Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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1 YEARS AGO Jan. 18,1917 M. R. Hemphill will start the erection of two modern dwelling houses in block 23 this week. These houses will be in the same block with the Bechtelheimer home. They will be of the best material and construction and when completed will be a much needed addition to the homes in this city. Mr. Hemphill has had several requests to build homes and sell to residents who are now renting, and there is also a demand for houses to rent. Mrs. A. B. Mitchell will entertain the members of the Vivian Club at her home tomorrow...
1 YEARS AGO Jan. 11, 1917 The Pine Bluffs Town Council refused the Beatty addition and the map returned to the county engineer as there were no provisions made for streets running east and west into the original town site. Postmaster T.W. Keenan and Frank Land were trying to get signers for a petition to have the star route south of Pine Bluffs, changed into a regular-rural free delivery route. L.J. Bayne, an old resident of the Colorado state line area south of Pine Bluffs, was constructing a new home on his farm. Mrs. A.B. Mitchell was...
1 YEARS AGO Jan. 4, 1917 The bricklaying crew for the Farmers State Bank building arrived and would soon start work. The C.E. Carlstrum dwelling on Main Street was almost complete and it was reported as a finished example of up-to-date workmanship in the builders line. The Pine Bluffs Commercial Club announced it would elect officers at its’ next meeting. F. Clay Hemphill left for Greeley, Colorado where he was to take an advanced course in teaching at the Colorado State Teachers College. Miss Zelma F Shinn of Grover married William K. Strode...
1 YEARS AGO Dec. 28, 1916 Rev. U. M. Creath severed his pastoral relations with the Methodist Church in Pine Bluffs. Pine Bluffs Postmaster Keenan reported a great increase in holiday business, estimating that business done exceed the previous year’s by 50 percent. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Furney announced the birth of their son as did Mr. and Mrs. Gene Beatty. There were many changes in the Union Pacific personnel including new day operator Bradley Bunch, Edmund Bradley, day helper and Normal Steimel, night clerk. Todd Gross returned to the area to...
1 YEARS AGO Dec. 21, 1916 The Rutledge Clothing Stock and business was sold to Claude R. Hall. Dick Rutledge was appointed the position of assistant to Cashier A. B Mitchell at the Farmers State Bank. A construction crew was busy putting up a building to house a steam boiler at the coal chute and pumping plant in Pine Bluffs. The Farmers creamery was formally opened to the public. The price of the Post was raised from $1 to $1.50 per year. A number of ranchers in the neighborhood of South Divide met and decided to build a telephone line to...
1 YEARS AGO Dec. 14, 1916 It was reported that Pine Bluffs had electric lights in the early morning hours from 5 to 7, in addition to the service until noon on Wednesdays. Thomas Ross, living three and a half miles southwest of Pine Bluffs, was advertising a public sale of his stock farm implements. The Pine Bluffs Post was sold to George G. Reed of Colorado Springs. Former owners, Hemphill and Son, decided to sell because they believed Pine Bluffs deserved to have a bigger and better paper. Dick Carlson of Bushnell was awakened by a house...
1 YEARS AGO Dec. 7, 1916 The farmers institute was to be held along with a corn, small grain and potato show. Leading agriculturists of the state were to discuss crops, soil, livestock and dairy problems. The farmers of this section met and effected a permanent organization of a local Farm Loan Rural credit association with a membership of 23 and with applications of loans amounting to $40,000. It was reported that Mrs. Joe Hanson of Salem was suffering with a severe attack of a tooth ache. A new library door, new blackboards and new book...
1 YEARS AGO Nov. 30, 1916 The local farmers were to hold a meeting in Pine Bluffs to organize a permanent organization of a local farm loan rural credit association. Burns voters elected W.L. Postin, Mayor and J.W. Bozorth, Dr. H.P. Hansen, S.H. Sibley and M.C. Scott for councilmen of their newly incorporated town. Peck Conners traded horses with Thomas Degler. Gust Pearson was building a large barn on his ranch south of Gallio. C. W. Slingerland was the proud owner of a new Ford. He reported that they ride much easier than the Studebaker....
