Wyoming Legislature Seen as Potential second Prohibition Ratifier
An editorial in the Christian Science Monitor notes Wyoming is expected to become the second state to ratify the federal prohibition amendment. It says Wyoming’s upcoming legislature, convening on January 14, is likely to ratify without delay, aligning with South Dakota’s earlier action. The piece cautions delay is unlikely to be advantageous in achieving the three fourths threshold.
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Wyoming
Christian Science Monitor
Boston
United States
South Dakota
Shipp Named Notary by Acting Governor Howe
The last appointment by acting Governor Howe before retirement was BD. Richard Shipp of Casper known as The Wyoming Poet. He was commissioned a notary public in Natrona County for four years.
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Howe
Richard Shipp
Casper
Wyoming
Natrona
Houx Plan Nears Oregon Basin Irrigation Completion
Basin Wyoming notes former Governor Houx shows interest in the Oregon Basin project and the Basin Republican says Cheyenne reports the first unit may be finished this year. The interior lands revenue and funds claim may hasten completion, benefiting the Big Horn Basin.
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Big Horn Basin
Northwestern Preight Diversion Trial by Burlington
The diversion of through freights from the Northwestern to the Burlington line between Orin Junction and Casper is being tested by the railroads. No regular schedule exists as diversions occur when a Northwestern train is routed over the other road. The aim is to use easier grades on the Burlington to haul heavier tonnage and relieve congestion, though results so far are unsatisfactory.
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Northwestern
Denver Capital May Take Over Emerson Properties
Denver interests reportedly bid on the Saratoga and Encampment railway, the Encampment smelter and tramway, and other Penn Wyoming holdings once controlled by a bondholders committee. While no sale is confirmed, advisement continues and a definite action is expected soon. Proponents claim improvements and reactivation of mines and rail lines. opponents fear asset stripping and mere remnants of value.
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Baratoca
Wyo
Bunanys
Sarat Toga & Encampment
Encampment
Old
Penn- Wyoming Company
Denver
Belef
Woman sentenced for insulting mayor in Rock Springs
In Rock Springs Wyoming on January 6 Mrs. Mariel le faced a Justices court verdict after calling the mayor abusive names in a Paris cafe. She was sentenced to 100 days in city jail and fined 100 dollars, and will serve the fine at one dollar per day unless paid.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Paris
Marielle
Kyle
Just
Bank Exchange saloon closed after fatal incident in Rawlins
In Rawlins Wyoming on January 6 authorities shut the Bank Exchange saloon following a fatal fight that began there. The town decreed the saloon will not reopen, citing it as a frequent source of trouble and a threat to public morals.
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Rawlins
Wyo
E. Lujan
Felix Chavez
Bank Exchange
Weather report from Cheyenne January 6 1919
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau bulletin for Cheyenne reports at 6 AM and 6 PM temperatures 28 and 24 humidity 86 and 80 wind from west and north velocities 41 18 miles per hour weather clear. Highest 46 at 3 10 PM lowest 22 at 6 AM total precipitation 0 inches.
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Cheyenne
Meeting Notice to Increase Capital and Directors
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting for Wald Company at 815 Carey Avenue Cheyenne Wyoming on February ith 1919 at 10 00 A M. The agenda includes increasing capital stock from 60000 to 190000 and expanding directors from three to five, plus election of a new Board for the ensuing year. Dated January 4 1919 Thomas Kunter Secretary. January 7 14 21 28.
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Atoak- Publishing
Carey Avenue
Cheyanne
Wyoming
Wald Company
Thomas Kunter
Ruperick N. Matson
Final account and distribution petition in Susan Ternes estate
Executor of the Susan Ternes estate filed a final account and petition for distribution with Laramie County District Court. Creditors may object within thirty days after last publication, and the executor will proceed to final settlement if no objections are filed.
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State of
Wyoming
County of
Laramie
District Court
Susan Ternes
Laramie County
Annual Meeting Notice of Mine Owners' Association
Notice that the Mine Owners' Association of Wyoming will hold its annual meeting at the association office in Cheyenne at 10:00 A M on Monday January 20 191% to elect directors and conduct business. D C Wanamaker acts by board order.
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Mine Owners’ Association of Wyoming
Thomas Hunter
First National Tank Bidg
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Wanted Male Help Doctor in Wyoming or Utah
Wanted male doctor registered in Wyoming or Utah for a permanent position with a reliable firm. Suited to middle aged or elderly physicians seeking a steady career. Respond to M. R. Fuss 1121 Lytton Building Chicago Illinois.
