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Newspaper
Cokeville Register
Location
Cokeville, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1918
Page
1
The Cadmean Chautauqua starts Sunday in Cokeville, running five days from July 7 to 12 with afternoon and evening programs. Notable acts include Yankee humorist Jones, Serenaders, Glee Club, and Swiss entertainment, with season tickets at local businesses and profits to Red Cross.
Joe Fuller of Cokeville, family man, formerly of Joe Fuller Sr., shares a brief visit on furlough. Enlisted in the United States Marines long ago, he wore his dress uniform with a silver insignia. He has made good and is ready for overseas duty.
The temperance lecture at the Manse on Tuesday drew a well attended audience. Mrs LaMance, leaving Star, will travel into the Valley Jackson Hole and the Big Piney country to continue her efforts in the Intersect of the T U cause.
Roberts in town after assuming plant charge for season reports a record day with 6500 sheep processed by 3 PM at the Salt establishment, reflecting strong operational momentum during the week.
Wyoming issues dipping order for all sheep and bum lambs. Sheep owners must arrange dipping under state or oral supervision as directed by Tom Lamb, State Inspector.
Steve Bartek from his ranch near town says stock are in excellent shape. He notes wild hay will be cut next week as recent heavy rains aided growth.
County attorney candidate J A Christmas of Kemmerer Wyoming announces his bid for the Republican nomination for county and prosecuting attorney. He states he will give prompt attention to county business and vigorous prosecution if elected, subject to the August 20 primary. He signs the notice dated July 6, 1918.
On Tuesday the week of the transaction Larson transferred his interests in the firm of EEE to H. H. Smalley who now holds the controlling interest in the establishment.
Two new Ford one and a half ton trucks with worm gear drive joined last Monday morning to serve the Cokeville to Afton mail route. They will provide direct service without stopping at halfway houses as in the past, improving reliability for Star Valley residents.
A letter dated June 20 states Arthur Olson has arrived in France after an uneventful overseas trip. He is stationed somewhere in France and expects active service soon. Other local items note visits and travels of residents including Boyd Fuller, Mrs. A. D. Noblitt, and Dr. Heard among others.
J B Smith a well known stockman of Kemmerer spent part of the week in Cokeville tending business. He is holding five bands of sheep at Quadrot and Kinney yard and expects to finish within days before moving the flock to summer range with two bands to the forest preserve.
A large steel flume on the Cove Canal around the hill known as the point broke loose last week after persistent leaks. Water weakened the bases and caused significant damage before the structure was finally rebuilt this week by the Lincoln Lumber Company.
Last Sunday morning at 4 o'clock Beverley Weaver the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Weaver died at Marquis hospital in Kemmerer after a period of intestinal trouble. Burial followed Monday in Bennington Idaho Mr Weavers old home. Community sympathy is extended to the grieving family.
The article notes Cokeville city park now features a white painted railing, a modern sprinkler system, shrubbery, and a new mowing machine powered by a small gasoline engine. The mower is described as easy for the operator to guide.
While walking to supper last Friday evening observers saw D. Segreaves struggling to carry a large fish. He danced with glee and waved the monster trout caught nearby as townsfolk followed to verify the story. At the local mercantile scales the trout weighed nearly five pounds and stretched two feet in length.
Immigrants passing through town last Saturday planned a light shooting match to revive the 1849 era. An argument led one man to arm with a shotgun but he was intercepted and disarmed, ending the incident and making streets safe again.
The latter part of last week a sale closed involving Geo E Burton Shaina and the ranch of W C Roberts, including all livestock except the sheep, which Mr Roberts will retain. The transaction had been under consideration for some time with compensation as yet unspecified.
B H Smalley and family and Clarence Hirsch with Mary Reynolds Helen Hayden and Agnes Tremelling motor to Lake Alice last Sunday to join Frank Smith family camping there. On return Mr Smalley stripped the gears, forcing an overnight stay for part of the party. he returned the next day to fetch them.
G E Gray of Montpelier discusses the boys departure for military service. Miss Jeanette Ure plans to return to Salt Lake City after a brief visit with the Vincent Bennion household.
James Taysom announces his candidacy for Lincoln County Wyoming Treasurer in the August 20 1918 Democratic primary. He pledges to clear delinquent tax rolls, leverages 18 months of office experience, and aims to put the county on a cash basis within two years to cut tax levies.
A meeting of local Republicans in the office of N W Reynolds Saturday night selected Lester G Baker editor of the Kemmerer Republican as county chairman to lead the coming campaign. The session discussed completing the county and legislative ticket while Oscar Beck entered the senatorial race with Clarence Gardner and J W Sammon. Sammon later withdrew to run for the legislative ticket.
An Opera House farewell dance honored boys leaving for military service. The Ideal Beach Jazz Band supplied music and punch helped cool the warm evening. A return engagement is slated for next Wednesday evening July 24 drawing another large crowd.
August Angelo was a Kemmeter victor on Sunday, defeating enbiat in the median branch of the Avis tion corps. The matter has been taken up with Washington officials and he expects to hear from them any day.
A wartime verse from Star Valley Independent laments shortages under Kaiser rule. The speaker vows meatless, wheatless, heatless days with items like soup and coffee becoming scarce while sending funds to aid the YMCA. The poem expresses nationalist resolve and humor about rationing.
Red Cross reports $170 million raised in the drive and urges renewal of magazine subscriptions as they expire. A Red Cross executive meeting is set for 8 o clock tonight. Home Service serves only families of service members. Notify Mrs Reynolds if magazines are missing. Postage to France follows AEF rates at three cents. New accounting system eases chapter reporting. Grace Eney thanks junior members for their strong work.
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