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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
At The E. ID. McKibben Home

There was party at the home oil
e. d. McKibben on Sunday, July
27, it being his son Bert's birthday
Refreshments of ice cream and cake
were served Music was furnished
by Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Oliver and
Russell McKibben. Those present
were James Darnell and family and
Dean Hanson and son of McConnels-
Vile, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Oliver and
sons and Samuel McKibben and l.
C. Schlautzhauer and families, Mr.
and Mrs. w. S. Darnell and grand
children, Stanton and Marie Darnell
and Edith Wetherell and Mary Al
bright, Zena Hanson, j. B. Mummey
Russell McKibben, Prints Gheen
and E. D. McKibben. The occasion
was very enjoyable for a1l.--XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
Neelyville

Mac Moore and family spent Sua-
day with Don Moore and wife. :.
Miss Minnie Moore is working for
Mrs. McIntire. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
ford Singree and son Clyde, spent
Sunday evening at Mac Moore's.. :.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Oliver visited
relatives in this vicinity last week.
!. Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Barnes, Mrs
Mary Riley. Arthur Farnsworth.
wife and son Glenn and Miss Elma
Farnsworth were callers at Mrs Re-
becca Welch's, Sunday. Mrs. Nc
Intire and Mrs. Rebecca Welch have
been on the sick list the past few
days. Mrs. Lulu Humphrey and
children spent day recently at J.
M. Taylor's. Mrs. McKeown of NAL
ia spent Sunday with Mrs. Margaret
Robinson. James Boxell of McCon-
nelsville was caller at John Robin
sons recently. Rev. Ernest Ham
mond and family have been visiting
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvanus
Hammond and Mr. and Mrs. Haven
Hammond and family. Miss Edith
Head spent few days recently ut
Mrs. McIntire's. Mrs. Jane Gheen
spent Sunday with her son Oliver
Gheen and wife. The next meeting
Of the Loyalty society will be Aug.
9th instead of the End. on account
OF the Chautauqua.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
Air Mail Service

The local postoffice is both send
ing out and receiving mail by the
air route. In sending it out it is
picked up at Cleveland The u. s.
is divided into three zones. The
first is from New York to Chicago; !;
second, Chicago to Cheyenne, Wyo.,
and the third from that place to
San Francisco. The postage rate in
the first zone from here is SC per
ounce; Ice in the End zone, and 24c
in the third zone The government
is desirous that the air service be
used as much as possible, since it is
maintained at big expense. Mrs.
J. NJ. Betz of this place recently re-
ceived from her daughter Miss Alta
Gilliland, at Los Angeles, CAL, a
letter by air mail, which arrived
fully "A hours sooner than if it had
been sent in the regular way.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
On Auto Trip To Chicago

DR.. and Mrs. J. B. .Naylor. and
daughters Miss Lucille Naylor who
recently returned from Los Angeles,
Cal, and Mrs. Raymond Finley, hus-
band and little son left Tuesday on
an auto trip of about 10 days. Their
first stop was Columbus where they
visited Mr.. Robert Naylor and wife.
They went from that place to Green
castle, Ind, to visit Mrs. Naylor's g
brother Prof. Jos. Naylor, then to
Chicago, to visit DR.. and Mrs. Nay
lor's daughter Mrs. Harley Heald.
Mr. Finley will also visit the stock
yards and other places of interest at
Chicago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
Travis Home From Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Irven Travis and Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Travis returned Last
Thursday from a three weeks auto
trip. They went to Mansfield to Wis
it Harry Walkers. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Travis remained at the Walker
home, while Mr.. and Mrs. Irven
Travis went on to Chicago by rail to
visit their son-in-law and daughter
Mr. and Mrs. Lane Scofeld. They
had fine trip, and besides seeing
many interesting sights, Mr.. Travis
took in a number of big baseball
games. They also called on DR..
Gatewood and wife and DIR. Lee
Gatewood of Highland Park, and
went to Kenosha, Wis, to visit
cousin of Mr.. Travis, Mr.. Carlos
Travis. The latter formerly resided
at Roxbury, this county. He is with
the Simmons Bed Co., and owns a
beautiful home, and is quite pros
porous.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
BRISTOL WOMAN DIES
LEAVES FIVE CHILDREN

