Lodgepole also had to its credit one of the state's best members of the legislature in 1917- 1919, and who in 1921 became regent of the State University, William L. Bates.

Fred Lehmkuhl is another Lodgepole name

HISTORY OF WESTERN NEBRASKA

that runs steadily through the progress of town, county, and community welfare, from the very beginning. J. R. Young is still another long familiar name, a pioneer in merchandising, and always forefront for the good of the town.

F. H. Wolf, cashier of the Cheyenne County Bank, can tell you stories of forty years ago, when he and his brother Ed, were two of the four pupils attending the first school (a private school) held in the old wreck of a depot at Chappell where John O'Neil, the station master, gave him his first lesson.

Lodgepole is located on the Union Pacific railroad near the east line of Cheyenne county. It is beautifully located, surrounded by many

the main crop Lodgepole has prospered. Irrigation has led to the growing of potatoes and other produce which has given the surrounding country an impetus which is reflected in the town. After its incorporation and the good years of plenty, sidewalks were laid. Miles of concrete walks were laid, and an electric light plant and water system were established that render excellent service and give Lodgepole a metropolitan aspect. The electric plant and water works are housed in the same building. Lodgepole has a modern school house of cut stone and it is rated one of the best in the county. Lumber and coal vards have been established, elevators to handle