Rock River Man Dies in Denver Hospital
John F. Volbos, a pioneer resident of Rock River and member of a local lodge, died this afternoon in a Denver hospital. He was about 60, a cattleman with ties to the Diamond and Irene Mountain Cattle companies, and had lived in Rock River for more than ten years. Surviving are his wife Mable Kidd and one son, John Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamie
John F. Volbos
Catio Buen
Rock River
Memer
Gropsy
Pri Doh
Pelee
Bent
Albony
Meret
Wyoming
Nebraska
Powder River
Loevin
Ivan
Iren Mountain
Diamond Cattle Company
Mies Mlandh Kidd
Rockiver Country
John, Jr
Laramite Died in France Recall of Local Soldier
June 12 Laramie reports banker C D Spalding received a letter from F Q Harrison recalling the death of George Rusk formerly of Laramie. Rusk died from wounds received in battle on the front in France, possibly with a Canadian contingent. Harrison notes Rusk sailed from America with that group. The item stirs memories for Albany county residents who remember Rusk. He once married Belva Donkersley of Shia City.
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Laramie
C. D. Spalding
Albany County National Bank
F. Q. Ilarrison
Hneland
George Rusk
France
Harrison
Rusk
America
Albany County
Busk
Belva Donkersley
Shia City
Albany County Country Club organized at Laramie
A preliminary meeting in Laramie last night at the Colorado Wyoming and National Bank building formed the Albany County Country Club. W. F. Green was elected president as plans target the county fair grounds for a permanent club with dining and social facilities modeled after leading country clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Albany County
Barn and granery blaze destroys Bashore ranch in Encampment
A morning fire at the Ben Bashore ranch west of Encampment destroyed a large barn granary and mill house with hay grain farming tools meat and an automobile inside the blaze started possibly by a sleeping worker smoking a pipe. Neighbors prevented spread to adjacent buildings while Bashore and his family were away unaware until townspeople alerted them. The loss, including implements and feed, poses a severe hardship after their spring move to the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bashore
W. H. Wolford
Fie Orbin
Bashore
Mike
Bond Posted for Former Laramie Postmaster
Laramie June 22 A W Sinsenkamp former postmaster who was removed and later turned over to Postoffice Inspector Frank Sharon secured a $1000 bond for his appearance at the next United States grand jury session in Cheyenne. The bond was signed by C E Blair and John W Stryker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
A. W. Sinsenkamp
United States Marshal
Postoffice
Frank Sharon
G. A. Shoetaker
United States Grand Jury
Cheyenne
C. BE. Blair
John W. Stryker
Hasenkamp
John H. Symons
Howell
United States
District of Wyoming
Hasenkemp
Robber Shot During Store Attempt in Rock Springs
In Rock Springs on June 22 a Stockgrowers branch manager Pete Gras woke to a burglar at Bitter Creek. Gras retrieved a shotgun and fired through a door, wounding the man who is in critical condition at a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
Pete Gras
Bitter Creek
Gras
Hillsdale Commencement Honors 1915 and 1917 Seniors
Hillsdale held commencement in the Presbyterian church to close the 1915 and 1917 school years. The program featured songs by the high school and brief addresses by Rev. Markley, Prof. Foe, Cheyenne high school superintendent, and Prof R. R. Champion. Speakers discussed school conditions and new ideas beneficial to students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsdale
Hillsdale High School
Presbyterian Church
America
Markley
Foe
Cheyenne High School
R. R. Champion
Body of drowned man found after thirty days
The body of Tom Chrisman, drowned while crossing the Sweetwater on horseback about a month ago, was found last Sunday by Lou Clayton from a bedroom window. It surfaced after twenty seven days and was in advanced putrefaction. The body was shipped to Holton Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlins
Wyo
Tom Chrisman
Lou Clayton
Holton
Kansas
Farmers Form Co-Operative Body
CHUGWATER June 22 The Farmers' Co-operative association reports a profitable year with $115 090 in business, 9 percent gross profit, 6 9 10 percent operating expenses, dividends paid on stock, and 15 percent rebates to stockholders. L B Calkins and the board receive praise for steady leadership amid financial struggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chugwater
Farmers' Co-operative Association
L. B. Calkins
Sven
Stesbald
Rawlins News Briefs Highlight Local Graduates and Army Moves
The article notes socialite graduates from St Marys college at Notre Dame with A B and Ph B degrees and mentions Mr Curry a Notre Dame graduate and Hartford lawyer. Lyndon Alcorn departed for Annapolis to enter the Naval Academy. Second Lieut Clarence Brimmer from Rawlins received an active service commission. A black deserter was arrested in Rawlins and jailed pending army officer hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
French
Mise Elizabeth Mahoney
Killarney
Rawlins
St. Mary's College, Notre Dame
Ind
Curry
University of Notre Dame
Hartford
Conn
Clarence Brimmer
Lander Wool Fetches Record Prices in Wyoming Market
Noble & Carmody of Lander sold their 1917 wool clip to an eastern firm for 5.38 cents per pound. The Johnston brothers fetched 55.5 cents and J. B. Greenough 54.5 cents seeding new Wyoming high marks. A. D. Lane clip sold for 55 cents as several buyers pushed prices above 49 cents earlier in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Noble & Carmody of
Lander
Johnston Brothers
J. B. Greenough
A. D. Lane
Wyoming
Noble & Carmody
Loyd Settles Trouble Over Green River Rates
H A Floyd of the public service commission traveled to Bho shoni then returned from Green River where he brokered an agreement between city officials and the newly reorganized light company on lighting rates. The new rate will be considerably lower than the former one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Floyd
Public Service Commission
Bhoshoni
Green River
Light Company
Statehouse sidewalks completed and shrubs planted
Concrete sidewalks around the statehouse are finished and workmen plant shrubs on the lawn. Sowing grass this year is doubtful due to the late season.
Messenger Service Ad Promises Prompt Help
Phone number 8 advertises prompt messenger service with reasonable prices and hours open until 2 a m.
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Denver
Laramite
George Busek
Brattle
Laramie Farms Country Club
Hirsh-Wickwire Co
Schloss Bros
Geo. W. Daiber
Toma
Kelley Mercantile CO
Laramie P.M
Bond
Supt
Fee
Hillsdale Hi
Elmer Peterson
L. C. Bunten
Wyoming Dentists
Jennie Tunnycuff
Will Reid
Ferris Hotel
Woman's Guild of
St. Thomas Church
Lyndon Alcorn
Annapolis
U. S. Naval Academy
Loyd
Saratoga
California
Freits
Sone
Missouri
Ponce
Corness
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