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Wyoming
Utah
M. R. Fuss
Lytton Bldg
Chicago, Il
Wanted Branch Manager for patriotically themed sales drive
Established firm, once a beer producer, now making mammoth patriotic products, seeks a Cheyenne branch manager. Must fund a $1000 cash bond, direct a small sales force, and handle national ad campaigns. Earnings exceed $5,000 annually. training in Chicago for two days. respond to PRESIDANT, 1910 Advertising Busting, Chicago, IL.
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Aleei
Chey* Eptie
Atsime
Sases
Chicago
Coffin Shortage Hits Wyoming Town
In Thermopolis the influenza epidemic has strained local funeral services. Undertakers report difficulty obtaining enough coffins and have ordered caskets from Minneapolis after being unable to receive them from Denver.
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Thermopolis
Wye
Minneapolis
Denver
French Creek Camp Hard Hit by Flu
Saratoga Wyo Jan 6 Dr Irwin has been called to the French Creek camp three times in ten days to treat patients. Over half the camp population of about 60 has contracted the disease. The camp lacks nurses and adequate care, hindering efforts to fight the illness.
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Saratoga
Wyo
Irwin
French Creek Tie Camp
Seventy Year Old Couple Claims Kidney Cure from Polay Pills
A Harrisburg couple, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Carpenter, say kidney trouble and rheumatic pains plagued them until five bottles of Polay Kidney Pills cured them. Despite being in their seventies, they feel as vigorous as thirty years ago and report widespread availability.
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Mra
T. B. Carpenter
Harrisburg
For Rent Two Furnished Rooms Not For Children
Two large modern rooms for housekeeping available for one or two gentlemen. No children. Contact 1094My or apply at 7 Thomes Street.
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Thia Office, A. A
Nico Jargs
Nas Thomes
Call 153 For A Taxi
A brief notice urges readers to call 153 to arrange a taxi pickup on time.
Jim Scott Leaves Army for Beloit Baseball Job
C James Scott known as Jim Scott formerly with the Chicago White Sox plans resignation from the army to join Morse Pairbanks at Beloit Wisconsin. He will play for Beloit this summer after serving as an officers trainer at Camp Lewis Washington and earning a captain’s commission. He has married and likely intends to settle down with Lander Wyoming as his former home.
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Jim Scott
Lander
Wyo
James Scott
Chicago Sox
Morse Pairbanks Company
Beloit
Wis
Scott
Chicago White Sox
Camp Lewis
Wash
Refiners to Drill Oil on Solergreen Ranch
Laramie Wyoming January 6 It is understood that the Producers and Refiners will drill for oil on the Solergreen ranch as soon as the frost leaves the ground The company recently took over a lease on the Sodergreen property The property showed oil in a wall drilled by Halley years ago but the well was ruined when it was shot
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PREA
Sodergreen
Laramie
Wyo
Solergreen
Halley
Laramie Plans New Union Pacific Hotel and Depot
Laramie Wyoming January 6 officials report on good authority that construction of the new Union Pacific hotel and depot will begin around March first after frost leaves the ground. The project will take the summer and fall to complete.
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Laramie
Wyo
Union Pie Ciftie
Foley's Honey and Tar Adored by San Antonio User
Wm Barnes of San Antonio Texas praises Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough remedy. He says it relieved a persistent cough from flu and pneumonia, restored sleep, and cost only 1.20 to cure. He urges others to try the product.
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Wm. Barnes
San Antonio
Tex
Foley
Adv
Publication Notice in Wyoming District Court Case
Charles Best sues James M. Mayes for 305 dollars from a real estate commission connected to a ranch sale near Egbert in Laramie County. Nonresident defendant must plead by January 29, 1910. Clerk Joe Fisher presides. attorney Joan Charles Thompson represents plaintiff.
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District Court
First Judicial District
State of Wyoming
County of
Laramie
Charles Best
James 8. Mayes
James M. Mayes
State of
Wyoming
Cheyenne
County of Laramie
Egbert
Loramie County
Joseph Miller
Pou Smaner
Sid
A. D
Defanns
T. Joe Fisher
Joan Charles Thompson
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Donzelman & Piggott
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Citizens Bank Building
Maxwell
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Cheyenne Business Directory
E. C. Andrew Dentist
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Mark Chapman
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