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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
6
About fifty friends gathered July 18 at B. M. Fox’s LaBarge ranch home for the 47th birthday surprise. The evening featured games cards pool and social talk followed by an oyster supper with cake coffee and fruit. Guests departed wishing the Fox family many similar 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.
The bank assures both sole proprietors and partners that assistance will be provided when needed and that patrons with accounts will receive every effort to aid their business transactions, emphasizing the bank’s commitment to customers.
W F King of the Union Pacific R R in the valley this week says stockmen pledged support for stockyards at Reliance a shipping point for livestock six miles north of Rock Springs. King with W Shanley and J R Boulter drove from Pinedale to meet stockmen and discuss water supply and car ordering policy.
The Congregational church lists Sunday School at 10 o clock and preaching at 11 with a sermon on vital subjects. Evening service at 8 features The Seven Devils. Marbleton services include Sunday school at 2 and preaching at 3 led by Rev Geo F Wenrich.
In a letter to the Editor, George Durnford denies opening the Durnford coal mine tract between Oct 1, 1914 and May 25, 1916 and counters claims of oil locations. He asserts most Creta ceous Oil filings jeopardize land titles due to prior locations and accuses critics of a skin game. Verification can be made at the Kemmerer county clerk and U S land office in Evanston.
J R McMinn declares his candidacy for Lincoln County Sheriff on the Republican ticket amid requests from friends. He asks voters for support in the upcoming primary election.
James Mickelson of Big Piney Wyoming announces Republican candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives from Lincoln and Uinta counties in the upcoming August 22 primary election. He asks for voter support and signs the statement respectfully.
A recent church social and program drew a large crowd, with fine entertainment and delicious ice cream and cake. Performers included Mr. Bennett on piano, Miss Francis Perkins, Miss Frankie Wilson, Doris and Florence MacGlashan, Rev. Reader, Miss Ursula Tanner, Miss Dorothea Budd, Miss Sue Perkins, and Rev. Geo. F. Wenrich. The event netted $26.75 for the Circle, and a saddle donated by the Los Angeles Saddlery & Finding Co. may be showcased at September celebrations.
North Piney school pupils staged a patriotic program on Friday July 28 featuring songs dialogues and acrostics. The event showcased near perfect attendance and strong student effort with many pieces tied to Washington and national pride. Visitors included several local families and Mrs J L Fleming Mrs Kate Vincent and Miss Bernice Beedie among others. Leonard optimistic about Avine Metal Tie stock and community prospects.
Mrs Mildred Mickelson entertained with a five hundred card party honoring Mrs Pence of Boise Idaho. Mrs Margaret R Fish won the high score and a pair of candle sticks. A lavish lunch followed as guests including Mesdames Tanner Fish Pence Noble Whitman McGlashan Harrison C Noble Dempsey Jess Budd John Budd Osterhout Larson Rev Reader and Mr Myra Mickelson attended at a fine home in Yolande.
Last Thursday Mr and Mrs Fish hosted a card party in honor of Rev Claude Reader whose birthday was Friday. Five hundred was the game. Ursula Taner won first prize. Luncheon followed with music by Miss Perkins. Guests included Mesdames Dempsey Budd Tanner O Neil Margate, and Messrs Reader O Neil Shields.
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