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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1925
Page
1
A W Smith Livestock Co of this place sold 2000 head of mixed cattle to Mr Dicking of North Park Colorado, to be fed there before marketing. The sale aims to clear most of the companys indebtedness incurred in recent years during the livestock slump. The firm retains 200 cows with calves.
George W. Hopkins Jr writes from Milwaukee to Big Piney Examiner acknowledging the March 19 death notice of his former foreman Gull F. Whitman. He recalls Whitman as a close friend on the Uinta County cattle range and thanks the editor for the sympathy shown.
A dated letter from Ralph M. Friend, last survivor of Reel & Friend, notes how early Ta County cattle pioneers like Joe Alford, Al Lavison, and Guil Whitman have passed away. He sends regards to remaining pioneers Charles Budd, Al Osterhout, Oscar Back, and others still alive.
The Transcontinental Oil Co in the LaBarge field is down about 515 feet after hitting a red formation and facing hole caving trouble. No. 3 well at Newton camp continues deeper, with Newton pumping two other wells. Wyota at LaBarge rigs for a 500 ft hole, while Midwest at Dry Piney cements 10 inch casing at 2524 feet and drills to 2573 feet with light water flow. Last Friday a community dance at W. S. Nichols ranch Halfway drew about seventy residents, with refreshments and a lively gathering.
Plans are under way to organize a Piney baseball team and lay out a ground in town. The new field will be more convenient for fans than the Marbleton rodeo grounds. Piney has material for a strong team and residents should support the effort and attend the national pastime.
Evanston Deputy A. S. Marshal George Hopkins arrived in Rock Springs on Monday en route to Superior to serve federal court papers. In the afternoon he transported Jack Gilmor, a federal liquor violator, to Green River for a county jail term. Hopkins reports he underwent an operation in Salt Lake City six weeks ago and feels like a new man.
W. E. McDonald arrived from Opal and will stay indefinitely. Henry won the county surveyor post for Sublette last November and plans to attend a Board of County Commissioners meeting in Pinedale next Tuesday to qualify. L. D. Tanner laid a new floor at the Big Piney Cantile store, improving the facade after years of wear.
County Superintendent Margaret C. Meddle welcomes Big Piney High School’s plan for an interschool athletic meet open to all county schools. She emphasizes physical training as essential, aiming to produce well rounded youths—physically, mentally and morally—and hopes every county section participates.
Letter from Oscar Beck of Big Piney Wyoming dated March 30 1925 argues the Izaak Walton League issue should be decided by Teton County residents who directly face loss of homes and ranches, expressing personal disapproval of the cause and confidence in Wyoming people to handle their affairs.
The speaker declares opposition to the Izaak Walton League and any similar group that would infringe on the rights of the Jackson Hole residents or other Wyoming people. The statement emphasizes personal and collective rights against outside interference.
On Easter Sunday April 12, residents report good weather. Mr and Mrs Ralph Gunter and three children of Opal visited with Mr and Mrs Albert Larson. T D O Neil returned from Cheyenne where he attended a State highway Commission meeting. Chas Olson and associates from the ranch made a Friday trip for business. C G Scott and Pete Wassung of Midwest Oil Co were in town, with Scott driving a new Dodge touring car. Ruth Crelly and Ruth Pereboom visited Rock Springs last Saturday, returning Sunday. The Happy Six Orchestra gave a free dance at Pioneer hall. lease termination ends April 1 and they will not renew. The association held its last picture show Sunday night. attendance was good and patrons are thanked for their support during the lease with Dr Hook.
A massive blaze at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone, fueled by a mountain breeze, gutted the Yellowstone Park Transportation Company plant and 88 buses, with a damage estimate around 600000 dollars. Firefighters, aided by wind shift, prevented destruction of Fort Yellowstone barracks while homes of the company supervisor and a painter burned.
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