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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
11
On July 18 about fifty friends gathered at B. M. Fox's LaBarge ranch to surprise him for his 47th birthday. They spent the evening with games cards pool and social conversation. At 11 o'clock guests enjoyed an oyster supper with cake coffee and fruit. They departed late wishing the Fox family more happy occasions.
Every Saturday evening the dances at the Big Piney hall will be given during haying. The dance last Saturday evening was thoroughly enjoyed by those present.
W F King of the Union Pacific R R reports to stockmen in the Valley that the railroad will immediately start construction of stockyards and a livestock shipping point at Reliance six miles north of Rock Springs. He says water facilities will be added and notes the Oregon Short Line order on advance car orders does not apply to Union Pacific.
The Congregational church lists the week of August 6 with Sunday School at 10 AM and preaching at 11 AM. The pastor will speak on subjects of vital interest. Evening service at 8 PM titled The Seven Devils. Services at Marbleton are Sundays at 2 PM for Sunday school and 3 PM for preaching led by Rev. Geo F Wenrich.
George Durnford writes in reply to a July 20 article stating the Durnford coal mine tract was never open for location between Oct 3, 1914 and May 25, 1916. He claims many filings for Creta ceous Oil are questionable due to prior locations and urges verification at Kemmerer county clerk and Evanston U S land office.
J R McMinn announces his Republican bid for Lincoln County Sheriff urging voters support in the upcoming primary election. He asks Lincoln County residents to back his candidacy at the polls.
James Mickelson of Big Piney Wyoming announces his Republican bid for a seat in the House of Representatives from Lincoln and Unita counties. He seeks voter support at the upcoming August 22 primary election.
A Congregational church program last Friday drew strong turnout and praise. Highlights included piano by Mr. Bennett, solos by Miss Francis Perkins, recitations by Miss Frankie Wilson, a duet by Doris and Florence MacGlashan, Kipling selections led by Rev. Reader, and performances by Miss Ursula Tanner, Miss Dorothea Budd, Miss Sue Perkins, and Rev. Geo. F. Wenrich. Ice cream and cake followed, raising $26.75 for the Circle.
The Los Angeles Saddlery and Finding Co donated the saddle won by Jim Payne at last year's Green River Valley Round up. Their representative Louis A. Bailey will visit the Valley in early September and may attend this year's celebration.
The North Piney school presented a Patriot ic program on Friday July 28 with decor by pupils. Attendance was near perfect, with only two absences in four months and no tardiness. The program featured songs dialogues and recitations led by 4th to 6th graders and included visitors and local residents in attendance. A. E. Leonard visited his uncle William Luce and expressed optimism about Acme Metal Tie stock, a project involving local investors.
Mrs Mildred Mickelson entertained a July 22 card party in honor of Mrs Pence of Boise Idaho. Five hundred was played with Mrs Margaret R Fish clinching the high score and a pair of candle sticks as the prize. The luncheon pleased all and guests included Mesdames Tanner Fish Pence E Noble Whitman McGlashan Harrison C Noble Dempsey Jess Budd John Budd Osterhout and Larson Rev Reader and Mr and Mrs Mickelson.
On Thursday evening Mr and Mrs Fish hosted a party of guests at cards in honor of Rev Claude Reader whose birthday was Friday. Five hundred was played with Ursula Tanker winning first prize. A luncheon followed and music by Miss Perkins. Attendees included Mesdames Dempsey Jesse Budd Tanner Dan Budd Miss ONeil Margaret ONeil Perkins Dumm Tanner and Messrs Reader ONeil and Shields.
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