Midwest Refinery to Expand Vast Wyoming Plant
The Midwest Refining Company in Wyoming plans a large expansion in 1917, adding six 506 barrel stills, six tower steam stills, one thousand barrel agitator, and sixteen thousand? receiving tanks. Contracts awarded for excavation cement and concrete work, with new facilities to nearly double capacity. completion expected within four to five months. Denvers report notes dividends and earnings, with preferred stock dividends to be paid in May and common stock dividends likely by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caster
Mid‘West Company
Altr
Colstriction Company
Lioyd Building Company
Wyoming Iron Works
Fremont Sheep Company formed from Johnson Halstead
In Rawlins Jan 5 the Johnson Halstead Sheep company, among the oldest here, changed its name to Fremont Sheep company. Owner names include Herten J. Johnson and the Ceraed brothers. Ranges mostly in Fremont county near Riverton.
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Rawlins
Johnsonhalstead Sheep Company
Fremont Sheep Company
Herten J. Johnson
Ceraed Brothers
Fremont County
Riverton
Mother and Babies Rescued From Death On Plains in Storm
Mrs. A. C. Doty and her two small children were saved near Kemmerer after exposure during a blizzard. Rescuers brought the homesteader family to town in time to prevent further tragedy. The family requires hospital care for the ordeal and exposure.
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Kemmerer
A. C. Doty
Ving
Fontenele Basin
Wells Produce High Yields in Sand near Okmulgee
Two wells drilled in the 100 foot sand near Okmulgee show strong output. One well yields 150 barrels daily while the Costen OM and Ges company reports 75 barrels. An additional Carter OH company well is described at 400 barrels in a separate tract.
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Tulga
Olde
Okmulgee
Alleged Gambler to Get Jury Trial in Laramie Case
In Laramie on January first, defense attorney Downey demanded a jury trial for the City versus Dilly Page charged with operating a gambling room on First Street. Ten were arrested in the December raid. most charges against others were withdrawn. The trial jury was finally selected after objections, with six members named for the panel and seating proceeding into the afternoon.
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Laramie
Jan
S. C. Downey
Dilly Page
First Street
James A. Salmons
Page
Hynds
Billy Page
N.E. Cortell
Davidson
Witnews Areleet
Wwe Mot
Judea Salmons
Carl Jackson
W.rader
J. I. Towner
James Christeteen
AM. A. Digt
W. MH. Hayes
W. G. Cow
Eix Nen
Jackson
Tee Macnn
B. O. Anderson
Jake Schutterer
Mid Friovfrock
Wyoming Youths Favor State University Among Graduates
President C A Duniway reports four year graduate trends from Wyoming high schools. Buffalo and Douglas sent many students to college with several choosing the University of Wyoming in Laramie. Sheridan leads in local graduates pursuing further schooling, including degrees at state and other institutions.
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Laramie
C. A. Duniway
Wyoming University
Wyoming
Buffalo Hich
Cheyenne
University of Wyoming
Douglas
Rawline
Sheridan
Cer
Laramit
Albany Co Pioneer Henry Bath Buried in Wyoming
Albany County pioneer Henry Bath who died at Sydenham hospital was buried in Laramie after a Thursday funeral at Striker Undertaking Rooms. Rev. Wiehmann officiated with Grand Army of the Republic present. Taps sounded as pallbearers included Fitch Miret Gaskill Cook Mast Pope, Sons of Veterans. He rests beside his wife.
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Alfred Cook
Will Mast
Henry Pope
Sons of Veto
Arizona Governor Seat in Question as Court Decides
Legal proceedings set to determine the acting governor of Arizona with a decision expected today. Democratic claimant Gov. W. P. Bunt has refused to allow the ac- tion to proceed, prompting legal challenges over who holds the office.
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Arizona
W. P. Bunt
Campell Recount Demanded After Arizona Election
The republican claimant Thomas E. Campbell was inaugurated January 2 as Arizona governor. Hunt supporters call for a ballot recount alleging fraud in several districts.
