Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, April 27, 1924, Page 7

SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 1924. Fitst Cabin in State Was Built in “Bessemer Ben ” By GRACE RAYMOND HEBARD Survey) (Copyrighted, Grace Raymond He- bard, University of Wyoming, 1924.) In the preparation of the manus- cript for this county valuable assist- ance has been received from a num- ber of sources, particularly Mr, A. J. Mokler, (A. J, M.) and his valuable “History of Natrona County,” and Mrs, Clementina 8. Nicolaysen (C. 8. N.) to whom credit is given in this county’s history. (The author at Laramie, Wyoming asks for coopera- tion from the people of Natrona county in making this list as com- plete as possible. Mistakes and omis- sions will be discovered and she will be grateful for communications and corrections. WYOMING. Congressmen J. M. Ashley of Ohio in 1865 introduced a bill into congress having for its ob- ject the creation of a Territory that he proposed should bear the name of “Wyoming.” The boundaries as pro- posed in this bill were the same as those the State of Wyoming now has. ‘This bill failed to become a law. In 1868, July 25th, another bill became a law creating the Territory of Wyo- ming. Various names were suggest- ed for the proposed territory to be carved out of the land of the North- western country through which the Rocky Mountains ran from North- west to Southeast. Other names were suggested for the new territory in congress, Lincoln, Cheyenne, Platte, Sioux, Yellowstone, Big Horn, Sweetwater, Shoshoni, Arapahoe. 'The word Wyoming has been trans- Jated as meaning “large plains’ com- ing from the Delaware Indians, Maughwauwama, a compound of "Maughwau,” meaning large and ‘wama,” signifying plains. ‘The Lenape Indians occupied, aboriginally, the valley of the Dela- ware river and when that stream was named in honor of Lord Dela- ware the appellation attached to them and they were henceforth called the Delaware Indians. “In the western part of the state of Delaware is an elevated tableland forming the watershed between the Delaware and the Chesapeake bays. ‘This watershed was the home of the Lenape and as it marked the end of the Atlantic Coast plains, they calle it “Wyoming” meaning the “End of the Plains.”". In 1742, they were crowded out of their possessions along the Delaware and removed to the Susequehanna river and on a small tributary’ of that stream, where the level country gave way to the hills, they named the place in likeness to their original home and called it ‘Wyoming. This is the Wyoming of colonial History."”—John E. Rees, Salmon, Idaho, NATRONA COUNTY... The first step taken toward the organization of Natrona county was in the Terri- torial Legislature of 1888, during the administration of Governor Thomas Moonlight. The land in the county had since November, 1869, included Carbon county which was one of the original five counties of the ter- ritory. A “Natrona county derives.its name from the natural deposits of natrum or carbonate of soda, which {s found in the numerous basins and lakes that abound in the central part of the state. Judge Charles E. Blyden- burgh of Rawlins suggested the “Natrona” as the thirteenth Spanish word Natron. ALCOVA.—Thirty-five miles south- west of Casper. At the site of Al- cova Hot Springs. This was to have been a great health resort for the curative properties of the springs and was started by an eastern syn- dicate in 1391.—A. J. M. “Named be- cause it is in a nest of coves.” —C. 8. N. ARMINTO—Named for Manuel Armenta, incorporated in 1915. Located on the C. B. and Q. Railway; now a trading post for ranchmen and stockmen.—A, J. M. ASTORIAN CABIN—John Jacob Astor, inspired by the reports given by the men of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-06 as to the pos- sibility of a fortune to be made from skins of the beaver, buffalo and var- jous other animals to be found in the Rocky Mountain region, sent an expedition from Saint Louis across country to the mouth of the Colum- bia river, Incidentally these men headed by Wilson Price Hunt were Mrs. THORWALD OLSEN Advice for You Cannot Afford to Overlook One Word of This, Grand Island, Nebr.