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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
6
John R Arnold announces his candidacy for the non partisan District Judge ballot in the Third Judicial District. Appointed by the Governor to fill the late David H Craig’s vacancy he has served since July 27 1915 and seeks a full term to continue fair impartial service in Evanston Wyoming.
A candidate announces for the nominat ion for District Court judge in the Third Judicial District. The 1915 act requires a non partisan primary August 22 with Arnold Christmas and Preston on a separate ballot. Douglas A Preston is urged to seek voter support and mentions 37 years in law including five as Attorney General.
Daniel and area residents host visits from family and friends including Emma Sargent and Lydia Tanner. First Congregational church organized on August 18 with services planned every other Sunday. Local events feature parties, visits to Opal, hay work, and a house warming anticipated for Frank Pomeroy.
Isaac Serkin visited area ranches on August 17 collecting fruit. Shirley Gibson suffered a painful but not serious injury when a horse kicked her temple. Tom Maxwell left for Dry Fork Arkansas from work with James Mickelson. H C Dunham and Joe Fredell drove to Cretaceous Oil holdings Thursday. Piney visitors included John Parker Tom Maxwell and Walter Ball. Sommers family stayed with the Dunhams overnight. Ed Yeadon completed a well at the Luman ranch reaching soft water at 63 feet. Great Western Supply Co. representative Edgeling of Ogden Utah called on Dunhams Saturday. Pianist and tuner Schafer did work in the area last week.
Rain delayed haying last week but mowing begins this week across Fontenelle ranches. Clarence Holden did business in Evanston recently. A group of Fontenelle ladies enjoyed a calico party at Mrs. Justin Pomeroy’s home. Mrs. Leifer and Katherine Sullivan called there. Holden drove to Glencoe Saturday to hire hay crews.
Notice from the Department of the Interior announces restoration of lands in Teton National Forest Wyoming to settlement under homestead laws. The proclamation sets dates for entry after September 29 1916 and September 1 1916, with detailed township and section descriptions and warnings against trespass. The land lies in townships 44 and 45 north ranges 114 and 115 west and includes unsettled areas around Snake River with various sections listed.
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