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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1916

Page

2

Wyoming Oil Tract Sells for Over Six Million

A 66000 acre oil land tract in Natrona and Fremont counties Wyoming sold in Los Angeles to an eastern syndicate for reportedly over 6 million dollars. Buyers Morgan Morgan H W McIntire and W B Clair represented the group while Jake Evay and George Smith connected with California interests left Casper for formal transfer.

Ww. DB. Clair Toon Denver Smith Los Angeles Elvay Mr. Clair California Casper Wyo Tradtes Rattlepake Dutton Lander Treet Wyoming and Northwestern Railway Powder River Oli Wit Ervay

Barney Oldfield Visits Jacksons Hole

Bar n y Oldfield the national and international auto racing victor travels with a party of four in a twelve cylinder Packard from Yellowstone to Jacksons Hole on a trip that included Mrs Oldfield George Brown of Milwaukee and Waldo Stein the mechanic. He praises the scenery and plans to continue to Los Angeles.

Jackson Barney Oldfield Yellowstone National Park Mr. Oldfield Oldfield George Brown Milwaukee Waldo Stein Cody Teton Pass Los Angeles Oldfields

University of Wyoming publishes new course catalogue

The university announces a new 366 page catalogue now ready for distribution by mail. It highlights prelegal and premedical courses and adds departments including revel education, promising readers new courses and expanded offerings.

Laramie University of Wyoming Revel

Rich district land eyed for irrigation and beet farming

Sheridan officials announce a railroad and land plan in Johnson County to tap nearly 26 000 acres of high quality farm land in the Clear Creek valley. The proposal includes sale or nominal rental for two years, with improvements planned and water rights tied to Cloud Peak reservoir sites to support farming and beet growing.

Sheridan Clear Creek Johnson County Clearmont Nffalo Pases H. Tatcher Sheridan Auger Company Buffalo Duffy Imane Smith Thon Cloud Peake

Fifty Barrel Well Brought In Near Basin

Worland reports a fifty-barrel oil well near Basin at 1435 feet. Local investors and Basin men including L. L. Dorman, Robert Steele, E. G. Babbitt, Joe Huber, Jeff Gardner, and Guy Woodrow assisted at the site last Saturday as oil was struck.

Worland Basin L. L. Dorman Robert Stele Er. G. Babbitt Joe Huber Jeff Gardner Guy Woodrow

Towers to Rise Over Laramie Cathedral in Iris Iverson Memorial

Laramie plans call for cathedral towers to honor Jane Ivinson by her husband Mon Edward Ivinson. Front spire will reach 130 feet, feature a clock and bells chiming Canterbury or Westminster melodies. Rear towers will be Gothic, raised about fifteen feet, with cross-topped steep spires.

Laramie Jane Ivinson Hesband Edward Ivinson Canterbury Westminster Laremle

St Johns Church Jackson Hosts First Sunday Service

July 25 report notes St Johns church at Jackson to hold the first Sunday in August after the cow chase ball at Gle? Wary Bear county. The building, of jogs and log work, features diamond pane windows with yellow glass creating softened light. The old St Johns house will host May club activities and the room gains a new fireplace as reconstruction begins.

Jackson St. Joke's St John’s House May Club Irory Belog York of

Filipino Midgets Showcase at Wortham Carnival

The Wortham carnival features Filipino midget performers Joan and Martines de la Cruz, small adults from Panay Philippines. Under George Fairly’s direction they perform dancing and acrobatics, drawing large crowds as the show travels the country after debut at St. Louis World’s Fair.

Joan Martines de la Cruz Tanlagan Capix Panay Philippine Islands Welahe George Fairly St. Louis Hee ‘Aimee Wortham

Thompson says Riverton coming to the Mont

Thompson from the state livestock commissioner returns from Riverton Wyoming. He recalls Riverton once a dead little burg with little population and now shows signs of revival as a center for livestock business and activity.

Thompson Riverton Pred Thompson State Board of Livestock Commissioner Wyo

Glourishing growth in Riverton gains steam

Mr Thompson notes Riverton's booming industry with four new blocks of business under construction, a large ore mill and sawmill nearby, and thousands of timber shipments along the Wind River. He calls the town the garden spot of the world as new developments total about $15,000 in permits.

Thompson Riverton United Ates Wind River Parmitso Mr. Thompson

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