Indictments Reported by Lander Grand Jury
Grand jury in Lander reports thirty four indictments after a term that adjourned on Wednesday. Cases are transferred to Cheyenne docket for November ten. Judge Riner led the session with Clerk Ohnhaus and DA Rigdon present. Notable actions include pleas and indictments of Charles C Countryman Jr for embezzlement and several arrest proceedings.
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U. S
Dan Hudson
Grand Jury
C. Watt Brandon
Spencer
Commercial Club
Fort Washakie
Charles C. Countryman Jr
Split Rock
Rigdon
Ray Shoulderblade
Arapahoe
John Brown
Dominick Rhodes
Scott Dewey
Alice Allen
Ione West
Douglas
Ella M. Wile
Scotts Bluffs
Neb
Wyoming U introduces two winter vocational courses
The University of Wyoming announces two new winter courses starting November 6 for nondegree students in agriculture and home economics. The programs emphasize practical work in soils irrigation dairying farm management cooking sewing sanitation and more with no tuition and dormitory housing at moderate prices.
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Laramif
University of Wyoming
Wyoming
Agricultural College
Former Cheyenne Man Arrested at Laramie
Louis Offen hander a Cheyenne second-hand dealer at 204 South Second Street and his wife were arrested in Laramie Friday night charged with selling liquor without a license and keeping a disorderly house according to police reports.
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Laramie
Louis Offenhander
South Second Street
Masecur Alcohol Rules, Maths 17th and Carey
Logan's report outlines new alcohol regulations and math curriculum changes affecting Masecur. Officials cite criteria for enforcement and timelines while detailing expectations for Cary, 17th Ward.
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Carey
Logan
Inmate Confesses Fire Crimes at Worland Industrial School
Francis Wooten, inmate of the Wyoming Industrial Institute at Worland, confessed last week to setting fires at the farm and institute attic. Officials traced a recent attic fire to him, and he provided full details about prior incidents since the trouble began. This admission follows previous unreported fires affecting wheat and hay storage.
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Worland
Francis Wooten
Wyoming Industrial Institute
Atte
Young Wooden
Moncur
Institute
Snake River Road to Be Completed Through Grand Canyon Island
Afton reports Governor Kendrick and Wyoming officials expect state funds and convict labor to build a scenic road along the Grand Canyon of the Snake River to Yellowstone. Meeting with Governor Kendrick approved a $40,000 federal guarantee with a state and county match in labor or cash. A proposed road amendment could enable further state highway funding and convict labor on the project.
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AFTON
Arthur Burton
Kendrick
Peterson and
Papworth
Kemmerer
Grand Canyon
Snake River
Yellowstone National Park
J. P. Martin
Forest Department
Martin
Forestry Department
Peterson
Wyoming
Gardner
Rawlings
Hishop Thomas Shourk's Big Game Hunters Return
Hishop Thomas Shourk's party from Jackson's Hole Courier reports a two week hunt ending the first of the week. They brought six elk heads a bear a wolf and a coyote. Mrs Quincy remains in the valley with Miss Mears while others head home this Thursday. Senator Irvine backs Governor Kendrick for U S senator amid strong Republican support from the Douglas Budget.
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Nathaniel 8. Thomas
Cheyenne
Geoville
New York
Quincy
Boston
Ralph Gardner
Ill
Richard Ellison
Philadelphia
Misa Quincy
Misa Frances Mears
Jackson's Hole
Irvine
Kendrick
United States
Douglas
Sheridan Population Put At 15000 By City Directory
Sheridan’s population is estimated at 15000 according to the R L Polk and company Sheridan City and County Directory for 1916 1917 just issued. The directory lists residents with addresses occupations and local firms and institutions. It also notes county residents farmers landowners taxpayers and real property valuations. The Polk estimate based on directory names places Sheridan ahead of other Wyoming cities. The article cites census figures from 1890 1910 and 1914 and notes substantial growth since the railroad arrival.
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Sheridan
R. K. Polk and Company
Sheridan City
R.L. Polk Company
Wyoming
Bureau of Census
Directory
Marion W Edwards a Booster for the State
Cheyenne businessman Marion W. Edwards leads development efforts in Wyoming including the Wyoming Oil and Development clubs. He organized the Big Four and Equality Oil and Development firms with multi million dollar capitalization, patenting 5000 acres in the Rattle Snake and Big Muddy fields and overseeing 30 wells in the latter field.
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Wyoming
Marion W. Edwards
Cheyenne
Edwards
Wyoming Life Insurance Company
Oklahoma Life Insurance Company
National Life of
Butte
Mont
Wyoming , Of!and Development Club
Wyoming Of!and Development Company
Rattle Snake
Big Muddy
Big Four
Equality Oil and Development Company
As & Beces
Casper
Casper Daily Record
Johnson in Cheyenne on business and Hoyle family moves
Johnson was in Cheyenne on business last Monday. The John Hoyle family moved to Ogden as Mrs Eleanor Horley hesitates to leave the old home but plans to join her parents later. Hoyle ranch at Kear tle Creek has been their home for thirty three years. A H Williams shipped two more car loads of cattle to Denver last week. FP W Johnson was called to Cheyenne on Sunday on important business. FP W Jobnechethehed in Dale Ocoe's on Gatureday Urinating home 64. One family reports a large number of tile deligities.
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John Hoyle
Ogden
Misa Eleanor Horley
Mira
Hoyle
Keartle Creek
A. H. Williams
Denver
Wyoming Excavation Progress on Higgins Rooming House in Douglas
Just Wyoming Excavation began work on the Higgins rooming house in Douglas as crews from several Montana end teams push to finish quickly. The Glenrock Commercial Club met in Douglas to plan a sewer system for the city with a potential electric lighting project rejected due to possible gas from oil fields. Viola Sundstrom of Newcastle seventh grade won top prizes for pie and cake at the state fair in Douglas. County Agent Ralph B. Reynosa spoke in Pine Bluffs on agricultural needs, drawing a large crowd. Reports note Lara Nelson of Greybull harvested a fine non irrigated winter wheat crop with an expected yield near thirty bushels per acre. L. J. King and F. P. Richardson of Riverton traveled to the Hole last week and bagged elk in Whvede country, as game is said plentiful statewide. On October, Mrs Margaret Colom celebrated her eightieth birthday with a visit to Rock Springs. Thad Stratton of River Thames rushed home last week after an unknown event.
Man Warns Wife Found On Dining Table Guarding Against Mouse
A hurried report describes a husband returning home to find his wife perched on the dining table taking precautionary measures to deter a mouse that had invaded the dining room.
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Countryman
U. & Funds
Split
State U
Champion Shoe Shop
Carey Avenue
S. W. ST. Clair Union Barber Shop
Hishop
Thomas Shourks
BIG Game
Prosperity
Dalal Ore
PTR
PW. Johnson
W. Johnseon
Heyenne
Higgins
Glenrock
Viola Sundstrom
Newcastle
Douglas T Ear
Ralph B. Reynosa
Laramie County
Pine Date
Lara Nelson
Greybull
L. J. King
BK. Richardson
Riverton
Whvedeelk
Margaret
Olom
Rock Springs
Thad I Stratton of
Rivertem
Charles B. Morris
Lingle
Joe Drows
Eaact
Castoria
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