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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
6
Mrs W J Payne of Forty Red flat suffered a fall from a footbridge at her home caused by a loose board. The incident caused several days of intense suffering, but she is now much improved and able to be about again.
Local notes report visits and illnesses among residents of Daniel and surrounding areas. A string of social calls includes Mr and Mrs A Z Jones returning from Pinedale, guests at Warren home, and Miss Merna Query’s ninth birthday. Health updates mention bronchitis and a sprain, with snow depths noted and concern over deputy Tom Clementsen being shot.
Department of the Interior notice from Evanston Wyoming dated March 24 1916 states Thomas D O Neil of Big Piney Wyoming filed intention to prove desert land claim for SWWSEY SYSWy and NWYSW of section 5 township 29 north range 111 west sixth principal meridian before James L Fleming on May 6 1916. Witnesses named Walter C Yose L D Tanner J B Budd and Mary E O Neil all of Big Piney Wyoming.
The report notes clear skies and green grass as spring tasks begin. Arthur Trudell visited the Holden ranches over the weekend while Clarence Holden took a trip to Opal. Residents plow, clean ditches, and set dikes to bring water to meadows as Fontenelle springs into work.
Bondurant items note Rolla Bondurant and Lee Johnson helping Fred Watts bring grain from the Scott ranch for spring feeding. Arthur Campbell visits Frank Van Vleck this week. Arthur Bowlsby and partner return from Kendall while Lenny Campbell and Leon Lance consider Jackson trip and dam work. Neighbors gather at Clare and Pearl Bondurant for games and dancing. Wm Faris repairs a roof ahead of spring ranch work. Mrs. Sarah Faris makes a business visit. Perry Lewis will accompany the mail carrier tomorrow on Bowlsby business.
Consolidated notice from the Interior Department in Evanston Wyoming lists Leander W. Sargent of Daniel and Clara I. Munson assignee Abigail Reynolds of Cora with homestead and desert land entries dated 1911 1915 seeking final proofs by April 29 1916 before U S Commissioner Eugene S Plank at Meadowbrook Wyoming. It also names Wilfred Nichols of Halfway who seeks final proof for multiple desert land entries with witnesses James Hopkins Frank Johnson Kate Nichols and George Bentley all of Halfway.
Hallie Gibbs of Big Piney Wyoming filed notice to make Final Proof for Desert Land Entry 02585 in sections 18 19 24 township 29 north range 113 114 west on May 4 1916 before James L. Fleming U S Commissioner at Big Piney. State of Wyoming filed for Indemnity School Land selection List 184 Serial 05353 NEYSE Section 32 Tp 30 N Rg 112 W with 40 acres. protests due April 21 1916. First pub March 16 1916 last pub April 13 1916.
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