| Mrs. John Broedel of Bristol
township died Wednesday morning
at 2 o'clock. Tuesday morning at s
O'Clock she give birth to a daugh-
ter, and was in normal condition,
and doing nicely, up until 2 o'clock
p. M, Tuesday, when she was taken
dangerously i'll with commissions
which continued until her death.
She was AZ years of age.
Ella Whitehouse Broedel, daugh-
ter of Israel and Catherine White
house, was born near Meigs, Nor
gan county, o., April 8, 1882. She
was of family of five children, the
others being Carl E.. of Bloomington,
ILL.,; Vernon of the home; Harry of
Meigs, and Herbert now deceased.
She was married to John Broedel
April 8, 1913, to which union five
children were born-Elmer, How
ard. Margaret, Ralph and the child
mentioned above. Besides the above
noted she is survived by her mother.
She had been a member OF the
Meigs church since young girlhood.
She was a woman honored and re-
spected, talented musician. Her
death came as shock to a large
circle of friends and acquaintances.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.
m. Friday, from the Meigs Chris
tian church, conducted by Rev. John
Goddard. Interment in Meigs GEM
etery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
MINISTER OF U. b. CHURCH
MEETS DEATH AT GUYSVILLE


Rev. John Marshall Roberts of
Guysville, Athens county, met death
last Friday evening when bathing in
the Hooking river. He and COM
panion had just gone into the water
when he sank, and while soon res
cued, he was dead and could not be
resuscitated. 1t was the opinion of
the doctor that his death was due to,
heart failure, and might have oc-
CURED had he not been in the wa
ter. He was a son of Leroy and
Marcella North Roberts of Malta.
3 The deceased was born at Sharpss
burg, and less than two years ago
the family moved to McConnelsville,
!; and afterwards to Malta. After
] they moyed-here the deceased at
! tended M. e M. schools, and had for
,sseveral years been Studying for the
ministry of ne. United Brethren
church, having joined that church at
Broadwell, O. Last fall he was Ii
censed to preach and accepted the
appointment on the Guysville
charge, which was a circuit of seven
churches. He was making good in
his work. with promise of success
full future. During his pastorate he
made many warm friends both in
side and outside the church. He
was an exemplary young man
worthy of his high calling. Last
October he was united in marriage
to Miss Frieda Young. of Broadwell.
She survives. and besides his par
ents, mentioned, he leaves two
brothers and four sisters-Fred and
Bert Of the home in Malta; Mrs.
Ethel North of near Amesville; An
ma Bell, Lola and Margaret of the
home
Funeral services were held at
Broadwell Sunday. Interment was
made in the Broadwell cemetery.
The parents and family of Malta
were in attendance.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
Attend Chautauuua

II you are not attending Chau-
tauqua this year, you are missing
something. BEST program ever" is
the universal opinion. 1t is likewise
the most expensive program we have
had, and your support is needed.
Summer is flying and with it your
opportunities for such good times as
the Chautauqua offers. If you be-
lieve in ChautauGua and want to see
it maintained on high plane, then
the only thing to do is to attend. 1t
is real feast that is spread before
you. A delightful place-hundreds
of dollars have been spent to make
it an ideal Chautauqua grounds, and
a program that cannot be beaten
anywhere has been arranged. Be-
sides this, the local band or orches-
ira every night.
AT the low prices charged for
tickets, the support must be gem
e5al and generous. Let's all turn
out and boost and help keep this
Chautauqua among the best
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
Visited Here From Illinois

Mr.. G. A. Gaylord's cousin Mr..
Elmer Gaylord and the latter's
daughter and husband Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Hucksel, all of Granite City,
ILL.,, left Sunday evening after a few
days visit at the C. A Gaylord home
here. They made the trip by auto.
In leaving they stopped in Zanes-
vile for a brief visit with Mr.. Frank
Gaylord, and left from there for a
visit with relatives in Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Frank Gaylord and his son John
and wife and their baby spent Sun
day at the Gaylord home here, also.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
Manchester Grange No. At

Following is the program for Man
chester grange: Opening song,
grange; recitation, Recie Thomas;
readings Ida Bamfeld, Ross Mar
shall, Maggie Combs; What benefit
do we get ftom a grange in our COM
munity, w. E. Tannehill; duet,
Claude Allen and Louise Hill; read
ings, Clara Marshall, Edith Allen:
original story, H. L. Cannon;
Should we study better breeding for
pigs and cows. or boys and girls,
members; recitation, Josephine
Drummond; readings, Hazel Gilli-
land Lottie Ferguson; humorous
reading, S. w. Brill; closing song.
The Pomona grange will meet with
Manchester grange Aug. 16. Every
one cordially inyited.-Lect. r.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
Stewart-Huffman Reunion

