Death of Geo H Burkhalter in Brooklyn
Opal Wyoming March 4 Mr Geo H Burkhalter president and manager of The Opal Supply Co died in Brooklyn New York March 1 1908 of stomach cancer. He was to be operated on by Dr George G Hopkins but was too feeble and died the day after arriving. Born in Taylorsville Ohio he moved to White Cloud Kansas as a boy. After twenty years in business he founded The Opal Supply Co of which he remained active until recently. A wife and four children survive. Remains to be buried in White Cloud and his family and two brothers left for the east today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Cloud
Kansas
Opal
Wyo
Opal Supply Co
East
Guernsey Canal Enterprise Eyes Western Irrigation Scheme
A New York report says C A Guernaay of Laramie County and supporters plan a large reservoir in Oregon Basin near the Shoshone river headwaters. Eastern capitalists back the project to reclaim about 2,000,000 acres of prime land with an estimated expenditure of $100,000, to be carried out next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C. A. Guernaay
Laramie County
Oregon Basin
Cheyenne Tribune
Big Piney Notes Weather and Health Update
Weather is fine in Big Piney with snow in the forecast. Al Geary now tends bar at the Big Piney saloon. Two pew cases of smallpox reported at Budd ranch and a new disease, hydro phobia in Piney, as experts explain. Merritt Riley returned from Duck Creek and is now ill with smallpox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Geary
Big Piney
Budd Ranch
Merritt Riley
Duckcreek
Old Train Ticket From Lincoln to Omaha Recalled
A long unused transportation pass traced from Lincoln Nebraska to Omaha via Baltimore Cincinnati St. Louis and Atchison was issued by the B and O road February 20 1877. The ticket was unlimited in form and appeared valid on presentation but the holder gave no reason for not using it for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nob
Omaha
Baltimore
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Atchinson
Tragedy Averted by King’s New Discovery
Pleasant City, Ohio mother credits Dr. King’s New Discovery for curing her son of pneumonia and a severe cough after other doctors failed. The Kemmerer Drug Co. and Charles Henderson offer the remedy with trial bottles free and priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Henderson
Diamondville
Wakeful Child Healed by Stomach Tablets
A Harrisburg family found relief for a two year old's sleepless nights after giving half a Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The mother noted a quieted stomach and the child slept through the night, with two boxes said to have effected a permanent cure. Sold by dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. McPherson
Tenth St
Harrisburg
Chamberlain
Abe
Nearly Forfeits His Life Runaway Incident Cures Ulcer
A runaway crash nearly cost a life and caused a stubborn ulcer at Pranklin Grove Til. Four years of doctors could not heal it until Bucklon's Arnica Salve cured the wound. Also effective for burns bruises skin eruptions and piles at the Keminorer Drug Gu and Obes Henderson's drug store Diamondville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. the Orner
Pranklin Grove
Til
Bucklon
Keminorer Drug Gu
Obes Henderson
Diamonlville
Struck It Rich by Mike Dram in Virginian City
M J Dram of Virginian City Montana visits friend J W Sammon. Drew, longtime Evanston resident, moved to Montana 1898 and filed mining claims once deemed worthless. In July 1902 he bonded his property for 200000 with 10000 down and quarterly payments. He believes prospects near Pocatally Idaho show promise. Druin plans to return to Evanston to see old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Dram
Virginian City
Mont
J. Wsammon
Drew
Uinta County
Evanston
Montana
Mike
Easy
Hoanya
Pocatally
Idaho
Druin
Hazel Helmer Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party
Little Miss Hazel Helmer entertained a few friends at her parents home Mr and Mrs A L Helmer Thursday evening for her sixth birthday anniversary. Hazel’s guests presented her with a pretty dressing case as a token of their esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Helmer
A. L. Helmer
Hazel
Fine Line Seasonal Shirts Arrive at Posts Store
The Post's shop welcomes new arrivals, introducing a fine line of spring and summer shirts. Featuring lightweight fabrics and bright patterns, the collection emphasizes comfortable daily wear for warm weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post's
Card of Thanks from Kemmerer Aerie No. 121
Kemmerer Aerie No. 121 F C E thanks all who volunteered services or helped make last Saturdays social entertainment a success. By order of Committee G Weiteel Secy.
A Communication From Diamondville Reader
A Diamondville reader from Wyoming dated March 5 apologizes for a misattribution of name to Mr Wanlesss sickness. The writer notes being tied up with Mrs Wanless arrival and other cases. Mr Penman signs the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamondville
Wyo
Mr. Wanless
Mrs. Wanless
Mr. Penman
Notice to the Public from W. S. Harris
Notice states Susie L. Harris has left the family home and that the author will be responsible for any debts contracted by her. Cumberland, Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie L. Harris
Notice for Final Proof in Frontier Wyoming Land Claim
United States Land Office Evanston Wyoming publishes notice that settler Obas Kingston of Frontier Wyoming has filed for final proof on H E No 2201 for a parcel in section 19 township 22 north range 15 west sixth principal meridian. Proof will be presented April 13 1903 before the Register and Receiver at Evanston. Witnesses named C S Beach Arthur Robinson Robert Rae and W J Avery of Frontier Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitd States Land Office
Evanston
Wyo
Frontier
Wyoming
Beach
Arthur Robinson
Robert Rae
Avery
Obas
Kingston
Apli. Register
Pennsylvania Naming Controversy and London Express Service
The Chronicle recounts Fenn’s defense of naming Pennsylvania and the King’s role, noting the name’s vanity and lineage. Separately London post offices hire girls for express mail, claiming reliability, with wages at 13 shillings weekly and a ten minute delivery expectation within a limited radius.
