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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Roy Dittton leave this morning to visit relatives in the east. Sparks Brothers hire two men to haul oats to Morcrofts and Lumans. Frank Gorey buys a small sawmill from Jas Sparks.
A brief commentary notes a light snow episode likely melting quickly. It criticizes quarantine measures as weak and suggests detained parties travel nationwide, accusing paid activists of spreading the disease.
Local notes report widespread illness with Lagrippe in many families. Several residents travel for work and visits, including Charlie Alexander from Omaha and B Binning from Iowa and California fairs. Charles Richards and others manage wood, freight runs, and winter preparations while community members mend and recover.
Post office inspector Mr. Hudson visited Fontenelle on Friday the 17th and reported the office in good condition, reflecting well on postmaster Chas Olson. Local residents, including Miss Olive Noonan, Miss Peterson, Miss Foley, the Olson family, and others, prepared for Christmas Holidays with trips and attendance at schools. The Fontenelle school closed for two weeks, and several students and staff planned holiday visits. A lost mare notice from Ed Rowe offers a $10 reward for information on two branded horses seen near Big Piney continued confusion about ownership and location.
Mrs Ursula Tanner plans to leave the town early in the morning for Piney after closing a seven month school term. Citizens express regret at her departure.
Cottonwood Chips Hugh and Martin Wardell called at H C Dunhams on business. Mr and Mrs F D Ball returned from Kemmerer bringing Alice and Frank who will spend Christmas at the ranch. O H Dunham returned from Opal with Alma and Lester Pape who attended State University. Lester Pape stayed overnight then left for his home near Bronx. Albert Dunham and George Parrody visited Snider basin sawmill then returned. Piney cowboys were riding in the vicinity this past week. FOR SALE several fine Barred Plymouth Rock cockrels. Apply or write Mrs H C Dunham Hillmont Wyoming.
Notice is given that on January 22, 1916, at 1 p.m., the Commissioner of Public Lands will offer at public auction the SW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 22, Township 26 N, Range 113 W, 40 acres more or less, A P No 2019. Minimum bid 75% of appraised value $1.335 per acre. no less than $10 per acre. Sale subject to coal, oil and gas reservations. Cash 10%. balance in up to 18 annual payments at 4% interest. purchaser may pay in full at sale. Advertisement costs to purchaser. Improvements may be purchased at appraised value or by private agreement.
The State Board of Land Commissioners reserves the right to reject any bids at the sale. In witness whereof the seal is affixed this December 18 1916. Read president Kendrick Hopkins secretary. Also a notice of writ of attachment against Wm Stockton in Lincoln County to secure a debt of two hundred dollars with court date February 1 1915 before Justice George Dunford and possible sale of property.
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