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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
2
Merna residents and visitors are noted in a weekly roundup. Ralph Conwell returned home from Big Piney after the term at school. Several others, including Fred Graham, Lee Smith, and Marie Conwell, stopped by local homes and ranches.
Hillmont reports Green River water levels high after James Ely’s visit from the Luman ranch. H C Dunham crossed the river Sunday with three sacks of seed barley for Doe’s planting this week. Nellie Scott teaches Prof Sommers school. she attended Piney commencement. Several residents visited Piney Marbleton and Marbleton Friday. Rain hindered Good Roads club attendance. H C Denham traveled to Marbleton for gasoline and dinner at Wenrich.
The Big Piney Card club met Tuesday evening at Mr and Mrs Guy Decker’s home. Three buggy loads from town came to the 67, games ended with Cordice Hallett winning a sterling silver bookmark and Nels Christenson receiving a large pencil as a consolation prize. A delicious lunch followed as guests departed in the early hours, calling it a delightful affair of the season.
Stormy weather cut attendance at a Good Roads meeting but several new members were added. About $500 has been collected by T O Beck toward a permanent fund with a $1,000 goal. County rules cap pay at five dollars per day, so extra one dollar per day will be provided to hired workers. A club committee plans to visit Kemmerer on June 5 to confer with county commissioners on Green River valley work. Another meeting is planned soon.
J I L Black asserts he is a loyal American born in Texas and denies treasonous statements attributed to him. He believes witnesses may be mistaken or acting in fun and reaffirms his allegiance to the U S government while seeking to provide for his wife and family. He asks for fair treatment and acceptance of his defense.
For sale at a sacrifice a seven room house on two lots features an absolute soft water well with barn and garage. For particulars inquire at the Examiner office at 9tf.
Local market ad highlights pork chops steaks and roasts at Big Piney Meat Market. Includes price hints and product variety to attract shoppers.
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