Fire Destroys Main Greybull Block as Early Town District Burns
A large early Greybull fire swept the west end of Greybull Avenue destroying frame buildings from Stewart & Wolfe through the Grey bull Social Club. The Busy Bee restaurant and upstairs residents escaped with their lives as flames damaged surrounding shops and the Golden Rule wall, with wind driving embers across several blocks. Firefighters saved the bank and other walls. Norris & Rhoda consider rebuilding once insurance is settled. A historic block photo accompanies the report.
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Greybull
Greybull Avenue
Stewart & Wolfe
Busy Bee
Beckstead
Golden Rule
First State Bank
Alamo
Dad” Rawley
Big Horn
Whitman & Smart
John Clawson
Ray Smith
Greybull Social Club
Rawley
Norris & Rhoda
Robbers Crack Shoshoni Bank Steal 3500 In Night Blast
Safe blow at Shoshoni State Bank yields 2500 in cash plus silver. Bank clock stopped at 2 30 am. two muffled explosions damaged only the safe and desks. Three strangers seen in town earlier are being sought as possible links to the crime. Insurance covers 10000.
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Shoshoni
H. J. Shad
New Wyoming National Bank
Casper
Shoshoni State Bank
Greybull Schools Hire New Superintendent
At a Friday board meeting Clayton M. Nagus was chosen as Greybull schools superintendent. The 38 year old, married candidate previously led schools in Miami Arizona Gillette Shoshoni and Thermopolis and visited Greybull before election. He plans to return mid July to begin building the staff of about fifteen teachers under his direction. Miss Mabel Thomp is noted as a familiar name among Grey bull pupils and friends.
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Clayton M. Nagus
Miami
Ariz
Greybull
Gillette
Shoshoni
Thermopolis
Arizona
Mabel Thomp
Popular Cheyenne teacher to take Greybull post
The son who was re elected indicated she would investigate a teaching offer in Cheyenne schools, wire the board that she would return and accept the Greybull schools post if desired. Miss Thompson has been one of the very popular teachers.
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Son
Cheyenne
Greybull
Miss Thompson
Bloodhounds Track Vandals After Caspar Area Assault
Bloodhounds are on the trail of vandals who bound and robbed two herders of the Alex McPherson sheep outfit nineteen miles north of Casper. The attackers fled on foot after forcing the men to surrender horses and camp gear. Officials seek motive linking the incident to a nearby night hold up for $3. The victims freed themselves at dawn and reported to the Angus McPherson ranch.
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Alex McPherson
Casper
Angus McPherson
Gillette
McPherson Ranch
Bank fixtures damaged. insurance covers loss
The bank sustain fixtures damage estimated at 600 to 800 dollars and the loss is fully covered by insurance. The reward amount from the American Bankers Association is not known by cashier Shad or the bank president L A Shawver, Casper Tribune reports Wednesday.
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American Bankers’ Association
Shad
L. A. Shawver
Casper Tribune
Driver Charged With Manslaughter After Sheridan Accident
A coroner’s jury verdict led the county attorney to issue a warrant for the young man who drove the car that killed Sheridan school teacher Miss Myhre. The case could curb reckless speeding. an account of the crash appears in this paper.
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Miss Myhre
Sheridan
Wyoming Pioneer Louis Phelps Dies in Cody Office
Louis G. Phelps of Pitchfork, 63, collapsed dead in the Cody county surveyor’s office. A Grey Bull valley pioneer and among Fork county’s wealthiest landowners, he was widely known among old timers statewide. He was the second regional pioneer to die in a month. Wool priced at 40 cents a pound in Casper, raising hopes for relief from past market losses.
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Louis G. Phelps
Cody
Greybull Valley
Fork County
Casper
Local travelers motor to Hyattville on Tuesday
E. C. Parks with Mrs. Louise Craig Mrs. Hattie Pilcher and Mrs. Sarah Hill drove to Hyattville on Tuesday in a short outing.
