Northwestern railroad tie orders spark extension speculation
The Fort Pierre News cites rumors that the Northwestern railroad plans a spring expansion from Belle Fourche toward the Pacific, with Chief Engineer Dike moved to Belle Fourche and ties contracted for over two hundred miles. The piece notes rivalry with Milwaukee, shifting shipping patterns, and rising demand for rail access to Moorcroft and western settlements.
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Northwestern Railroad Company
Fort Pierre
Belle Fourche
Pacific Coast
Dike
Pierre
Black Hills
Tne
Northwestern
Northwestern System
Milwaukee System
Milwaukee
Halett
Aladin
Moorcrof
Moorcroft
Blle Fourche River
Northwestern Railroad
Ex-Hulettite Recalls California Winter Weather
A Merced California missive from an Hulett colony member complains of January warmth with roses blooming and crops growing. The writer jokes about possibly moving west if the climate stays mild through spring and asks the editor to wire if the weather changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulett
Merced
California
Builders Busy In Forest As Summer Nears
Forest notes show William Shire and Henry Nelson busy with projects next summer. Grace Guthrie attended her dying brother, and the bereaved family receives sympathy. Mr. and Mrs Barrow are ill, Levi Mercer visited friends, and Alice and Stella Horlocker have mumps. Chep Tromble adds an extension to his house.
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William Shire
Henry Nelson
Grace Guthrie
Doc Barrow
Levi Mercer
Forest Friends
Little Alice
Stella Horlocker
Chep Tromble
Alve Briers Reports Local Construction and Church Pulpit Installed
Alve Briers notes completion of Hiram Mahoney's new building project. Mrs. John Mahoney shows improved health after a week on the sick list. The long awaited pulpit for the Alva church is finished and installed. A social at Mr. and Mrs. Charley Boar's home last Friday drew a good crowd and pleasant remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Mahoney
John Mahoney
Alva
Charley Boar
Farrall Findings and Local Happenings
Oliver Boone spends winter on his Goodson ranch homestead while a light snow helps roads. G. M. Goodson recovers from grippe as Andrews and Ralph Smith report twenty two coyotes captured. Mrs. Ellsbury improves and locals note quiet times with little activity in Dist No 2 schools.
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Oliver Boone
Goodson
G. M. Goodson
Chrristmas
Albert
Andrews
Ralph Smith
Dave Ellsbury
Death of Royden Guthrie Brightens Local Grief
Royden Guthrie son of Mr and Mrs Henry Guthrie died Tuesday at the family residence on Whitetail He was born on the Houston creek ranch seventeen years ago last April He fell ill recently and died Funeral services were held today at the church with Rev Wood in charge and the remains interred in the town cemetery.
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Royden Guthrie
Henry Guthrie
Whitetail
Houston Creek
Wood
Court names neutral surveyor to fix disputed boundary
In the Crook Sheridan boundary dispute the court rejects both contested lines for failure to meet statutory requirements. A disinterested surveyor will be appointed to survey and mark the line, which then becomes the legal boundary by court order. Moonlight will brighten the basket social tonight.
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Crook
Sheridan
Gillette News
Nora Brosa Celebrates Fifteenth Birthday in Hulett
Last night in Hulett Mrs. Julia Brase hosted a party for Nora Brosa turning fifteen with games and supper and gifts. A letter from Al Loy, stationed in San Antonio, Texas, says Mrs. Loy is recovered from a long trip and they have moved into rooms nearby. Commissioner Tinkcom is the latest grippe victim.
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Hulett
Julia Brase
Nora Brosa
Nora
al Loy
San Antonio
Tex
Yeomen Lodge Meeting Notice Set For Feb 8
A. Brown foreman calls all Yeomen Lodge members to attend a February 8 meeting for important business. The notice requests full attendance and signals urgency.
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Yeomen Lodge
A. Brown
Music at the basket social
A brief note on community updates includes a local reader who cannot read but enjoys the paper and supports its loyal town. Welcomes R L Smith arriving from Fountain Colorado to settle in the Hulett area as a Roosevelt democrat. Fire at Ben Bunch's house saved by town fire company with roof damage. Busket social next.
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Globe
R. L. Smith
Fountain
Colo
Hulett
Mr. Smith
Moorcroft News
Harrington
Missouri
Anderson
Moore
Ben Bunch
Postmaster General Bans Liquor on Star Route Mail
In a response to a temperance wave the postmaster general issues an order prohibiting liquor from being carried by mail carriers on star routes. Miss Effie Koerr visited Farrall and the Koch family. Sorrow fills the community as S B Fordyce fails to recover after Omaha surgical attempts and returns home with no cure offered.
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Effie Koerr
Farrall
John Koch
8. B. Fordyce
Omaha
Mr. Fordyce
Local Notes and Households Report Farm Activity
Mrs Luin Storm remains ill while Earl Davidson visits from North Fork with supplies. William Hubbard of Belle Fourche joins tie callers at camp. James Chittum and wife settle in Woodsaw camp near Beaver Creek. Mrs W E B Tinkeom returns to duty after grippe. Girl wanted for general house work at Mitten Ranch Gillette Wyoming.
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Luin Storm
Earl Davidson
North Fork
Wm. Hubbard
Belle Fourche
Mitten Ranch
Mra
W.B. Parks
Gillette
Wyo
James Chittum
Beaver Creek
Mra. W. EB. Tinkeom
Grazing Permit Applications Notice in National Forest
Applications for grazing permits for sheep within the Dancing National Forest during the season of Mus must be led in my office at Aupdance Wyoming on fore Mardls ith. Information and grazing fees will be furnished upon request. O C Smith Acting Forest Supervisor for.
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Bngat Coren
Ndance National Forest
Aupdance
Wyoming
O. C. Smith
Forest Aupory
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Pacoeres
Postal Department
Mulett Colony
Alve Briers
Crook County
Ises
W. J. Wood
Vyeomen
Basket Social
Busket
Hub Notes
the Basket Social
D. Coryell
W. A. Moore
Aladdin
Hamilton
Baldwin
Undertaking
John Pearson
Othen, Wyoming
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