Stockmen Protest Over Proposed Grazing Fee Rise
The forest department plans to raise forest grazing fees by 200 percent, prompting calls for stockmen to protest. A letter campaign to Senators Warren Kendrick and Congressman Mondell urges opposition to the increase as farmers face repeated setbacks. Mr and Mrs Claude Daniels relocate to Salt Lake for the winter.
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Forest Department
Warren
Kendrick
Mondell
Mrs. Claude Daniels
Salt Lake
Official Proceedings of the Town Council Big Piney Nov 23 1920
The Big Piney Town Council adjourned a regular meeting on November 23 1920 with Mayor F Burney and councilors Jensen Hook and Bess present and Budd absent. Minutes were read and approved and bills allowed for the Big Piney Mercantile Company and Town Clerk salary. The meeting adjourned with no further business. Geo Farrel hauled parcel post from Opal last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney
Wyo
F. Burney
J. P. Jensen
M. B. Hook
L. Z. Bess
D. B. Budd
Big Piney Mer. Co
G. Trittipo
Erank Burney
Artest
Grace Macglashan
Mrs. C. P. Budd Taken to Kemmerer for Recovery
Mrs. C. P. Budd of Marbleton, seriously ill for a month, was driven by the W. G. Heitz truck to Kemmerer and placed with Dr. Stafford at his home until she recovers. Her sister, Mrs. Stafford, assists the patient. A Kemmerer message reported she rode well and rested comfortably. Budd is noted for congenial personality and many friends wish her a swift, lasting recovery.
Boiler Explosion Injures Fireman At Piney Crescent Well
Last Tuesday at the Piney Crescent oil well an engine boiler with high steam pressure exploded injuring Ray Bailey, the fireman, burning his face and left arm. He is under Dr. Hook care. The cause remains unknown. Field Manager F. O. Freeman arranged to move a boiler from Petrogas Co. for temporary use until the damaged crown sheet is replaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piney- Crescent
Ray Bailey
Hook
F. O. Freeman
Petrogas Co
Piney Crescent Well
Wyoming Bank Report From Lincoln County 1920
A Wyoming bank in Lincoln County shows total liabilities of 165 499 83 and capital paid in with surplus funds and profits. The cashier J J Charles Rumgch swears the statement true before Notary J P Fuller on November 30 1920. A damaged line notes a well repair and cementing with plans to resume pumping by year’s start.
For Sale GMC Truck 1500 lb Capacity
Cash bargain for a GMC truck in excellent condition nearly new. Advertised by F J Pomeroy Fonteneli Wyoming with date March 6.
Another Arrest in Brodie Ranch Cattle Theft Case
After a sheriff's search of the Wm. Brodie ranch at Halfway last weekend several cow hides showing overbrands were found. Four head of cattle with worked over brands were recovered, including three from A. W. Smith Livestock Co. and one from A. Luman Brandt. Chas. Brandt was arrested and jailed in Kemmerer on Monday. Hides were sent to the county seat for the preliminary trial on December 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Brodie
Sheriff’s Office
A. W. Smith Livestock Co
A. Luman
Chas. Brandt
Kemmerer
Deputy Game Warden Beck Remits 564.25 From License Sales
Oscar Beck deputy game warden reported to state game warden William Judkins in Cheyenne and sent the remittance of 564.25 to the state treasurer. The statement indicates many sportsmen used the state’s streams and hunting grounds during the 1920 season.
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Oscar Beck
William T. Judkins
Cheyanne
Rancher Ted James Visits Town After Accident
Ted James arrived Monday from his Green River ranch and was seen in town with P. W. Jenkins, who is out and about with assistance after injuring himself two weeks ago while cranking a Ford.
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Ted James
Green River
P. W. Jenkins
Sid
Acain
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Town Council
Geo. Farrel
Opal
Big Piney, Wyoming
Dan B. Budd
J. C. Rumsch
R. V. Newcomb
Sec’y Treas
Bob Sleighs
Aluminum
Big Piney Merc. Co
American Red Cross
Europe
Red Cross
Balkans
Bere
C. P
Budd
THE
Condith
Marbleton State Bank
Wrotming
Total
Tot
W. W. Luce
Srecine
Rte
Rae
IBM Es Shee Money Reserve
Spence
Bowen - Mae Il
Ational
F. J, Pomeroy, Fonteneli, Wyo
Wyoming
Emporium
W. G. Heitz
State Bank of
Big
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