—"I am glad to indorse Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a aplendid tonic for the expectant mother, having used it myself with most satisfactory results.”--Mra, Thorwald Olsen, 816 West Sixth st. What “Favorite Prescription” has done fér Mrs. Olsen and thousands of others {t should do for you, Start at once with this ‘Prescrip- tion” and seo how quickly you pick up—feel stronger and better. All druggists sell it in tablet or lquid form. Write Dr, Pierce. President Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo,-N, Y., EDITOR'S NOTE—The Tribune takes pleasure in pub- lishing the article by Dr. Grace Raymond Hebard appearing under this head, both in view of its historical significance and interest, but as an outline for study in both the city and rural schools in familiarizing pupils with the countries in which they live. Dr. Hebard, who stands foremost among the histor- ians of the state, had this idea in mind in the compilation of the information. Other counties of the state will ie treated in a similar manner and eventually the whole will be included in a volume which should be exceedingly valuable to this and succeeding generations. the first white men to traverse tho land now embraced in the State of ‘Wyoming, 1811. After: establishing Fort Astoria at the mouth of the Columbia, a party under the leader- ship of Robert Stuart returned to St. Louis, reaching there in 1813. This small group of men also traversed ‘Wyoming more nearly through the central part of the state rather than through the northeastern part as did Hunt and his men at times on the trail that was in history to be known as the-Oregen road. Stuart and his six men and one horse so dilapidated that it was not worth the while for the Indians to steal, finally on Nov- ember 2, 1812 reached what is known as the “great bend of the river (North Platte) opposite the mouth of Poison Spider Creek’’ (H. Chitten- gen.) Here, today known as Bessemer Bend, and the stream now called Lower Poison Snider Creek Stuart and his men built 2 cabin, or wig- wam, eight feet wide and eighteen feet long, walls six feet high, the building all covered with buffalo skins, a fire place in the center of the one roomed cabin “and smoke found its way out through a hole in the roof” (Stuart's diary). This is the first building, house or cabin to be built in Wyoming by known builders. There are remains of ancient build- ings in our state, but the builders are unknown. The Astorians ex- pected to spend the winter in their warm building which was now lined on the inside by numerous quarters of wild animals. But a starved band of Arapahoe Indians discovered Stuart and his men, though peace- ful, disturbed . the overland men enough to make them move on to- ward the East by the way of the North Platte river. (Washington Irv- ing. “The Astorians”) The exact site of-this building it has been sug- gested should be accurately located and marked as “‘the first cabin in Wyoming.” BADWATER—T. creek of that name. BATES' PARK—Named for Lieu- tenant Bates, who was in command of United States troops who had a big battle with the Indians in that part of the country in the early 60's. Is bounded on the south by the Lara- mie Plains, on the east by Muddy Mountains, on the west by North Platte river, on the north by Casper Mountain. Bates’ Park and Bates’ Hole are one and the same. A. J. M. BESSEMER—In section 3, town- ship 32, range 81, established in 1888. Then catled the “Queen City of the West," fifteen miles southwest of Casper and on the west side of the North Platte river, near junction of Poison Spicer creek. This town ort- ginally consisted of 49 blocks, in ad- dition to this, ground was reserved “upon which to erect the state cap- {tal building of Wyoming.” Named by the Wyoming Improvement com- pany.