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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1916

Page

10

Wyoming Oil News Reports Multiple Wells and Rapid Production

Wyoming oil activity rises across Elk Basin and Basin area with several wells underway. Midwest Refining pays $25000 for half interest and plans three new wells, while Elk Basin fields show strong output and new camps, clubs, and facilities.

Casper Midwest Refining Company Ina Kokhorn Company Wall Creek Midwest Elkhorn Great Western Coffield Place Basin Scott Milla Peazo Midland Oil & Gas Company Bonanza Midwest Oil Company Elk Tiasinlaa Ohio Off Company Northern Drilling Company Elk Basin

Millionaires Plan Big Oil Company Formation

Casper and Kansas City investors form a new oil company with Powder River properties to develop central Wyoming fields. The venture aims to attract eastern capital and explore unproven territories, leveraging substantial funds and expertise.

Millionaires Plan Big Oil Company Casper E. F. Matson Powder River J. R and Net Smith Kansan City Wyoming

Casper National Bank Shows Big Increase

Casper National Bank reports deposits of 1,004,923.90 as of September 12, second time exceeding 1 million. Previous report dated June 30 showed 1,020,690.89. latest figures also note a gain of 66,754.31.

Casper Casper National Bank Comptroller of Currency

Claims First Ascent of Teton Mountains

Hon W C Owen of Los Angeles told Dr Hobards class at the university that he and Bishop Spalding achieved the first recorded ascent of the Teton mountains in 1898. He cited lack of prior records and presented evidence of their visit.

Laramie W. C. Owen Los Angeles Hobard University Wyoming Teton Mountains Bishop Spalding

Wyoming Federation of Women's Clubs Convention Opens in Sheridan

The thirteenth annual Wyoming Federation of Women’s Clubs convention meets October 4 in Sheridan for three days of sessions at Episcopal and Congregational churches. Notable programs include speeches by Grace R. Hebard and others, organ recitals, and a banquet. Daughters of the American Revolution and Wyoming Library Association also hold events in Sheridan during the gathering.

Sheridan Wyoming Federation of Women’s Clubs Episcopal Church The Daughters of the American Revolution State Library Association Federation Executive Board America M. DeWitt Long H. &. Fryberger BE. BE. Levers R. A. Morton Gillette Williams William Snow Fred W. Phifer J. W. Wherry R. Richard Shipp Civica Hobman P. A. Shope C. Jefferis Mies Edith K. O Clark H. EB. Fryberger Eduatria Charlies Stone Mra W. Theo. Jones W. H. Dickinson H. M. Huolington Mies Hmmeline Whitcomb Crowlhard Legislative Committee Gibson Clark W. B. Hiartehis Keadore Hospital Jussac George Vellon Induschal School Boye Dibriche Wyoming Mee BB Levers B G. Depp Z. C. Diers Feed W. Decker

Sheridan County youths show strong profits in pork and crops

Sheridan County Parks and Crops Production Club winners Preston Wagner and Vera Mae Woods are highlighted for high returns from pig farming and home garden projects. State fair samples and a university trip reward the top youths while praising 4.6 cent per pound pork cost averages among 73 members and urging stay on the farm.

Preston Wagner W. E. Wagner Tongue River Sheridan County Park and Crop Production Club Sheridan Post Vera Mae Woods Big Horn Garden and Canning Club Douglas University At Laramie Sheridan County Wyoming

Black Mountain Forest Fire Still Burning

Sheridan reports from the fire line indicate the Black Mountain fire is harder to contain with strong winds. Sparks ignite new small fires as guards note dried timber and ground. the guard force remains at about 25 with no new arrivals this week.

Black Mountain Sheridan

First Methodist Church Clearmont Dedicates New Edifice

The new First Methodist Church building in Clearmont was completed last week and dedicated Sunday. A ceremony at three in the afternoon featured Dr. Kendall, Rev. Kingsley and Rev. Gillespie delivering addresses.

Clearmont First Kendall Kingsley Gillespie

Wyoming City Council Minutes Highlight New Sheridan Church

The report notes Sheridan joined by a new thirty six foot square frame church building praised as attractive and well lit with modern heating. It cites Cheyenne leading enrollments and Rock Springs hosting the state’s third largest school, plus council authorization to sell two street horses and a levy department appointment.

Sheridan High Is Largest In State

Sheridan, Sept 26. Sheridan high school holds first place in number of students again this year. The district reports enrollment leads the state with the largest student body among high schools.

Cheyenne Sheridan High Sheridan Dffuer Rock Springs Sheridan High School

Cheyenne Council Session Opens with Quorum Present

The Cheyenne city council met in regular session Monday September 25 1916 at 1 30 pm with a quorum. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.

Wyoming Larsmie Cheyenne Bhowalter Q. J Showalter Wyo Reewar

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Elators Company NEW Enterprises Alan ER State Curtains State Ol Company A. Shepherd Bros Prudential & Elk Basin Ol Company i Frannie Calhoates Women's Club Federation Mra. Arthur &. Lee W. Bi G Colliner Resolutions Committee Mea Marshall Mise Dana Mise Kilgore Senator Miers Grace R. He Schoble and Stetson Geo. W. Daiber Sheridan County Boys M. B. Church Earth Siould Knight-Campbell House of Knight-Campbell Knight Carey Ave Apollo J. J. Showalter Wyoming Oil and Mineral Developing Club Oppich Ehlal
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