Editorial endorses Wilson for president in strong Democratic frame
The Examiner places Democratic standard bearers at the column head and backs Woodrow Wilson for president. It praises his leadership, peaceful pressure on warring nations, and focus on national interests while acknowledging Mr Hughes. The piece echoes Lincoln on steady progress during a pivotal campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Examiner
Democratic Party
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Wilson
Hughes
Abe Lincoln
Piney Rodeo Debate Prompts Community Plan Change
The Green River area debates whether to hold a fall rodeo, seeking a joint event name like Green River Valley Round up. The Examiner urges a cooperative approach, favoring a true regional celebration and alternating naming to maximize publicity and local benefit.
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Green River Valley
Town Council Special Meeting in Big Piney 1916
Special meeting of the Town Council of Big Piney on June 27 1916. Present were Mayor L D Tanner and councilmen D B Budd F D Chapel W C Yose and Jas P Jensen. Chapel petitioned for a retail liquor license and the vote on the motion was yes by Tanner Budd Chapel Jensen and Yose. The meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town of
Big Piney
L. D. Tanner
D. B. Budd
F. D. Chapel
W. C. Yose
Jas. P. Jensen
J. P. Jensen
Surprise Party for Mr and Mrs A J Bentley at Merna Ranch
Mr and Mrs A J Bentley of Merna were surprised Sunday June 11 as about sixty friends appeared at their ranch. A noon dinner followed by visiting and general good times marked the day with many hoping for more gatherings this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Bentley
Merna
St John’s Episcopal Church and Piney social notes
Sunday school at 10 a m with services at 11 a m and 8 15 p m. Contractor Durnford works on the Jas Mickelson mansion stucco finish, greatly improving the building. Charles Fredell visits Piney this week. Hugo Swanstrom and Al Porter arrive from the ranch. Mr and Mrs Porter stay in Piney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durnford
Hugo Swanstrom
al Porter
Mrs. Porter
Piney
Notice of Sale of State Lands in Wyoming 1916
State Board of Land Commissioners and the Commissioner of Public Lands announce a public auction on July 24 1916 at 11 a.m. at the Kemmerer Wyoming courthouse to sell described lands totaling about 203.82 acres with coal oil and gas rights reserved. Minimum bid set at 10 percent cash and up to 18 annual payments at 4 percent interest.
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State Board of Land Commissioners
Commissioner of Public Lands
Kemmerer
County of
Lincoln
State of
Wyoming
State of Wyoming
Frank L. Hees
G. Hopkins
Public Landa
Building Modern Residence on Ranch
The editor visited E. R. Noble's ranch and noted a new barn by Chas. Lehimer and a road to it. A two story residence 28 by 36 feet is planned with electric lights, furnace heat, running water, sewer, and other outbuildings, costing about $7,000.
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L. D. Tanner
E. R. Noble Ranch
Mr. Noble
Chas. Lehimer
Noble
Trout Stock Placed in Local Stream Near Kemmerer
Jesse Budd received a shipment of 35 000 rainbow trout from the state hatchery at Laramie and released them into a tributary of Middle Piney creek. About 75 percent were alive at placement. Applications may yield more shipments. Bob Major set a Kemmerer to Big Piney roundtrip record in a Pierce Arrow, clocking five hours thirty seven minutes. George Farrel heads to Pinedale with Dr. Hallinan's race horse to races July 3 4 5, to be ridden by Jiggs Ball. Waugh Hibben visited Piney Wednesday.
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Jesse Budd
Kemmerer
Laramie
Middle Piney Creek
Jesse
Bob Major
A. W. Smith
Big Piney
George Farrel
Pinedale
National Forest Timber for Sale Sealed Bids Sought
Sealed bids for about 300 acres in the Horse Creek watershed Wyoming National Forest will be received by Forest Supervisor in Afton Wyoming until July 31 1916 for 600000 feet B M of Douglas Fir Englemann Spruce Lodgepole Pine and sam timber. Minimum bid two dollars per foot with $200 bid deposit. Right to reject any bids reserved. Full sale details available from Forest Supervisor Afton Wyoming.
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Forest Supervisor
Afton
Wyoming
T. N
Horse Creek
Wyoming National Forest
Notice of Final Proof for Homestead in Wyoming
Sylvester Shideler of Big Piney Wyoming filed intent to complete final five year proof for land in Section 28 Township 30 North Range 114 West Sixth Principal Meridian. Proof to be shown before James L. Fleming U S Commissioner at Big Piney on August 4 1916 witnesses Cornelius L Lykins Orlin Black Frank Springman and Stephen N Daniela all of Big Piney.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Evanston
Wyoming
Sylvester Shideler
Big Piney
Range
James L. Fleming
U. S
Cornelius L.lykins
Orlin Black
Frank Springman
Stephen N. Daniela
Alex Nisbet
Register
Homeseekers Arrive From Idaho on Inspection
Five Idaho Falls families travel in six covered wagons through Big Piney on Tuesday. Twenty-two people, including the Henry Russell and George Owens families along with John Allred and Lee Coleman, are inspecting the countryside for a suitable ranch near the national forest. The group heads toward Pinedale and knows R. F E. Clark of Cora.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
Big Piney
Henry Russell
George Owens
John Allred
Lee Coleman
National Forest
Pinedale
R. F E. Clark
Cora
Piney residents host dinners and travels noted in town column
Mr and Mrs Frank Springman and Mrs Andrew Homer with children dined in Piney Tuesday. Judson Kitchen returned from Rock Springs where he spent winter. Mickelsons traveled from Salt Lake City and traded a Buick for a 1916 model. The new Buick was driven by Jesse Barbour. Rumsch sold a Grant Six to Charlie Danielson, who enjoys the car with friends. Rumsch ordered another Grant Six. A young lady spectator watched a bareback ride. Fredell hotel lobby features new wallpaper. Rev Wenrich and C Gilhousen report catching fish at Mule Shoe field tallying sixty two suckers. Mrs A L Vincent of Hood River visits relatives in Piney. C G and J W Larson of Saratoga tour the valley seeking a location. Steve Baldwin plans Kemmerer trip around the Fourth. Gull Whitman touts tractors and Latin grubber for sagebrush removal. Ray Griggs visits Piney and will ride in the Al Hileman horse races after July Fourth. J H Griffin from Bellingham visits the Muleshoe. Barn work begins on Fred Beck’s North Jas Ranch. J Jensen and A Larson go to Pinedale where Jimmy earns Masonic goat membership. Dan Muir conducts Piney Marbleton business. George T Wilson visits town.
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THE
BIG Piney Examiner
Green River Valley Newsapape
Royal A. Young
R. Marshall
Marbleton
ST. John's Episcopal Church
Charles Fredell
Waugh Hibben
National Forest Timber For Sale
Andrew Homer
Judson Kitchen
Rock Springs
James Mickelson
Salt Lake City
J. Chas. Rumsch
Charlie Danielson
Mr. Rumsch
Fredell Hotel
Rev
Wenrich
Gilhousen
Muleshoe
A. L. Vincent
Hood River, Ore
Joe Fredell
North Piney
C. G. and
J. W. Larson
Saratoga
Steve Baldwin
Gull Whitman
Ray Griggs
al Hileman
J. H. Griffin
Bellingham
Washington
Fred Beck
Albert Larson
Jimmy
Dan Muir
George T. Wilson
Firestone
Ford
BIG Piney Garage
Bess & Yose
Big Piney, Wyoming
J. Springsted
Iowa
Boulder, Wyoming
Eugene S. Plank
C. P. McGlashan
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