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E. C. Parks
Louise Craig
Hattie Pilcher
Sarah Hill
Hyattville
Two Men Rob and Torture Herders Near Casper
Two men attacked and stripped two herders at separate camps near Casper, binding and beating them with monkey wrenches. They stole clothing, a saddle horse, and provisions, then fled toward a Ford roadster eluding police before dawn. The victims received hospital treatment and were discharged. Casper Herald.
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Casper
Casper Herald
Snow Storm Closes Month in High Country
A late month snow storm swept the high country including the Big Horns, bringing strong winds and poor weather. By contrast yesterday cleared with sun returning and calm conditions.
Greybull Teachers Organize Parent Teacher Association
A committee formed at the annual school meeting in Greybull drafted by laws and plans for a parent teacher association after reviewing outside town rules. A nominating panel will present officer candidates at the fall meeting. The first gathering will be a reception for parents and teachers to meet.
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Greybull
Watterson Bridge Proposal Linking Kentucky and Indiana
A volunteer movement in Louisville aims to abolish the Mason Dixon line with a 15 million dollar Watterson Bridge joining Kentucky and Indiana. The plan foresees a two deck bridge with rail and vehicle use below and a showcase for Louisville goods above. The project envisions national exposition celebration and highway links across the river front with municipal facilities on the Kentucky side.
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Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Indiana
Louisville
South
Canada
Mexico
Get the Lawyer Criminal
The author condemns lawyers who aid criminals and calls for disbarment. The piece argues lawyers should not defend the guilty but uphold justice and ethical standards, urging bar associations to enforce high standards and remove corrupt practitioners.
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The
Chicago Tribune
the Tribune
Laramie
Man from West Liberty beach visits town
J. O. Neff, longtime resident of West Liberty beach, visited Wednesday. He notes growth of the country from its early wild state, mentions his fine farm, and that he holds about 1,500 bushels of last year’s wheat waiting for spring market.
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J. O. Neff
West Liberty Beach
Mr. Neff
Memorial Day Observed in Greybull with Ceremonies
In Greybull Memorial Day events at the Big Horn theatre featured an invocation by Captain Wills and addresses by Rev. W J Lloyd. Surviving G A R members C C Bennett and Harry Sessions led processions to the cemetery as businesses closed for the day. The gathering honored sacrifices and reflected on liberty and patriotism.
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Republic
Big Horn Theatre
Wills
Salvation Army
William Jackson
Baptist Church
W. J. Lloyd
Christian Church
Grand Army of the Republic
C. C. Bennett
Harry Sessions
Boy Scouts
Greybull
Superintendent Marr Resigns From Thermopolis Schools
Thermopolis Superintendent Chester A. Marr has submitted his resignation to the school board and plans to leave town to start his own business. He will join Mrs. Marr in Denver before traveling east for a vacation, leaving Thermopolis with no replacement announced.
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Chester A. Marr
Marr
Thermopolis
Denver
Mexican Found Dead Near Neiber Station
A Mexican man, about 27 or 28, was found dead beside the east side of the track 2% miles east of Neiber by the westbound extra 2223 train crew. He carried a pack and appeared to have died after walking along the track. no train injury was observed. The sheriff and coroner were notified at Worland.
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Neiber
Sherif
Worland
Silver Circle Holds Pleasant Park Meeting
The Silver Circle met Wednesday afternoon at the city park with good attendance. After the business session a cafeteria style luncheon of chicken sandwiches salad and coffee was served by Mesdames L. L. Cassell and Harrold Armitage. The next meeting will be in two weeks at Mrs. D. W. McLeod’s home assisted by Mrs. W. W. Braden.
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Silver Circle
Mesdames L. L. Cassell
Harrold Armitage
D. W. McLeod
W. W. Braden
Mrs C C Garnett Visits Ther Mopolis for Week
Mrs. C. C. Garnett traveled to Ther Mopolis on Sunday to begin a week long visit.
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C. C. Garnett
Thermopolis
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Olson
Shoshoni Bank
Greybull Schools
Natrona County
Fred
Dr. Mokler
Mr. Hale
Wyoming
Fred Hale
Watterson Bridge
Neiber Station
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