No, this is not announcing a
Stewart Huffman wedding, but it is
to remind you of several such we'd
dings few years ago. Because of
z tie ,.a;osts, cur family has grown
fa4 &c and scattered, and we arc IN
viting all of the friends and connec-
tions of the Stewarts or Huffmans to
meet for reunion Aug. 9, at Put
nam Hill park, GAINESVILLE. Come
with well filled baskets and prepared
to have a good time.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
Dale

Mrs. ". e.. McGrew and Mrs. Mary
Knee of Belpre and Mr.. and Mrs
y Fred Powers Of Parkersburg, w
Va, were Sunday visitors at the
home of Mrs. McGrew's parents Mr.
and Mrs. w. e. Bachelor of this
place. Mrs, Frank Martin and
daughter Jenette of McConnelsville,
spent the week end with her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. John Ross. Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Zumbro spent
Sunday in McConnelsville e. j.
Ross and family called on John
Ross Sunday afternoon. They were
accompanied by Nellie Glenn and
Jennie Lochridge. The L. A. S. met
with Mrs. Charles Bachelor last
Wednesday afternoon, and had their
monthly business meeting. "A very
large crowd was out at church Sun
day to hear Rev. Stanford, and his
sermon was wonderful. Everybody
enjoyed it fine; hope to see full
house Sunday, Aug. 8. to hear an
other wonderful sermon. Everybody
come. The Bachelor reunion will
be at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Zumbro Aug. IA. Every
body welcome that Ia connected in
any way with the Bachelor name.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
AT The Churches
Malta Church OF Christ

Elder G. H. NORM will preach al
the Malta Church of Christ. Lords
day morning and evening, Aug. 8
The subject OF the morning dis
course will be 1.-The Witness of the
Spirit" and of the evening dis
course, Shall we know each other
there, and il so what relation will
we sustain to each others These
themes will be discussed from a
Bible standpoint. Bible study in
classes at $50 Lords day morning.
You are invited to attend all ser
vices.-XX. ~
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m,
closing promptly in time for the
morning preaching service at Chau-
tauqua. Seventy were present at
Sunday school last Sunday. Make
it as good or better next Sunday
The Kings meeting next Wednesday
evening at 7:30, will be led by Mr..
Albert Price.
Methodist Protestant Church
Sunday school at a. m Preach
ing at 1915. Sermon subject,
"Christ's Way Y. P. s. G. E.. meet
ing at $50 p. m. Preaching at
7:3O. Subject "The Gifts of the
Spirit Wednesday at 7:30 p. M,
prayer meeting g.-W. NJ. Wilson,
pastor.
Main st. Church OF Christ
Bible school at g 80 a, m. Glasses
for all. Communion and preaching
at 1890 a. m. Morning text Matt.
6:33. Prayer meeting Wednesday
at 1880 p. m. A cordial welcome
awaits you at all of these services.
B F.. w Pitman, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
To Return By Water

Mr.. Rufus K. Brown, jr., who to-
gether with several OF his college
fraternity friends went to California
by auto, had a fine trip, and saw
much wonderful scenery. His home
people have received word that the
young men are to sell their autos
and will return stby water, to New
York City, and thence home by rail.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
Soldiers Picnic

The Morgan County Soldiers as
sociation will hold picnic at the
fair grounds on Thursday, Aug. 7.
Basket dinner. Everybody come and
bring well filled basket. A special
invitation is extended to Civil war
veterans-By order of committee.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31

Mrs. C. G. Strahl and daughters
Anna and Edith of New Philadel-
phia have been attending Chautau-
qua, and are visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs. Mark Strahl and Mrs. Chalmer
Strahl.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
John Whitaker Property Sold

The residence property here OF
the late John Whitaker was sold
last week to Mr.. Periey Anguish Of
Poplar ridge. Consideration 81. 500.
We understand that he will occupy
1t ais his home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
Congressman C. Ellis Moore Here

Congressman C. Ellis Moore of
Cambridge was here the first of the
week, looking after his political in
terests. His coming was close on
the heels of w. G. Mooney, one of
his primary opponents. who was
here last week. The visits of these
two candidates have raised "Cain, .
who is scheduled to be here soon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31

