Thermopolis Grows Into Thriving Wyoming City
Thermopolis on January 1, 1917 advances from village to bustling commercial town. Growth includes new grade school, doubled bank deposits, and large new buildings. Oil fields nearby, rail links, stage lines, ranching and mining activity boost population to about 2000 at 4345 feet.
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Thermopolis
Thermopolia
Wyoming
Thermopelie
United States
Big Horn
Tokio
William Penn
Burlington
Passeger
Postal Savings Bank
First National Bank
State Bank
Aco
Wyoming Trug.company
Klinke
Fred Klinke
Denver
Wood and Miller
Stetson
Slane Brothers
Springs
Big Horn Hot Springs
Carter Hospital
Griffith
A. I. Campbell
Methodist Church
Nev. A. T. Irwin
D. D
Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
W. Hl. F. Jones
N. D. Nash
Episcopal Church
N. J. Kudres
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 Probe Ranches As Cold Pushes Them South
Reports from ranchers in this district say wolves appear near human habitats during the extreme cold. Orville Allen of Opal spotted five gray wolves at his ranch and fired without causing casualties. A pack was also seen near the Sutton ranch corral on HamFork, near Kemmberer.
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Kemmberer
Orville Allen
Opal
Sutton Ranch
Hamafork
Kemnierer
Trappers Making Large Fortunes in Lincoln County
In Kemmerer on January 30, professional trappers reap high fur prices and bounties. Orville Allen of Opal has killed and trapped over 160 coyotes and many bobcats since August 1, earning about 800 dollars from bounties and hides.
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Kemmerer
Lincoln County
Orville Allen
Opal
Allen
Elks Host Over 250 Marooned UP Passengers in Laramie
In Laramie, more than 250 Union Pacific passengers marooned by a weststorm were hosted by the Elks club with open house, card games, and dances. A local agent and Elks officers coordinated the hospitality and praised the West’s spirit. Notable visitors from Australia, England, Canada, Germany, and Tokyo joined locals for a day of gratis entertainment and refreshment.
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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
Employer Sues for Twenty Thousand in Damages
KEMMERER Jan 34 Harry Haddenham will file a $20,000 damage suit through attorney J W Ramon. The action will be led at once. The suit started at the
Miner Injuries Reported From Frontier Mine Incident
The plaintiff, Mr Hannendam, claims injuries from a May 26, 1016, frontier mine accident while returning from work on the main slope with others. He alleges no man way protection and cites a compensation law that may bar damages for employer negligence, a point to be argued in court.
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Hannendam
Fronter
Haddendam
Sheridan rink spoiled by water damage at Pioneer Park
Vandals left the hydrant running at the municipal rink in Pioneer park Friday night flooding about a quarter of the arena and ruining ice for skating for the rest of the season. Officials seek the offenders as residents react with indignation. Superintendent plans to flood and repair the rink early next week.
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Pioneer Park
Povejile
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Hot Springs City
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
Hearst Weekly
Pathe Weekly
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