Moorcroft News Highlights from Moorcroft Wyo
Moorcroft citizens share town happenings from ranches and markets to social events. J E Sullivan recovers after illness from sauerkraut. Miss Lizzie Berger assists Mrs Haselton. new water tank work stalls. Moorcroft Merc. Co improves the city and front. many ranchers plan stock shipments. notable visits include A A Fox from Minneapolis and Miss Kate Noonan's trip to York Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Baker
Missouri
J. W. Fortney
Victor
Frank Daily
Hot Springs
S. D
Frank
Moorcroft Merc. Co
Reduced Rates for All Summer Travel to Hot Springs
Every Friday and Saturday in June July August and September travel from Gillette to Hot Springs South Dakota at reduced fares. Tickets are valid for return within ten days from the date of sale. W S Amsberry agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillette
Hot Springs S. D
W.S. Amsberry, Agt
Last Call for the Horse Sale In This City Next Week
News urges ranchers to attend the large range horse sale scheduled for Thursday and Friday next week promising to eclipse previous efforts with a grand display of prize stock.
Lander Sells Bonds at Premium for Water System
Lander sold $50,000 water bonds and $25,000 sewer bonds to A. Kean of Chicago at a premium of $1,500. The funds finance a modern water and sewer system construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lander
A. Kean
Chicago
Honor Awarded Nettlehurst to Wyoming Bryan Reception Committee
W L Nettlehurst receives appointment by former Governor Os borne as a member of the Wyoming committee for the reception of Mr. Bryan who has spent nearly a year abroad. Crook County Monitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Nettlehurst
Osborne
Wyoming Committee
Bryan
Crook County Monitor
Utes Rampage Reported Near Pine Ridge Route
About 100 Ute Indians have camped in the neighborhood for a week on the way to Pine Ridge agency. They are accused of robbing sheep camps and killing cattle and sheep, though no formal case has been brought against them.
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Pine Ridge Agency
Douglas
Notable Crook County delegates named for Casper convention
The Crook county slate for the Republican state convention at Casper next Wednesday August 29, 2006 includes P. C. Duncan Gillette A. Guthery Moorcroft F. F. McCready Buckhorn KD. W. Hickley Aladdin M. Nichols Sundance outside A. K. Hoyt and Joe Lytle Sundance inside.
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Crook County
Casper
P. C. Duncan
Gillette
A. Guthery
Moorcroft
F. F. McCready
Buckhorn
W. Hickley
Aladdin
M. Nichols
Sundance
A. EK. Hoyt
Joe Lytle
Inside
Burlington Fires Range Destroyed Over Hay Loss
Sparks from a passing train last Friday ignited a fire on the HL L Reed range east of Burlington. The blaze destroyed hundreds of acres of winter range and more than 100 tons of hay plus fences, totaling at least 2000 dollars in losses. Reed laments the loss of his best grazing, worsened by hay scarcity in the area.
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HL. L. Reed
Reed
Cattle Market Dull in Northern Wyoming Sales
Cattle receipts opened Monday near 600 head lower than a week earlier selling around steady prices. Jack Davis Upton cattle brought 4.70 while Ed Brainard’s 1216 pound cattle sold 4.30 with heifers at 3.85 to 3.00 and cows at 2.50. Tuesday receipts climbed to 6500 and the market fell with best grass cattle at 4.60 and some sellers at 4.00. Sheep and lambs held firmer though fat lambs were high, feeders eased slightly.
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S. Omaha
Neb
Jack Davis Upton
Ed Brainard
Fitch
L. H. Barlow
C. A. Moyer
Converse County Republicans Nominate at Douglas on Sept 19
The Converse County Republicans convene in Douglas on September 19 to nominate candidates for county offices. C F E Kackley is the authorized News agent at Moorcroft to receive subscriptions and handle related business. S. D. Perry is the publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Converse County
Douglas
Moorcroft
C. FE. Kackley
S. D. Perry, Pub
Red Cross Meet at Gillette City Hall to Elect Officers
Members of the Red Cross are asked to gather at Gillette City Hall on Wednesday afternoon August 29 at 3 00 to perfect organization and elect officers. All members should attend. Mus. EB B ARMSTRONG.
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Red Cross
Gillette
EB. B. Armstrong
Dissolution Notice of Baker and Newcomer Partnership
Notice declares dissolution of the partnership between Dr. N H Baker and Dr Paul W Newcomer. All accounts up to July 27 1906 deposited at Gillette Bank. debtors urged to settle at their convenience at the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Baker
Paul W. Newcomer
Bank of Gillette
N. FH. Baker
Paula W.newcomer
Prospect For City Water
City contemplates securing its own water supply and begins prospecting for wells. Experienced well drillers say hillside locations have higher success and softer water, with ample funds available for early testing. The city council is expected to set contracts soon for the effort.
Open Season Dates and Local Property Developments
Open season dates for sage hens prairie chickens ducks geese deer elk antelope and mountain sheep listed with start and end times. Moose hunting is unlawful at all times. Describes a sizable real estate offering including houses outbuildings and a corner business lot plus a planned eleven room modern residence on Graham Ave and Railroad Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Jenne
Underwood
Graham Ave
Railroad Street
Jenne
Desert Entries Rules for Patents Under Desert Land Act
The piece outlines required steps for desert land entries including water rights, irrigation, crop proof, and state engineer certification. It notes onerous rules and a push by State Engineer Johnson to modify them to allow patent issuance after showing actual water appropriation and crop production with a district water commission report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Johnson
Interior Department
County Sabbath School Organization Formed at Newcastle
A county Sabbath school organization was effected Aug 22 at the M E church in Newcastle. Rev Mr Merritt represented the International S S Committee. Officers include Mrs J W Fruitt vice president Mrs F B Evans secretary Mrs W Stowell treasurer and Mrs N C DeHaven Mrs A Gee DeBow and Wm Ray with the four officers constituting the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
M. E
Merritt
International
J. W. " Fruitt
F. B. Evans
W. Stowell
N. C. DeHaven
A. Gee
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J. E. Sullivan
Grandma Berry
Frank Kidder
Wnm. Rife
Lizzie Berger
Frank Haselton
Walter Noonan
Kate Noonan
York, Neb
Chas. Baker
Raven Creek
E. C. Stevenson
Newcomer
Knode
Mr. Pool
Bertha
Mrs. Wade
Mrs. Kohns
Bud Carpenter
Carpenter
Chas. Miles
Luton
Georgia
Wyoming
Lee Noonan
Sweeney
Frontier Days
Cheyenne
A. A. Fox
Minneapolis
Saratoga
N. Y
Twin Cities
Mr. Morgan
Michigan
James Reid
Jim
Benton Harbor
Mich
Empire Sheep Co
Chas. Kirby
K. of P. Hall
Ed Perrigo
Cedar Brook
Wyo
L. H. Robinson
Kh. B. Minty
Healey
Prop
Burlington
Tagg Brothers
Converse County Republicans
J. la. Michael
Moorcroft, Wye
E. B. Armstrong
L. H. Reed
Driskill
W. A. Dodds
H.T. Mills
Mrs. Fisher
Josie ‘Tantum
Messias
Bishop
Chas. Lee
County 5. S. Organization
W. M. Underwood
LU Iber
Daly Bros
General Merchandise
Range Supplies
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