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Posted 9/10/12
From the Sept. 5, 1946 News Record
Speculation on the net price a 31⁄2-year-old Holstein steer owned by J.A.G. Seybold could bring on the market ended when Cliff Davis said that it would sell at $300. Cliff bet a cigar on the $300 price after Seybold had told him that buyers had offered up to $250 for the steer. The owner commented that he had turned that price down as well as other lower ones as the animal had grown to become a real pet. The steer would follow anyone around like a dog, nudging his nose in their pockets in search of sweet stuffs. The animal was shipped and upon receipt of the returns. Seybold got $299.20 and the cigar.
From the Sept. 16, 1986 News Record
Camel Lanes will become the only bowling alley in Gillette that sells liquor after the City Council voted Monday to issue its last outstanding liquor license. In a speech to the council, Camel Lanes owner Jerry Schilling said he needs to be able to serve liquor to attract bowlers and statewide tournaments. “The won’t give you a bowling tournament unless you can provide something to relax with,” he said. He estimated 95 percent of the state’s bowling alleys serve liquor. He submitted a list of 700 people who favor granting a liquor license, and noted that he employs 17 people with a monthly payroll of more than $10,000.
He also promised to keep the bar small, not allow children inside it and close it on Sundays unless there is a tournament.