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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
2
The Leap Year dance last Friday night proved highly successful with ladies guiding the evening from nine to three. Married couples served first at supper prepared by the ladies, proceeds about 120 dollars benefiting the local school for music books and other needs. Grover Trittipp recovers after two weeks ill. next dance set for Budd hall Big Piney December 25 with music and partners.
Edgar F. Herschler of Fontenelle and Charlotte Jenkins of Big Piney were married by Rev. C. Reader at the Chapel residence. A bridal party included Martha Jenkins as bridesmaid and Fred Beck as best man. The couple planned a three week honeymoon to Opal and Denver or Salt Lake City before settling at Canyon Ranch Fontenelle after January 15, 1917.
Loyd Smith an 18 year old was jailed in Kemmerer on alleged false pretenses after returning a horse. Justice Durnford ordered 50 dollars plus 10 dollar bonus, but County Attorney Reynolds ordered release and dismissal. Deputy Mills acted on Big Piney orders, sparking protest from Lackey and Smith supporters. county cost over 30 dollars.
Frank Travis died after a mysterious brain condition puzzled Elko doctors. Mrs. Travis said the illness caused intense suffering over four days. A brain sample was sent to Reno for university analysis, with results due in about six weeks. Burial was in Elko under Mason auspices.
The annual stockholders meeting of Marbleton State Bank is set for January 9 1917 at 7 30 p m in the banking rooms to elect officers and directors for the ensuing year. Cashier J Chas Rumsch signs the notice. Everyone is invited to the Hard Times dance December 29 at Budd hall Big Piney hosted by the National Order of Cowboy Rangers with prizes for the best costume couple.
A large crowd gathered at Dan Budd’s home in Big Piney last Monday to celebrate his 38th birthday with lively entertainment. Dan was lured to the store briefly while guests hid, his son Burr calling him in. A late lunch and birthday cake followed, and guests departed wishing him many happy returns.
Stockholders of the State Bank of Big Piney will meet Monday January 8th 1917 at 10:00 a.m. in Big Piney Wyoming to elect officers and the board of directors for the coming year. Attest James Mickelson Albert Larson cashier. Souvenir Elk Pictures for sale at the Emporium by S N Leek of Jackson. An ever lasting Christmas present.
A J Bentley of Merna returned last Thursday from Quinter Kansas where he spent Thanksgiving and joined a three week family reunion. He visited his sister Mrs L W Miller and Mrs D McCall and brother Dr W E Bentley and his father from Ontario Canada. He says they enjoyed every moment of the time.
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