Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, June 14, 1921, Page 8

GE ine tt ind RaHERTTWARER nena esse PAGE EIGHT MONDAY, JUNE 13, 192: ADSIT HOTELO CENTER STREET GUTTEDBY FIRE Damage to Building at Midwest and Center Confined to Sec- ond Floor by Prompt Work of Firefighters The Interior vf the Adsit hotel, a frame structure on the corner of Mid ‘west avenue and Center street, was gutted by fire in a spectacular biaze which burned furiously early yester- day morning. The fire department was called about 3:30 when apparently the entire second story was @ mass of flames. The fac that heavy rains here dur ing the 1g had soaked the lum. ber kept the fire from spreading as rapidly as would have been the case otherrrise and this with fast work on of the fire department con ‘© the second floor of , one of the land. marks of pioneer Casper, is one cf the oldest structures in this part of the state. The building is more famil farty Known now as the Poodle Rog structure. It was impossible to estimate the loss from fire and water. Water com- ing through from the second floor damaged the pool tables and other equipment in the Poodle Dog to some tent "The cause of the blare has not been definitely determined but it is thought that one the guests of the institu tion carelessly dropped a match or a cigarette butt, which was later fanned into the flames that threatened the structure itself and adjoining prop erty. COLORED WOMAN SHOOTS NEGRO, ORUNKENESS 1S CHARGED BY OFFIGERS Slick Jones, colored, is in a local hospital with a dangerous bullet wound in his body and Bthei Hutt colored, is in the county jail as the result of a domestic entanglement vehich led the woman to shoot Jones early Sunday morning. The woman ‘claims that the shoot- ing was accidental but advices from Jones say that the woman placed th» gun against his left breast and fired for no cause and without warning. County officials here say that the woman fired the shot while {na state of drunkenness. The shooting vc curred at the Hutt club, which is lu ed in the negro district on the ndtur. The bullet entered Jones's ht breast and the pellet emergud 1 the body under the right arm. ‘The Slutt weman was placed under arrest by Sheriff Lee Martin and Pa trolinin McCain of the police force, after she had been located in the Waldorf rooms ghorily after th: shooting. CITY PLAN SUBJECT OF TUESDAY'S FORUM HERE A city plan for Casper will be dis- cussed at the forum meeting of the chamber of commerce tomorrow as the last big plank that ‘will be taken under consideration before the suin- mer recess. Short talks on the su)- ject will be delivered by the city Plan committee and by the directors of the Community Extension corpora- tion. A city plan means a bigger, bet- ter, cleaner and more conveniently arraigned city, therefore the meeting tomorrow should be of general in| est. The luncheon will starting promptly at 12.10. pod Si Le a, Funeral Service Held for Infant Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, fu. neral services were held over Merwin Lee, the adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. ¥. L. Hendryx of United street. Rev. Cc. M. Thompson, Jr., pastor of the First Baptist church, was in charge of the services held at present. The baby was born April 25 1921, and passed away June 11. LET US GIVE YOU Estimates ON Sheet Metal Work Finest Equipped Shop in Wyoming SCHULTE HARDWARE CO. 228 S. Center. Ph. 64W | SCHULTE HEAVY HARDWARE | & Biecksmith Shop 2d & David. Ph. 368-J Schaffer-Gay chapel. A large number of friends were 4Imt annual convention of the Amer-| have lean Federation of Labor, which i ; - _ €be Casper Dally Cribune FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL | For HoME TALENT PLAY |GOMPERS ASKS IS SET FOR WEDNESDAY FOR ALLIANGE ae (Continued ‘from Page 1) 5 8 | t The final dress |rehearsal for The | “Round the Clock With the Debu usher specialty, the gossiping ; tantes will be held tomorrow ait] P&rty, the garden ‘scene, the jast'igreat ovation when, he opened the lconvention. The jegates ahd visi- wedding party, and a number of other features afford an opportunity for catchy music and lively scenes and the working in of local hits by characters who have heretofore he Iris theater. The nce of the legion mu tors cheered hjp.-wildly for several minutes; A gavel of wood Cole rado forests and made by carpenters? union was to the lahor chief (when ee cccccccccece: SPECIAL,FOR TUESDAY perfor sical comedy, featuring a full cast.of ihe sist otaae ot j after tae senting delegates, an ad- dress by President | firs more than 200 local talent charac- © ters, will be given ‘at the Iris to. pre~ sent / = og morrow _ evening.; The ente beeh prominent in home talent en- | mecting was tursied’ Ovet te “him ee eee ee oe ccna fees: | the (cmporary chairman. nights, Tuesday, Wednesday an: The advance sale of tickets has | More fhan 500 delegates were seated i i ; ‘ 112 West Midwest Ave. arr f merchan- Thursday of this week. and the |} neon heavy, and many ‘rservations |in the convention hall: ythe -ses-| Wy 743. Owing to the non. val of'a shipment o' ‘2 dise many ladies were disappointed in not securing ae ee our hand, embroidered Night Gowns or ‘eddies. American Legion share of the pro ceeds will bé placed in a special fund for continuing the work of the local post for the benefit of dimabied ex-» have been made for seats at the box office of the Iris theater, where Uckets may be exchanged for reser- sion was opencd, ‘making it one of the] ¥ }largest labor gatheritigs ever held in the history of the federation. ; wena} ang vations... ‘ ct Ta Have you soon that A men. Elaborate programs of the num- MANY ISSUS.BEFORE « | field of way i i i Mra. Frankie Terrell Young, who|| ‘tery have been published and are to VENTION.” ing rye on Frank Duff's This merchandise} has arrived and is directing the cast, is warm tn her as 13.