13 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1913
Page
1
Oscar Beck returns from Kemmerer trip. Montrose and Murdock visit the city for business. Nelson Hide and Fur buys furs and school supplies are stocked at Mountain Home Hotel. Masquerade plans at Mountain Home and Piney Hall with prizes. Local residents travel for health, family visits, and jobs. School bonds vote set for March 15.
A crowded page mixes bond election talk for March 15 in District No. 18 with daily town gossip. Citizens mentioned include Osterhout, Walter Bruce, Wm. Goss, Lee Smith, T. O. Beck, Jas. Mickelson, F. J. Strain, Don and J. C. Angus, Oscar Chariston, Mrs. Sadie Osterhout, Mrs. Wm. Mills, and others as they discuss votes, visits, illness, and upcoming events like a masquerade ball and a fur market headquar. Correspondents sought for several locations.
Anton Waak from Diamondville buys the local blacksmith shop and plans prompt, quality work with a competent assistant. The ad notes his intention to serve the community as patrons grow.
A note from Marquette describes a plan to hunt bears using a light and trapping methods. The writer mentions using a dog or doe to gather stray bears and notes trapping in the hills with hopes of capturing several Bruin. The account criticizes the plan as likely to fail and hints at opposition from the bear.
An 19th century notice seeks a male or female apprentice for six months learning a trade under C. H. Robinson with guaranteed fair wages. The ad mentions special instruction and advance of the party, inviting applicants interested in a scholarly, disciplined line of work.
A new foreman arrived at the W Lace ranch last week as a boy was born to Mr and Mrs Lace. Mother and baby are reported to be getting along nicely.
Oscar Johnson seen on Sunday streets. F D Chapel confined to his room due to grippe. Mvery barn installed a phone with ring If-1L-18 for day or night calls. Masquerade sults available at Big Piney Hall. Numerous town visits and social notes: Ed Rowe, Matt Woodeianses, Harry Munn, W E Spencer, Walter Vickroy, Ira Dodge, Tom Connor, Ben Griggs, Orlin Wack, Walter Vickeny, Pred Boeck, W J Nichols, Chas Brown, Fontenelle, G. Butler builds a road house at Horse Show bend, W F Webb plans California winter, Clarence Webb buys ranch interests, and more town chatter.
A young man named Phillips was arrested last week by Deputy Mills in Carbon County on suspicion of a crime. He was later identified by Sheriff Rivera of Carlen County as not the man sought and released. The case follows a town return last Tuesday night as residents seek sea ranch work.
Edholm and Akin party returned from Onialet with seven cars of Sand tye cralh steers from Piney country. Prices reached 7.40 per hundred. buyers praised Wyoming stock breeding and good stock shape. Local figures note superior breeding from Wyoming and favorable weather comparisons vs Omaha and California. Community notices mention officials Pom and ONeill, Timmin, Noble, and Gore, plus bond proposition vote March 1.
Thirty-tent pupils are enrolled as Melvin and Lester Pack join school this week. A program for Washington’s, Lincoln’s and McKinley’s birthdays is planned for 2 to 3 PM on Friday February 21 1913 inviting all. New books delight third grade. schedule lists daily lessons and recess, with Martha Whitman added to the third year and Lester Black joining, making nine in the class.
Mun Vickrey visited town on Tuesday while W D Paxton was in town Sunday. Citizens urged to attend the school bond election and cast votes for the bonds on March Hitewath.
An argument erupts on a two coach and baggage train at Nalon station when a large woman challenges the smoking car designation. She complains of cold crowds and rude treatment and says riders are treated like cattle. The brakeman defends the smoking car as the correct choice.
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