Cody Boy May Be Hetty Green Heir in Wyoming
Frank Kennett of Cody is among the potential heirs to Hetty Green’s estate. The Green fortune is estimated near 190 million pounds with Edward Howland Green and Sylvia Astor Wilks named in the will. Kennett, friend of James Ratliff, has lived with the Ratliffs and worked in Kansas, seeking entry to business or cattle if range is found. He plans to return to Cody by month’s end.
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Green
Edward Howland Green
Sylvia Astor Wilks
State Survey Details Bonneville Project in Wyoming
Wyoming survey crew assesses a proposed canal system diverting water from Green River to Big Sandy to irrigate the Green River watershed. The plan seeks state priority rights, financing by capital or firms, and aims to protect Wyoming lands from out of state water claims for future development and population growth. Governor supports moving toward possible culmination of the long term plan.
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Pinedal
State of Wyoming
Bonneville Project
Cook Tramater
Transit
Green River
Big Sandy River
Hecome
Landa
Pontide
Wyoming
Oklahoma Oil Men Prospect Near Sheridan
Sheridan July 24 Clearge Lt Marques and Joe Bequidbie oil men from Tulea Oklahoma arrived in Sheridan to inspect promising territory for possible test wells. They plan to bring a geologist soon and seek local cooperation to secure acreage for potential development without requiring financial assistance from locals.
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Sheridan
Clearge
Lt. Marques
Joe
Bequidbie
Ofl
Tulea
Oka
Ne Marques
Hemorrhagic Septicemia Hits Cattle Near Hot Springs
THERMOPOLIS July 24 The disease hemorrhagic septicemia has reappeared among cattle east of the river after a period of quiet on Owl Creek Quarantines are in place with several herds exposed and vaccines being prepared for wider use Bob Fuller reports multiple bunches already isolated A strict mountain watch aims to prevent spread though officials do not expect a severe menace to cattle men
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Thermopolis
Owl Creek
Bob Fuller
Sheridan to Hold Labor Day Fete
Sheridan is planning a large Labor Day celebration on September 4 with about five thousand affiliated workers. The event will feature a labor pageant in the forenoon, a marathon, athletic events, a Pioneer park picnic, speeches by noted leaders, and a street dance in the evening.
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Sheridan
Sheridan County Trades and Labor Council
Labor Day
Pioneer Park
Wyoming
Labor Council
Efrest
Hayes heads new geologist company in end coulee district
Noted geologist George G. Hayes leads a new company aimed at locating resources in the end coulee district. He has filed extensive filings this week, with associates including Reepagne and Bees Peay of Chance and Lovell Company joining. Dr Thorivece of Lovell serves as president and Dr Hamilton of Greytall & view is vice president, amid uncertain spellings and names in the record.
Tragic Auto Crash Claims Evanston Man and Wife
Evanston resident J H Reece and his wife died in a New Mexico auto wreck while en route to the San Juan basin. The couple sought a quicker route via a shortcut through hills but when the driver lost control the car plunged over an embankment. N M Anderson of Liberty relayed the news.
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Evanston
J. H. Reece
San Joan Basin
New Mexico
Reece
N. M. Anderson
Liberty
N. M. Reece
Rivenston
Idaho
San Juan Basin
Utah
Wyoming
Lander Man Dies of Spotted Fever
Lander July 24 B Young died Wednesday after a month with spotted fever. He worked as a cigar maker at the Henneker factory. He married Zella Whittaker last February. Mrs Mollie Young of Colorado Springs arrived Monday. The Eagles lodge conducted final ceremonies.
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Lander
B. Young
Young
Henneker
Zella Whittaker
Mollie Young
Colorado Springs
Lodge of Eagles
Divorce Petition Alleges Repeated Abuse and Wealth in Red Lodge
Mrs. James A. Virtue files for divorce in Red Lodge district court alleging her husband Jig A Virtue beat and choked her regularly for years and associated with dissolute women. She cites 200600 in assets and about 1000 a year income, seeks $59 monthly alimony and 250 attorney fees amid concerns over potential disposal of property during litigation. The couple married nearly thirty years ago after earlier ceremonies abroad. The defendant, a longtime regional figure, formerly ran a stage line to Cody and owned a store on the Greybull River.
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James A. Virtue
Red Lodge
Jig. A. Virtue
Hed Lodge
Cody
Greybull
Mee Oetse
Railroad Laborer Ren Over and Killed
Sheridan July 24 James Boulou 24 Greek laborer on the Wyoming and Northero railroad was run over while asleep under an engine tender last Thursday and died at the state hospital in Sheridan. Both feet were severed. a companion under the same tender escaped unharmed.
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Sheridan
James Bollou
Wyoming & Northero
Watt
State Hoapital
Whder
Fireworks Incident Leaves Man Wounded in North Carolina
Red Springs reports Gordon Timberlake suffered a painful arm wound after a bonfire incident Wednesday night. He was involved in a fireworks-related accident during the gathering.
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Red Springs
Gordon Timberlake
Sear
Bon Fire
Riverton–Dubois Cartage Contract Awarded
Boyd Hughes won the Riverton to Dubois mall carriage contract announced July 24. Service begins August 1 at a yearly sum of 6845 dollars.
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Riverton
Boyd Hughes
Dubois
Serviee
Tae
New Schedule Expands Riverton to Dubois Route
The new timetable starts Riverton departures at 7 30 a m and arrivals at Dubois after 26 hours with a 6 a m return from Dubois. Service covers Pilot Lenore and Circle daily except Sunday. Mr Hughes plans five autos and a truck, two at each end and an emergency car at Lenore as transfer depot. Track use allowed as needed. Rates charge 2 cents per pound on shipments over 600 pounds from Riverton to Dobora.
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Riverton
Dubois
Pilot
Lenore
Circle
Hughes
Daboda
Meth Episcopal Conference Relocates to Lander
The Wyoming annual Methodist Episcopal conference will be held in Lander instead of Douglas. It opens September 6 with Bishop O. W. Shewhard of Kansas City presiding.
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Tate ME
Lander
Wyoming
The
Methodial Episcopal Church
Douglas
O. W. Shewhard
Kansas City
Local Brazil Man Converts Water Flow to Wheel Pump
A Brazil Indiana resident found surface water entering his well impure. He attempted to pump dry for half an hour in the sun, then fashioned a small water wheel on a trough end to harness the flow.
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Indianapolis
Brazil
Ind
Boys Drain Vacant-Well Wheel Becomes Sight
A group of boys playing near a vacant lot pumped a local well dry to watch the wheel turn. The incident drew attention as the water supply disappeared for an afternoon.
Too Smart
A Boston Transcript item about British recruits at Sandhurst who mockered the drill sergeant by counting with court cards. The sergeant orders all court cards to fall out and report to the major, sparking a quick rebuke.
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Boston Transcript
Sandhurst
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Hetty Green
Young Implement
Praler
Kennett
State Survey OF Great Project
Hagins
Oklahoma
Sherid
George W. Daiber
Nettleton and Kneeland Shoes
Stetson and
Schoble
Clusti-Peabody & Co
Collars
Sweet-Orr & Co
Likly Luggage
Carey Ave
Cheyenne, Wyo
Veeree
Ghomois
Fielis
Orrico
Gervice
Puet
Husband Beatler
Frontier Week
Colorado
Southern
Cheyenne
Casper
H. A. 40Hnson
Denver, Colorado
A. I. Moot
Wyo
Confort
Beter
Cheyenne Ice CO
Sloan & Morris
W. 17Th St
Castor
SS Prowates
Ness
Ele ‘Nor Masses
Nake One
Imate
Bama
Castoria
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