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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1917

Page

2

Eastern money to finance oil ventures in Wyoming

John Star, a prominent petroleum man, reports that New York capital is keen on developing Wyoming oil fields with anticipation of strong returns. He prepared an inspection report for New York financiers after touring Kansas prospects, while noting some interest in Continental fields.

Casper New York Nce Wyoming Pure Fm tCorper John Star Petroleum Cer Kansas Ir. Sur Sue West Salt Creek Kentucky

Wells in Wyoming show growing oil output at shallow depths

Survey finds operators optimistic about new wells in the Salt Creek and Wall Creek regions. Production ranges from fifty to one hundred barrels per day from shallow depths, with early results prompting further drilling despite frequent encounters with water and dry sands due to faulted blocks.

Coute Pedogeta Salt Creek New York Foo Pesemer Sur Serpeco West Balt Creek Wall Creek Weet Salt Creek

Promoter Held Charged with Attacking Man

Casper, Sept. 12. M J Egan promoter tied to Cedar Ridge Oil Co is charged with premeditated felonious assault with intent to kill in an attack on W M Mara Casper attorney in the Ramey Building. Egan was arrested after bullets found on him and a shot reported during a confrontation at Widwest addition.

Casper, Wro M. J. Egan Cedar Ridge Ol Company Neiht Elwood Chaliington W. M. Mara Casper Ramey Widweat Egan

Herbert Named President of Cotton Belt Line

James M. Herbert former president of the Colorado Wyoming and Eastern railroad with HQ in Laramie has been elected president of the Cotton Belt line headquartered in St Louis. Word of the appointment came to Laramie.

Laramie Woo James M. Herbert The Colorado, Wyombae and Eastern Railroad Cotton Belt Line St. Loui

Hitchcock Heads Oil Syndicate Trip Through Salt Creek Zone

Former postmaster general Frank H Hitchcock tours Casper Wyoming with geologist F John Sur inspecting Wy mining leases held by Allen Oil and Wyoming Eastern Oil companies. A financier group led by notable executives from Pacific Coast Steamship New York Hartford and DuPont funds the project. The field team includes L W Courtney as field manager and J Laten of Denver.

Casper W.C Frank H. Hitchcock United States Aen Ol Company Wyoming F. John Sur Salt Creek Hitchcock Hi. ©. Alexander Pacific Coast Steamship Company D. C M. E., Tracy M. H. Tracey Teamship Company J. P. Bertram American Sugar Company J. D. Clowe Union Savings Trust Company Seattle C. P. Ritter Welr Ritter & Richards Indisnapolis R. A. C. Smith Docks and Ferries New York City W. HH. LaBouteaux Johnson & Higgins Atlantic Pacific Coast Allen Oil Company Wyoming Eastern Oil Company L. W. Courtney Union Oil Company Caliornia Courtney J. Laten Denver Colo Union

Pine Bluffs News Highlights Local Happenings

Pine Bluffs reports a state leader special with a carnival show on Third and Main and plans for a future appearance. A. Kinkade buys and remodels a new residence while I W Brooks travels to visit a sick parent. John Wynne buys a Dodge from Tom Keenan as local traffic grows. Frank Furney damages storefront glass with a delivery truck. a new rear bed for the Jeffery truck arrives. Mr and Mrs F F Gimon and daughter Genevieve depart town midweek.

Vine Bluffs Wyo Merryround Third Maine Sevinus A. Kinkade Miiv Ford Frank Furney Genevieve

Colorado Produce Co Buys Standard Produce Co

Colorado Produce Co has bought out Standard Produce Co and will operate at the same address 218 W 15th St with a full line of fruits and vegetables at reasonable prices.

Colorado Produce Co Standard Produce Co

Kersey School Faces Lynch Threat Over German Boy

At Kersey Colorado a 14 year old of German parentage, John Jergens, was accused of disparaging remarks about the United States. Teachers intervened, a school trial heard fifteen witnesses, and directors resolved to salute an American flag and cut German from the curriculum.

Kersey Colo Young America John Jergens United States Jergens R. J. Shawan Thomas A. Trueheart John Greeley J. Walter Lee Lee Kersey High School

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