BIRD BROTHERS ARRESTED IN UTAH
Roy and Claude Bird were arrested in Huntsville by deputies Leithan and Allen on charges tied to elk shooting in Wyoming. Authorities believe they fit the wanted description, with past escape from Wyoming custody after teeth taken from slain elk. State Game Warden Wilson aided the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Claude Bird
Jackson Hole
Wyoming
Huntsville
George Leithan
Andrew Allen
Gohie
Salt Lake
Ird
Gime
Sorensen
Daniel
Pinietal
Opal
Claude
Tios
Utah
Wilson Haa
Hird Brothers
Forest Fire Reported Near Kemmerer Amid Heavy Rain
Forest Supervisor C A Beam and Ranger G W Bartow rushed from Kemmerer to the scene as a large fire burned in a thickly wooded pit of the forest reserve about 20 miles from Daniel. Afton headquarters received word Tuesday of the blaze, while a severe rainstorm across the region washed out roads and raised creeks, complicating efforts to contain the fire. Local resident Johnnie R Thomas from Telluride arrived in Big Piney with others, visiting relatives and looking to settle in the valley, before planning a Montana trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie R. Thomas
Telluride
Colorado
Big Piney
Opal
Lawrence Best
Johnnie Thomas
Montana
Amos Snodgrass
State County And School Tax Levies For 1915 Announced
Kemmerer Wyoming August 30 1915 To The Big Piney Examiner Big Piney Wyoming Gentlemen the valuations of the different school districts and the special and bond taxes levied therein Owing to the telegraph lines being down the Stock Report was not received up to going to press at a late hour but expect to receive it as soon as the line is repaired and anyone interested in the matter can possibly be enlightened by calling up the Examiner Office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General County
Gener
G. W. Tanner
Mickelson Reports On Local Conditions In Wyoming
Rancher James Mickelson of Big Piney notes an earlier cattle shipment due to a hay shortage caused by a dry summer. He cites a strong market, with cattle mostly sold to feeders at 7.60 per hundred and cows to packers at 6.00, highlighting Hereford stock and highbred bulls contributing to regional pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mickelson
Big Piney Country
Wyoming
Opal
Big Piney
Mickelson
C. L. Lykens
Bayers
Local News From Piney and Big Piney Roundup
A Piney ranch party travels to Pocatello for technical school entry. Marbleton Roundup riders Jim Payne Bryan Ball and Billy Sherman among top performers. Rudolph Swartz and Miss Hazel Rutledge wed at Lauder Wyoming. Cleophus estate final settlement notice appears. D. A. Preston and wife vacationing at Joho Rahm ranch in Cora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Ball
H. V. Cleophus
Eugenia V. Cleophus
Lander
Wyo
D. A. Preston
Cora
Twentieth Century Club Meets for First Time Since July
Mrs. Stanley Murdock entertained the ladies club last Thursday with a warm reception attracting auto loads from Green River. After an elegant dinner an Original Guessing Contest amused members as Mrs. Jessie Rudd won the prize. Mrs. Murdock was charming, assisted by the Misses Solon and Dumm. The group adjourned to meet Mrs. James Mickelson on Oct. 16 with Mesdames Dempsey Wardell Luce Mickelson Dailey McGlashan McDill Jesse Budd Travis Fish and Misses Strout Dumm Solon Boye present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Murdock
Green River
Jessie Rudd
Murdock
Solon
Dumm
James Mickelson
Mesdames Dempsey
Wardell
Luce
Mickelson
Dailey
McGlashan
McDill
Jesse Budd
Travis
Fish
County line causes mixup in petty larceny case
The Examiner reported Caldwell and Kincaid pled guilty and were sentenced for petty larceny, then sent to Kemmerer. After Deputy Billy Mills returned, it was found the crime occurred in Fremont County, and the boys were ordered freed. Prosecution now unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont County
Big Piney
Caldwell and
Kincaid
Kemmerer
Billy Mills
Dancers Arrive After Institute Visit In Piney
The Misses Halett Goodwin Bailey Nordstrom Swanstrom Wilson Stanley and Mrs Stanley arrived in Piney Tuesday evening via the Buick truck after attending the institute at Afton. The local school opened yesterday morning. The first big dance of the season is set for Budd Hall Big Piney next Friday October 8 with good music and supper. Arrangements are under way for the Halloween dance Friday October 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halett
Goodwin
Bailey
Nordstrom
Swanstrom
Wilson
Stanley
Piney
Institute
Afton
Budd Hall
Big Piney
Sheriff Hansen Sues Reardon for Slander in Cheyenne Case
From the Kemmerer Republican comes word that Sheriff S Ed Hansen and deputies J G Gudmundsen Angua McDougal sue Fred Reardon for slander. The suit claims Reardon spread graft and extortion allegations after contacts with prisoners and a wife deserter tale. He must answer by October 18, with trial planned for the October term or next spring, Cheyenne attorney Hilliard S Ridgely retained for plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer Republican
Fred Reardon
S. Ed Hansen
J. G. Gudmundsen
Angua McDougal
Reardon
Cheyenne
Big Piney
District Court
Hilliard S. Ridgely
Big Pierce-Arrow brings J W Smith from Jenkins ranch
A. W. Smiths big Pierce Arrow returned Saturday carrying J W Smith from the Jenkins ranch en route to Burlington Junction Mo. The car crossed Muddy ford and arrived splashed with mud and water. The Examiner lost its Roundup winner list and editor, a three day spectator, laments the mishap. Vigo Miller Mart Brennan and Wm Woods were in town to hold cattle during the storm. The drove includes 100 of Vigo, 200 of Billy, and 200 of Mart for shipment to South Omaha to Wood-Oswald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce-Arrow
A. W. Smith
J. W. Smith
Jenkins Ranch
Burlington Junction
Examiner
Vigo Miller
Mart Brennan
Wm. Woods
Vigo
Billy
Mart
South Omaha
Wood-Oswald
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Bird Brothers
Bank of North
Congress
M. Mills
Noah Booker
Cottonwood
Booker
State Bank OF
Big Piney Examiner
Marbleton State Bank
Marbleton
Idaho
Rudolph Swartz
Hazel Rutledge
Lauder
Pineduie
Swarts
Miss Rutledge
Rutledge
Jack Sutledge
E. 8
Plank
Unie Oily
Twentieth Century Club
Hansen
Big Piney Mercantile Company
Big Piney, Wyoming
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