, 1908-03-18
NEWS GATHERED
At ROCK RIVER
NORTHERN METROPOLIS VISITED
BY A SEVERE WINDSToRM
AND BUILDING DAMAGED.
Lifted from Foundation n Turned
Partly Around-Arrival of Italian
Car in International Race a Mark.
ed Event-Capture Of Burglar in
Act of Robbery.
Special TO The Republican.

SPNN'as
Rock River, Wyo., March 1S.-A ter
rife windstorm prevailed here Friday
the maximum velocity being estimated
close to 100 miles a minute. So stated
the unfortunates who were compelled
to be out in it. More or less damage
was experienced. The Ross Mercantile
company's warehouse was carried sew
eral feet from its original location and
partially turned around. Some par
ents became frightened and took their
children from school.
Italian Car in Race.
Great was the surprise when it was
learned that the "Macaroni' special
in the New York-to-Paris rae would
arrive late in the afternoon, at 6:10 p
m. Several citizens announced that
they could see it six miles distance,
coming at full speed. A large crowd
assembled in spite of the furious wind
Within fifteen minutes or less it swept
into our midst at 6:22, the party con
sisting of A. Scarfoglia, A. L. RalanJ
G. Sieton and H. Hagaa, representive:
of Italy. They were accompanied by
Elmer Lovejoy of Laramie, acting a.
pilot. They were indeed a gritty
crowd.
Kept Pushing On.
After stopping a few seconds to &C
knowledge greetings they pushed OF
west, expecting to reach Rawlins dur
ing the night. Great credit is due
them, owing to their pluck in facine
one of Wyoming's strongest breeze'
and making such excellent time witt
many odds against them.
Working for Company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Short of Hanna have
taken residence here, expecting t.
make this their home. Mr.. Short has
accepted the appointment of maintain
er in the railroad service.
Mark Edwards has moved his family
into the Farrar house.
Miss C. Mcdonald, teacher at Wi
cox, has completed her term of school
which closed March 7th. Miss Melon
aid at present is visiting friends in this
vicinity.
Mrs. Pierce and young son made
business trip to Laramie Wednesday
returning Thursday.
. F. P. Kendall and G. L. Hoge made q
brief business trip to Laramie Thurs,
day.
j. F. Pierce left for Laramie Thurs.
day, returning Saturday.
Frank Bosler and his cousin, A. Bos
Ter, lett for Carlyle, Pa, stopping at
Laramie en- route.
Party at the Hotel.
Thursday evening Mrs. McDermott
was hostess at a delightful party Civ,
en- at her home at Rock River hote'.
The evening was given to instrumen al
music, dancing and singing, and much
amusement was derived from a few
old-time games, all merrily joining in
the gayety. At midnight the tables
were spread and a delicious supper
was bountifully served, which all did
justice to. When the party broke up
all present declared having spent one
of the most enjoyable evenings and
hope to soon have another social gath.
ering.
Joe Durbin of Garrett, who has spen!
the past few months in Denver, arriv.
ed on No. 8 Saturday, much improved
in heath. He will leave for Garrett III
a few days.
Mrs. G. E. Smith left for Laramie
Sunday for a few DAYS visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c Zeck are receiv'
ing the congratulations of their friends
over the arrival of a twelve-pound boy.
born the 14th. Mother INT babe are
doing nicely.
Team Runs Away.