101 years ago
Jan. 23, 1913
Mrs. Goodman dies
Mrs. Robert Goodman died here January 17th of Bronchial pneumonia. Mrs. Goodman was laid to rest in the cemetery east of town at 2 o’clock. The funeral was held at the house by Rev. Newport of the Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Goodman was born near London, Canada, March 4, 1837, and was married to Robert Goodman in 1858. She joined the Baptist Church when 12 years of age and has always lived a Christian life. She was a much loved old lady and will be missed by all who knew her. The sympathy of the many friends are extended to relatives she leaves to mourn her departure. She was the mother of nine children, six of whom are living, besides her husband who survives her. The three children are, O.J. Goodman, Galveston, Texas; Albert Goodman, Mrs. George Meason, and Mrs. W.H. Stoyer of this place. L.E. Goodman, Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. Nelson Stringer Chatham, Canada. Mrs. Goodman was a resident of Canada until 1895, when they moved to Wyoming, making their residence here ever since.
75 years ago
Jan. 26, 1939
Youth wounded by accidental discharge of rifle
Frank Nichols, a young man employed at the Otto Gebhard ranch on Big Creek, was brought to Saratoga at about 2:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon for treatment for a gun wound in his left hip. He is said to have been riding on a hayrack and had the gun, a 25-35 caliber, on the rack with him. In some manner the gun was accidentally discharged, and the bullet passed through his hip. Dr. Corbett states the bullet failed to strike a bone, and that except for some small fragments of cloth caused a clean, simple flesh wound, which it is expected will cause no complications. The accident occurred about 1:00 p.m. Nichols returned to Encampment, his home, last evening. He is about 20 years of age.
50 years ago
Jan. 30, 1964
Carbon County’s first Hootenanny draws full house Wednesday
Carbon County’s first Hootenanny, presented Wednesday night at the Range Theater by the Saratoga Stampeders, was a smashing success with a reported attendance of about 400. When the crowd reached “standing room only” capacity, customers had to be turned away at the door.
Don Hoffman, manager of radio station KRAL, Rawlins as emcee, sparked a lively, entertaining program that included performers from Hanna, Encampment and Elk Mountain as well as Saratoga. Vocals and instrumental numbers, dances, groups and solos all made for a well-rounded program that was received enthusiastically by the audience.
Anyone who is interested in seeing another show is invited to express their sentiments at Welton’s Western Wear, a club member said.
The two-hour performance was “taped” for presentation over KRAL radio, Rawlins, at 2:00 this afternoon. Two door prizes, donated by the radio station, were presented during the show.
25 years ago
Jan. 25, 1989
County papers win awards
Carbon County newspapers were presented with several awards at the Wyoming Press Association annual winter convention in Cheyenne last week.
The Saratoga Sun won first place for a special section in the small weekly category for its 1988 Visitor’s Guide.
The Rawlins Daily Times won first place in the daily category for the use of editorial process color in its Fair and Rodeo edition.
Rob Morris of the Medicine Bow Post received first and second place awards in the small weekly category for use of artwork in “Bow and Error.” Jonene Day of the Medicine Bow Post received second place for her series on emergency medical care and Joy Ufford received an honorable mention for her feature story “Cowboy goes…” in the Medicine Bow Post in May, 1988.
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