Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, August 28, 1922, Page 8

PAGE EIGHT EZRA MEEKER DROVE OXEN OVER OREGON TRAIL 70 YEARS AGO, TRAVELS IT NOW IN AUTOMOBILE Visit Paid to Independence Rock Holds Wealth in Memories to Famous Trail Blazer Now Visiting in Casper After three score and ten years, the allotted span of man’s life, to traverse again parts o: over which he first passed in 1852, was the experience of Ezr who jin company with A. J. Mokler, a d others, made a trip to Emigrant Gap Meeker of Oregon, Casper pioneer and Independence rock last Fi Mr. Meeker, who is in him 92nd as been tn braving ents, dar ko In PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS The following is a full, true and correct copy of the constitutional amendments which w proposed by the Sixtee Legi re of the State of Wyoming, and which ~ill be submitted to the electors of said state for their adoption or rejection at the general election to be held in this state on the seventh day of No- vember, A. D. 1922, being respect- ively amendments numbered ‘ and “two,” received from the said Sixteenth State Legislature Number One. Authorizing an increase in the limitation of salary of County Su perintendent of Schools, County Assessor and County Surveyor. Article XIV, Section 3, Limit of Sslaries—Olsssification of Counties for Amount Of. The salaries of county officers shall be fixed by law within the following limits, to- wit: In counties having an assessed valuation not exceeding two million ($2,090,000) dollars, the sheriff shall be paid not more than fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500.00) per year; the county clerk shall not be paid more than twelve hundred dol. lars ($1,200.00) per year; the county and prosecuting attorney shall not be paid more than twelve} hundred dollars ($1,200.00) per year; the county treasurer shail not be paid mo: than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per year; the county assessor shall not be paid more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per year; the county superintendent of schools shall not id more than one jousand rs (81,000.00) per y In es having an assessed valua- tion of more than two million dol- lars ($2,000,000.00), and not ex- ceeding five million dollar: ($5,- 600,000.00), the sheriff shall not be paid more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) per year; the county clerk shall not be paid reore than eighteen hundred dollars ($1,800.00) per year; the county treasurer shall not be paid more than eighteen hundred dollars ($1,800.00) per year; the county assessor shall not be paid more than twelve hundred dollars ($1,200.00) per year; the county and prosecut- ing attorney shall not be paid more than fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500.00) per year; the oounty superintendent of schools shall not be paid more than fifteen hundred dollars (81,500.00) per year. In counties having more than five mil- lion dollars ($5,000,000.00) as- sessed valuation, the sheriff shall not be paid more than two thousand dollars ($2,000. per year; the county clerk shall not be paid more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) per year; the county treasurer shall not be paid more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) per year; the county assessor shall not be paid more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) per year; the county and prosecuting attorney shall not be paid more than twenty-five hun- dred dollars ($2,500.00) per year; the county superintendent of schools shall not be paid more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) per year. The county surveyor in each county shall receive not to ex- ceed fifteen dollars ($15.00) per day, for each day actually engaged n the performance of the duties of his office. NUMBER TWO. Authorizing a consolidation of the two state land boards and re- lating to the establishment of the new Board and prescribing its pow- ers. Article XVIII. Section 8 ‘The Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor and .Su- perintendent of Public Instructi hall constitute a Board of Land Commissioners, which under dire: tron of the Legislature as limited by this constitntion, shall have di- rection, control. leasing and dis- posal of lands of the state granted, or which may be herenfter granted for the support and benefit