The county commissioners have rejected all Guernsey and Hartville saloon licenses and approved only two licenses for the county—both in Wheatland, which is now the only town in Platte and Goshen counties that can dispense liquor. “No action of the commissioners has ever caused so much comment and criticism.” Many, especially saloon keepers in the northern part of the county are furious, but some in Wheatland are furious for another reason wondering why our town is the only one to be allowed to dispense liquid damnation while other towns are protected.
Sheriff Roach has issued a stern warning stating that reports are coming to him regarding remarks made by certain people whose sympathies are apparently with the military enemies of America. “I hereby give due warning that it is the policy of the government to respond to seditious or treasonable disloyal utterances and it is the duty of peace officers to arrest persons guilty of such offenses.”
Principal Ewing of the high school has left for Denver to begin his service in the U.S. Army. He had been temporarily exempted to take care of his school duties, but is now subject to call.
If you are struggling for money this Christmas, remember next year if you save 10 cents, 25 cents, 50 cents, or $1.00 per week at the Platte County State Bank, you will have a nice sum by next Christmas plus a bonus from the bank.
Henry Sweeney and Frank Sullivan who attempted to blow up the safe at Guernsey Mercantile using nitro-glycerine and made off with clothing they hoped to barter for booze, were arrested and placed in the county jail under a $500 bond.
Tuberculosis is taking a dear toll, not only on soldiers overseas, but on many here on American soil.
James Leary was released from the Wheatland jail after being charged three days before for drunkenness. However, he was in jail again by that evening after stealing $15 from a benefactor who offered him a meal and a train ticket to Douglas.
Rig builders are here to thoroughly explore locations likely to produce very profitable oil fields throughout Platte County.
Miss Laura Emery and Mr. Jessie McKim intended to get married on Saturday, but when his train was delayed from Fort McKenzie, he arrived on Sunday, too late to obtain a marriage license. The couple then waited until midnight—making it Monday—roused the county clerk who obligingly issued the necessary document and then, along with several of their friends, banged on Mr. McClellan’s parsonage door who tied the matrimonial knot. Mr. McKim then left on the 12:45 to return to Fort McKenzie. He will soon send for his bride to join him.
The basketball boys encountered experiences on their way back from the game in Laramie “which would make a South Pole expedition look like a honeymoon trip.” They initially made good progress through the snowstorm until they were accosted by two motorists who requested their assistance. They tried to help but couldn’t, which caused a major delay. As the storm worsened and their own autos became stuck, the boys, two drivers, and Coach McPherson decided to leave them and started to follow a telephone line to what they thought was the Radichal Ranch. The storm was so severe, however, they soon decided to return to the cars where they started a big fire and managed to keep warm until morning. They then walked to the Berner Ranch, two miles away. In the meantime, a party of autos from town had headed out to search for the boys and was also stranded overnight. It was Tuesday morning before all returned home. On a more pleasant note, the boys did win the game against Laramie on Saturday 34-22.
