18 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
The Gillette News
Location
Gillette, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1916
Page
1
An appeal for local shopping and mutual support between town merchants and farmers. The author argues that buying locally strengthens both the town and county, noting the interdependence of residents whether rural or urban and urging readers to trade at home to boost regional prosperity.
The News requests local farmers to estimate land under cultivation grain types and average yields for Campbell county. A movement to build an elevator and a mill at Gillette hinges on this data. Report directly to Fox and Frazer for tabulation. results will be published soon.
Buyer seeks relin quishment or deeded land near town at a fair price. Contact J. J. Carey. Aug 18 21 Petersburg Nebraska referenced in note. Vague details follow with scattered garbled text.
Gillette's new creamery is completed and in operation after minor delays. Cream arrivals continue, with the first churning planned today under Peter Petersen's supervision. Manager Smith says the plant is fully equipped and aims for top quality, offering high cash prices for cream and inviting local dairy farmers to supply.
Rancher L. H. Hampton was killed at a Williams Divide dance last Saturday night by John and George Russell. Hampton and his wife were guests along with the Russells. no exchange occurred before the shooting. Hampton was shot in the heart as he and a friend returned inside. one Russell fired again after he fell. The two suspects are jailed in Sundance awaiting a hearing.
The column reports busy haymaking in summer with crops corn cane beans cabbage and tomatoes plus melons after rain. It notes upcoming primary elections and civic duty. Cecil Berry travels to the river and plans Gillette schooling. Mrs Westfall buys milch cows. Maple boys stock hay for winter feed as the Berry and Pilz groups collect schoolhouse lumber from Arvada.
For sale a Thompson mountain buggy with a six foot box and canvas top. Inquiries to N W Chassell at Stockmen's Bank. Frank Keeline was a city visitor a few days last week.
Bonepile area farmer Lon Andrews reports a trial of dry farming with five to six acres of potatoes yielding 115.20 from the first acre and likely similar returns on the rest. He praises Wyoming agriculture and plans to plant twenty five acres of winter wheat. Andrew visited Iowa for a couple of weeks and will return after his trip.
The Thirteenth State Legislature offers two constitutional amendments for the November 7 1916 general election. Amendment One would allow state public school funds to be invested in farm mortgages and other authorized securities. Amendment Two would permit state aid or involvement in road construction and improvements using land grant proceeds and state revenues.
Gillette baseball fans traveled to Sundance last Sunday and returned with an 8 to 3 victory. Reynolds starred for Gillette, drawing Bear Cats to his pitches as teammates backed him strongly. A return game is set for next Sunday afternoon at the home lot, with first pitch at 2:00.
Local residents and visitors are frequenting the county seat with flights of activity. Wm Carroll and Col Jack Moor were sighted in the city while J B Ricks and John Osborne traveled to the Buffalo country last week. R D Shackleford bought a Ford from Marquiss and drove it home. Deputy Tom Fawb of Sheridan attended to duties here. Mr and Mrs John Powers and their son visited Sheridan for the circus and returned Tuesday. Roscoe Fought and James McLaurine with Mrs McGuire and H A Harvey toured Sheridan for social calls. Bill Keeline from Council Bluffs is visiting old friends. Fifteen Missouri landseekers toured the county with plans for others to follow if suitable sites are found. H J Chassell bought a carload of wheat from U S French’s crop at $1.24 per bushel the best local price. School bids for District No 1 Daw son and Weese districts were opened with Rene Menkin named lowest bidder for both houses.
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