Second Great Range Horse Sale at Gillette
The notice announces the sale of horses at Gillette on August 30-31. It notes local land withdrawals in Crook and Weston counties affecting about 325 000 acres and lists broader federal land withdrawals in Wyoming. Also mentions cattle consignments, local business notes, and community items from Gillette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillette
Crook
Weston Counties
Roosevelt
Wyoming
Weston
A. E. Hoyt
U. S. Land Office
Sundance
General Land Office
Washington, D. C
Department OF the Interior
Washington
1. C
Secretary of the Interior
G. F. Poock
Town Council Proceedings Gillette Aug 2006
Regular Gillette town council meeting notes show July receipts and01 disbursements with a balance of 214.15. Bills approved include marshal and clerk salaries August labor and services for pauper road work and publishing by Gillette News with payments to several local vendors. Meeting adjourned with minutes signed by Mayor Mull and Town Clerk Townsend.
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Gillette
Wye
City of
J.T. McConaughy
L. WH. Barlow
Fr. Smith Silary
Townsend
Ccceen
Ees
W.S. Ammsberry
BK. J. Sexton
K. BF
Fights for School and Town Notes and News
Community notes from Moorcroft Aurora list local events. Shooters, callers, builders, and farmers are cited with daily chores, weddings, and new ventures. A 86 hour stock shipping law update and mining interest from Bear Lodge and Cripple Creek are touched on alongside church services and school meeting recaps.
Cattle Prices Hold Steady as Packers Buy 80 Percent
In Omaha on Monday 6200 cattle traded with grass beef prices rising slightly for the best, Wyoming and South Dakota steers at 4.00 to 4.25, feeders 3.70 to 4.00, and top shipments around 4.00. Sheep values rise with Idaho lambs 6.75 to 6.90 and feeding lambs 5.75 to 6.25. overall packers buying 80 percent of range cattle amid slim corn-fed supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Omaha
Neb
Wyoming
South Dakota
Spear Bros
ER. M. Faddes
Texas
Cross Anchor
Idaho
Tang Bros
L. G. Butler
Water Spout Floods Croton Rail, 75-Foot Washout Delays Traffic
Heavy rain swept Croton area with sheets of water rushing down a canyon four miles west. The flood overwhelmed a railroad culvert, raising water to 75 feet and washing out tracks, delaying traffic for hours. Farmer Nels Martin loses about 300 dollars and over 30 tons of bay hay swept away. rumors of greater losses to the north reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croton
Trafic
Nels Martin
Moorcroft Mercantile Co. Receives Patronage Notice
Former Moorcroft Mercantile owners thank patrons for past support after selling the business and urge continued patronage of the Moorcroft Mercantile Co. All accounts due by September 1st, 1906, after which they will be turned over to an attorney for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorcroft
Moorcroft Mercantile Co
Dennis the Politician in a Humorous Lament
A satirical piece mocks a politician named Dennis describing his early life, rise to power, vanity, and downfall. It uses archaic phrasing and vivid imagery to portray a fall from office, public scorn, and eventual death, concluding with a grim pun on fate.
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Dennis
Kind Words From Bro Lytle In Gillette News
The Gillette News has added new type and expanded to a six column quarto. The Crook County Monitor notes the paper is one of the state’s best weeklies and is well appreciated by patrons.
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Gillette News
Crook County Monitor
Burlington Reports Yearly Earnings Rise by Seven Million
The Burlington railroad company shows a seven million dollar earnings increase from the prior year suggesting capacity to purchase more engines and improve service. Chronic shortfalls of motive power disturb patrons and could harm the business reputation if repeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Railroad Company
Burlington
Gravel Pit Closed as Cost Forces Shut
The gravel pit was closed Tuesday night due to high operating costs and reallocation of motive power to busier branches of the Burlington system. Small engines were sent east Wednesday to service lighter branch lines.
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Burlington
Allen
Reduced Rail Fares From Gillette to Hot Springs
Tickets go on sale for Friday and Saturday travel during June July August and September. Return valid ten days from sale date. Agent W S Amsberry promotes the offer with agent details.
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Gillette
Hot Springs
8. D
W.S. Amsberry
Agt
Four Thousand Sheep For Sale and Breeder Prospects
Auction style classified item lists 4000 sheep for sale with feeders or breeders and nearby ranch propositions. R. B. Minty of Moorcroft Wyoming advertises a yearling stud colt from the Diamond Dick line and a standard bred mare as the county's largest beauty. M. C. Ropers of Sundance Wyoming promotes the pair for inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Minty
Moorcroft
Wyo
M. C. Ropers
Sundance
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sam
Evanston
Douglas
Cheyenne
Lander
Choice Jersey Cow Sale
Messrs
Roy Montgomery
Jersey
Bishop
J. T. Morgan
Johnnie Lowider
Walter Noonan
Lew Jenne & Co
J. B. Ricks
J. W. Evans
Buffalo Hump
City Hall
Hamp Smith
May's Cock Bros
Ben Doud
Moorcroft, Wyo
W. A. Dodds
Sheridan
Town Council Proceedings
Bower
Per
Cleo
Daly Bros
Ling
Max, Dray and
Street
Money Ade
Bank of Gillette
Gillette News Publishing and Printing
Cigs
Haatacelani
Toth
Noobsno
Munn
Moorcraft
H. L. Reed
Wiley DeLashmen
Chas
Wm. Ware
S. A. Gutherie
Stevenson
Potter
A. A. Fox
Charlie Kirby
Wim. Parks
Linnie Hawkins
Kackley
L. D. Sweeney
J. Hyshem
Foley’s
Paul Perrigo
Dick Ely
Wiggins
Stork
Buffalo
Mars
Martin
J. C. Brass
Rackley
Brown and Driskill
Chicago
Somers
Hams Kemmerfelt
Haselton
Buckley
Plats
Carl Horst
Lew Butler
Ed Perrigo
J. R. McKenzie
Monumental Oil Co
C. Kk. Kackley
Hulett
Missouri
C. E. Kackley
Belle Fourche
Tower
C.K. Rackey
Cripple Creek
Bock
Warren’s Peak
Colorado
Agra
Bear Lodge
Congress
Omaha Yards
Tagg Brothers
Bro. Lytle
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