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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1920

Page

2

Oil activity expands in Big Piney region with multiple rigs

R J Jefferson plans three standard rigs this year in the district while Big Piney Oil & Refining Co aims to deploy tools this week. Wells show gas and thick sand, with prospects for major finds within 660 feet. Chas Lackey and Green Wyoming Oil Co send crews to Sec 1 Twp 28 R 113 and Sec 32 Twp 29 R 112 to drill and test. The Petrogas corp shifts to deeded lands amid leasing changes and four Shadek machines are promised in the next month. A C Lux firm expands holdings near Dead Injun dome, and Ball Oil Co tours to assess Daniel and Cottonwood leases. The Haddenham Dry Piney LaBarge well nears 700 feet with gas shows while geologist Hallett surveys for a big player.

Big Piney Oil & Refining Co McVaugh Chas. Lackey Lackey Mr. Mitchell Green-Wyoming Oil Co Des Moines Iowa Petrogas Corporation Green-Wyoming Davidson Dome Opal Dry Piney District U. S de Fontaine Chas. Lux Corporation Syracuse N. Y Lander Wyoming

Rodeo committees report plans for three day Big Piney Marbleton event

committees for the Big Piney Marbleton rodeo announce the three day festival June 24 to 26 with many running horses music and bucking breaks. prizes include a $25 beaver hat donated by C G Kendall National Clothes Store Rock Springs. organizers promise a premiere frontier celebration with cash prizes and excitement.

Big Piney Marbleton C. G. Kendall National Clothes Store Rock Springs

Baby Girl Born at Cottonwood Camp

In Cottonwood on May 20 at the North Cottonwood camp a baby girl arrived to Mr and Mrs Nestor Maki. No doctor or nurse attended but both mother and child are reported fine. The Standard Timber Company's drive on North Cottonwood creek began on Sunday May 21 with the first wagon arriving in Cottonwood camp Saturday May 15.

Cottonwood Nestor Maki North Cottonwood Babe Standard Timber Company North Cottonwood Creek

Local measles mild. town notes and ads

Locals report several mild measles cases in town. Dr F J Alexander from Salt Lake has come to assist in Green River valley with Jack Jones bringing him from Kemmerer. Household moves to Cora. families from Cottonwood and Merna visit town. rancher C C Beck advertises native Durham stock. Job move at Albert Bros and Pixley. J P Fuller home gains weatherboarding and a concrete cellar. Industrial Club meets Friday evening June 4.

F. J. Alexander Salt Lake Kemmerer Green River Valley Jack Jones

Joseph Chase of Cottonwood Dies in Kemmerer

Joseph Chase a long time Cottonwood rancher died in Kemmerer at L. C. M. hospital midweek after being brought there in critical condition. His son Jesse Chase transported the remains and the funeral for Mr. Chase was held Friday at Fitzpatrick Mortuary at 2:00 PM with interment in Kemmerer Cemetery.

Joseph Chase Cottonwood Kemmerer Jesse Chase Fitzpatrick Mortuary

Platt Wilson Demonstrates New Chandler Car

Platt Wilson proprietor of the Lincoln County Garage at Kemmerer arrived Monday in a new Chandler touring car he has been showing to local residents.

Platt Wilson Lincoln County Kemmerer Chandler

Public Sale of Real Estate in Lincoln County Wyoming

Notice in the matter of Martha A. Irwin deceased, Lincoln County Wyoming district court, administrator Richard C Irwin will sell at public auction on June 12 1920 at 2 00 PM at the post office front door Daniel Wyoming for cash the NE quarter of Section 11 and NW quarter of Section 12 Township 34 North Range 113 West containing 320 acres with water rights and appurtenances subject to court confirmation.

Wyoming Lincoln District Court Third Judicial District Martha A. Irwin Daniel Lincoln County RicHard C. Irwin

Forest Supervisor Beam in Big Piney

Forest Supervisor C A Beam arrived from Afton and will tour the Standard Timber Co camp on Cottonwood to inspect winter work. He reports plans to consolidate the Wyoming National Forest with Cari bou and Fort Bridger reserves, possibly abolishing the Afton office and moving him to Piney or Pinedale.

C. A. Beam Afton C B. Morse Ogden Forest Service Standard Timber Co Cottonwood Beam Wyoming National Forest Caribou Fort Bridger

Memorial Services Sunday Afternoon at St. Pauls Church

Memorial services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o clock in St. Pauls church to honor departed soldiers of the great war and all who have crossed to the other side. A clergyman from a nearby town is expected to deliver the address. All American Legion members ex service men and the general public are invited. Joseph Houston of Daniel came today with supplies for his ranch and leaves tomorrow for the railroad. Subscribe for the Examiner.

St. Paul’s Church American Legion

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. J. Jefferson New York C. D. Jones Ball Oil Corporation R. J. Jefferies R. D. Hilton Ball Oil Co Daniels and Mr. Hallett The International Harvester Company Deering Milwaukee Titan Cottonwood Tie Camp News Cottonwood Camp P. W. Jenkins Cora T. D. O’neil C.C. Beck Merna Durham Erwin Covey Albert Bros Pixley J. P. Fuller Atwood and O’brien Industrial Club Doge M. B. Hook Edison Lewis Cash Grocery J. C. Hainsworth Forest Joseph Houston State Bank of Nd Fixtures Iges State of County of A Albert Larson Larson J. P. Patten James Mickelson F. A. Pean
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