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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
1
A June 25 1919 letter from Omaha discusses Western cattle prices dropping after World War I. It notes high numbers of returning soldiers, abundant meat reserves, and loosened demand as key factors. It cautions that boat shortages and financing may limit the market despite potential improvement once the western season starts.
Advice on thorough chewing and salivation to start digestion. Avoid heavy meats like beef and veal if indigestion is present, and consider Chamberlain's Tablets for gentle bowel movement and improved digestion.
Mr and Mrs Chas Fultz are in town today from Halfway. Yes We do Job Printing.
Forest Supervisor Chas Beam and C C Beck visited Merna to report that fires in Merna and Fall River basin were spreading rapidly due to extreme dryness and strong winds. All available help has been summoned as fires threaten widespread timber loss valued at about a million dollars. A rain is desperately needed to save the countryside from total devastation.
O W Allen reports the Denver fall market will be the world's largest feeders market due to beet crop expansion in Colorado covering over eighty thousand acres. He notes ten packing houses operate daily and demand outstrips supply, with Denver prices favorable to eastern markets. He praises Piney country for healthy people and good entertainment at the fair.
Ex County Commissioner Jas Budge of Jackson Hole says Hoback Canyon road is now open for travel. He traveled from Ane to Kemmerer and plans to enter Jackson via the route. The opening provides closer access to Yellowstone National Park and connects the two valleys, aiding Jackson residents in reaching the county seat via the Green River valley route.
Notice that the annual meeting of the Stockholders of the A W Smith Livestock Co. will be held at the company's office in the Residence of Albert Larson Big Piney Wyoming on July 14 1919 at 2 oclock P M for election of Directors for the ensuing year and other business that may come before the meeting. Dated June 28 1919 Florence McDonald secretary.
Notice of publication states Charles A. Walker, attorney of Wyoming, filed intent to make final proof on a Desert Land Entry for Lot 2 and the NW 1/4 of Section 7 Township 80 North Range 114 West Sixth Principal Meridian US, to establish ownership. Witnesses named Vicery J Walker and ages and war. Filed before William H. McDonald, US District Clerk in Pinehey.
Old John Barleycorn lay to rest as twelve struck midnight and drink sold out at the local saloon. The next morning townsmen awoke with dry heads to a dry Wyoming, the state now voted dry at last November elections and Prohibition spreading across the United States.
Miss Jessie Hathaway longtime Big Piney resident and Barry McDermott of San Francisco were married Saturday at St Marys Cathedral. A wedding breakfast followed at Hotel Utah. They plan a two week honeymoon visiting Morrill Nebraska with bride’s sister before settling in San Francisco. Mrs McDermott is sister of Mrs Noble. The groom is a rising San Francisco legal light.
Dr Bailey rector announces July services at St John’s Church Holy Communion Friday July 4 at 11:00 a m Sunday July 6 Sunday School at 10:00 a m Holy Communion and Sermon at 11:00 a m Evening Prayer at 8:00 p m All welcome to attend.
Lucy E. Walker of Big Piney Wyoming filed intent to prove up Desert Entry Serial No 04411 for Section 7 Township 30 North Range 114 West Sixth Principal Meridian before United States Commissioner William H McDonald at Big Piney Wyoming on August 11 1919 Witnesses are Charles A Walker Ralph W Mills Louis Vickery and James P Walker all of Big Piney Wyoming ALEX NISBET Register dates July 3 August 7
Land Office Evanston Wyoming reports James P Walker of Big Piney filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish his homestead claim on the SE4 NEY and lots 1 4 6 7 in Section 9 Township 20 N Range 111 W Sixth Principal Meridian. Proof to be made before William H McDonald US Commissioner at Big Piney on August 11. Attending witnesses include George W Whitman David Johnson Charles A Walker and Jones Lindley.
Thirty registered Hereford bulls aged 12 to 26 months offered by B N Tibball breeder. Bulls can be seen at the ranch on East Fork 12 miles east of Sasoe Wyoming. Earl Hamilton and wife returned to Piney from Cheyenne and took a position at Big Piney Garage.
The Rev C R Bailey Ph D officiated at St John s Episcopal Church on Sunday. He serves as rector of Anns Church at Revere near Boston and is temporarily in charge at St John s Big Piney while a permanent rector is sought. He trained at Episcopal Theological School Cambridge with B D and PhD from Illinois Western University and studied at Harvard. He is married, his wife works for Episcopal City Mission Boston. he is an Odd Fellow and Mason. Ben Larson of Kemmerer visited last week with his brother Albert and returned home Saturday.
Piney prepares a safe and sane Fourth after two full days of celebration on June 20 and 21. Residents expect visitors to flock to nearby towns or head to local lakes and streams for fishing and picnicking.
In Lincoln County Wyoming probate court letters of testamentary were granted May 9 1919 to George W. Smith and James W. Servu as executors. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers to the executors at Big Piney within six months or be barred. one year from letters to claimants.
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