Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, April 5, 1921, Page 8

PAGE EIGHT Che Casper Daily Tribune FL. CONKLIN TO BE LAD AT REST TUESDAY, 2 P.M Services for Late Casper Resi- dent to Be Conducted From Bowman Chapel Tomor- row Afternoon Funeral services for the late Frank L. Conklin, well-known. Casper -resi- dent who passed away Saturday from cancer of the throat after a confining illness of many weeks, will be conduct- ed from the\Bowman chapel at 2 p. m. Tuesday, by the Christian Science church, The Moose lodge, of which the deceased was a member, will have charge of the last rites at Highland cemetery, where the body will be laid at rest. Mr, Conklin was in his 65th year, having been born November 2, 1856, at Grand Gulf, Miss. He came west from there in 1877 to North Platte, Nebr., and in 1879 came to Cheyenne as a railroader. He was also a pio- neer of the Black Mills region, of whom there are many residents in ? later moved to Reno, At Reno he was united in marriage to Margaret M. Peterson, who sur- vives him, as well as three children by a former wife, Frank W. Conklin of Marshfield, Ore., Mrs. J. A. Mad- den of Omaha and Miss Emma M. Conklin of Casper. W. Conklin, is A brother, Walter vice-president of the electric railway st St. Louis. In 1912 the family moved to Casper where Mr. and Mrs, Conklin had since lived. The home is at 144 N. Kimball. Death occurred very suddenly after it was believed that Mr. Conklin was on the road to temporary recovery from his ailment. He had improved to the extent that he was able to sit up. Saturday morning a hemorrhage eveloped and claimed his life within f& few minutes’ time Mr. Conklin ehjoyed a wide acquain- tance and friendship among Casper people, particularly those of the old Casper which existed before it took impetus from the oil boom and became a city. He was possessed of a kindly and charitable nature and his passing caused keen regret and sorrow among many f) ds —____ YOUTH MISSING FOUR YEARS ON WIT AT HOME Frederick Geddes Returns to Father’s Ranch After Last Seen on Departure for California School (Special to The Tribune) CHEYENNE, Wyo., April 4.—Fred- erick Geddes, son of F. W. Geddes, Centennial ranchman and trustee of the University of Wyoming, has ar- rived at his father's ranch after an absence of four years which began when he was sent to schoo! in Cali- fornia and immediately dropped out of sight. What had become of the youth was a mystery until a few days ago, When his father received word that he was in the government servico at San Francisco. The elder Geddes at once left for that place and brought his son back to the Wyoming home. It is explained that young Geddes within a few days of his arrival at the California school in 1917 was smitten by a passion for roma ¥o deserted his ¢ Amer! per Chile Columbj Van ente ~then went to some transferre British resided at decided to al time ere American sfully passir ination, he was a graphic work at the Goat Island naval training station and was employed there when located by his father. Young pects to return soon to co, where he will be- employed in connection with the consiruction of a giant naval bas Alameda, across the bay from San Francisco. ATHL BLIND. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 4.—Permanent and total blindness has never discouraged Fr Mobley, a senior at Colorado college here and who has been given one of the high- est scholastic honors, election to Pht Beta Kappa. Mobley plays the piano and violin, attends all athletic con- tests, is a first class wrestler and is one of the most popular men in school. After graduation, Mobley plans to take up the practice of law, Forbidden KODAK FINISHING Quick Service THE PICTURE SHOP Box 1076 Casper, Wyo, ISAS LARIMER 37: ; Denver, Colorado , C. Wallace, secretary of agriculture, and ordinary golfer. SECRETARY WALLACE’S DAUGHTERS WHO Al THEIR FAVORITE SPORTS—Miss Ruth Wallace, daughter of Henry E EXPERTS AT is a tennis enthusiast. This photo- graph was taken -while she was spending her Easter holidays in Wash- ington with her parents. Her sister, Miss Mary 0. Wallace, is more than She is seen here playing her fuvorite game. TWO TROUT ENTERED DOUOS-OLLVER CONTEST ‘Two big trout on aisplay in the| Douds-Olliver window is the result of, the first week-end in the Douds-Olliver fishing contest. Both of the fish are beauties and will set a mark for the local fishermen to shoot at. J. K. Davis, whose rainbow catch weighs six and three-quarters pounds, heads the list at the present time. Mr. Davis captured this one after a| hard fight in a pool six miles below Pathfinder, Dam. Joe FH. Walters of 111 South Jack-; gon s et is a-close second with a} trout weighing six and a half pounds} caught just below the dam. an ideal day for fishing and many Casper-parties were out all! along the river. The contest is an add- ed incentive and the next few months} promises to see fishing take its place| as the greatest of outdoor sports, | aie Better roads cost nothing—bad roads are expense and annoyance. French Approval Of Ambassador Expected Soon PARIS, April 4.