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Newspaper

Cokeville Register

Location

Cokeville, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1916

Page

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Were Married In Salt Lake City

Miss Bertha Twiss and Al J. Larson were married in Salt Lake City last Saturday. They traveled there together after leaving here last week. Miss Twiss is the daughter of Fred Twiss and has spent her life locally. Larson is a well known farmer from the surrounding area. Friends here extend their best wishes.

Bertha Twiss al J. Larson Salt Lake City Altho Miss Twiss Fred Twiss Larson

Christmas Edition of Wyoming Press of Evanston

The Wyoming Press of Evanston releases a 24 page Christmas edition with a three color cover. Editor Booth and the staff receive praise for producing a merchant supported paper printed on book paper.

Wyoming Press Evanston Booth

Home for the Holidays Via the Oregon Short Line

Tickets go on sale December 16 for travel over the Oregon Short Line with liberal limits. Sales run through December 31 and January 1, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31. Ask an agent for further details.

Women Ran Him Years Ago in Orchard Cherry Heist

In a casual talk Mr. M. S. Dean recalls a childhood episode where three armed women chased him for stealing cherries, joking that women will soon be running men. He admits he used to steal as a boy and muses why boys now favor his watermelons.

M. S. Dean Mr. Dean

Dr Madera Moves to New Office In Remodeled Building

The small former office of Joe Fuller Sr. is being remodeled this week to house Dr. Madera. The building will be divided into a reception room and a consultation room making the doctor’s new location conveniently arranged.

Joe Fuller Sr Dr. Madera

Reverend Paul B. James Preaches at Episcopal Mission

Rev Paul B James preached at the Episcopal mission Sunday evening and returned to Cheyenne on the midnight train. He will preach here Christmas morning and every Sunday thereafter until Rev Reader returns.

Paul B. James Episcopal Mission Cheyenne Reader

Perils to Sheep on Western Range

United States Department of Agriculture specialists warn that sheep on western ranges face fatal lupine poisoning if they overeat during hungry periods. Poisonous pods and seeds are most dangerous when plants fruit, with risks rising in dry seasons and after long drives with poor forage.

Watches Repaired by Curtis Keep Time Consistently

Curtis of Kemmerer offers watch repair service with reliable accuracy. The shop appears to operate through the Cokeville Mere Co, promising dependable timekeeping after service.

Curtis Kemmerer Cokeville Mere

Leap Year Dance Ushers in Community Merriment in Cokeville

Ladies of Cokeville host a Leap Year and community dance featuring Tueller Orchestra six pieces at the new hall. Guests welcome without escorts, supper at Haggerty Hotel Cafe, grand march at nine, dancing till morning, with invitations conveyed through posters and local notice. Calendar gifts from Earl D. Haggerty and Autumn in the Blue Ridge calendar from State Bank of Cokeville highlighted.

The State Bank of Cokeville Blue Ridge Blue Ridge Mountains Tueller Haggerty Hotel

Hoskins Home From Argentine Visit

Frank M. Hoskins stopped in Cokeville on his return from Argentine, South America, where he and associates have extensive land interests. He was sick there and sought medical aid in New York. While here he will visit his family in Walla Walla, Washington, and he believes South America offers unlimited opportunities.

Frank M. Hoskins Cokeville Argentine South America Hoskins New York Walla Walla Wash

Jess Gilkison Enjoying Visit in Guthrie Oklahoma

Word from J D Noblitt Co reports Jess Gilkison visiting his folks in Guthrie Oklahoma and enjoying himself immensely. He plans to return to Cokeville around January 15 and asks the Register to keep him posted on Cokeville friends and well being during his absence.

J. D. Noblitt Company Jess Gilkison Guthrie Oklahoma Jess Cokeville

Deer sightings report near Cokeville and Quealy ranches

John Green, driver for Cokeville and Aston Stage, saw four deer on Joe Kinney home ranch last Monday morning as he began his trip. Max Green says the deer were eating hay in the yard and not alarmed by his passing. This marks a second deer sighting in the Cokeville area in the past week, with another report from a Quealy ranch hand nearby.

John Green Cokeville Aston Dee Buck Joe Kinney Max Green Quealy Ranch

Holidays at home on low holiday rates via Oregon Short Line

Travel promotional notice describes low holiday rates for trips on the Oregon Short Line. Tickets go on sale December 16 with multiple dates through December 25 and January 1. See agents for details.

Local Bar Invites Patrons to Sample Drinks

A bar advertises a wide range of liquor mixed drinks and soft beverages and invites everyone to visit. R. D. Boomer promises courteous service and welcomes customers to call for information.

R. D. Boomer

Christmas Program Planned at Mormon Church

A Christmas program is scheduled for Sunday evening at the Mormon Church. The event invites congregants and community members to attend and celebrate the season with fellowship and music.

Christmas Program Postponed at Presbyterian Church

The Christmas tree program scheduled for Sunday evening at the Presbyterian Church has been postponed due to measles cases among Sunday School children. A new date will be announced later. Gifts for the children will be distributed at the church on Sunday.

Presbyterian Church

Meat Market Sale Debated as Deal Not Closed

Carl Timmreck denies closing a sale of his meat market to Nelson Brothers though negotiations occurred. Nelson Brothers have purchased the building housing the market, while the business itself remains unsold.

Carl Timmreeck Nelson Brothers

O S L Employees to Receive Bonus in 1916 Conditions

The Union Pacific Board at a New York special meeting on December 21 authorized a one month extra pay for all employees of Union Pacific, Oregon Short Line and Oregon Washington Railroad in service since January 1, 1916, earning no more than 1800 a year. This is an extra payment for services amid exceptional conditions, not a Christmas gift, aimed to ease living costs for lower paid workers.

Union Pacific Railroad Company New York City Union Pacific Oregon Short Line Oregon - Washington Railroad Company

Dark of Thanks and Local News in Cokeville

The notice thanks neighbors for help during illness and death of a mother. M. S. Dean and family acknowledge support. Chas. Kimball of Afton visited Cokeville. his son Colton seeks winter wrestling matches in town. Harry Nichols reports travel from Omaha with hogs. Nebraska weather cited. After January 1, 1917, readers in arrears over a year will be removed from the Register. The paper notes low cost under four cents weekly and required payment for all copies.

Chas. Kimball Afton Cokeville Colton

Merry Christmas to readers of The Register

The Register wishes all readers and patrons a merry Christmas with best wishes for joy and peace during the holiday season.

the Register

Pacific Coast Excursions Heo Agents for Further Getalla

Pacific Coast Excursions reports Heo agents are seeking further details on Getalla in connection with a travel or tour inquiry. The terse note lists no dates or locations but flags ongoing negotiations and potential arrangements.

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Salt Lake al Larson Utah Metropolis Cokeville Mercantile Company Cokeville, Wyoming Earl D. Haggerty Cokeville _and vicinity F. M. Hoskins Oregon Mormon Church O. S. L. Employes Harry Nichols Omaha Mr. Nichols Nebraska Union Pacific System Spokane Tacoma Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Heo Getalla
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