In a communication from Prof
III. d. Bishop, he states that he had
pleasant and profitable term at the
o. S. u, and that the last week OF
school he was elected to member
ship in Phi Delta Kappa, the ma
tional honorary educational frater-
nifty. Having completed his work at
Columbus. he is spending few
weeks at the Lancaster camp meet
ing grounds. as assistant to the
manager. His wife Ii with her moth
er at Springfield, who is in poor
health.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
Herbert Harris At Harvard

Mr.. Herbert Harris, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Clark Harris near Malta.
who attended the Cincinnati Medical
school the past year, is taking a spe-
cia1 six weeks course in pathology,
at the Harvard Medical school this
summer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31

Relatives in the twin cities at
tended dinner party Sunday, given
at the home of Mrs. AIDA Harper
of Pennsville, who is to locate soon
in Columbus. Among the guests
was Mrs. Roy Osler of Chicago, an
aunt of Mrs. c.. e. Harper, who is
visiting at the Harper home here
and with her niece Mrs. r. X. Long
ley
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
Prof Coler Meets with Bad Accident

Prof. c. s.. Coler who is spending
his vacation with his sister Mrs.
Mira Finley of the Pleasant Valley
vicinity, was thrown from load of
hay Saturday, while assisting his
nephew Mr.. Charles Finley with his
hay harvest breaking his leg near
the knee, It was the same leg in
which he has been crippled for
many years. His condition ia SER
ious.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
Main St. Church OF Christ
Commissioners

A meeting of the county commits
sioners was held July 25, the object
of which was the sale OF the Nixon
and Lawrence bridges and sale OF
$4,000 i. G. III. No. 162 L road
bonds.
The Nixon bridge was awarded to
H. A. Wooley at his bid of s749.50.
L. T. Jenkins was awarded con-
tract on the Swallow bridge en- tie
c. s. Lawrence road, Bristol, at his
bid of S1.059
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31

Mr.. Conrad White who has been
employed for some time with a
City Service filling station at Co
lumbus, has resigned his position,
and is expected home today.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31

A number from this locality at
tended the Morgan county picnic
held at Newark Sunday. Atty T. E.
McElhiney of GAINESVILLE was one of
the speakers on the program.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
Sunday Morning At Chautauqua

Service begins at 10 o'clock. Song
service will include special numbers
by local choir. Preaching at 1880
by DR.. c.. A. Gage.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31

Mr.. Dean Johnson who is employ
ed with the construction company at
Philo, is on a two weeks trip to
Pittsburgh, for the company which
is delivering two barges of machin-
cry there. He was here over Monday
night enroute.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
Road Bonds Sold

The $4,000 bond issue to pay the
county's share of the improvement
of Sec. L, I. C. H. No. 162 {McCon-
nelsville-Athens) was purchased by
David Robinson & Co. of Toledo. at
par and accrued interest to date
OF delivery, and 1924 premium.
There were FIVE bidders.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31

Mr.. Eli Burr Of Meigsville town
ship, who suffered a slight stroke
some time ago, has not been SO well
of late, and is now quite i'll with a
complication of troubles.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31

Mr.. Raymond Cox returned to
Cambridge this morning. after
spending his vacation here with his
home people. He is employed with
the American Steel C Tin Plate Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31

Mrs. w. A. Reeves and daughter
Georgia of Casper, Wyo., are here
visiting with Mrs. Reeves mother
Mrs. Manly Smith, and with Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Gillespie and Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Bell, Of Malta. They
made the trip by auto, and will be
in this locality month or so.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31

Mr.. and Mrs E. j. Stansberry an
nounce the birth of a daughter, July
8, 1924. Mrs. Stansberry is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.. G.. Hen
derson and granddaugh of Mrs.
Delana Sillery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31

Mrs. Mahala Roberts of this place
was taken quite i'll Tuesday night
with nervousness, and stomach trou-
BILE. Her nephew Harry Hamilton
came here Tuesday to see her, leav-
ing the same day.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
Appointed National ID. v. Delegate

Mrs. Viola Fouts of this place has
been appointed state delegate to the
National convention of Daughters OF
Veterans to be held in Boston,
Mass, Aug. 1914.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31

Mr.. and Mrs. r. P. Daugherty and
family of near Ightner's, Windsor
township, have been quarantined be-
cause of smallpox. A son Walter
Daugherty has had mild case Of
the disease.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31

