Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, February 15, 1925, Page 5

/. £ S768, 914SPENT IN LAST YEAR More Than Ten Miles of New Pavement Laid in City , Municipal improvements inclusive Qf paving, sewer and water main ex- tensions, sidewalks and special ttems, reached a total in 1924 of $1,- 525,494.59, practically double that ‘ecorded in 1923, the previous record year. The total that year was $768,- 914.52. As a result of this intensive devel- opment, Casper’s equipment is at last abreast of the city’s growth for the first time since 1917 started the Wyoming metropolis on its phenom- ual expansion. No large size im- provement projects need be contem- plated in the immediate future, ac- cording to E. W. Fassett, city engl- heer. The efforts of his department this year will be devoted chiefly to rounding out work previously insti- tuted. ‘The paved area of the city was en- ormously increased ir 1924. Approxi- mately 10% miles of new pavement was laid, half as much as had been installed in the city’s entire history before, and bringing the total to 80 miles. If laid in an 18-foot roadway, the 1924 paving construction would extend from Casper to Parkerton. Its surface area was 222,837 square feet. Nine more miles of sanitary sew- ers were constructed making the to- tal now 47.27 miles. Twelve miles of five-foot sidewalks were installed at @ cost of $78,000. This takes care of all immediate needs except in Ken- wood, North Casper and one or two {isolated sections. + Outstanding among the year’s achievements was the completion of the $120,000 storage reservoir. This makes available a storage of 10,- 000,000 gallons. The addition of a 180 horsepower engine and a new entrifugal pump to the equipment already in use gives the water de- partment a total pumping capacity of 6,000,000 gallons daily. Since the maximum summer consumption 1s only 4,500,000 gallons, this will take care of consumer's requirements for years to come. ‘The McKinley street subway pro viding a quick, safe, and convenient means of communication between east and north Casper, was opened to traffic the middle of December. The cost of this project was approx! mately $90,000, which is divided equally between the city and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy rall- road. Many big contracts held up in 1923 by inclement weather were pushed to completion last year. The major project pending at the beginning of 1925 is the $20,000 “white way” lighting program for First, Second and Wolcott streets. This, when completed, will carry out on these streets the same method of ornamental! lighting now installed on enter strect. Complete figures on the work of the year, as compiled by Mr. Fassett follow: PENSUSHERE. NOW 31,890 (Continued From Page Three) 1924 ana Topeak had a population of 80,022 in 1920 and Joplin, Missouri - had approximately 30,000 population in 1920, The above named cities ‘ were chosen for comparative pur- WH poses for the reason that their bank debits, from month to month, are more nearly equal to the Casper deb- its than any other cities in the Tenth bi Federal Reserve district. 4 Comparison A statement from the research and statistical division of the Federal Reserve bank of K s City, debits by banks to accounts of customers in the ities named (complied from % weekly reports of clearing houses to 4 the Federal Reserve bank of Kan- sas City) follows: “For the period from January 2nd to Dec. Sist, 1924, inc. Cheyenne Wyo. ~$108,000,040.00 Casper, Wyo - 16 000.00 Colorado Springs, Colo. 154,105,000.00 Joplin. Mo, -- 72,400,000.00 Topeka, Kan. -. 184,329,000.00 If an accurate census enumeration Were to be made of Casper at this time, it {s obvious that the count would be likely to vary from one thousand’ to two thousand either way from this estimate, but for com: parative purposes, the estimate of our present population It is* interesting to note that the savings bank deposits in the Cas per banks have increased from $2 6.05.0n June 1, 1924 to $3,125 3 on January 1, 1925. r cfeare of almost a quarter of a Uog dollare in:several months, or at rate of approximately $33,00 per month. This is an indication that the people of Casper are acquiring the saving habit more and more each succeeding month. Soil Is Rich In Mineral Fertilizer All things considered, no better quality of soil can be found in any p section of the country. The soils of Wyoming are especially rich in mineral plant food, for they have not been washed out by the rains € the ages. S\INDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1925 Kind of Paving Five-mch Warrenite 3ix-inch Warrenite 3ix-Inch Warrenite 3ix-Inch Plain Concrete — 3ix-inch Reinforced Concrete 3ix-inch Warrenite -. Warrenite Warrenite inch Warrenite — Inch Warrenite 3ix-inch Six-Inch 31,830. is a substantia) indicator of | 3ix-inch 3ix-inch 3ix-Inch TOTAL -_4. *Wainut st Storm sewer district No. 2 Tn addition about 2.03 miles Warrenite __ Plain Concrete (not complete) — 3ix-inch Reinforced Concreto 3ix-Inch Reinforced Concrete Six-inch Reinforced Warrenite Paving Districts, Their Costs and Yardages Cost 8,027.24 soncreto (not complete) $958,294.59 Storm Sewers. ing {n 1924, the cost of which was included in the paving. There aro now about 22,66 miles of storm sewers in the city ranging from 8-inch to 72-inch in diameter. Sanitary. Sewer District No. 16 Sanitary Sewer District No, 17 - Sanitary Sewer District No. 18 Sanitary Sewer District No. Sanitary Sewer District No. Sanitary Sewer Dirtrict No. Bucknum Park Trunk Line Bucknum Park Trunk Line Section 11 TOTAL Outside of a Grading District No. 8 (Uncompleted portion from 1923) ---. Grading District No. 9, Kenwood and Sheridan Helghts —--.____. TOTAL In grading district an 1§-foot gravel surface of native gravel was applied to all th making a total length of between four and five miles of thi: With Casper as the hub of its wholesale and retail trade the Salt Creek oll field territory, including a voting registration of 3,500 and al Bopulation of 10,000 has in the last | few years become the city’s greatest surburban commercial area. because of their are the towns of Evansville, three | miles east and Mills, one mile west. | Most important in the oil field ter- ritory are the towns of Salt Creek (formerly Snyder) and La- only, TOTAL Twelve miles’ of five-foot sidewalks — McKinley street subway Tourist Detention home Camp GALT GREEK ol Sanitary Sewers. t! em — 20 (not completed) 21 (not completed) - Section 1 __. y Park Grading. ‘0. 9, in addition to bringing all the Water System Extensions and Addition. th Casper _ cements under paving Sidewalks Miscellaneous. DETAILED STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES ON CITY IMPROVEMENTS (uncompleted portion from 1938) $26,700. of storm sewer was constructed under pav- ~---a~ ~~~ -- $107,200 addition,, most of the above sanitary sewers were constructed in the east part of town serving Kenwood, Butler Heights, East Butler, Burlington and East Burlington adéftions, and drdining to the river down the Bryan stock trail in the vicinity of the county bridge. In all 9.15 miles of sewer were constructed, making © total of 47.27 miles of separate sanitary sewer in the city’s system. homes, ings in which company are carried on and the numerous pri- vate business enterprises have given ystem -----3 3,000} t¢ ~' 91,000 -~~~-$94,000 streets to grade Addition to pump house and equipment, including one 180 horse power Fairbanks Morse type Y engine and 1,500 gallons p. m. Carneron centrifugal pump Ten million gallon storage reservoir and filling and discharge line connections Water main extensions In N iD Water main extentions in East Burlington ‘Water main extensions and fep Pipe hauling streets surfacing. -$ 25,000 - 120,000 56,500 6,000 31,000 1,100 $238,600 --$78,000 -$45,000 - 3,400 - 1,000 ~--$49,400 yore. which revolve the field operations, Second smaller size| meer center of ot] ing company. Midwest, lations buildin, t NATRONA TOANS FORGING AHEAD STRIGT HAS LEAD Each is the center of a fast growing and permanent population and each represents a hub around contiguous Midwest, the oldest in including the old Dutch camp, plo: dev Natrona county, is the home seat of operations for the Midwest Refin- The commodious and comfortable hotel, the industrial re. he Denio Flour Mill, Sheridan % riety roatestoes i ac g % eS so Xa K? o-afo-es " 2 Drtoododortoctectetes ? + Sesto teste ta tae tock So ee-ehe sho se ofe sho ele ake ehe-ate-steete \ WHOLESALE Cor. H and Durbin > o THE NORRIS €O. Meats and Provisions “Highest Prices Paid to Ranchers” PLANT BRANCH Phone 12 Phone 2540 426 E. Yellowstone o to’ & oll years and lopment in street of eee 2, RETAIL street constituted one of the major public tmpr: the last year, railroad company shared equally. employes in this field, who number 3,019; plus thelr families, make Mid west the center of thelr activities. From the Canadian camp north to the South camp on the south; Midwest number five on the] west to number seven on the east, the town town of Midwest will ways be the “home camp.” Bustling Business center in the last two years that serves all the south- ern ‘territory. Casper merchants, tn many instances, have branch there that are thriving and gdding to the grand total of Casper's an- nual: business. houses innumerable have made the town a:small metropolis of its own. | eries. Lavoye has a normal population of 1,000 which with the employes from nearby camps who are {n and out of there continually, make the Lavoye, has gone ahead with {ncor- poration papers and !