Breach of Contract Charged in Casper Business Transaction
In Casper a civil filing seeks specific performance and damages over a disputed sale of property. The plaintiffs accuse the defendants of refusing to deliver a warranty deed free of encumbrances despite a $20,000 purchase and a monthly rental of $268, with a $100 adjustment noted in negotiations. The case requests court orders to compel sale and proper transfer under the contract terms.
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Casper
Vaspem
Center Street
Sertha G. and
Bouey “Eries
Phainviter
Tith
McQuinn
Home Guards Organized in Wheatland to Assist Police
A meeting at the Improvement Club in Wheatland on January 12 formed a plan to organize a home guard unit. T. Gondteh was elected chair, with Captain Frame invited to explain the group’s purpose. The effort aims to supplement police forces amid wartime strain, training 10 able bodied men, and seeking military approval before armed readiness.
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Wheatland
Wye
Rae
Motterel
Ineltite
Atmerica
Platte
Ranchers seek damages over sheep range access in Wyoming suit
Leslie J. Ganty and Clarence J.D. Spicer sue Robert Wilson and The Sheep Company in district court seeking 1000 damages plus 2000 additional for alleged deprivation of feed on a salt pastured range. Plaintiffs claim the defendants’ actions deprived their sheep of necessary feed, hindering growth and weight gains that would occur under better conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper, Wyo
Leslie J. Ganty
Clarence JD. Spicer
Robert Whlson
We Sheep Company
Fire destroys Enderton office and store in Winnipes District
A large blaze swept through the Enderton office and store building in Winnnipes wholesale district early today. Loss is put at over 750000 dollars as freezing temperatures hampered firefighters and three firemen were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winntrpeg
Mon
Enderton
Boilitiing
Winnipes
Sero
Jad Salts Promised Heartburn Relief For Indigestion
An article explains indigestion as caused by excess stomach acid and fermentation of undigested food. It recommends Jad Salts purchased at a pharmacy, to be dissolved in water before breakfast for a week, claiming relief and safer digestion through neutralizing acids and stimulating bile and digestive juices.
Deputy Sheriff Survives Crash After Prisoner Evacuation
Jan. 12. W. A. Mellor deputy sheriff escaped serious injury when his car rolled over on the trip from Green River to Creen River to take four prisoners to district court. The machine was badly damaged but Mellor and his captives were left with only scratches and bruises. Prisoners Manual Peon Frank Zoe and Marie Valdeux faced burglary and shop lifting charges.
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Rock Springs
Wrc
Green
W. A. Mellor
Creen River
Zoe
Marie Valdeux
Pennsylvania man charged with forging checks in Wyoming
Tredday Koehler of Pennsylvinis is arrested in Rock Springs on a charge of forging John K. White painter and endorsing three checks for 25, 45, and 45 dollars to Harry Woods. Checks drawn on North Side State and First National banks, Koehler jailed awaiting trial.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Tredday
Onird Koehler
Pennsylvinis
Wan
John K. White
Painter
North Side
Man crawls miles with broken leg to reach Power ranch
Sheridan Wy January reports 17 year old Stone of Roy Powers ranch crawls after a horse throw, suffering a broken leg below the knee. He builds a fire, calls for help, and with the Powers ranch man aids his trek back to town where he is hospitalized in Sheridan and described as improving.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Stone
Roy Powers
Loreehack
Powers
Het
Rawlins Forms Commercial Club To Lead City Growth
Rawlins Wyoming January 12 a meeting of business men led to the recognition of the Rawlins board of trade with by laws and a 26 member signup the committee seeks more names a dinner at the Ferris hotel aims to elect officers and map action plans members pay a four dollar initiation and fifty cents monthly dues the group sees a strong board of trade as vital for city development and urges all local business and professional people to join.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Rawlins Board of Trade
Sesterda
George Stephenson
Larsen
W. W. Daley
Breitenstrein
Aotive Board of Trade
Jin Rawlins
Kawlitis
Ferris
Freight Locomotive Explosion At Harahan Bridge
Teon reports a freight locomotive explosion at the Harahan bridge over the Mississippi River fatally injuring several men. Early reports say at least two people are dying with others seriously hurt.