—A. J. M. The word Bensemer comes from Sir Henry Bessemer, an Englishman who invented a process of making steel from cast fron. BISHOP—Named for Marvin L. Bishop, president Natrona County’ Woolgrowers association. C. S. M. Located on the C. B, and Q rail- road, 12 miles west from Casper. Established in 1913-14.—A. J. M. BOTHWELL—Named for A. J. Bothwell, effortn made in 1889 to establish a town by the Bothwell Catt’e company, without success. Township 30, range 85, west of Horse Creek. BUCKNUM—Was named on De- cember 27, 1907, for Charles Kk. Bucknum, a pioneer fur trader and trapper prominent {n the Indian wars during territorial days, serv- ing with General Nelson A. Miles, a member of the Wyoming legisla- tiie and @ large ranch owner, near the station, by Frank Walters, the manager of the railroad.—c. 8, M. CADOMA—This name fs an In- dian word and means “to hide” or “to secrete.” Located on the Chi- cago and Northwestern railroad, 12 miles west from Casper. Establish- ed 1905. Cadona and Bishop are the same except one is a station on the Northwestern and the other is a station on the Burlington rall- road. CASPER—County seat of Natrona county. First building erected June, 1888 between Firat and A streets and between McKinley and Jeffer- son. A. J. M. Incorporated as a town July 2, 1889, named for Lieu- tenant Casper Collins, son of Col- onel William ©. Collins. for whom Fort Collins, Colo., was named. In July 1865, Lieutent Collins was in charge of the Sweetwater station ut Independence Rock, from which station he had gone over the Oregon Trail to Fort Laramie. On his re- turn to his headquarters, he stopped at the Platte Bridge station (Cas- per.) Soon after his arriva! he en- gaged in a fight, July 26, with the Sioux Indians when he met his death. On November 21, 1865, by or- ders of Major-General Pope the fol- lowing order was issued: “The military post situated at Platte Bridge, between Deer and Rock Creeks, on the Platte river, will be hereafter known as Fort Casper, in honor of Lieutenant Casper Collins, Eleventh Ohlo cavalry, who lost his iife while gallantly attacking a superior force of Indians at this place.” Casper city, mountain and creek should be spelled with an “‘a” in the last syllable, but an error and loug for free advice, or send 10c for trial package “Prescription” tablets.— Advertisement. usage have changed the “a” into an DEVIL'S GATE— A rift in the’ rock wall close to the Oregon Trail, about five miles west of Independ- ence Rock, a postoffice until recent- ly called Sun. now abandoned. It was called in the early days of im- migrants on the tral! “A G&te to Hell,” because it seemed an appro- priate name to the thousands who passed by on the south on their way to the west. —A. J. M. 60 miles southwest of Casper. EADSVILLE—Named for Charles W. Eacs; 10 miles south of Casper on-Casper mountain. In 1890 town started for a stamp mill on Eads’ property; a “town” in 1891. Copper ore mines deserted about 1897.—A. J. M. EMIGRANT GAP—About 12 miles west of Casper on the north side of the Platte; is a break in the hills through which the emigrants on the Oregon Trail passed to the west. A landmark that could not bo misred. Township 28 and 29, range 87 and 83. 4 R. 88, on the ERVAY CREEK AND POST OFFICE—Nemed for Jake Ervay, an early pioneer.—C, 8. N. Town- ip 384, range 88 On ie west fork of the south fork of Powder River, Homesteaded by Jake Ervay in the 80's and is now owned by James B and Robert Grieve. — A. J. M. FREELAND—Township 30, range 80. Nathed for Bill Freelan¢ who came from Philadelphia and settled in Bates’ Park. FRUEN'S CASTLE—Township 39, range 78. Why so named? GOOSE EGG RANCH HOUSE.