of pub- lic schools, subject to the further limitations that the sale of all lands shall be at public auction, after such delay (not less than the time fixed by congress) in portions at proper intervals of time, and at such minimum prices (not less than the minimum fixed by congress) ag to realize the largest possible pro- ceeds. And said Board, subject to the limitations of this constitution | and under such regulations as may be provided by law shall have the direction, control, disposition and care of all lands that have been heretofore or may hereafter be ted to the state. E. CHAPLIN, Ww the historic old Oregon trail, riday. the future In a country sparsely set- tea and vaguely explored. Danger, hazard and adventure that would thrill the very soulm of the present tion were every ¢<: occurences n the life of these hardy pioneers. The trip made last week was over the same old trail, but tn far different ere oxen and horses were used by the pioncers high powered automobiles were used Friday. where vast waste and wilder. ess confronted the voyagers of the |"50s, the smoke of Casper's indus now drifted tdly overhead Branson and F. » Who were also in the party imbed the rocks to scan the names nd initiale of those who carved them there while passing over the traf] in the early days. Names dated as early As “852 were found carved in the rocks, Independence Rock, which has been a landmark in Wyoming since the time when the Indians’ ran unre strained over the prairies, wes visited H next and photographs were taken by Mr. Jeffryes. The commanding site s a remarkable view of the coun for unlimited miles in all direc tions and the pictures, taken from both the west ani north sides, havw unusual possibilities of interest Mr. Meeker, who has been the on er interest during his stay Casper, to leave for Washing D. C,, tonight. He is an unus ually active man, vigorous and well preserved, and at the time of his 85th birthday published a story of his life which deals with the various ex periences and adventures of that gen ration of pioneers who, with the passing years, are fast becoming few in number. of in ' Pres. Obregon Escapes Injury MEXICO CITY, Aug. 28.——(By The Associated Press).—President Obregon and his party escaped injury on Satur. fay when a bridge which he was form opening at Cortazar, state of Guanajuato collapsed under the weight of hundreds of spectators, it was learned today. Several persons were injured but none seriousiy sR Be i head Classified ads in the Tribune are winners and possibly the keys we give with every 50c paid at office will ‘in you a big prize. 8-12-tf Avoid Accidents Brakes Examined Free Raybestos Service Station Gas, Ols and Greases Guaranteed Repair Work Cars Sold on Commission Lowest Storage in Casper GARAGE Willis-Hackett Co, Che Casper Daily Cribune ° oy BUREAU DIRECTOR 1SSU interesting announcement com- ing from the director of the United States veterans bureau, C. R. Forbes, carries the information the former service men who held gor ‘STOLEN CASH REGISTER | 15 FUND DEMOLISHED REINSTATEMENT OF INSURANCE ES STA “Every exservice man amsty protect himeelf and his de Pendents with government life in surance. Since this bureau has no sales agent, you will do your com- ¢ TEMENT OF INTEREST 15 PROMISED VETS, | 1 } should | | Dividends on deposits. Reserve on Japeed during year Contingent reserve Commuted value of in- staliments, death and total permanent disa Dility cleirdts Death and total perma- nent disability in pro- 3,183,487.00 MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 1922. sirls of Casper know the Y. wc is your service.” Rooms for School Teachers in Demand An appreciation of the help received n their efforts at solving some of the present problems that come to the Y. M. C. A. of Casper was voiced this - 1,822,689.00 rotaiae Seana T° [orning ty Sra 3S Rene secreny varce (@acounted af the organtzation, in t ‘ollowing: need 3.949.351.90 | *atement: 1,905.16 “The Service committee of the Y. W. ppred cooper ernment insurance while in the ; radew a service tf you call to their j|APDortioned for pay tor sags otek oth ca Gaily ego ctremank byes oar etae ee eee ot) the ee attention Pe Taapiaiventages of roe ie3 oie aiupibetb || cxmepupers camel People of Casper Where the eash register which was stolen! pur who government life jnwurance.” : =a eniea es a from the store