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Memes
Teon
Dynewii
Harahan Bridge
Mississippi River
Masked Bandit Robs Bartender in Early Morning Holdup
Casper, Wyo Jan 12 Ray Mads is jailed on suspicion of holding up a Glenrock bartender at gunpoint and taking 150 in silver from receipts last night. He claims innocence and says he went to Glenrock to seek work, with limited corroboration from witnesses and mounting questions about the gun and loot.
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Casper
Wye
Ray Mads
Glenrock
Sheriff's Office
Eads
Grenrock
Dad O'Rourke
Bnir
Clenrock
Biggins
Three Injured as Auto Turns Over Near Kimpaia
Chas. Southard and two family members were seriously injured when their car overturned about four miles east of Kimba th at the Pedrett corner yesterday afternoon. The family was treated at Brown hotel by Dr. Mockett. Southard suffers concussion and lacerations. Mrs. Southard has hip and back injuries. the baby is in serious condition with low mood. a small boy escaped.
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Kimpaia
Chas. Southard
Kimbath
Pedrett Corner
Yesternorth
Dix
Brown Hotel
Mockett
Southard
Drink Hot Water and Limestone Phosphate Claim
An health advice note extols drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bones. It argues internal washing improves skin and overall health, claiming poisons are removed via the bloodstream and lymph, with low-cost phrasing courting readers to start an internal cleansing regimen.
Two Million Acres Filed On In Douglas Land Office
The Douglas land office reports a surge in activity since the 40 acre homestead law took effect in December 1916. Through the local office, nearly 2.9 million acres have been filed on in Converse Niobrara Natrona and parts of Fremont counties, with many settlers establishing residence near Douglas. The daily average surpasses 500 acres, and the working day average exceeds 6,000 acres.
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Douglas
Wyo
Land Office
Washington
Converse
Niobrara
Natrona
Fremont
Officials Plan for Pikes Peak Road Convention
Colorado Springs officials refine plans for the Pikes Peak Ocean-to-Ocean Highway Association meeting, urging representation from every state. Secretary Henderson notes the February by laws but hints March as possible, proposing a session just before the U S Chamber of Commerce gathering in Chicago to allow distant delegates to attend both events.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Pikes Peak
Freight collision kills two men in Knoxville siding
Walter Webber a fireman and A Olson both of Galesburg were killed when a Burlington freight train sideswiped another on a siding at Knoxville. The accident occurred January 12 and involved two Burlington trains with responders rushing to the scene.
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Peoria
Awl
Walter Webber
A. Olson
Laukeman
Galesburg
Burlington
Knoxville
County Officials Plan Rock River License Hearings
G R McConnell and board members depart by late eastbound train to Rock River to pursue revocation of liquor licenses for S J Morris and J J White. McConnell filed petitions. White accused of license violations and Moris case tied to arrest of The McDance for breach of peace and larceny. S C Downey to represent Morris and White.
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Laramie
Wyo
G. R. McConnell
Board of County Commissioners
Will Me
Murray
Rock River
G. W. Patterson
Ryan
Bean and Rhinesmith
No. S
J. Morris
J. J. White
McConnnell
White
Morris
McDance
S. C. Downey
Mortis
Croup at Midnight Prompted Foley Honey and Tar Choice
A Bearsville, West Virginia resident recalls a child with croup near midnight. The family bought Foley's Honey and Tar from a local store, and the child showed some recovery by morning. The writer cautions against unproven remedies and promotes Foler's Honey and Tar as a safe alternative.
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M. T. Davis
Bearsville
W. Va
Foley
C. C. Craven
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Merve
Oaly
Missouri
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Overlands
Mokses
Willys- Overland, Inc Used Car Department
Cheyenne Place
Civic Center
Dyer Hotel
Mis. Arminda
Wheatiland
Strong Company
New Bury
At and Lass PN Roe
Winnstprg
Imputy Sherif
Pomgha Weld
Glentock
First National Bank of Cheyenne
Pikes Peak Road
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East Twentieth St
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