Interesting Items From Upper Country Points
Mr and Mrs Chas Cox toured Kemmerer by truck returning Sunday. A large crowd attended the Bently Jewett schoolhouse Saturday night. C G Jewett and family visit Nebraska friends arriving by their cars. Lee Smith family traveled from Merna to Daniel Friday. Daniel drew a crowd Monday for a stock meeting. Jasper Yarger took A J Banty and son to Cora on land business. Viv McCasland and Wm Bowlsby headed to the railroad for freight. Bonneville school opened Monday with a Cole girl as teacher and boarding at Easton Horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Cox
Kemmerer
Bently-Jewett
Bonneville
Cole
Easton Horse
Local men bound to district court in cattle rustling case
Deputy Sheriff Everett Smith with Jas Micklelen and F A Fear rushed to Cottonwood country last Friday after reports cattle were taken at the Connor ranch. Four calves were found. Thos Connor and Ralph Connor were arrested and brought to Piney. They waived examination and were bound over to district court. Bonds posted for Mr Connor and C G Jewett for Ralph. Sentiment holds Connor acted to aid finances, not to steal, and warns that cattle rustling in Green River Valley will meet no mercy when caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Smith
Jas, Mickelaen
F. A. Fear
Cottonwood Country
Connor Ranch
Mickleson
Thos. Connor
Ralph Connor
Piney
Mr. Connor
C. G. Jewett
Ralph
Halfway Happenings At Bentley School House Dance
Halfway Happenings report a basket supper and dance at the Bentley school house on Saturday night with all enjoying themselves. Walter Ball and Leonard Lind returned with beef for F. D. Ball. Several residents worked cattle at Ludwig Lindback’s Tuesday. Mrs Sage spent a week in Maryleton and Piney and returned home last Friday. Mr McNinch was an overnight visitor at Sage Tuesday. Harry spent the weekend in town and a dance occurred Saturday evening Oct 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Conners
Willoughby
Bentley School
Walter Ball
Leonard Lindback
F. D. Ball
Mahday
Guet Larson
Ludwig Lindback
Joe Sage
Fredell Hotel Changes Hands to Mrs Lena Gray
Mr and Mrs J E Fredell handed the Fredell hotel to Mrs Lena Gray last Sunday noon. After visiting friends and packing for two days they left Tuesday morning. They will stop at Lawn Hot Springs for a short vacation then travel to Nevada to seek a new location. If Piney does not yield a better country they will return to live with old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Fredell
Fredell Hotel
Lena Gray
Lawn Hot Springs
Nevada
Sharley Writes News Of Company In Wyoming Regiment Changes
The Wyoming regiment is dissolved into field artillery and ammunition train units. machine gun battalion formation forms from former 3rd Infantry. Officers listed include Capt J F Meyers and Lt J C Miller among others. Dr W Huff of Jackson visits Piney. he previously saved Bertha James after a Hoback canyon fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Artillery
Wyoming
H. H. Meyer
J. F. Meyers
Luit
J. C. Miller
Pinedale
W. H. Chamberlin
Kemmerer
Arlie G. Belcher
Little Rock Ark
H. F H. Moyer
Big Piney
Clarence
Bud) Smith
C. W. Fillote
Casper
G. L. Wyman
John Kursynsky
Paul Nott
Alfred Hirickson
Arthur Calverly
Joe Stanton
Earl W. Wiegler
Ira Bourm
Pinedala
F. E. Thornton
Kendall
James Hodson
Eden
Cook J. H. Neil
Biglers Ney E. Geer
Omer
Shrimp) Dellaire
Wyoming Regiment
Co. H
O. K
Lieut
Conningsby Dawson
W. Huff
Jackson
Huff
Jackson Hospital
Bertha James
Hoback Canyon
Canyon Ranch News Busy Social Week Oct 1 1917
Mrs Justin Pomeroy hosted a Sunday gathering with D Rob inson Clarence Holden and families Frank Pomeroy and others. Guests included Guy Pyle Jess Fuller Ned Herschler. Returns include Mrs Beckman from Colorado and the Helden family from Paxton Nebraska. Ladies Guild meets at parish rectory Thursday with strong turnout expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin Pomeroy
D. ©. Robinson
Clarence Holden
Frank Pomeroy
Beckman
Guy Pyle
Jess Fuller
Ned Herschler
Red Cross War Fund Endorsed At Budd Hall Meeting
The Green River Valley Chapter held its Sunday session at Budd Hall. Minutes were read, reports given, and new business moved to deposit the war fund to Wm. G. McAdoo. A 125 percent grant endorsement for Drive Naahep was proposed, an auditing committee named, relief work acceptance at Budd Hall approved, and Wednesday 2 PM set as Red Cross meeting time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green River Valley
Budd Hall
IDL
Wm. G.mcadoo
Red Cross War Fund
Lincoln Lumber Co Wins Hatchery Contract at Kemmerer
J. J. Lenihan state fish commissioner last week awarded the hatchery contract to Lincoln Lumber Company of Kemmerer. The bid price is not public. Work to be completed by April 30, 1918. Lincoln Lumber mobilizes materials and hires carpenters to begin immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Lenihan
Lincoln Lumber Company
Kemmerer
New Big Pinny Billiard Parlor Under New Owner
Albert Kunze becomes proprietor of the Big Pinny Billiard Parlor and works on interior updates. He plans to provide a social hour venue and will handle the barbering side as well. Mr. Golub is on a vacation to visit friends and possibly move to California. Jack McKay reports labor shortages resolved at the South Piney mill, enabling prompt lumber supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Kunze
Mr. Golub
California
Jack McKay
South Piney
Fnally
Omaha Telegraph Stock Report of October 4 1917
South Omaha Nebraska receipts of cattle were normal with steady to higher demand for beef and heavy fleshy steers up to 25 cents. Prices ranged for packers and feeders from 13.00 to 14.25 dollars, with various quality grades cited including best good kinds and average weights. Look for lower runs but continued strong demand, per Union Stock Yards Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omaha
Neb
Hig
Piney Examiner
Union Stock Yards Co
Lost four year old hay gelding with R-J brand near Cottonwood
A four year old dark hay gelding branded R-J on the left shoulder is missing after being last seen between Cottonwood and Horse Creek. Citizens are asked to report any information to A J Bentley Merna Wyoming. Trespass warnings issued at F A Fear ranches with prosecution threatened. Local haying roundup includes F D Chapel and four crews. Mickelson and Curtin finished haying with Mickelson ranches yielding about 4500 tons in the clove area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R—J
A. J. Bentley Merna
Jas. Mickelson
JohnnyCurtin
Jim
Mickelson
F. D. Chapel
Kemmerer
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Nebraska
Lee Smith
Merna
Daniel
Jasper Yarger
A. J. Banty and
Sona
Cora
Viv McCasland
Wm. Bowlsby
BIG Piney Merc. CO
Sharkey
Canyon Ranch News
Colorado
Howard Helden
Fanly
Paxton
Jake Herschler
Omaha
Clarence Holder
Mrs
Episcopal Church
Mary Murdock
RED Cross
Lincoln Lumber CO
A. J. Bently
Mernadistreet
State Bank of
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