— Section 3 ,township 32, north, range 81 west. Built by the Searicht Cat. tle company, constructed of stone and sometimes called the Stone Ranch, still standing (1924), This ‘was one of the sites or buildings mentioned in Owen Wister’s Virgin- ian, near the mouth of Poison Spider creek. It was at this place that Wis- ter is supposed to have the Virgin- jan meet the school teacher who came from the east. Near this ranch Bessemer was located. — A. J. M. HELL'S HALF ACRE — Fifty miles west of Casper owned by Na- trona County since 1922, formerly known as Devil's Kitchen, weird de- pression of 300 acres in which are | deep caverns, ‘crevices and pits, on the Yellowstone Highway. — A. J. M. ‘HEMINWAY—Township 37, range 81. Named for Ambrose Hemingway owner of the ranch at the time the name was applied.—A. J. M. HOGADONE’S TRAIL ON CAS- PER MOQUNTAIN—A short-cut from Casper to Eadsville, named for John G. Hogadone, early miner in Casper mountains in 1889.—A. J. M. HORSE CREEK—Named by the early fur men for thelr horses that were stolen by the Indians on the stream, fifty miles west from Cas- per. INDEPENDENCE ROCK—Town- ship 29, range 85, on the north sideot Sweetwater river; piece of rock one mile in circumference, numeraus names painted and Beauty A Gleamy Mass of Hair 35¢ “Danderine” does Wonders for Any Girl’s Hair Girls! Try this! When combing and dressing your hair, just moisten your hair brush with a little “Dan: derine” and brush it through- your hair. The effect is startling! You ean do your hair up immediately and it will appear twice as thick and heevy—a masse of gleamy hair, sparkling with life and poseossing that incomparable softness, fresh- ness and luxuriance, While beautifying the hair “Dan- derine” is also toning and stimulat- ing each single hair to grow thick, jong and strong. Hair stops falling out and dandruff disappears. Get a bottle of delightful, refreshing “Dan- derine” at any drug or toilet coun- ter and just see how healthy and youthful your hair bocomes.—Ad- vertisement, Che Casper Sunday Cribune PLACE NAMES OF NATRONA.COUNTY AND. THEIR DERIVATION AS TOLD BY HISTORIAN Detivations ‘of Names Present Basis for chiseled on this rock as far back as 1849. A well-kncwn landmark for the Emigrants going over the trial, 55 miles southwest from Casper, named probably by the early fur trapper and traders who had ar- rived at this rock on the 4th of July and there celebrated “the anniver- sary of aur national freccpm,” call- ed by Father De Smet in 1840, the “Register of the Desert” on account ef the quantity of names placed up- on the side of the stone. JOHNSTOWN—Section 9, town- ship 29, range 86, on Sweetwater river, four milés northwest of Inde- endes Rock and two miles north of the Junction of the Sweetwater river and Dry créek. Postoffice, a center of a soda mining camp; mathinery installed by the Syndicate Improve- ment company during the summer of 1892; abandoned April 20, 1894. Name was changed in 1896 to Ber- thaton by Barns (of the Barns school books) in honor of his daugh- ter Bertha.—A. J. M. LAMAR—Township 31, range 85, east side of Horse Creek on*Fish creek, 2% miles east, of where the old Oregon Trail crosred Horse Creek. LAVOYE—Named for Louis La- voye, original homesteader on land of townsite and postoffice, which postoffice and town was on Decem- ber 17, 1923 moved to Sand Creek. Moved back in 1924. Prosperous oil town In Salt Creek oil field. LOST CABIN MINE—A some- what mythical gold discovery in the PATHFINDER—T. 28, R, 84, north of large government Pathfind- er Dam, which empounds many miles of water to be used for irriga- tion purposes. 45 miles southwost from Casper, PETRIE—Named for John Petrio, livestock agent for C and N. W. Railway—C. 8. N. On the B, and M. about 8 miles west of Bucknum— A. J. M. PLATTE BRIDGE or OLD FORT CASPAR—Bullt by Louis Guinard over the North Platte in 1858-59. A short distance southwest of old loca- tion of Fort Casper. POISON CREEK STATION—New Wolton, POISON SPIDER CREEK—The water in the creek was said to be poisonous to animals.