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Newspaper
Cokeville Register
Location
Cokeville, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1918
Page
1
The piece endorses Republican Robert D Garey as a native, educated rancher with 17 years running the Carey ranch near Careyhurst. It praises his honesty, public service record, and pro prohibition stance, urging voters to elect him as governor.
A blaze was discovered Thursday afternoon in the rear of the Cokeville Mercantile store. Empty boxes and crates stacked for removal were near the fire. A dropped match is suspected. Winds were strong that day, but the building suffered only minor damage thanks to local citizens who quickly aided with equipment.
E L Thomas announces candidacy for County Coroner in Lincoln County Wyoming subject to Republican primaries. A long time Lincoln County resident he seeks nomination and election with gratitude for support Kemmerer August 1 1918.
A Wyoming Republican party appeal argues Condit is the only clean, above-suspicion choice for Governor. The letter asserts his ranching success, integrity, and loyal GOP credentials will strengthen the ticket and ensure November victory, opposing any candidate tied to liquor interests or with a vulnerable record.
The text notes that Cokeville schools begin Monday September 9 with Miss Irene Butchus named superintendent. Institute shifts to the first week of September, delaying opening by one week. Teachers Miss Francis and Miss May Whiston arrive from Kemmerer to teach in the coming term.
Republican candidate for governor L E B A Condit spent Sunday in Cokeville meeting locals. Accompanied by Mrs. Condit and ex state veterinary aide W L Hammond, Condit from Buffalo toured Star Valley and Jackson Hole before continuing to campaign across the state.
Mr and Mrs McLennan of 257 9th Street hosted a social afternoon in San Pedro California honoring Mrs William Morgan Sr of Cokeville Wyoming spending the summer at her home. The seventy third birthday was celebrated with refreshments and eight guests.
Last Sunday evening at the L D S church an interesting lecture was delivered by U O Bennion and Joseph Lindsay. Lindsay is president of the Upttonwood stake based in Salt Lake City. Bennion hails from Independence Missouri and has spent 15 years in the mission field. Pros E H Rich of the Montpelier stake will address the congregation Sunday evening at the L D S church with a cordial invitation extended to all.
Notice given to begin field of applications to graze cattle horses and sheep in the Wyoming National Forest for the 1918 season. Applications due by October 1 in Afton Wyoming. Forest Supervisor Charles A. Ream announces fees and forms on request. current permittees exempt.
Cheyenne based Dr Stubblefield will speak at the Presbyterian church in Cokeville Sunday August 15 at 8 PM. He tours the state advocating State-wide Prohibition and invites all to hear his side. D C Segraves was a Montpellier visitor this week.
Relief articles totaling 243 garments and 297 comfort bags with soap and tale were dispatched from Cokeville last Wednesday by the Hel gian Babies Relief Society. Cash contributions continue to arrive and will be forwarded next Tuesday.
One of Cokeville's colored gentry known as Bob Calvin was taken to Kenmerer Tuesday in a demented state. He was placed in the county jail and likely to face a sanity trial after planning behavior noted for some time. He rung the Presbyterian church bell Saturday night prompting authorities to intervene. Expestive drinking blamed for his flighty condition, with prior episodes. He traveled to the county seat in Lt. A. Woodward's car with Ad Chamberlain and Marshal Smalley.
Katharine A Morton announces her candidacy for Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction. A Republican with teaching experience and leadership roles in the Women’s Department and the Wyoming Federation of Women’s Clubs she pledges strong school reform and service if elected. Also noted is Mrs Chas Frink’s Wyoming visit and a death in France of her brother-in-law.
Hon M B Camplin announces Republican bid for Wyoming governor noting 32 years in state, Sheridan mayor, attorney, and family details. He pledges adherence to party platform, prohibition, and remedial laws to develop lands, grow population, and reduce taxes, urging support for a "Greater Wyoming."
Cokeville town council met August 5 1918 at town hall with Mayor J A Larson presiding. All members attended except L A Woodward. minutes approved. numerous bills reviewed and warrants issued after an error on Malice Oafe item corrected to 85.50 with 80.70 disallowed. meeting adjourned 10 40 PM.
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