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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1916
Page
20
Thermopolis leads the region in growth as Fred Klink begins a $75,000 business block on a main street and the Carter Sanitarium Company finishes a $66,000 facility across the river. Dozens of other buildings rise or planned, signaling broad prosperity across the city.
Hosea M. Hantz, born October 11 1886 in Indianola Iowa, became a leading Thermopolis resident after moving in 1907. He served as provisional clerk of Hot Springs county 1911 12, county clerk 1912 14 15 16 and ex officio clerk of the district court, 1910s. A conscientious public servant and member of Masons and Knights of Pythians, he and his wife Margaret have a son.
Fred G. Auer, Democratic candidate for county clerk and ex-officio district clerk of Hot Springs county, has lived in Gebo for about ten years after moving from Newark New Jersey. He manages the Gebo market, is well known and well regarded, and is active in the Masonic orders. Married, his wife shares in his popularity, and residents are urged to trust him with county affairs based on proven capability.
Gay J Arnone, youngest postmaster in the state, moved to Wyoming in 1907 from Wallerton Nebraska, settled in Tipmypolis and served as postmaster since then. Born in Nebraska he studied at Fred and Bish schools, married Mia Dale Picket about a year ago, and has long aided civic and progressive efforts in County and state.
VICTOR T. FOUNSON is the Democratic candidate for the Wyoming House from Hot Springs County born in Centralia Missouri on March 25 1881. Fred C Hank of Thermopolis is the Democratic candidate for County Assessor, born in 1884 in Nevada, educated at Northwestern, a longtime stockman and clerk, married Lydia Morgan.
Lin Noble of Thermopolis is presented as a capable Democratic candidate for Hot Springs County attorney. A printer by trade and longtime editor of the Thermopolis Independent, he graduated law in 1902 and has practiced in Wyoming since 1905. He moved to Thermopolis in 1909 and is active in Masons and other societies.
The article extols Big Horn county in Wyoming, detailing its vast soil wealth, irrigation aided agriculture, and superior farm products. It highlights desert irrigation, alfalfa demand, beet and grain yields, and the county’s prominence after territorial changes. It also notes political nomination context for Rob inson with Little opposition.
Long survey of Big Horn county notes irrigation by river waters, sugar beet and cattle industries, oil development around Greybull, refinery at Lovell, and a growing economy. Basin, Greybull, Lovell emerge as key towns with banks, schools, rail connections, and expanding population. Democratic administration praised for military buildup amid regional progress.
Gilmore Hartigan, Democratic candidate for county attorney, spoke at the Big Horn theatre outlining his stance on morality and law enforcement. He pledged support for existing laws and new prohibitions, claiming a consistent, countywide commitment to law and order across Basin Lovell Byron Cowley and surrounding areas.
Mrs Zola Murphy of Basin is the Democratic nominee for pre election in Big Horn County Clerkship. Born Sedlia, she was county clerk in 1914 and has since built a record of public service. A Lovell real estate investor and former Level State Bank cashier, she has long supported the Woman's Club and the Imperial courthouse project.
Harry B. Holdrege of Thermopolis is the favored candidate for Hot Springs County sheriff. Reported sentiment praised his deep local knowledge, two years as deputy sheriff, and broad service leading him to the top post.
Standing on his record in the county assessor's office, Basin resident T. J. Jones campaigns for reelection in Big Horn County. The notice indicates continued coverage on the next page.
James A Berry a leading Wyoming Democrat came to Basin in 1911 and entered the lumber industry. He served as Basin mayor for three years and was recently elected president of the Progress Club. He married Lillian B Davis on June 1 1900.
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