Prof Amos Kincaid and wife who
have been visiting Clyde Kincaid' s
here. are spending tfossas at c.. a.
Gaylord's. Mr.. KinG:atd Sho has
been principal of schools near Chill
icothe, is employed as superintend
ent there for next year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31

Last Friday Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Beck of Adena and Mrs. Frances
Williams of New Athens. motored
here to visit their cousin Mrs. Nettie
Chambers. Mr.. and Mrs. Beck left
Saturday for Parkersburg. Mrs.
Williams remained until Wednesday
evening, when she left for Brewster.
While here she attended Chautau-
qua.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
Chester Barkhurst

Mrs. Chester Barkhurst and
daughter Be.lah of Colorado
Springs, Col, are expected here to-
day for months visit with Mrs.
Barkhurst's brother Ralph Richard
son of East Bloom, and other rela-
tives and friends
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31

The meeting of the w. G. r. u.
has been postponed until the second
Tuesday In August.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31

Owing to a break in the water
pipes at the armory,- flooding the
room used by Phil III. Sheridan Post
and kindred organizations, the
Daughters of Veterans meeting
scheduled for last Thursday evening
could not be held The carpet had
to be taken up from the floor ano
dried, but outside of that, little
damage was done by the water
which covered the floor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31

The death of Lyman Dennis, aged
II years, occurred at the home of
his daughter in Salem, O., last Fri
day The body was brought to
Crooksville and the funeral held
Sunday at the home ofs a nephew
there. Interment was made in
Deerfield cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
Deaths Toll
July "a to 81

Mrs. Isaac Parrish, Caldwell. ais.
Mrs. Dawes Harris. Scranton, KanEl
Mrs. VIM. Crisman, Bristol TIP. wu
Mrs. John Broedel, Bristol Tp2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31

Mrs. John Haley and daughter of
st. Louis, Mo-, are visiting Mrs.
Haley's mother Mrs. Olive Drake
here, having arrived Monday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31

Following is the program for Bris-
toll grange No. 80: Song, by grange:
readings, Elda Lawrence, George
Hempf1eld and Dora Campbell; !;
What is the biggest thing before the
grange at present, j. M. Ray; Does
the average farmer, and his family,
need vacation. discussion by all;
recitation, H. H. Richey; duet,
Pearl and Lucille Richey; Ironing
day helps, by sisters; Shall we keep
dairy or beef cattle in this commun-
ity, D. L. Beatty; closing song, sis
ters.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31

Mr.. Everett Whipple and little
friend Clinton Case of near Cleve-
land returned Monday morning, at
ter a visit since Saturday here with
Mr.. Whipple's home people. He mo-
tored down Saturday bringing home
his sister Miss Corintha Whipple
and niece Dorothy Cosgrave, who
had spent number Of weeks with
him. Mr.. Whipple is manager Of
the Y. M. C. A. camp at Camp
Aurora, near Cleveland.
, 1924-09-10
Wyoming
Industrial News

Casper-Fire in SO,OOO,OOO cubic
foot gas well of Union Oil Co. shot
out with nitro-glycerine.
Pine Bluffs Farmers Elevator
ships three cars of wheat and three
ears of hogs; Pine Bluffs Elevator
ships car of wheat, and individuals
send two ears of hogs to market, all
in n week.
Manville-Sunset Oil Company to
drill for oil north of town; equipment
in place.
Douglas-First State Bank of Doug
las reopens.
Riverton-Wyoming Sugar Com
pany of Worland makes gift of 81
per acre to farmers cultivating beet
acreage in Riverton valley.
Lysite-Local firm receives con-
tract to build A miles of forest high
way over Tennessee Pass at price of
$4,000.
Riverton-First carload of 1924
honey shipped from this city.
Glenrock-Standard Oil Co. of In
diana to increase capacity of local
refinery from 1,5OO to 5000 bbls daily.
Newcastle-First State Bank of
Newcastle opens for business.
Casper-City buys site of old Fort
Casper, 155 acres.
Moorecroft-Sixteen carloads of
cattle shipped in n day to Omaha
market.
Casper-Plans being made for erec-
ton of community building. Stand
art Oil Co. of Indiana to make ma
terial donation toward cost.
Upton-Plans under way to cor
ganize Bank of Upton.
Rock Springs-Extensive improve
ments started on Stevens air field,
postal landing station.