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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1917

Page

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Thomas S Smith Dies of Apoplexy at 67 Ranch

Thomas S Smith died suddenly January 8 at the 67 ranch from apoplexy. Born in Kansas, 55, he came from Missouri 28 years ago and served as Omaha city marshal. He is survived by his sister Mrs Hibben and brothers Lee Ben Joe Jim, plus sisters in law Mrs Minnie Swan and Mrs Daisy Curtis. The community offers sympathy to his relatives.

Mr. Thomas Smith Mr. Smith Kansas Missouri Myrtle Kirkendall Hibben Lee Big Piney Ben Jackson Joe Evanston Jim Arkansas Minnie Swan Daisy Curtis Omaha Yolande

Marbleton State Bank Stockholders Meeting Set for Jan 9 1917

The annual meeting of Marbleton State Bank stockholders will be held in the banking rooms on the evening of January 9 1917 at 7 30 p m for the election of officers and directors for the ensuing year. W W Luce president and J Chas Rumsch cashier attest.

Marbleton State Bank

Nan of Music Mountain Opens Serial Tale

The newspaper announces a new serial, Nan of Music Mountain, following Buck Duane. Set near Rocky Mountain gold mines, the tale centers on a mountain maiden and a fearless lawman who can shoot straight. First installment appears February 1, with ongoing chapters to follow.

Buck Duane Examiner Nan Music Mountain Rocky Mountains

McGinnis Land & Livestock annual meeting set in Midway

The McGinnis Land and Live stock company will hold its annual meeting at Midway Wyoming on January 10 1917 at 2 oclock p m to transact any business before the board. M H McGinnis secretary. A full line of watches and eye glasses at F A Blocks at the Pioneer Drug store.

McGinnis Land & Livestock Company Midway Wyo M. H. McGinnis F. A. Block’s Pioneer Drug Store

Maxwell Investment Co Sells Uinta County Irrigation Holdings

The Maxwell Investment Company, which took over Uinta County Irrigation last September, has sold its interests to a company led by W. H. Smellinger. The new owners took over January 1. Details on transaction price and future plans are unavailable. The holdings cover about 10,000 acres of Carey Act land and roughly $125,000 in ditches surveys and improvements. New owners are expected to inspect and develop the property in the coming summer.

Maxwell Investment Company Uinta County Irrigation Company W. H. Smellinger Carey Act

Sleighing Party Highlights New Year At Congregational Church

Seventy six children from Big Piney and nearby areas joined a New Year sleigh ride of eight miles in three sleighs ending at the Congregational church. After return, chocolate sandwiches and wafers were served. Guy Fields won the bucking contest. Donors included L. D. Tanner Chas Lacky and C P Budd with Al Fields handling gifts.

Big Piney Congregational Church Guy Fields L. D. Tanner Chas. Lacky C. &. Gilhousen C. P. Budd al Fields

No Recesses Begin January for Grades

Beginning with January second there will be no recesses for the grades and the entire school will be dismissed at three thirty. Examinations for the Semister will be next week. Gladys Fields a Junior in the High School was married during the Christmas vacations. The Junior class is cut down to two. The Sophomores greet with Have you your geometry. Mr. Moyer reads Cabbages and Kings by O Henry. Kenneth Griffon joined the high school after Christmas, bringing enrollment to fifteen. A patriotic program is being prepared for Washingtons birthday.

Gladys Fields

Prominent Salt Lake Attorney Dies After Illness

Robert S. Spence a well known Salt Lake attorney died at his home 1389 Stratford avenue Pighlend Park yesterday from peritonitis after a long illness. He was 72 born August 12 1844 in Bedford England. He moved to Evanston in 1899 with his family and resided there fourteen years before returning to Salt Lake.

Robert S. Spence Salt Lake Stratford Avenue Pighlend Park Bedford England

Wilfred S. Nichols Dies in California

Wilfred S. Nichols longtime Big Piney resident died Thursday at his San Gabriel California home from cancer diagnosed last spring. He leaves wife and son Wilfred of Halfway two brothers two sisters and his remains will be buried in California.

Wilfred S. Nichols Big Piney San Gabrel California Mr. Nichols Wilfred Nichols Halfway Nichols al Osterhout Jas. Mickelson Connecticut Green River

Bank stockholders meet to elect officers in Big Piney

The stockholders of the State Bank of Big Piney will gather Monday January 8 1917 at 10 00 a m in Big Piney Wyoming to elect officers and a board of directors for the coming year Attest Albert Larson Cashier January 19th at Budd hall Big Piney will host the annual masquerade races characters and other classes See posters for particulars.

Big Piney State Bank of Wyoming Iol BM County of Lincoln Albert Larson Albert Lamson Hubsortbad

Bondurant items and seasonal visits amid stormy weather

Bondurant items note a quiet Christmas in the basin due to stormy weather. Miss Helen Wilhelm visited the office on skis for her first trip there. Frank Hansen and family spent Christmas with B F Bondurant family. Wm Bowlsby plans to leave for Kendall for the winter. Wm Travis visited Wm McPherson for an overnight stay yesterday.

Helen Wilhelm Wm. Bowlsby Kendall Wm. Travis Wm. McPherson

Souvenir Elk Pictures for Sale at the Emporium

The Emporium offers elk pictures by S. N. Leek of Jackson as an enduring New Year gift. These famous images are marketed as a lasting keepsake for buyers.

Emporium S. N. Leek Jackson

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Thomas S. Smith Stockholders Meeting W. W. Luce J. Chas. Rumsch Big Piney, Wyo Maxwell Investment Uinta CO Mr. Moyer O’ Henrie Kenneth Griffon Washington Kodak Winter Big Piney, Wyoming The Cashier Frank Hansen Mrs B. F. Bondurant Marbleton Sehbool Ate Neal Bpeule Oationa Mao Liam Ulivia En Leas Dema Tiewell
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