Thos Sneddon Dies Suddenly in Diamondville
Thos Sneddon superintendent of the Diamond Coal and Coke Company and a key western Wyoming figure died suddenly at his Diamondville home on June 3. He helped found Diamondville, was active in politics as a Republican, and served in the territorial legislature. He leaves a wife, grown sons and daughters, and many friends across the state.
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Thos. Sneddon
Diamond Coal & Coke Company
Wyoming
Diamondville
Sneddon
Republican Party
Territorial
Oil Rig and Leasing Talks Span Lincoln Idaho Field
Mr. Q'Dennel prepares a rig at Opal to drill on the Lincoln Idaho lease once road access is ready Mrs Mary Murdock leased her land to an eastern oil corporation and Mr Chas A Lux of Syracuse NY visited with geologist A G Burritt of Salt Lake City to inspect oil fields for potential leasing prospects.
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Q’dennel
Opal
Mary Murdock
Earatern Oil Corporation
Chas. A. Lux
Syracuse
New York
A. G. Burritt
Salt Lake
Half Mile Wild Horse Race Added to Rodeo Program
Rodeo committee announces the half mile Wild Horse Race on June 25 and 26 with six horses and prizes of 15.00 for first and 1000 for second, with additional prizes to be announced from the grand stand.
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Rodeo Committee
Marbleton Rodeo Grounds Set for Grand Opening
Work began on improving the Marbleton Rodeo grounds and officials expect the site to be in top shape by June 24 for an event they forecast will eclipse previous shows. A telegram from J. P. Fuller of Omaha reports donations from Union Stock Yards Co. of Omaha of a fancy saddle for the bucking contest and a fancy bridle and bit from Wood-Oswald Co. for prize events, signaling strong support and a successful Rodeo days.
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Marbleton
Omaha
Neb
J. P. Fuller
Union Stock Yards Co
Wood-Oswald Co
Public Sale of Real Estate in Wyoming Estate of Irwin
Notice of public sale under Wyoming court order for the estate of Richard C. Irwin deceased. The sale on June 12 1920 at 2:00 PM at the front door of the Post Office includes 820 acres in Township 34 North Range 118 West with water rights and appurtenances. Administered by Richard C. Irwin, May 20 to June 10.
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State of
Wyoming
A. Irwin
Richard C. Irwin
Road work begins on Rock Springs route to Sublet Springs
Surveyor Morton from the State highway department visited Rock Springs this week with Dan Budd and J. P. Jensen to inspect the new route to Sublet springs. Grading equipment is in place and the other end of the road has started, with work expected to finish this summer.
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Morton
State Highway Department
Rock Springs
Dan Budd
J. P. Jensen
Here
Sublet Springs
Wyoming Rancher Weds Texas Girl
Fhi H Wadfern of Daniel Wyoming married Linnie Wilkinson of Quanah Texas at the Congregational parsonage last Saturday morning. The groom is a Lincoln County rancher and the bride had taught in Texas before returning to Wyoming. They spent a few days in Rock Springs and then headed to Daniel for their home. Vigo N Miller, brother in law, witnessed the ceremony. The couple are highly regarded in Rock Springs Daniel and the Examiner sends best wishes.
Ball Players To Rally For Rodeo Day Game
All ball players are urged to attend each night and canvass afternoons to form a team for Rodeo days. Piney and Pinedale will clash in the event.
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Piney and
Pinedale
Committees for Industrial Club Appointed June 4
At the Pioneer theatre on June 4 the Big Piney Industrial Club held its regular meeting and appointed committees for the year. Finance and Membership: J. B. Fuller, Geo. Hopkins Jr., Nelse Christensen. Highways: T. O. Beck, P. W. Jenkins, R. V. Newcomb, L. D. Tanner, M. B. Hook. Schools and Libraries: Mrs. Jesse Budd, Mrs. L. Z. Bess, Mrs. Chas Budd. Industries: Chas Budd, Albert Larson, Frank Burney. Town Improvements: Jess Budd, R. Newcomb, T. C. Beck, Frank Burney, Wm. Mills. Advertising, Printing and Information: Dell Arthur, C. D. Jones, C. Wrong. Watch this paper for the next meeting.
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Pioneer Theatre
Big Piney Industrial Club
Hook
J.B. Fuller
Geo. Hopkins, Jr
Nelse Christensen
T. O. Beck
P. W. Jenkins
R. V. Newcomb
L. D. Tanner
M. B. Hook
Jesse Budd
L. Z. Bess
Chas. Budd
Albert Larson
Frank Burney
Jess Budd
R. Newcomb
T. C. Beck
Wm. Mills
Dell Arthur
C. D. Jones
C. Wrong
Old Residents Visit Piney Valley Pioneers Return
Mr and Mrs Walter Nichols arrived from Alhambra California to visit their daughter Mrs Dan Budd and family and later travel to Halfway to see their son W S Nichols. The Nichols were pioneers of the Green River valley once operating a general store ranch and cattle business.
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Walter Nichols
Alhambra
Galif
Dan Budd
W.S. Nichols
Nichols
Green River Valley
Cottonwood Tie Drive Starts In Green River Area
Geo. Loff of the Standard Timber Co. announced a full swing tie drive on Cottonwood. About 500000 ties will be floated via Cottonwood creeks to Green River city landing as the season's allotment.
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Geo. Loff
Standard Timber Co
Cottonwood
Green River
Toa
Green River City
Locals Preview Rodeo as Town Gathers
Local residents announce the Rodeo set for June 24 to 26 1920. Erwin Covey takes a truck driving post on the south end of the mail route from Bess and Jensen. Mrs A S McNeal and three children arrive from Ft Morgan Colo to spend the summer with her husband. W G Heitz visits from Kemmerer to review property for improvements. The Rumsch home rises under Atwood and OBrien contractors. The Osterhout home near the ranch two miles northwest begins a modern residence. C Y Simpson holds the contract with Carl L Johnson of Green River helps pouring the boom for Standard Timber Co.
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Erwin Covey
Bess & Jensen
A. S. McNeal
Ft. Morgan, Colo
Carl L. Johnson
Green River City
Green River
Standard Timber Co
Counties Organize to Work Roads on June 22
Wyoming counties marshal to repair state highways for Good Roads day led by L. L. Newton. County directors appoint captains to survey sections and mobilize materials, with officials coordinating to ensure durable work. Women and children join in raking, handling teams, and lunch/ supper duties.
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Wyoming
L. L. Newton
County Roads Association
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Thos. Sneddon of
The
International Harvester Company
Harvester
Genien
Bethy Cf
Monancier Milwaukee
Titan
the Harvester Company
Uing Internation
Rock Springs Road
Texas
Industrial Club
Digger
Edison
Lewis Cash Grocery
J. C. Hainsworth
W. G. Heitz
Kemmerer
Rumsch
Atwood & O’brien
Fred Graham
Arkansas
Bror Edin
Nee Camp
Jerome Langan
Burney & Company
Sheriff Oakley
Richard Brown
State Bank of
Big Piney
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