Wyoming State Fair closes with record exhibits and county wins
The sixteenth annual Wyoming state fair concluded in Douglas on September 17 marking the strongest showing yet. County teams led by Washakie Goshen and Converse earned top displays in general, agricultural and dry land classes while prize livestock attracted notable entries from Douglas and surrounding counties.
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Douglas
Wyo
Wyoming
Washakis County
Goshen County
Washakie County
Big Horn County
State Board of Immigration
A. E B. Hyde
Niobrara County
J. T. Westor
Converse County
Converse
Platte
Goshen
Sheridan
Crook
Weston
Niobrera
Damrow
Reed
Nebraska
C. S. Wilson
C. B. Combs
George Damrow
King Brons
Laramie
Robert Taylor
Abbott
Lincolns
Leicestera
Hampshires
Corriedale Sheep Company
Cheyenne
King Hros
Carmin
Orin Junction
Hinton
EB. P. Cromer
George C. Cromer
Gering
Gillette Hill
Denver
J. J. Scott
LaBonte
A. Hauf
Glondo
Johnson
Douglas 2
Holef
Drilling Progress on University Lands Near Laramie
Fuller, fiscal agent for the University of Wyoming, reports progress on a well drilled on university lands in section 26 by the Ohio company. Officials expect a fine producer and note the site near a promising area. A second well on university land No. 2 in sections 14-18-78 was abandoned after reaching 2,100 feet due to jammed casing.
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Laramie
Wyo
Fuller
University of Wyoming
University of Lands
Rock Creek
Ohio
University
Indestructible Joe Gines Survives 80-Foot Crash
A 17 year old named Joe Gines of Diamondville was thrown 80 feet from his car after it leaped from the road. He was found unconscious by bystanders beside the wreck, revived, and walked home after a brief injury scare.
Laramie Valley Round-Up to Begin October 18
The Albany County Cattle Horse Growers association will run the Laramie valley roundup October 18 at Carroll & Ingham ranch in Little Laramie. Harry Maddock is elected president, William Rathie vice president, William Irvine treasurer, with secretary to be chosen by the committee. Ollie Wallis declines re election after twelve years in that role.
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Wyo
Laramie
Carroll & Ingham
Little Laramie
Albany County Cattle Horse Growers’ Association
Harry Maddock
Mandel
Dent
William Rathie
Illbrook
William Irvine
Leramie
Trenanier
Ollie Wallis
Odoriferous Trio Sentenced for Store Burglaries
Frank Jonz Manuel Romero and Julio Luna three of the four most odoriferous prisoners in Platte county jail will serve one to three years in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to burglaries at Guernsey stores netting about $2000. Albert Rubalcabo pleads not guilty and will be tried by jury. The quartet were captured after hiding in a car loaded with onions and provoked a riot from inmates over the odor.
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Whartland
Wyo
Frank Jonz
Manuel Romero
Julio Luna
Platte County
State
Guernsey
Albert Rubalcabo
Casper Set to Levy 26.43 Mills City Tax and 16.3 Mills District
Casper authorities set the 1930-31 tax levy at 26.43 mills on the dollar for the city including general and special items while District No. 2 outside Casper carries 16.3 mills. The county assessed valuation stands at 47,729,910 dollars.
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Casper
Wyo
Captain MacKenzie Not to Be Prosecuted on Girl Charge
Sheridan Wyoming September 17 Captain Colin MacKenzie Cheyenne aviator was arrested here weeks ago on two charges liquor possession and felonious association with a 16 year old girl. He paid a 200 fine after pleading guilty to the liquor charge. The serious charge was dismissed by the prosecuting attorney.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Colin MacKenzie
Cheyenne
Child's Testimony May Send F Rickey Rawlins to Gallows
In Sundance Wyoming a six year old daughter testifies about the murder of Laban Woods. Her mother's testimony accusing Frank Hickey of shooting Woods in the back and dragging the body to a creek is supported by the child. The case hinges on the daughter's ability to testify against her father.
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Sundance
Wyo
Frank Hickey
Laban Woods
Hickey
Woods
Papa
Laban
Southern May Build Wheatland Beet Line
Surveyors for the Colorado and Southern report a proposed beet spur from south of Wheatland toward Syville Creek. If the spur is built farmers along the line would plant about 2 000 acres of sugar beets.
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Wheatland
Wyo
Colorado & Southern
Governor's Family to Return Tues
The Wyoming summer executive mansion at Careyhurst Concord county will be closed next Tuesday as Carey and his family return to care for the governor after a summer at the ranch. Carey was at Careyhurst weekends during the season. Flowers for the funeral of Thomas Holland were sent by Early Brickel Brothers.
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Wyoming
Careyhurst
Converse County
Eane
Carey
Thomas Holland
Early-Brickeg Brothers
Fate of Gavin embezzlement trial proceeds to evidence
The trial of Claude Gavin, linked to the Continental Supply Company funds embezzlement, opened today with evidence showing Gavin moved funds from company accounts to his own across banks. A single transfer of $1,000 is highlighted. Gavin admitted altering money in a letter and sought a chance to make good.
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Oaspor
Wro
Claude J
Continental Supply Company
Gavin
Casper Woman Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs. Phyllis W. Ladd wife of Herbert Ladd purchasing agent for Midwest Refining Company died there that night from complications of a brief illness. The Casper resident was noted in city obituaries and services were planned locally.
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Casper
Casper, Wyo
Phyllis W. Ladd
Herbert Ladd
Midwest Refining Company
Men Wanted for Great Western Sugar Eaton Factory
The Eaton factory of the Great Western Sugar Company seeks many workers to start around Sept 26 for about four months. Eight hour shifts, wages from 60c to 60c per hour by position, dormitory housing for 110 single men, board and room $10.50 weekly, plus hotels and private housing options. Apply by Sept 20 to T J Crane, Labor Agent, Eaton Colorado.
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Eaton
Great Western Sugar Company
T. J. Crane
The
Great Western Sugar Co
Eaton, Cole
Fragmented Obituary Clues Hidden in OCR Snippet
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a Denver related obituary or notice. It mentions a sister in Denver and survives by a person named Ladd and a two eon, but the fragment is incomplete.
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Sir LY
Ache
Denyer
Cheyenne Couple Granted License in Laramie
Cheyenne residents William W. Stoelzel and Mabel M. Gourley obtained a marriage license in Laramie Wyoming. The announcement notes both parties reside in Cheyenne and the filing occurred September 11.
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Laramth
Wyo
William W. Stoelzel
Mise Mabel Lora Gourley
Cheyenne
Man Severely Injured in Hay Mowing Accident
Sept 17 Gordon Darrancher sustained a badly lacerated neck after falling headlong into a mowing machine while putting up hay. He is expected to recover.
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Gordon Darrancher
Mondell Here to Confer With Newcastle Leader
Hon Frank W Mondell of Newcastle spent Friday in the jenne conferring with local officials on matters likely affecting county governance and regional projects.
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Rawlins
Natrona
Captain MacKenzie
Child
F. Rickey Rawlins
Southern
Bartlett Pears
California
Florida
Jonathan
Olsen’s Grocery
Evans Streets
Rocky Ford
Laeeeee
Utah
Western Fruit & _brewery Co
Capital Market
17Th Street
Stork
Frank P. Bell
Earl M. Benton
Proprietors
Elbertas
Ely
Brocks West
Capitol
Brookfield
Tual
Monelwod H
Hink
Wyoming Fruit Company
West
116Th St
Concord
Jonathans
Pearl
O’connell
Hamilton-Brown School
Underhill
Great Western
East
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