# bound to be one of-the main centers Che Casper Daily Cripune Fe CLEAN Construction of this traffic lane leading to North Casper on McKinley vements in Casfer during The cost was $80,000, in which the city and the-Burlington the many subsidiary. build- operations Creek activity. The townsite has been surveyed, lots sold and num- erous buildings erected of a perma- nent nature. The location {fs parti. cularly favorable for local concerns {who wish to establish warehouses in the territory, as they can bulld on the line of the railroad or.tts side- tracks and many have taken’ advan tage of the opportunity. Mills Prospering. Mills, whose population“ {s mae up largely of refinery employes, is growing steadily.’ Lower property values, nearness to their work’ and other attributes have made Mills popular with men who are employes of the Standard Oil company of In- diana. The town, with a population of 1,500, has a modern and efficient school, its own churches and stores and one of the most popular/amuse- ment places in the state, Riverside park, Pvansville, on the east, is similar ly situated for employes of the near. by Texas and White Eagle refin- a stability that spells per The greater part of the Midwest on the Latoye has developed into a A bank, two thea- rs, several hotels and business Many Lodges | ganization is the total membership running into | | | It | rq) | | | Represented Every nationally known lodge or- presented in Casper, | the thousands. Those which have | erected buildings tn Casper include the Masons, Odd Fellows. Elks and 133 N. Wolcott St. the Moose. these organizations their policies and manai Natrona Third the counties of Wyoming in Its live: | ste revealing f, Interest m spe In — — Nothing Gives the Joy of a PUBLIC WORKS TOTAL BREAKS RECORD Runs Smoother—Lasts Longer—and Gives Owner Greater Satis WE W.ASH CARS WE CLEAN MOTORS “Largest and Most Complete Wash Rack in 5 Wycming’ AUTO SERVICE CO. “Just Across From the Casper Buick WE CALL FOR AND DELIVER CAR! | action Phone 2370 Livestock Industry Among the Counties | STORAGE Natrona county ranks thi among A summary of totals 90 head of cattle and k industry. 208,731 head of sheep. The place given Natrona is due principally to| the sheep industry, the two countles with larger, numbers on the range|| YESTA BATTERIES being, Carbon with | 210,660, and GABRIEL SNUBBERS Sweetwater with 208,275, All oth a o n It has a population of about 500 that Is rapidly growing. Although the serenity of Lavoye threatened to be disturbed during the year just ending by an edict from the federal court bench that 411 buildings would have to be mo§ ed because of imperfect title to the property, the matter fs stil] in liti- gation with a fair chance of the towh wining out in {ts determination to hold its present locatio turn. of’business comparable to a wn of several timés its size. Midwest, established on the North South railroad four miles west of of Salt Here to Stay That's the reason we have a first class store; we insist that every customer must be pleased; and we always cheerfully advise you to your ad- vantage. When you want new plumbing or a heating plant, vigit us. See the variety of fixtures, installed in our showroom just as they would be in your home. « REPAIR WORK PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. SHEET METAL WORK AND REPAIRING OF ALL KINDS. JOHN T. BOGAN Phone 911 319 South Durbin St. HE Casper Sheet Metal Works INDUSTRIAL BLDG., CASPER, WYO. District Agents for Rex and Columbia Gas Furnaces Rubberoid Built Up Roofing No Job Too Large—None Too Small Correspondence Invited OLDEST ESTABLISHED ROOFERS IN CASPER est outlet in Sublefte county, which is credited with 54,837 Natrona county, due to a large mar. ket for its products. herd of Holstein-Friesans carried off high honors at the state fair Provement. of other herds resulted from the importation of better ba pt ing stock. The cattle industry finds its great- | ‘ (The Campbell nd Carbon counties the two ther leaders in this indlistry During recent years thé Wairy bust ess has shown great development in L.R The Lathrop 119 E. Fifth St. CASPER, Im "Costs Less par Month of Serpine™ CASPER BATTERY CO. Factory Representatives | NORTHEAST ELECTRIC SYSTEMS counties lag far behind with the ex:| ception of Fremont which has 166,- | 847 in its flocks. EISEMANN MAGNETOS ; K. W. MAGNETOS PUROLATORS Storage Battery and Electrical Repairing ARNSHAW, Prop Oil Purifier) Phone 907 wy0, ( UR buyers have just J returned from New York and Chicago mar- kets, wher@ they per sonally selected the best in ready to wear. Suits, Coats and Dresses were never 50 beautiful in color and texture. Our line is quite complete and prices most reasonable. Make your selec tion early while stocks are complete. THE KASSIS DRY GOODS CO. Two Stores to Serve You Well 137 EAST SECOND STREET, CASPER, and LAVOYE, WYO, Mail Orders Given Prompt Attention and Muney Cheerfully Refunded if Not Satis/actory | ir Yard | 1 department you will | find every Spring terial desired Goods the coming All the new trim- mings, buttons, laces, ribbons, fur, etc., make the planning and mak- ing of the new frock a real pleasure Our clerks are always glad to offer their help. Watch our windows for new silk displays.