Thermopolis Grows as Oil Fields Drive Wyoming Town
Thermopolis, Wyoming, in 1917 shows rapid growth with new schools, banks, stores, and homes. The Grass Creek oil field fuels 4000 barrels daily, while rail and pipeline links expand laterally to Dillon and Burlington lines. The town, at 4345 feet, hosts five churches, two newspapers, and a population around 2000 amid ranching, timber, and nearby sulphur mines.
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First National Bank
State Bank
Aco
Wyoming Trug.company
Klinke
Fred Klinke
Denver
Wood and Miller
Stetson
Slane Brothers
Big Horn
Springs
Big Horn Hot Springs
Carter Hospital
Griffith
A. I. Campbell
Methodist Church
Thermopolia
Nev. A. T. Irwin
D. D
Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
W. Hl. F. Jones
N. D. Nash
Episcopal Church
N. J. Kudres
Thermopolis
the Independent
L. J. Noble
the Record
L. J. Duhig
A. J. Duhig
Thermopollis
Grass Creek
Illinois Pipe Line Company
Hurlington
Chatham
Greybull
John Nolan
Off Fielda
Crosby
Wolves Sighted Near Ranches as Cold Drives Beasts
Reports from ranchers in the district say wolves are seen near human habitations during the cold weather. Orville Allen of Opal spotted five gray wolves on his ranch and fired but missed. A pack was also seen prowling the Sutton ranch corral near Ham Fork, a few miles from Kemmberer.
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Kemmberer
Orville Allen
Opal
Sutton Ranch
Hamafork
Kemnierer
Trappers Reaping Large Fortunes in Lincoln County
In Kemmerer January 30 report says professional trappers profit from high fur prices and bounties. Orville Allen of Opal leads with over 160 coyotes killed since August 1 plus bobcats, earning about 800 dollars in bounties and hides.
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Kemmerer
Lincoln County
Orville Allen
Opal
Allen
Elks entertain U P passengers marooned in Laramie
In Laramie on January 30, the Union Pacific trains were marooned by a storm, and over 250 passengers were hosted at the Elks club. They enjoyed free drinks, card games, and dances from afternoon through night, with praise for A B Cady and Elks officers. The event drew a Bohemian mix from Australia, England, Canada, Germany, and Tokyo, easing monotony of being stranded. News crews from Selig Tribune, Hearst Weekly, and Pathé Weekly covered the storm with footage.
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Laramie
Union Pacific
Elks’ Club
The
Elks
A. B. Cady
Federation
Cady
the Elks
West
Ita
Australia
England
Canada
Germany
Tokyo
Federation Band
Hearst Weekly
Pathe Weekly
Employer Sued for $20,000
KEMMERER January 34. Harry Haddenham prepares a $20,000 damages suit through attorney J W Ramon to be filed at once. The suit started at the
Miner Injuries From Fronter Mine Incident May 26 1916
Plaintiff Mr Hannendam alleges he and others were forced to travel the main slope to reach work at a Fronter mine. On May 26 as he returned from work a trip struck him causing serious injuries and there was no protective man way. He argues the compensation law may bar damages for employer negligence. this will be argued in local court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannendam
Fronter
Haddendam
Sheridan Rink Damaged by Water Spoils Night
Vandals left the hydrant running at Pioneer Park municipal rink Friday night causing about a quarter of the arena to flood and be unusable for the season. Officials seek to arrest the offenders as anger rises among visitors. Superintendent Louckse plans to flood and repair the rink early next week to restore playable areas.
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Pioneer Park
Povejile
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Wyoming
Hot Springs City
Thermopelie
United States
Tokio
William Penn
Burlington
Passeger
Postal Savings Bank
Daiber
Hirsch-Wickwire & Co
Schloss Bros
Geo. W. Driber
Seventeenth Street
Carey Avenue
Ast Hs Ao
Caruso
Alda
Braslau
Destinn
Farrar
Gadski
Galli-Curci
Garrison
Gluck
Hempel
Homer
Journet
Martinelli
McCormack
Melba
Ruffo
Schumann-Heink
Scotti
Tetrazzini
Whitehill
Victor
Harry Lauder
Nora Bayes
Victor Talking Machine Co
Camden, N. J
Victor Records
Victrola
U.P
Laramie Club
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