Near disaster Tuesday when house fires threaten families
A fire in the upstairs of the Atwood home south of the Emporium building endangered the Hocket and Murphy families. The five year old boy was saved by his mother, despite flames surrounding his bed. Mrs Murphy and her newborn were rescued by her husband and volunteers as firefighters quickly controlled the blaze. Albert Larson and wife traveled to Kemmerer and found roads in good condition between towns.
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Hocket
Murphy
Emporum
Atwood Home
Albert Larson
Kemmerer
Here
Christmas 1925 Examiner Holiday Message and Outlook
The 1925 Christmas edition reflects gratitude to advertisers and readers, notes brighter business prospects for 1926, and highlights regional improvements. It mentions rising livestock prices, higher land values, new road infrastructure, 6400 ft of snow fence aiding winter travel, and oil industry growth through field to rail transport to refineries.
Ranchers Report Strong Grain Yields This Fall
Local ranchers across the area harvested substantial grain, led by Valdez and Sons with 647 bushels of oats and Wm. King at 1,682 bushels. Other yields include John Budd 1,250 oats, F. D. Ball 1,150 oats, and John Moffat 420 oats and barley. The summary notes farming can succeed with suitable land and feed, with Wardell Bros. helping thresh for many parties.
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Big Piney Hig School
Chas, Budd
John Budd
John Moffat
Joe Sage
Frank Edwards
Addison Moffat
E. W. McNinch
E. FR. Noble
Wardell Bros
Wardell Brothers
Rock Springs Visitors Report Groundless Route Travel
Robert D. Murphy vice president of Rock Springs National Bank and Dr Wageman auditor for John Hays interests visited the State Bank of Big Piney last weekend. They came from Pinedale and were astonished to find bare ground from Daniel to Piney after difficult motoring from Pinedale. They returned via Opal and Green River city.
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Robert D. Murphy
Rock Springs National Bank
Dr. Wageman
John Hay
State Bank of
Big Piney
Pinedale
Daniel
Piney
Opal
Green River City
Mail Route to Pine Dale Reopened by Sled Transport
Prof Sommes states mail on his route from here to Pine Dale will be carried by sled from a point beyond Daniel into Pine Dale. Sufficient snow in the district prevents motor transportation, making the sled route the convenient option for delivery.
School Notes Reflect Busy Fifth and Sixth Grade Week
Readings on civics questions ask whether jail time affects citizenship. The Sixth Grade presented a Longfellow program while notes mention railroads out of Chicago. The operetta plans for Xmas, gym practice, and staff changes are noted amid student activities and illness updates.
John Herrod Burned In Oil Well Explosion
News from the region reports John Herrod formerly of this place was badly burned about the face in an oil well explosion where he worked. His wife in California sent a letter last week, with grave hopes for preserving his eyesight. Herrod left town last fall after a summer here and has many friends who regret his misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posse Lindley
California
John Herrod
Legal Notice to R G C Horn Salt Lake City Utah
E W Holmes has filed a petition in the District Court of Sublette County Wyoming for judgment against R G C Horn for labor done in 1924 at the Fontaine Producing Co and Tip Top Co properties. The balance claimed is 1839.74 with interest from November 25, 1924 and costs. answer by January 16, 1926.
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R. G C. Horn
Salt Lake City
Utah
E. W. Holmes
District Court of the Third Judicial District
Mrs Sadie Osterhout and Budds Visit Kemmerer
Mrs. Sadie Osterhout J B Budd and daughter Kathryn were in Kemmerer last Friday returning Saturday evening. During the trip Mr Budd received dental work while there.
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Sadie Osterhout
J. B. Budd
Kathryn
Kemmerer
Mr. Budd
Chapel child dies after operation at Soda Springs
Margaret Chapel four years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Chapel, died at a Soda Springs hospital after an appendicitis operation last Saturday. She had intestinal troubles and had been ill for some time. Parents and brothers Frank and Dan were at her bedside. Remains from Kemmerer by L D Tanner tomorrow. Funeral Sunday at Congregational church with interment in Big Piney cemetery.
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Margaret
Frank Chapel
Soda Springs
Idaho
Frank
Dan
Kemmerer
L. D. Tanner
Congregational Church
Big Piney
County Redeems Debentured Certificates 862 to 889
Board of County Commissioners of Subiette County will redeem and pay certificates 862 through 889. Interest ceases twenty days after this notice. Payment upon presentation to the County Treasurer Grace MacGla snan dated December 3, 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Subiette County
Grace Macglaasnan
Opal One Month In Soft Mores And Operetta Sewing
Opal One Month appears among soft mores. Louise is asked about it. Sewing Class works on costumes for the Operetta and Christmas gifts. Walter Ball of Halfway plans Wednesday to Kemmerer then to Laramie with his wife. Mrs Ball recently taught. Life insurance question at Soda Springs. Thaho recovering from appendicitis. A pupil remarks a man remains poor while living to die rich.
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Louise
Walter Ball
Halfway
Kemmerer
Laramie
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Burney & Co
Big Piney, Wyoming
Dan B. Budd
Rock Springs Visitors
Chicago
Studebaker
Grammer Room
Arnold
Helen and
Betha
Ira
Beth
Marbleton Hall
Donald Bailey
Miss Jenkins
Little
Dempsey
Anderson and Glasner
Kathryn Budd
Gerald
Chas. H. Glassner
Nebraska
Lulu McGinnis
Chapel
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