Casper oil operator Stock in divorce case testimony
In Denver a wealthy Casper oil operator Joseph E. Stock is being sued by his wife for divorce on grounds of immorality and cruelty. Witnesses testified Stock frequented Esther Nelson, co respondent, at a lodging house, drank with inmates, and offered money to entice a woman to a hotel. The court cautioned attendees about juror comments.
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Denver
Joseph E. Stock
Casper
Esther Nelson
Nelson
Glenarm Street
Severa
Stock
Iue
Denison
Moorcroft Oil Field Faces Skepticism and Hopeful Drilling
Moorcroft oil companies press on with expensive drilling after Professor Knight predicted a deeper productive sand. Despite warnings of fake oil stock, local firms insist current wells show oil and plan to reach deeper horizons within weeks. They defend the Moorcroft field as capable and advancing in Wyoming's fledgling oil industry.
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Moorcroft Democrat
Moorcroft Offield
Wilbur F. Knight
Wyoming
Knight
Salt Creek
Shannon
Wall Creek
Prof
Moorcroft
Moorcroft Field
Douglas Fields
Women gain health as suffrage grows says ad exposes Lydia Pinkham
A newspaper ad argues for women’s rights and health, urging use of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound to relieve pains and nervous symptoms. It also notes Chugwater’s town platting will spur prosperity and announces an auction sale set for May 10th.
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Lydia EK
Pinkham
Ady
Pine Bluffs forms Eastern Star chapter in Wyoming
Six automobiles carried Grand Patron Slone and Grand Secretary Robinson to Pine Bluffs Masonic hall where Pine Bluffs Chapter A. D. was instituted with 26 assisting members from Cheyenne and Laramie. Officers include Mrs. Barah Marshall W M and Wm. McCarty W P. Chapter starts with no charter and will operate under dispensation until the Grand Chapter meets in Thermopolis in September for a charter and number.
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Pine Bluffs
Wyo
Slone
Wheatland
Nina Robinson
Cheyenne
Laramie
Pine Bluffs Masonic Hall
Order of the Eastern Star
Barah Marshall
W. M
Wm. McCarty
W. P
Ethel Beatty
A. M
Fern Curlee
C. R. Buschow
Masonic Hall
Grand Chapter
Thermopolis
Hail Storm in Cody Dazzles Park County
Cody Wyoming May 23 a rare hail storm hit Monday evening around 5 30 pm described as stones as large as marbles and larger than usual with minimal crop damage reported in Park County officials noted it was the first such event in 16 years and called it a novelty for the region.
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Cody
Wyo
Park County
Alligators Arrive for Sheridan Park Gift
Two baby alligators arrive at the Sheridan Park express office destined for Park Superintendent Loucks. The gift from Mr and Mrs R R Selway comes from Florida where they spent the past winter.
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Sheridan, Wye
Loucks
Pioneer Park
R. R. Selway
Florida
Holm Lodge Renamed Home Lodge Under New Owners
Cody Wyoming May 23 Howell Jordan company becomes owner of Holm Lodge near the park entrance formerly Holm Transportation. H B Robertson will manage in Wallop Moncreiffe Lumber role J W Howell to supervise lodge operations. J Jordan to guide park tours. Town lot auction at Chugwater May 26 signals new growth. The lodge name changes to Home Lodge with folder mailed to eastern cities.
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Cody, Wyo
Howell & Jordan Company
Holm Lodge
Holm Transportation Company
H. B. Robertson
Wallop-Moncreiffe Lumber Company
J. W. Howell
Jordan
Holm
Home Lodge
Horse Thief Tex Tipton Escapes From County Jail
Lusk Wyoming May 23 Tex Tipton who pled guilty to horse stealing in district court last Monday escaped from the county jail and is still at large. He slipped from the new county jail after the cell door was left unlocked by Sheriff Rogers. Morning search with a posse yielded no trace of the fugitive as pursuit continued.
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Lusk
Wyo
Tex Tipton
Rogers
Tipton
Posae
Five Farmers Buy New Autos at Chugwater
CHUGWATER Wyo May 23 Five farmers in the vicinity have purchased automobiles this year signaling the community’s steady growth Prosperous settlers point to Chugwater as one of Wyoming’s best small towns The Sanitary Home Laundry offers prompt service at reasonable prices Phone 177
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Chugwater
Wyo
Wyoming
Sheridan sewer extension bond election eyed
Sheridan Wyoming voters head to the polls on May 26 to decide whether to issue funds for extending the sewer system. Early indications suggest the bond issue will be authorized.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Travelogues Explore Distant Lands Through Entrancing Writes
The travelogues guide readers into varied world regions offering vivid depictions of landscapes, cultures, and customs. Each piece invites immersion through descriptive scenes and reflective observations from seasoned writers.
Pictures of England and Japan to be shown
A preview announces 160 still pictures and two reels of film will showcase China England and Japan. It highlights England as historic and modern London and rural scenes and notes Japan’s leap from medieval to modern times with a guided tour style presentation.
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Java
Tropics
Burns
Scott
Mary
Scotland
Wales
China
England
London
Japan
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West Seventeenth Street
J. O. Metcalf
Mabel
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