Casper and Natrona County’s pioneer growth story told
A sprawling historic account traces Casper’s rise from Platte River toll bridge trading post to oil refining hub. It details Fort Caspar’s naming after Lt Caspar Collins and the 19th century wagon era, the CY ranch expansion, railroads, and Casper’s role as a freight, cattle, and oil center. It notes Natrona County’s wealth, land values, livestock, rails, and oil output, predicting continued growth around Casper as a regional empire.
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Chicago and Northwestern
Wyoming
J. M. Carey & Bros
Casper
Shoshone
Fort Washakie
Lander
Fort McKinney
Buffalo
Hil
Seattle
Galveston
Dig Horn Basin
Orin Junation
Billings
Denver
W. Kimball
Notrong County
Natrona County
Netrosa County
Caepertegan
Midwest OU
Colorado Springs
Wilson 5s Kimball for County Assessor
Wilson 5s Kimball Jr an energetic, practical candidate praised by Democrats of Natrona county for the county assessor post. Born in Casper, educated locally, he has worked with his father in business and aims to deliver an efficient administration serving property owners.
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Wilson
Kimball, Jr
Natrona County
Kimball
Casper
Virginia
Bie
WM SPROUL FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
William W Sproul Democratic candidate for reelection as state representative from Natrona county has been a prominent Wyoming politician. A veteran of the Spanish American War, he moved to Wyoming in 1906 and worked as a contractor in Lander. He favors initiative and referendum, the Australian ballot, and land value taxation.
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William W. Sproul
Natrona County
Sproul
Mr. Sproul
Doniphan County
Kansas
Portland
Oregon
Wyoming
Lander
House of Representatives
Systean
Henry George
Campbell County Progress Highlights and Growth
Campbell County, though newly formed in the state's history, is described as progressive and rapidly developing its varied resources. The report notes the county's swift advancement and forecasts it may soon rank among the leading counties in the region.
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Campbell
Richard McDermott for Clerk of Court
Richard McDermott, a Democratic candidate for clerk of the district court in Natrona, is a 37 year Wyoming resident with no prior elected office. Born April 27 1854 in Ireland, he came to Wyoming in 1879, served in Co F 4th U.S. Infantry, moved to Casper in 1898, and has a wife Margaret Creighton with four children. He is a Knights of Columbus member.
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Richard McDermott
Natrona
Wyoming
McDermott
Ireland
Patrick and
Mary McDermott
Fort Bridger
Co. F
4Th
U.S. Infantry
Casper
Margaret Creighton
Mr. McDermott
The
Knights of Columbus
Lew M Gay for Coroner in Natrona County
Casper candidate Lew M. Gay seeks the coroner’s office as a Democrat. Born in Fullerton Nebraska on Sept 21 1884 he trained in anatomy embalming and undertaking and now runs a furniture and undertaking business in Casper. He is married with two children and his supporters predict a clear victory.
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Lew M. Gay
Casper
Natrona County
Mr. Gay
Fullerton
Nobr
New School of
Wyoming
Ber
Local voters urged to elect prominent pioneer son
The piece advocates for a decisive election of a son of a famed pioneer family, arguing that overlooking him would be an inexcusably large mistake. It emphasizes the voters should grant him an overwhelming majority to honor regional heritage.
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Ringe
Mies
Nellie Greve
Hall for Commissioner A H Hall of Natrona County
The Democrat nominee for Natrona County commissioner seeks a four year term. A stockgrower and sheepraiser born in Scribner Nebraska in 1876, he moved to Wyoming in 1898 settling at Walton. He married Emma Ernst on December 22 1902 and has five children.
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Thomas Anthony Hall
Natrona County
Hall
Mr. Hall
Scribner
Nebraska
Wyoming
Walton
Emma Ernst
James P Smits For Presidential Elector
James P Smits is described as one of three Democratic candidates for Wyoming presidential elector. Born in Ohio in 1453, he moved to Wyoming in 1882, lived in Ranting and Cooper, served as county commissioner for five years starting 1491, and is a current Natrona County state committeeman. He is affiliated with the WO W.
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James FP
Amith
Casper
Wyoming
6Mwith
Wilson
Mr. Smith
Ohile
Ranting
Cooper
Natrona County
Republicans Who Shouted "On to Mexico" Face Accountability
The question asks whether those Republicans who vilified the Mexican border context for months, without a triggering provocation, will now confront the consequences their rhetoric has prompted for the American government and policy. It examines accountability and potential political repercussions.
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Mexico
Thomas Tait Seeks Sheriff Re election in Crook County
Thomas Tait, a 20 year range worker and incumbent sheriff, runs on the Democratic ticket in Crook County. Born November 14, 1870 in Tonero Nebraska, he has lived in Wyoming since 1914, serving in the First Territorial Infantry and later directing work for Western Ranches and Belle Fourche irrigation. He married Beadle B. Gupton on April 14, 1914 and holds popularity for his administration.
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Jesse A. Sheffner
Natrona County
Kane County
Tilnoils
A. N
Mary Sheffner
Nebraska
Casper
Crook County
Thomas Tait
Wyoming
Taft
Tonero
Firstoral Infantry
Western Ranches, Jr
United States
Belle Fourche Irrigation
Afit
Mias Beadle B. Gupton
I. 0
Ame
William Ricketa, A Respected Campbell County Leader
William Ricketa, long recognized as a prominent Campbell County figure, has served on the board of county commissioners for years. Arriving in 1875 from the south, he established a ranch in the area by 1886 and has since become a local landmark, well regarded across miles for his contributions to the community.
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North Platte River
Platte River
Caspar W. Collins
Fort Leavenworth
Idaho
Collins
Weidge
Casper Creek
M. P. Wheeler
Collin S
Shereupen
Geouts
Ft. Laramie
Garrines
Fort Caspar
Creeigy
Caspar Creek
Casper Mountain
Olline Cole
Col Line
Agothis County
Crook
Weston
Campbell
Burlington
Gillette
Wyoming
Campbell County
Campbell County Offord
Mve
Sho
Ricketa
Campbell Coun
Coun
Missioners
Prom
Com
Kentuces
Willian
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