—Approval of the appointment of Myron 'T. Herrick as United States ambassador to France has not been officially signified by the French government. Entire satisfac- tion with reports that he is to be the next American ambassador, were pressed at the foreign office, however, and formal notification that he is per: sona grata will go forward in due time, it is declared. ROCKE SEE ALTE TY fe ELLER AIDE DIES. DAYTONA, Fia., April 4—Starr J. Murphy, counsel for the Rockefeller Foundation and legal adviser of Jonn D. Rockefeller, Sr., died in a hospital here today after a brief illness. The body witl be sent to Montclair, N. J.) for interment. TOWN OF LOVELL LOVELL, Wyo., April 4,—-R. E. Richardson, manager of the Lovell Gas & Electric company, who went to San Diego, Cal., immediately after the close of the legislature to visit his family who are spending the winter there, arrived home Tuesday. Mr. Richardson says that he has had a very enjoyable vacation with his new son, born just after his ar- rival, and the balance of the family. He also spent a few days in other parts of California. and paid a short visit to the Stryker's while absent. Mr. Richardson is of the opinion that California is a fine place to spend vacations, but does not belive that he would like to establish permanent resi- dence there. , The Methodist Aid society will meet at the home of Mrs, Evald Olson Wed- nesday,. April 6, Mesdames Oliver Martin and J. C. Norylyn will be as- sistant hostesses. Mrs. Mary J. Dodd and Miss Lela Dodd of Greeley, Colo., mother and sister of W. W. Dodd of this city, arrived here Wednesday for a visit with that gentleman and family. They are en route to Los Angeles and will visit here for a short time before pro- ceeding on their journey. H. F. Pugh of Whitefish; Mont., ar- rived in Lovell Wednesday morning and has taken the position of, drug- gist at the Busy Corner. F, B. Chase, who came from Portland last week to take the position, did not remain, Mrs. Rose G. Feagel, music director in the Lovell schools, was a passenger to Basin yesterday. R. L. Katzenbach, cashier of the Bank of Lovell, and Robert Horne, bookkeeper at the sugar factory, were companions in travel last Saturday afternoon to the city of Billings to visit their ‘mutual friend, “Dick" Wil: son, formerly associated with the. Bank of Lovell. Mrs. J. 8. Carlton went to Worland Tuesday morning in response to word that the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duncan was seriously ill, She returned the following evening and stated that her little grandchild was not as sick as reported. Joe Neely, agent at the Burlington, and Edward Moore ,freight handler, were passengers to Casper Wednesday morning of last week on business. Mrs. Reyn Leedom spent the time between trains in Greybull Wednes- day. Mrs, C. I. Arnoldus returned td her home at Thermopolis Wednesday morning after having spent several days at their ranch at Byron, Messrs, and Mesdames H. A. Fletter and R. H. Hughes drove to Cody Sun- day and spent the day there visiting at the home of Mrs. Volckner, a sister of Mr. Hughes. N. S. Frost returned Wednesday evening from Worland, where he spent a few days this’ week on business. “Bob” Brown, repairman at the Lovell Furniture company, went to Thermopolis Wednesday to take the baths and treatments there in hope of finding some relief from rheumatism, with which he ts afflicted. J. 0. PRING CHALLENGE SALE An event which our store is famed throughout the city of Casper and Na- trona County. The specials make a sil- ver dollar look as big as an alarm clock. READ THESE VALUES Men’s Dress Shirts in Attractive Patterns Sale Price 95c Socks 12 1-2c_. Per Dozen $1.20 Work Shirts at 75c Large Size Turkish Towels At, Each “Men’s Rockford Sale Price, Pair Blue Chambray Men’s Athletic Union Suits on Sale at | 75c Men’s Caps Good Assort- ment on Sale at 75c Each Jersey Sweaters On Sale at 65c Each Canvas Gloves Pair 10c Red and Blue Handkerchiefs at Men’s Socks Good Quality Blacks and Assorted Colors At, Per Pair 15c Men’s Leather Scout Shoes at, , Per Pair $2.45 Each 10c Men’s Pad Garters on Sale at, Per Pair Selling Agents For The W. L. Douglas Shoes Opposite Lyric Theater LOCAL NOTES OF | = a : 1 | ES ne SEM | aR NTT OSES JOH D. ROCKEFELLER, JR., AND WIFE JOIN THE FIFTH AVE- NUE EASTER PARADE—Ar. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, dr., joined the New York throngs which made up Fifth avenue's Easter parade, This snapshot was taken during their stroll after going to church, Miss Helen Schwieger drove into Bil- lings Tuesday of this week. M. Savago of the Perkins Savage company “came down frrom ‘Billings, and spent the day Tuesday ‘with their local yardman, ©’ .B. King. Messrs. W, B. Sryder and H. B. Harris departed last Friday noon for. Caney, Kan., to mest an organization of glass workers at vhat place regard- Ing. the operation of the Lovell plant.) Miss White, one of the high school teachers, went to Greybull Saturday morning ty visit over Sunday with her friend, Miss Wendt. Miss Wendt taught in the Lovell school last year. Superintendent -H, C. Snell of the Lovell schools, accompanied by, War- ren Detrich of Billings, were passen- gers to Worland and Thermopolis. the Iatter part of last week to investigate the school buildings at those place: B. Hemmerly ar- rived home aturday from Seattle, where they had been called by the un- timely death of Rev, . Howell. Mr. Howell and Mrs. Hemmerly were related by marriage. Daye, Smith, formerly employed at the Grimes barber shop, who has been at Osceoln, Iowa, since the death of | his wife, arrived in Lovell last Satur- day and is spending a few days here among friends. | C, D. Farmer of Eugene, Ore., who has been visiting his son, R, B, Farmer, and family, departed for his home Monday evening. ‘While’ here another son, wxo lives at Portland, suffertd a serious accident. Mr. and Mrs. George C. Mitchel! re- turned home Monday morning after having spent several days in Billings, Mrs, Victor Cotner war a passenger to Billings last Saturday to spend 'a few days visiting friends in that city NEW LAUNDRY 0 OPEN SOON Superintendent of Old Institution Accepts Managership of New Plant ‘Another new laundry will scon be operating in Casper. This time it is the “Troy” and {s located at 321 North Durbin street. H. T, Shanks, super- intendent of the Casper Steam Laun- dry up to March 1, has been secured as manager for the Troy Laundry, ‘All the materialsand equipment or- dered foy this laundry has arrived and been sect in place. The steamfitters are busy making the final connections, while the painters and wiremen will soon put on the finishing touches and the rollers will start rolling. Tho large Refinite water softener which is being installed will:have a capacity of 47,000 gallons of soft water: per day. The degree of softness will} be three-tenths of a grain, which is) softer than rain water, Casper water| being from 18 to 20 grains harder, The 250-horsepower boiler will be fired with gas. aii Bad a NOTICE TO EAGLES Allsof the members of the Eagles will please be at the Odd Fellows Hall at 1:30, Tuesday afternoon, ‘April 5, to attend the funeral of Frank L. Conklin. 44-12 H, E. PHILLIPS, Sec’y. —— Better roads truck beets to the fac- MONDAY, APRIL 4, 192) HIGH-GRADE HOLSTEINS OFFERED FOR PUBLIC SALE AT DOUGLAS, WY. Nearly 100 head of high-grade Hol- stein cows and heifers will be sold at a public auction. sale which will be held at the State Fair grounds a: Douglas, April 16. ‘The stock will be sold in behalf of M. 8. Johygon. Col. G. M. Banks and W.E. Curtain wil) act as auctioneers and T. C. Row ley as clerk. ‘The sale will start at 10:30 in the morning and will continue until the stock is disposed of. Lunch will be served at the ground during the noon hour. The sale list includes 35 head of heavy milkers; 50 head of 2 and 3- year-old heifers, and eight head of Ligh-grade young shorthorn cows. Ail are-said to be well marked and heavy milkers. Arrangements have been made to sell some of the stock on time to responsible parties. phiattec actuate aes 5 COACH OFFERED CUNTRACT. BOSTON, April 4—Tom McCarthy, baseball coach of Boston college, has been offered a contract with the | i, See pee ee eS Brooklyn Nationals io become assi* ant to Manager Wilbert Robinson. ie A CUT FLOWERS POTTED PLANTS BUXTON GREENHOUSE 244 N. Kjimball. Tel. 721-W tory greatly enlarging the growing ter- ritory. 913 PHONES 914 Coal and Coke Casper Supply Co. SPECIAL SALE} STARTING TUESDAY, APRIL OTH ON 5 An Entire Carload OF THE CELEBRATED EDEN Electric Washing Machines WATCH TRIBUNE FOR SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS ~ Natrona Power Co. Phone 69 Sm ASENCMR eM FAR aa