of “Matson Brothers,| ‘Potician to lanes. may_wow maken. |“ Welloping iota montanes ot the | Aibether MabGiiec-— Syequess. [ia store. "school begins septemoer {1 YOUR BOY South Center street store, early in the| stication for reinstatement of their | bureau of war risk insurance Unassigned fends. : en wind resin thet wit be week was recovered in the weeds| Diiuse os cor ermeenent of thet Assets. } avaiaihs ut changhstas phabar san 140e|f SVill: xaeeive pout moral back of a lumber pile belonging to the! ¢erent kinds regular insurance | United States bonds, ! #5, res Ww. Aas hog wiify the tal and physical - ©. L. Walker lumber company and that those not holding the maxi book value (market | Seal coauternemen ine, Cook. toons ain The register had been ravaged of its contents, which amounted to §23, but | there was no clue by which the ident-| mum amount © police they $10,000 may increase now hold in mult! value, 40,765,611.16)__943,182,264.87 Loans te policy holders es of $500 to the maximum amount | on policies ~ 781,788.11 ity of the robbers could be traced.! hermitted under law Cash on hand 9 52 Sneed a ee nai ec ann DAYS POT: rns) tutlowing’ quetatiod Womatehe | Abeened (tise seared se cd, sas Mer brwtetin issued by Director Forbees = 10,105.05 hoping that the next time their store! is entered by burglars, it will ne. be by men who open cash registers with ts self-explanatory: “Do you need more tnsurance? You Due from United States Treasury under war tat are entitled to carry an amount of | _ Tisk act — 708,070.50 ‘ge hammars. converted insurance equal to the | All other assets 544,710.27 —— EW amount of insurance you carried =, THFINDER NEWS. +13 PA DER NEWe while in the service. Liberal provi $45,618,367.12 The water the reservotr is feet below the top of the spiiway Mre. F. W. Sowell of Casper is the house guest of the J. C. Austir fam 34] sions have teen made for the rein- statement and conversion of addi- tional term lapsed or which has been canesled. Additional insurance may bo con- verted in amounts of $500 or more, in even multiples of $500. If you are carrying the maximum amount, Dr. Marks and wife of Tlinois, were sightseers at the dam on Thursday and you desire to carry more con par 2 verted insurance, complete infor. Mr. Franktin, civil engineer of| mation will be sent you upon re jcottsbluff, Neb., s spending his va-| quest cation at the L. M. Pathfinder. Weaver camp in 2 tT il P Quintin Deaver, niece and mother, were enjoying the sirhtts at the Dam last Thursday bd the guest of her daughter, Mrs, Harry Hoshaw, two weeks, returning home lnst Sunday Austin was a business visitor er last Friday. ones re Mrs. Bob Dodds of Casper hes been in Caan —_—_——e——_—_————— THE NEW DIAMOND CORD The B0x81% _.. $10.80 30x3 .. 382x315 3830x316 31x4 . 31x4 . B32x4 33x4 B4x4 . 3830x316 81x4 _ 35x65 A CARLOAD tires in order to make room for a large stock of accessories, This is the greatest tire sale ever put on in the city of TODAY, as this sale will last only a short time. ‘ We have already sold out several sizes. maining stock for they won’t last long at these prices. BRODIE RUBBER 363 S. Ash St. Phone 1891W Phone 1203 “Your Accessory House” All Fresh Stock Diamond Tires The World’s Standard . HIGH-GRADE TIRE FABRIC TIRES JUST RECEIVED This is not a factory decline in price. We want to move this large stock of Come pick yours now from the re- WE GIVE NATIONAL KEYS—ASK FOR THEM. Reserve on all policies insurance which has in force December 31 1931 (American exps rience table of mer- tality, 3% per cent)_$29.387.839.00 Total permanent dis- BUY PIGEON’S TEAS Varieties of Green and Black igeon Tea & Coffee Co. Double Diamond Casper. BUY NOW, Classified ads Im tho winners and possibly give with every 50c paid win you a biz prize. feat eo. MS 8 men enter the universities. Tribune are the keys we sabia 1) In Buigaria almost as many wome Problem we all are trying to solve. Locations near Park, East Casper and Central schools are much needed, as are also good boarding places. Calls are being made for high school girls who wish to assist in homes for their board and room. May the women and ing. Good teachers, con- stant care and kindly disci- pline assure all around de- velopment. Seventh grade and up. For catalogue ad- dress Capt. Royal H. Drum. care of you. CO. 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