—C, 8. N. POWDER RIVER—Sec. T. 36, R. 85,.named from the stream so called from the dark powder-like sand that was found on its banks, Village on the Northwestern and Burlington Railways, about 40 miles west from Casper. RESHAW—Named for John Rick- ard, which last name pronounced in French sounded like Reshaw, hence the name. Built the North Platte Bridge in 1854-55 three miles east from Casper. Bridge burned by the Indians in 1867, SALT CREEK—Where !s town located and why the name? Former- ly, New Salt Creek. So named when Post office was moved from Lavoye on the Wyoming North and South Railroad. SEMINOE—With John Charles Fremont in 1842 as he journeyed through Natrona county was Basil Cimineau Lajeunesse, who with Fre mont climbed Fremont's Peak Aug- ust 15, The name Cimineau endures in the Cimineau Mountains, incor- rectly at times spelled Seminole—A J. M. Basil established a tradine Post in 1858 on the Oregon Trai! above Devil's Gate about 100 yards south of Tom Sun's ranch house. SEMINOLE—Station on the C. and .N. W. Rallroad, 22 miles west from Casper. Later chan, to Bucknum, in honor of Charles K. Bucknum. SHANNON—T. 40, R. 79, on Sa't Creek on boundary between Natrona Big Horn mountains. MIDWBHST—The old or former postoffice of Salt Creek. Located at the main camp of the Midwest Oil company in the Salt Creek oi! field. MILLER—Township 81, range 87, west of Dry Creek. Named for W. S. Miler for many years postmas- ter at that place—A. J. M. MILLS—Two miles west of Cas per; Sec. 7, T. 23 N., R. 79 W. Town ‘ot sold April 1919 incorporated 1920, mamed for Jam William and Thomas Mills. (Then known the Mills-Baker addition of Casper)—A. J. M. MUDDY CREEK—Named because the waters of the stream are muddy —c. 8. N. NORTH PLATTE RIVER—North branch of the Platte River, named from the French “dull, shallow, flat, larly applicable to the river which is wide and shallow. OIL CITY—T. 32, R. 86) Located on Poison Spider Creek. Named by 8S. A. Aggers, who came from Ot! City, Pennsylvania in the 80's and drilled for oil. Land was filed up on as a desert claim by William Grieve in 1895. Is now owned by James B. and Robert Grieve. and Johnson counties. Named for P. M. Shannon, president of the Pen- nsylvania Of] and Gas company, the first company to develop the Salt Creek Ol! Field, and to establish the first refinery in Caspe: A. J. M. SNYDER—Named for Ora Snyder. Located on Castle Creek, in Salt Creek oil field. SODIUM—Location of Sods Lake. —C. 8S. N.-Seven miles east of Pow- der River on C. B. and Q. Rat!road. SPLIT ROCK—T. 29, R. 89, ex- treme southwest corner of Natrona county, So named on account of a rift at the top of the mountains. STROUDS—Namedt for Joshua Stroud who settled on a homestead three miles east of where Casper now stands, in 1884.—C. 8. N. Was laid out In 1888 by the Pioneer Town Site company. SUN.—Named for Tom Sun, one SU-| of the first ploneers in the southern Part of Natrona county, T. 29, R. 87, about 8 miles west of Independence Rock, on the south side of the Sweet- water River, Formerly known as Devil's Gate Post office. SWEETWATER RIVER—Name dates from the period of William Ashley's Fur Expedition before 1830, because the water as compared with that of other streams impregnated with alkaline salts, was sweet. The first name was French Eau Sucree the explanation being because a pack mule with a camp supply of Sugar was drowried {n the stream.— Hi. Chittenden. SWEETWATER — West of the junction of the Sweetwater River ind Horse Creek. T. 29, R. 85. In 1865 a telegraph station one the Ore- gon Trail and headquarters of Lieu- tenant Caspar Collins, who when on his way to this station from Fort Laramie was killed by the Indians July 26, 1865 at Platte Station, which after Collins’ death was named Fort Caspar, ., TEAPOT TOWN—So called from teapot shaped rock—C. S. N. TEAPOT ROCK—Sec. 3, T. 38, R. 79, on east side of Teapot Creek. This rock gave the name to Teapot Town which was named from the creek of this name and for the large rock formation bearing a marked resem- blance to a teapot. About 36 miles north of Casper. The town was started August 11, 1922. This is in the vicinity of the Teapot Dome and Naval Ol] Reserve. 