29 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1907
Page
1
Community notes from Rock River report a near river fording escape, a pending ditch completion, a large Saturday dance at the new war horse building, and locals traveling to Laramie for business. Several residents, including Laughlin and Woody, recover from mishaps and plan moves to nearby towns.
Hanna travels to meet Laramie for a season opener described as fast and interesting. Local celebrities and the Hanna squad, said to be strong this year, arrive at No. 4 Ghd with an enthusiastic crowd expected to attend and support the town’s amusement.
The Bell shearing pen at Millbrook will be ready for business. Manda Morales and the crew will shear 22 000 head of sheep. The design reflects Col Bells idea of efficiency and quality.
Mrs Ralph McCullagh hosts her annual picnic for twenty eight or more young people at her home and will close the house for the summer after the event.
Funeral services for the late Hamer will be held tomorrow at 2:30 PM at the Methodist church where she was a member. Rev. Troy will conduct the services with pallbearers Al Renner Henry Cook Eugene Gray Will Flaber Harry Eckland and Victor Burke among those acting.
A Cheyenne newspaper notes the death of a longtime rail conductor with obituaries and notices of colleagues. It lists anniversaries and social events from the local club scene, including gatherings hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Boemer and Mr. and Mrs. McMurray, along with upcoming meetings of sewing and ladies clubs.
William Hicks ex county treasurer of Albany County is sought as a defaulter and fugitive after state examiner Henderson found a $1000 shortage in his accounts. Hicks mortgaged his home to cover the defalcation and Wilmington sheriff notes a warrant may be issued for his arrest.
Society notes preview Fourth of July events in Larimio with a planned excursion by the local Eagles to the L H P P talg Grutendal. Officials promise a full program of work and entertainment for crowds, including a river trout stream nearby and quiet spots for reflection.
A letter to The Boomerang from the Strong mine claims the missing woodchopper Parker, not Baxter, is the son of a Methodist minister in Central City. No trace of him has been found.
Three women helped avert disaster as floodwaters surged at a dam. They coordinated barriers and raised alarms to safeguard the structure and nearby communities during the crisis.
At sunrise three brave women from Wheatland, Mrs. McGill, her daughter Margaret, and Miss Wilburta Knight, faced a failing dam with shovels and planks. They, aided by local ranchers, held back surging water and saved valley residents from a possible catastrophe. men were absent, but the women’s courage prevented loss of life.
J Ringle of Medicine Bow died at the county hospital after two days of near unconsciousness. The report notes a dramatic decline and treatment efforts preceding death in a dayslong illness. The article also includes a fragmentary anecdote about a teacher guiding a pupil to identify a letter from a word puzzle on a blackboard.
Otto Sehwatky, popular Adlon fat, leaving Hoempingr building for Grae Ave. He promises a free sample and plans to serve a dollcinus in the new quarters. Local businessmen await thechange and note the forthcoming delicacies.
A reader letter argues for homesteading using the King-Cade act in western Nebraska. The writer claims 500,000 acres taken under the act could support 600 families and produce 1,000 babies annually, urging officials to abandon “fol-de-rol” and promote home ownership to boost local tax bases and prosperity.
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