Casper Declared City of the First Class in Wyoming
Governor John J. Kendrick proclaims Casper a city of the first class after a mayoral certificate showed a population exceeding 4000. The proclamation, dated January 9, 1917, notes Casper in Natrona County is now entitled to all city privileges under Wyoming law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Baring
Wyoming
First Clase
John BR. Kenrick
BE. P. Rohrbaugh
Natrona
Rohroaugh
John J. Kendrick
State of
Altuate
Cheyenne
State
A. D
Hot Springs County Officials Sworn In A Quiet Change
Hot Springs County rings in a new board with little ceremony as incumbents depart and newcomers Barnard McGrath take seats. Joseph Sneider chairs after the swap, while old treasurer’s balance and bonds are approved. Cheyenne Messenger adds five cents per call after January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sneider
C. W. Anderson
J. J. Thornton
A. Barnard
Martin McGrath
W. A. Woodrow
Mr. Anderson
Messrs
Anderson
Thornton
McGrath
Barnard
Mr. Barnard
Mr. Sneider
Mr. Woodrow
Hot Springs County
Sneider
Cheyenne Messenger Service
Erb Hurled by Truck in Laramie Accident
A. L. Erb, senior broker at Erb & Curtis, was struck by a Star Grocery truck at the corner of Second and Grand in Laramie. He suffered scrapes and bruises with no broken bones and was taken home for care. A coincidence tied the accident to a recently delivered accident policy by C. L. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
A. L. Erb
Erb & Curtis
Star Grocery Company
Second and
Grand Avenue
C. L. Wilsom
Erb
Fire Hose Freezes as Building Burns in Meeteetse
Fire broke out at the George Thayer home on the hill last Saturday night and the house owned by Mrs. Boulware of Cody was destroyed. Most household goods were saved as the Thayer family moved into a nearby cottage. Firefighters responded quickly but the hose froze, preventing water from reaching the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeteetse
George Thayer
Laramie Plans Indoor Baseball League Opening
Laramie Will host an indoor baseball season starting tomorrow night with a game between Dry Goods Clerks and Bankers. Six teams from around the city compete at Laramie High School gymnasium through March 16, featuring about seventy five players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Dry Goods Clerks
Bankers
Laramie High School
High School
Grovers
Never Sweats
Pankers
Crocers
Correspondence Study Courses Create Growing Enrollment
Laramie reports a surge in correspondence study at the university. Enrollment rose from eighty four last year to 165 by the start of the academic year. Professor Harrison C. Dale is named director, a post previously held by the university president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Correspondencs
Laremie
Harrison C. Dale
Sheridan Men Make Oil Strike
F A Geoff president of the Central Producer company returned from Byron where the company has a lease and has been drilling. Ore sand was found and prospects look good for a strong well though it won’t be shot until Thursday. Mr Senff plans to return soon. All stockholders are local residents.
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Sheridan
F. A. Geoff
Central Producer Company
Byron
Senff
Record Beef Weighs 971 Pounds at Sundance Market
Crook County rancher James Hawken of fifteen miles southeast of Sundance butchered a three year old steer last week that dressed 971 pounds and brought 135.40 dollars at Sundance Meat Market. Paulsen says it is the largest beef ever brought to Sundance.
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Sundance
Crook County
James Hawken
Sundance Meat Market
Paulsen
Convicts Finish Work on Springs Road Crew
THERMOPOLIS Jan. 10 The gang of state prisoners under Ed Welch finished their county road work and were discharged except two men who will be released soon to work on the state reserve. The unit did excellent work and caused no trouble, supporting the use of forced labor on highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermopolis
Supreme Court
Hot Springs
Ed Welch
Sage Brush Scent Wins Praise At New York Campfire Dinner
Powell Wyoming reports rising sage brush prices as George Richards of Cody wins the yearly supply contract for the New York Campfire club. Eastern guests enjoy the western scent at the New Years dinner with sage boughs decorating the hall.
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Powell
New York
Wyoming
George Richards
Cody
Million Dollar Plant Planned at Cowley
A $1,000,000 concentration plant will be built a quarter mile northwest of the Cowley depot. Construction starts after snow melts. Bishop Fred Kohler of Byron leads the venture with his gas well supplying feedstock. The facility will yield by products for nitroglycerine, lampblack and related materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowley
Fred Kohler
Byron
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Box Ends The Cause
Collis Cause Headache and Grip LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE removes the cause. There is only one Bromo Quinine. E. W., GROVE'S signature is on box. 25c.
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E. W
Grove
Public Land Notice of Final Proof Filing in Wyoming
Department of the Interior notice from Cheyenne Wyoming dated December 11 1916 announces Harry Creathbaum Meadow Wyoming holder of homestead entry Serial 09643 for sections and townships seeks final three year proof before the land office January 18 1917. The witness list includes B F McLerran Cheyenne George J Parker Divide Thomas Tenmint Meadow and Alexander Kirkbride Meadow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Harry Creathbaum
Meadow
Lote
Township
6Th
Prin
U. 5S. Land Office
B. F. McLerran
George J. Parker
Divide
Thomas Tenmint
Alexander Kirkbride
Will Reed
Register
Musterole Terole Relief Promises Modern Kitchen Medicine
An old fashioned mustard plaster replaced by Musterole a white ointment with mustard oil and home simples. It promises quick soothing relief for sore muscles stiff joints back and bruises with no blister and a cool pleasant sensation. Also touted to aid sore throat chest pains and bronchial discomfort in children and adults.
Notice of final proof for land claim in Wyoming
Omer D. Huddle of Durham Wyoming filed intent to make final three year proof to establish his land claim on May 12 1913 for Lots 3 4 8%NW 2 Township 14 N Range 65 W 6th Principal Meridian before the Register and Receiver U S Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming on January 17 1917 Wits Willis H Dehl Sanford J Fisher Durham Wyoming Stanley K Markley John C Nash Hillsdale Wyoming
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Omer D. Huddle
Durham
Township
6Th
Prin
Meridian
Han
Willis H. Dehl
Sanford J. Fisher
Stanley K. Markley
John C. Nash
Hillsdale
Homestead Final Proof Filed by Charles Schammel
Charles Schammel of Cheyenne Wyoming filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish a land claim dated January 19 1917 before the U S Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming. Witnesses named include Herbert L Stevens Farle Zimmerman Frank Vanderpool and George Parker all of Divide Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Charles Schammel
6Th
Prin. Meridian
Register and Receiver
UK. Land Office
Herbert L. Stevens
Farle Zimmerman
Frank Vanderpool
George Parker
Divide
Will Reed
Register
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Colorado & Southern Ry
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Schloss Bros
George W. Daiber
Finisheo Working Springs Co
N.Y. Club
Frole
Benya
Elcaya
James GC. Grane
Fulton ST
Western Livestock
Denver, Colo
Rocky Mountain Region
Union Pacific System
Colorado
East
W. EE. Cundiff
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