlington officials announce Baldwin Locomotive Co has ordered twenty five Mikado and ten Santa Fe type engines for its western lines. Some of the new engines are planned for service on the Douglas line.
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Douglas
Jan
Burlington
System
Baldwin Locomotive Company
Granite or Marble Monuments Call KR McCafferty
Granite or marble monuments advertised with contact for KR McCafferty Poone 613J offering headstones markers and related stonework services.
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KR. McCafferty
Powell Tightens Grip as Garland Grows Quiet
Powell reports another transfer of Garland industries to its town limits as the old Central hotel is sold to C A McGhan for relocation to Powell. The move signals ongoing shifts that reduce Garland’s economic base while Powell expands housing needs and strengthens its church presence and prohibition stance.
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Powell
Garland
Central
C. A. McGhan
Garland Industries
McGhan
Sheehy
Wyoming Book Store Adapts as New Edison Opens
The Wyoming Book Store announces a new Edison reading section and extended hours starting this month. Local readers are invited to explore revised shelves and attend a small launch event with staff recommendations.
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Edison St
Wyoming
Windy Corner Riot Call Due To Flailing Skirts
In Baltimore on January 3 shoppers reported wind driven short skirts causing a riot call for a special police squad. Men gathered as sidewalks and doorways jammed, while women struggled to hold skirts down and navigate the gusty crowd.
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Baltimore
Joe Wood 18 Still Good Says Speaker
Boston reports Tris Speaker says Joe Wood 18 is still good and likely to join the Cleveland Indians. Speaker adds Wood can return and even if not he remains a good roommate for the former teammate.
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Joe Wood
Boston
Tris Speaker
Smoky Joe
Cleveland Indians
Speaker
Wood
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