—Unemploy- about five be distributed throughout the city, not only for the purpose of adver Using the entertainment, but to serve as an appropriate souvenir for the large number of Casper people who will tind themselves among the cant. praise of the talent exhibited by lo- cal artists.in the rehearsals which have been held. The first cém- plete rehearsal including the entire, cast was held yesterday morning, | | ment, the hop,” wage reduc: and everything went according to } } | } tons, relations with European labor federations, disarmament, ° the Irish question, recognition of the Russian |soviet government, and a score: of other major issues were before the For Fuesday Only We will offer HAND EMBROIDERED Night Gowns and Teddies At $3.25 Regular $7 and $8 values the big round clock which is one of the unique features of the elaborate stage setting. Seldom is an opportunity for the? display of stage talent possessed by local people. A large number of children are included in the cast, and All persons having claims against Burlington Cafe are hereby. notified to present LATALALALALALALAL AAR Tae ener Khaki Suits at $8.50 TO PUBLIC BASEBALE IN fv Regular $18 value 4 25 Per Cent Discount On All Hats If It’s Worth Moving It’s Worth Moving Right Fireproof Coyered Vans Warehouse Responsible Drivers Baggage sITONa TRANSFER w. OF see 345 SfUELSan Baseball will be the main form of layground activity for the time be according to the plans being fos- ed jointly by the Casper school | board and the Rotary club. The play grounds will be under the supervision dt Dean Morgan and Miss Lulu Potts from leases Them All ! [t appeals to €. zrybody because of the ‘pleasure CuERe and benefit it affords. MEAL The longest-lasting refresh- “ya 4=Ss«s ent Possible to obtain. Sealed tight—kept right in its wax-wrapped impurity-proof package. — The Flavor Lasts ray WRIGLEY'S JUICY FRUIT 7 CHEWING GUM who arrived here Sunday Wayne, Neb. Starting at $30 every — afternoon while the Casper baseball team is op the rodd the athletic park Will be open to everyone and crowds are cx pected to turn out for baseball, and everyone will get a chance to play on one of the five diamonds that are Being laid out. This ix the outg‘owth, of the first meeting which were held this mora: ing to organize the work under the direction of Mr. Morgan and Miss Potts. The eduipment which will give Casper one of the niost modern play grounds in the county is said to be under wa é IL Biedermann{; COUNCIL TO DECIDE ON CONTRACT BIDS TONIGHT Hight bids submitted to the city council last Monday night for con- (racts on the city water system exten- sions will be decided at a special meet- i of the city council which is sched ul@l for tonight. Some little techni cality has held up letting the bids for the past week but the lucky eontractor will be named tonight, - —_ Honest Values Stitched With A section of the fence: around the et Hy: north side of the baseball park, about 10 feet in length. including the score- board, numerous signs including The ‘Tribune's streamer, were blown down during the gale of wind which visited Casfer last night. Crews of laborers and carpenters were put to work on the destroyed ‘ ae Distinctive Blouses in ie 8 GEORGETTE CANTON CREPE TUB SILK = =~=—s PONGEE The Pongees come in the natural color. | : >The Tub Silks in varied assortments of! stripes. The Georgettes and Canton Crepes come iin all the new shad i tomato, jade, grey; peacock, burnt oraort or: long sleeves. pare inelaeite Low neck and convertible collars, shnge, filesh, brown, navy, and white. Priced at $8.75 to $16.75 Another Shipment of Sassy Jane Dresses These Dresses are an absolutely new freak idea this spring. q They are fashioned with a newness of design that makes them interesting. |" These frocks possess a distinctive style and color combination that who like something different. Sizes for little girls and grown ups. Priced Up to $18.50 fence this morning and in all proba bility it will take a day or so to re- pair the damage. gin dN a Eh LOST—Grip, on Salty Creek Sunday; tag bears name E. Wears, Higgins, Texas. Trib road y ATHLETIC PIRK OPENED 204, une. make:s an irresistible appeal to those All the Hot Water You Can Use Whenever Wanted — Day or Night Your home, every home, can now have all the hot water needed as easily as you have electric light. This wonderful convenience has been brought within the reach of all by the Humphrey Automatic Gas Water Heater —the highly-perfected, modern invention that furnishes an endless stream of fresh hot water at the turn of a faucet. The Humphrey Heater is automatic to the last degree, Opening the faucet releases water pressure which automatically turns on gas and lights big powerful burners from the tiny pilot light’ Fresh water rushes through copper coils and is heated on the run as it hurries to you. : Instantly, a full-sized, swift stream of piping-hot water gushes forth—and coniioues as long as the faucet is open. A thermo- stat maintains a uniform water temperature. When the faucet is closed is turned off autcmaticalts —expense is sto; No more water is heated than is used at the time. 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