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Newspaper

Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1914

Page

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New Oil Fields Open Near Bigoh Creek Country

Oil activity expands in Bigoh creek country with Joe Barinna operating a small drilling outfit. crews prepare to drill 1000 to 2500 feet as wells and houses are planned. The Quealey rig will be moved to readiness in two to three weeks. Barinna remains convalescent in Kenimree after sustaining injuries.

Bigoh Creek Joe Barinna Te Ked Gap Telon Ue Tine Abdiher Fred Dailey Alfred and Albert Thompson LaBarge Violante Roa Erin P. P Joe Bariana Kenimree

Change in Management for the Examiner

The Examiner announces a management shift with George M. Christensen taking full control from January. Bills dated before January remain to C. P. MacGlashan, while January bills go to Christensen and remittances after February 6 are payable to him. The paper, aided by Mervill Jones, aims to continue serving the community with improved quality.

Examiner C. P. MacGlashan George M. Christensen Christensen C. P. MacQlashan

Prominent Politician Powers Dies in Salt Lake City

Orlando W. Powers a Democratic leader and noted lawyer died of pneumonia in Salt Lake City on January 2. He was associate counsel for Clarence Darrow in Los Angeles and defended Anes Bradley who killed former Senator Arthur Brown in 1908.

Salt Lake City Orlando W. Powers Clarence Darrow Los Angeles Anes Bradley Arthur Brown

Bridge repair project begins on Green River site

Contractor Atwood and crew started work Monday on the A. W. Smith bridge across Green River to repair approaches and widen the span. The project includes three forty foot spans on piling driven to red rock, encased in heavy timber to withstand flood and high water forces.

Atwood A. W. Smith Green River Red Rock

Lindey Poas Jones Plans Extended Texas Visit

Poas Lindey visits his parents Mr and Mrs ZT Linley in Ballinger Texas for an extended vacation near his birthplace. He has long run the Fiennes outfit for over twelve years and will return via Arizona Carolina and Nevada seeking cattle for his ranch.

Jones Possum’ Lindey Texas Linley Green River Valley Ballinger Poas Fiennes Arizona Carolina Nevada

Dangerous Ice Conditions Across Green River This Winter

Residents along the Green River report unusual ice formation this winter leading to widespread stock losses as ice breaks in early spring. Observers note slush and porous ice causing wandering currents and warn residents to avoid crossing until conditions stabilize.

Parcel Post Uses and Effects Reported by Breeilers Gazette

The Breeilers Gazette notes mixed results from parcel post with some claimed savings and benefits. It cites turkeys clothing and fruit shipments, Christmas gifts, and eggs delivery while egg breakage remains high. It praises weight-limit increases to spur shipments of fruits and vegetables and suggests adopting European bumper practices for parcels.

Parcel Post Wome Tuwa Tne Pew Breeilers Gazette

Shidler Sells to Black Livery Barn Change

Jim Black becomes sole owner of the Big Piney livery barn after purchasing K H Shidler’s interest. Gher previously sold the business about a year ago to Ralph B. and the new owner, Mr. Lick, will continue serving patrons with decades of livestock care experience.

Jim Black Big Piney K. H. Shidlers Lick Ralph B.gher

Will Save Large Loss by Tagging Shipments

Railroads join in a 194B pact requiring shippers to place a tag with the consignee address inside each package. The rule aims to identify owners if tags are torn or addresses defaced, and could be extended to parcel post for misdirected or damaged items.

Fierce Sunday Fire Ravages Superior Building Loss Estimated at 50000

A large fire at Superior on Sunday destroyed seven buildings as firefighters battled the blaze in freezing conditions. Fire teams worked for hours before control was achieved and losses are estimated around fifty thousand dollars.

Suprior Wegher

Wagons Turn Over Near Roadside Fill

A wagon mishap near a fill in the south end of the lane, about two miles from town, sent two wagons and a coaster over. Ith two wagons loaded with pon) for the Big Piney schoolhouse slid on the slick 2 frow fill. Walker sought help in town and expects to be in with his kind tonight.

Co. A. Walker LaBarge Big Piney Wr Waller

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