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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1914
Page
2
Chas Bird will serve as Uncle Sam's mailman starting Tuesday September 1 under a new four year contract. The deal raises pay for hauling first, second and third class mail and sets parcel post terms at 23.8 cents per pound after 1 000 pounds. Parcel post volumes have accumulated at the Opal office and transport has begun, with an expected cleanup within two weeks.
In a Craig, Colorado piece the author extols the American spirit as a bulwark against despotism amid Europe’s crisis. He argues Austria-Hungary and Franz Joseph threaten unity, while the United States must lead with liberty and peace. The piece envisions America guiding postwar reconstruction and shaping global destiny.
Nayltin returns Tuesday after a week away in Kemmerer and announces Big Prey as a better location. Meantime Waytii resumes control of Hoskins hotel with Mrs Naylin overseeing, positioning the hostelry as a local hub. An advertisement in the paper invites friends to stop by Kemmerer.
Longtime resident Travis ranch purchaser Mr. Norris returns from Montana after fourteen months away. He buys the 630 acre Travis property adjoining Big Piney townsite and plans to reside there with his wife Hazel Marechal Norris. Mrs Norris travels from Salt Lake City to join him on the ranch.
George Guyette returned from a trip with Sheriff McMinn to pursue a horse stealing ring. Nine saddle horses were stolen from Spur ranch around August 9 and later altered brands to Circle H at Bitter Creek before Skaggs was arrested at the PH ranch and jailed in Kemmerer. Skaggs has a prior crime record and parole status. two horses recovered.
Rev Rafter and his wife arrive with men from Booneville Missouri to take charge and oversee a dedicated ceremony set to occur soon. The town extends a warm welcome to Rev Rafter as he begins his duties in the city.
A man attempting to flee across country with horses from Dubois was captured by Deputy Clementsen and Deputy Mills after being handed a bill of sale for the debt. Cross saw a prior sale on record, the suspect was recaptured and held till pursuers arrived. He faces trial in Lander for his offenses. The route from Dubois to Piney covers nearly 300 miles.
Reports from across the country note strong interest in the Rodeo Days event set for September 18 to 20. Horsemen plan bringing horses while spectators reserve programs as Piney anticipates a large turnout for the first Rodeo Days. The upper country supports Glen in rides, and Chas F. Joter, owner of Jass Wilson and other horses, is mentioned in a Camera note.
Tn and About Down W. G. Heitz left Tuesday for a brief visit at Kemmerer. He will inspect a new model car tercar for possible purchase and bring back showcases for the Emporium. Gull Whitman and Eli Schwalle return from elk and other game in the hills, leaving Saturday. F. D. Chapel travels to Kemmerer to arrange help for Hodeo Days. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Fredell of Maon visit Piney Tuesday. Racing plates in stock for Aaron Wiecax. A postponed Tuesday dance proceeds at Burney & Kew store with Carl Letzring and George Painter playing and a dance held at Piney. W. T. Jolnsion travels from Tree River Saturday. Mr. de. 2 ston visits brother Cal from Unionville, Mo., planning a swap. The first fire in Marion destroyed the bunk house of John and My Budd Tuesday evening. cause unknown. Lost 4 little girls brown wet coat between Marbleton and Muddy. return to Mrs S. G. Murdock. Chas P. Budd and daughter Jenni, Mrs. Josephine Mudd and Mrs. Lowe leave Tuesday for Lava Hot Springs for the basle. Senator Taylor of Cheyenne attends stockholders meeting of Uinta County Irrigation Co. at Marbleton Tuesday. The Shipley case moved to Mrs Gilhausen and renamed Predell case. Shipley in poor health may move to lower altitude.
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