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Thomas E. Campbell
Hunt
Rawlins Doctor to Enter Government Naval Medical School
Dr and Mrs W H Pickel and family plan to travel to Washington DC later this month for a brief course at the government naval medical school. Afterward he expects naval appointment aboard a warship or at a government port. Dr Fickel recently passed the government naval exam at Portland, both mental and physical tests.
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Rawlins
Mrs. Fickel
Quiet New Year’s Day Wedding in Douglas
Frances Mesum daughter of Mr and Mrs W Gecum wed Ray F Bower of Worland at her parents home in Douglas. Rev Edwin Boling performed the service in a ceremony attended by immediate family and a few close friends. The bride wore white crape de chine and carried pink roses.
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Douglas
Jen. G.—Mises
Frances Mesum
W. FV. Gecum
Ray F. Bower
Worland
Edwin Boling
Miss Mecum
Village Bride Mentions Pink Crepe Dress and Local Notices
Bridemaid Misa Katie Anthens wore a pink crepe de chine dress. J. M. Thompson served as gramme man. Mr and Mrs Bower left on the evening train for Worland and will be at home to friends after January 15. Miss Mecum, a mauve Douglas girl and high school graduate, is noted. Bower was a former high school instructor and is now a rancher near Worland.
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Misa
Katie Anthens
J. M. Thompson
Graumeman
Laramie Foreman of U P Resigns to Work In East
On January 5 1930 William H Beckwith from the third ward is named district foreman at Union Pacific shops replacing Robert McCabe who resigns to take a similar post with the Chicago and Albion railway with Chicago as headquarters McCabe leaves for Cheyenne then to Chicago J W Highleyman master mechanic Wyoming division will go to Cheyenne after reviewing the records.
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Laramie
William H. Beckwith
Third Ward
Union Pacific
Robert McCabe
Chicago & Alton Railway
Chicago
McCabe
Cheyenne
Beckwith
J. W. Highleyman
Wyoming
Rawlins Delegation to Leave POM Legislature
Carbon county delegation to the legislature will depart for Cheyenne Saturday. Participants include W. W. Daley state senator Kleber and Andy With that exception the delegation mirrors the two year ago group. Granite or Marble monuments advertised with contact R. McCafferty.
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Rawlins
Carbon County
Cheyenne
W. W. Daley
Kleber
Andy
Carbonur County
Australian Les Darcy Eyes Al McCoy Fight for Middleweight Title
Australian pugilist Les Darcy calls out Al McCoy in an open letter seeking a bout to decide the U S middleweight crown. McCoy, famed for a single punch, has long disputed the title but has fought top rivals and avoided the decisive clash. Darcy pursues a Havana arena four-bout carnival plan with Donlin and Rickard pushing for the American bout to settle the title.
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New York
Les Darcy
Stanley Ketchel
Antipodes
al McCoy
Han
George Chip
United States
Ft Atick
Les
Darcy
Tex Rickard
Mike Donlin
Darcey
McCoy
Grant Hugh Brown
Havana
Richard
Rafter Officiates Nebraska Wedding of Kimball Pair
Dr. George C. Rafter of the Episcopal Church officiated the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John Ewank in Kimball Nebraska. The couple wed on Wednesday and left for a honeymoon in Missouri after the ceremony.
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Rafter
Nebmaska
George C. Rafter
Episopal Church
Nebraska
John Ewank
Kimball
Misouri
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Haw
Rawlins Sheep Company
Atora GL
Weill Hot SG
Sealow Sand
Geo. W. Daiber
Cheyenne, Wyo
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University
Albany Co
G.ww
Huo
Rawlens
Soni Deal
Laramie Foreman
U. P
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Rawlings
R. McCafferty
Nqsopreciae
Lascles
Weber Coyotes
Ee Eee
Ees
S. Silkerman & Sons
Aml Wieldeus
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