1 YEARS AGO Nov. 23, 1916 A box social was to be held at the Sunnyside school house eight miles northwest of Pine Bluffs with prizes given to the prettiest lady and man with the largest feet. A. F. Ahlstrom of Gary was hauling lumber for a new cattle barn. J.O. Cloyd of Fairview erected a new monitor windmill to take the place of old betsey the gasoline engine. The Union Pacific Railroad was nearing completion of the double track from Pine Bluffs to Archer. Fred Mathias, former editor of the Pine Bluffs Post, was to start at paper in Lingle,...
1 YEARS AGO Nov. 16, 1916 The car shortage and tie-up on the U.P., which had existed for several weeks, was getting more serious as the elevators were full of grain and were forced to stop buying as they were unable to get cars. The building for the creamery and artificial ice plant in Pine Bluffs was constructed. Chas. Stevens was planning on opening up a job print shop in Sidney, Neb. R.B. Shook was moving the garage from the Farnsworth property to his farm north of Egbert where he will convert it into a dwelling. E.H. Harvey put in a...
1 YEARS AGO Nov. 9, 1916 Former Governor Carey was in Pine Bluffs and Albin to deliver a speech. It was reported that a chicken house belonging to the property occupied by Mrs. Clark on the west end of town was destroyed by a small fire. Attorney O.E. Smith opened up an office across the street from the post office. It was reported that Judge Mann was building a large garage. A fence was constructed by Fred Higday around the school grounds of District #35. At the time of printing the newspaper, it was reported that there were a total of...
1 YEARS AGO Nov. 2, 1916 The Farmers’ Elevator in Carpenter decided to hold a corn, grain and potato show. Many attended the Halloween frolic and pie social given at the Egbert school, raising $25 for the piano fund. The Pine Bluffs Opera House advertisement read: “if you are interested in the outcome of the coming election come to the Pine Bluffs Opera House – election returns by leased wire. Western Union operator in building.” M. Elkstrom went to Cheyenne to have his finger taken off which had been giving him serious trouble for some ti...
1 YEARS AGO Oct. 26, 1916 Two freight trains crashed into each other near Bushnell and right afterwards, a passenger train ran into the wreck. Two were killed and a number of injuries occurred. A grand opening for the local creamery was being planned by the commercial club. Burns held a special incorporation election with the proposition being carried by a large majority – 49 votes for and six against. Wilson Day was to be celebrated in Pine Bluffs with an address given by Chas. A. Towne of New York, former Minnesota United States Senator. H...
1 Years Ago Oct. 19, 1916 The Postmaster here received word from Washington that the Golden Prairie office would discontinue Oct. 31. The basement of the Bushnell school house was nearly excavated. Frank Beaver, the general proprietor of the City Hotel, had bought the Hart Hotel and planned to use it for rooms and short orders. The registration board reported that 239 had registered in Pine Bluffs. The new school house in District 35 was completed and was greatly appreciated by teachers and pupils. St. Michael Peterson and Miss Eunice...
1 Years Ago Oct. 13, 1916 The creamery here was nearing completion with the machinery being installed and being in operation by the first of the month. Other work that was being done on Pine Bluffs buildings included a large garage and Ford supply station building on the corner of Market and Second streets, a new store building on the lot north of the Hinckley millinery store for a new grocery and meat market, as well as an addition to the rear of the C..W. Johnson business house. R.E. Reynolds, the county agent for the commercial club, gave...
1 Years Ago October 5, 1916 Fire Destroys Old Landmark Here Old Livery Barn on Main and Third Damaged; Will Not Be Repaired Last Saturday between the hours of four and five, the sounding of the city fire bell called the people in flocks to see the destruction of the old livery barn on the corner of 3rd and Main streets. The "lean to" on the south was blazing high when the bell rang and the horses, saddles and harness had all been removed before the hose was attached. The boys fought for some...