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London Post
Express
nMger
Hay
Express Mmessage
Forfeiture Notice of Petroleum Placer Claims in Uinta County
Notice specifies multiple petroleum placer mining claims in Uinta County Wyoming including Opal Fontenelle Monitor and linked lands. It outlines certificates on record to hold the claims under 2424 Revised Statutes with a 90 day deadline to contribute expenditures or ownership reverts to subscriber Gi H Burxoncrau with first publication February 14, 190s and next dates noted.
Notice for Publication to Prove Land Claim in Wyoming
Notice from the United States Land Office Evanston Wyoming dated February 18 1903 states the listed settler will make proof before C W Hale in LaBarge Wyoming to establish continuous residence and cultivation of the land. Witnesses named include Deena Bena Dehy Modis Renee L Holden Thomas J Anderson and Cra g Kowosrey with dates February March and February 1903 given for testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land
Evanston
Wyo
C. W. Hales
Fula el Onto
Vias Talel M
Hriend
LaBarge
Wyoming
Kia W
G ‘Rin
I Barge
Renee L. Holden
Thomas J. Anderson
Elle
Crag
Kowosrey
Negister
Electric Bitters End Woman’s Health Woes
A Law water New York patient credits Electric Bitters for curing chronic digestive nervous debility after years of failure from other medicines. He praises the tonic for his wife’s health and calls it a grand invigorator for weak women, with Kemmerer Drug Co. guaranteeing satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Grees
Lawwater
N. Hy
Kemmerer Drug Co
Honedorson
Diamandville
Divorce Action and Oil Company Assessment Notice
Emma Day sues Frank W Day in Uinta Wyoming District Court for divorce on detention and failure to provide necessaries. Answer due by March 7, 1908. Also Bonanza Oil Company of Evanston Wyoming issues assessment notices for 1902 on multiple parcel sections. failure to pay may forfeit co ownership and trigger sale to cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Dey
Frank W. Day
Emma Day
Uinta
Wyoming
Jtm
A. D
Minixs
Notice of land purchase bid in Evanston Wyoming 1903
United States Land Office Evanston Wyoming January 8 1903 notice of John R Arnold applying to purchase sections 24 and 25 township 22 range 16 west of the sixth principal meridian located in Uinta County Wyoming Adverse claimants must file within sixty days from first publication. Witnesses named are William Newbrough Arthur Robinson Charles Beach Frank Malone. Proceedings before the Register and Receiver in Evanston Wyoming March 14 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Evanston
Wyo
Oae
Sauk
John R. Arnold
Units County
Wyoming
Pal Veridian
William Newbrough
Arthur Robinson
Charles $. Beach
Prank Malone
Frontier
Prout
Notice of Forfeiture on Sespe Petroleum Placer Claim
Notice to J D Bone Mary A Bone A Sandercook Mra A Sandipcook that $100 was expended on the Sespe Petroleum Placer Mining Claim the north half of the south half of section in township twenty one north range one hundred eighteen west of the sixth principal meridian Uint a county Wyoming to hold the premises under Sec 2824 US Revised Statutes and Wyoming law. If the co owners do not contribute their share within ninety days the co owner’s interests will become the property of the subscribers under the same statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Bone
Mary A. Bone
A. Sandercook
Mra
A. Sandipcook
Alove Township
Uinta County
Wyoming
Rid
United States
Timber land purchase notice from Evanston Wyoming
Evanston Wyoming January 3 1903 notice of Charles S Beach applying under the 1878 timber and stone lands act to buy parts of Fractional Section 24 and Section 14 Township 2 North Range 116 West of the 6th Principal Meridian. Witnesses named Arthur Robes Frank Malone of Frontier Wyoming. Proof to be submitted March 1 1908 before the Register.
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Geo. H. Burkhalter
Guernsey Canal Enterprise
Harris
Cumberland, Wyo
Isaiah Axe
Penn
the Godfather
Permaytyania
William Pen
Fenn
Cowell
Barlack
Pennsylvania
New Wales
Oana
Wales
Opal Petroleum
Gi. H. Burxoncrau
State of
Ate
Emme Dy
H. B. Canimas
Pinintiff's
Bonanza Oil Company
Umea
Won
Salt Lake City
Utah
Bosanza Oi
G. W. Lynch
Sarah Roy
Pearl
Vnits County
Mosa
J. H.W. Strong
U.S
Cora
Ward Land
William Kf. Roy
Charles T. Davis
Frank Alexander
Herbert C. Johnson
Wyomi
Barrett's Park
P. L. Ganrrty
8 A. Howard
Wyomiing
Maroh Lath
Onan
B. W. Davis
Diamondville, Wyo
Daly Hotel
Murat
Felcrebes
Onagh
Perros
Sheng
Society Directory
Tavipe Wow
Marila
Ottawa
Athibe
Bacher Moulinso
ARTA
Bret
Aes Iki
Ee Mn St
Chamberisin
Kenedy
Rale
Mountain Trading Co
Union Pacific
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
F. A Miller
Claudes, Williams
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