4 WALTMAN — On Northwestern Railroad, about 10 miles east from Wolton, 63 miles west of Casper. Named for Waltman Walters, son of Mr. Walters, general manager of the Cc. and N. W. Railway.—c, 8S. N. WOLTON.—So named because at that time it was a large shipping point for quantities of wool.—c. ‘S. N. First settlement made in early 90's by Jack Clark as a stage station, known as Poison Creek Station. Sec. 8, T. 36 N., R. 87 W; 1896 post of- fice was established. 1906 established as a railroad station on the N. W. Railroad; in 1914 moved in part to|) Arminto on the Burlington Railroad. —A. J. M. ESSEX SALES ARE DOUBLED Local Dealer Reports Twice as Many Cars Sold This Year “Our Essex business to date this year has been twice as many cars as in 1922, which was itself a record-breaker,”’ declares R. N. Van Sant, Hudson and Essex distributor: dealer. “Despite any talk of slack times, our volume of business has gone ahead on a scale of unprecedented improvement. ‘Now that spring {s here, -KI-MOIDS QUICK RELIEI For INDIGESTION and Mountain View Suburb has over 85 houses, built in 9 months, Many Are the Useful and Necessary Things to Be Found In Our Attractive Shop for the Little One UNDERTHINGS FOR THE BABY Including Binders, Teething Bands, Shirts, Gertrudes in Wool or Silk and Wool, at Prices Most Moderate NIGHTIES FOR BABY White Outing Flannel and Vanta Knit Gowns, Prices $1.00 and $1.25 Each SACQUES FOR BABY Of Cashmere Wool Crepe, and Hand Knitted. Priced $1.25 to $3.60 Each STOCKINGS FOR BABY White Wool, Silk and Wool, and All Silk. 65c to 85c Pair DRESSES FOR BABY Of Fine Batiste and Nainsook, Made Entirely by Hand. Priced $1.25 to $5.75 Each DECORATIVE WICKER FURNITURE FOR THE BABY IN IVORY Including Wardrobes, Several Different Styles. Bathinett With or Without Table. Free For the Asking-While They Last Books on Infant Care, Issued by the U. S. Dept. of Labor and Sent to Us Through the Courtesy of Congressman Chas. E. Winter W & Perkins & Co. Trimmed Bassinets at $57.50 Scales with Basket, Decorated, $18.50 High Chairs, Trimmed and Decorated, $15.00 Toilet Baskets, Trimmed and Untrimmed—Three Different Shapes, $3.75 to $5.00 50c SPECIALTY STORE TRIBUNE BLDG. $18.50 to $27.50 to $14.50 with it the customary rush for cars. we feel conservative in saying thai buyers had better place their orders now if they want to be sure of the delivery of an Essex car. “We want every motorist to recognize clearly the identity of Hudson-Essex and the type of car known as the Coach. The Coach is Hudson-Essex, and Hudson-Hssex is the Coach. “The Society of Automotive En- gineers' now has recognized the Coach, and has formally defizied it as a distinctive type. But the best definition Is the one given by Hud- son-Essex when they invented the Coach. It is a car which gives closed car comforts at open car cost. “There is a Hudson Coach and an Essex Coach, They are just alike in their comfort, their dur- ability and thelr all-season useful- ness. The Essex is just so much Hudson, and a man can make up his mind on whether to buy a Hud- son or Essex Coach purely on the issue of how much he wishes to pay. “The Coach {s exclusive Hud- son-Essex product. Despite the popularity of Hudson-Essex open cars and the Hudson sedan, the Coach is the car which makes up the very great bulk of Hudson- Essex business,” ———> -___ SEND IT To THE PEARL WHITH LAUNDRY PHONE 1702 Right With a Checking Account Why keep rolling mine your financial resources, PAGE SEVEN. Diamonds of quality. schwartz. HOTEL Jos, TOWNSEND Casper’s Newest and Most Modern Fireproof Hotel NOW OPEN NOTICE Matherly & Crowe CHIROPRACTORS in the Have Opened An Office Zuttermeister Bldg. Phone 158 You’re dice to deter- when a Checking Account in this Bank will give you money assur- ance? You have the facts at your finger tips when you use checks, why gamble? You're in- sured against theft, you: always know your possibilities, and you have your money when and where you want it. 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