1 Years Ago September 28, 2016 EGBERT HAPPENINGS Miss Lena Hesse was visiting at the Farnsworth home Saturday. Mrs. Genevieve Harper departed for her new home at Polk Ned. Sunday evening. Egbert ball team is glad to announce that it gloriously defeated the Bluffs Sunday. Dr. C.Y. Beard and wife and A. M. Arbogast were visiting the Sutton family Sunday afternoon. The latter if from Thornwood W. Va. And is an old time friend of the Suttons. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Just received at the milliner store a new line of outing gowns and under shirts. Call...
1 Years Ago September 21, 1916 ACCUSES FRIEND OF ROBBING HIM Last night a very interesting case was considered in Justice Mann’s court, but was dismissed on account of the plaintiff being unable to present the proper evidence against those whom he had previously accused. J. O. Hamilton from near Bushnell arrived here the evening before in a state of intoxication and was assisted by Jelmer Falstrom and others in caring for his team. Being unable to secure lodging, Falstrom invited him to bunk with him. Hamilton had in his pocket book some s...
1 Years Ago September 14, 1916 SAVING WASTE MATERIAL The attention of all people is called to the present condition in the paper industry. The supply of raw material consisting of old papers, wood pulp, and rags is far short of the amount required by the paper industry to meet the required demand. Old papers and rags are used in very large quantities for manufacturing paper. Part of this material is collected in the United States, although the imports are about 50 percent of the amount used each year. Imports of rags and old papers during the...
1 Years Ago September 7, 1916 CONSTIPATION THE FATHER OF MANY ILLS Of the numerous ills that affect humanity a large share start with constipation. Keep your bowels regular and they may may be avoided. When a laxative is needed take Chemberlain’s tablets. They not only move the bowels but improve the appetite and strengthen the digestion. Obtainable everywhere. RID YOUR CHILD OF WORMS Thousands of children have worms that sap their vitality and make them listless and irritable. Kickapoo Worm Killer kills and removes the worms and has a t...
1 Years Ago August 31, 1916 Pine Bluffs to have addition to light plant The new engine for the municipal light plant arrived here the 25th and is now being installed. This engine was purchased of the Fairbanks Morris people at a cost of about $2,600 including cost of installation. It was shipped here from Beloit, Wis. And is large enough to serve Pine Bluffs until it becomes a city of twice its present size. The capacity is 50 horse, the fly wheel alone weighing 8,400 pounds. It will be some two weeks before this new engine is in working...
1 Years Ago August 31, 1916 Our school will open next Tuesday On account of the first Monday in September being Labor Day, the schools of our state will not begin until Tuesday, September 5. On tat date, the children of Pine Bluffs will bid farewell to vacation, freedom and shouldering their school paraphernalia will enter upon another year of work. Principal Hume has assiduously worked and planned in order that the year may start out with all the essentials of a state accredited high school. This has been no easy task since the old building...
1 Years Ago August 17, 1916 F. W. Mondell from Boyhood to Congress Frank W. Mondell was born in St. Louis, Mo. The day that Lincoln was elected the first time. His father was an active Union man in the days that immediately followed when St. Louis was greatly agitated over the question of union vs. secession. The hotel he kept was quite the headquarters in that part of the city for Union sympathizers. He became captain of the first Missouri cavalry, was in the very first battles of the Civil war in central western Missouri and saw...
1 Years Ago August 10, 1916 John B. Sloan Announces for Office of County Commissioner John B. Sloan of Cheyenne is the Republican candidate for the nomination for county commissioner to fill the four-year term. His announcement is published elsewhere in this issue of the post. Mr. Sloan is one of the old timers of the state, having been in the army at Fort Laramie before there was a Cheyenne. He is thus well posted in Wyoming development and has always kept up with the times. He held office which he now seeks during the years of 1913 – 14 a...
1 Years Ago August 3, 1916 Contract let for the new schoolhouse Jack Rundall, former Pine Bluffs man, gets the contract The bids for the construction of the new school building here were opened Monday and Jack Rundall of Chappell, Neb. being the lowest bidder was awarded the contract. Herbert Linn of Kimball received the contract for the plumbing. The bids received were as follows: J. Sorenson of Cheyenne, $12,450; R. N. Lafontain of Cheyenne, $21,317; W. G. Kallaghan of Cheyenne, $20,740; Kenny and Rochett of Central City, $20122. Jack...
