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Newspaper
Cokeville Register
Location
Cokeville, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
8
The sequence begins with upgrading the water system, followed by cement sidewalks and a plan for a reliable electric light system. The project aims to improve municipal infrastructure and public safety through modern utilities.
City residents urged to unite and consider raising Saltire firm's bid to supply electric lights for the growing town. Community discussion sought to weigh the benefits of brighter illumination and improved services.
The team faced hostility during a Sunday journey to Kemmerer with the Kemmereroys losing, while memories of a previous visit in this city recalled courteous treatment and expenses paid regardless of gate receipts.
The town plans to observe the Fourth of July on Sunday with Monday off, noting Cokeville's tradition of festive hospitality. Officials urge the community to discuss and organize a royal celebration this year to uphold the town’s reputation.
A series of brief items recount visitors and movements in Kemmerer Sage Cokeville and nearby towns. Names include Earl Haggerty Henry Gill Minnie Miller Harold Morgan Charlie Dean and Curtis the watch repairer. Other items note Mrs Henry Douglas joining her husband in Ely Nevada and Myrtle Bourne at Paris Fielding Academy commencement.
Readiness is complete for the Kinney corrals on Smiths Fork where about 35 000 sheep will be shorn this season. The Kinney flock starts first followed by Peterson Sheep Company stock as sixteen fast shearers prepare the machinery and crews to finish quickly.
Wool price trends show steady gains with four clips sold by local stock owners this year. Pete Olson and Lige Christensen sold in February at 25 cents, Marks & Jensen in April at 25, and Frank May in late May at 28. Producers refused offers of 27 or 28 cents, expecting 30 cents soon.
Local notices describe travel options on the Oregon Short Line for a YMCA convention with dates June 9 to 15 and a limit of June 26. Additional items list illnesses, visits, and social events, plus ads for Kodak supplies and a Pocatello Optical Co. appearance in Wy man Hotel.
Miss Bessa Roberts and George Marley plan a Salt Lake City wedding today. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Roberts, taught in town and studied at Sacred Heart academy Ogden. The groom is Short Line agent here. A short honeymoon will take them to Niagara Falls Washington and Connecticut before returning mid July to settle here.
Pete Olson journeyed to Opal Thursday to receive a shipment of Thoro Breds short horn bulls shipped from the east. Part of the stock will head north to the Piney country for Olson’s cattle interests while the remainder goes to the city for unloading. Olson is noted for his high standards in therebred stock.
A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday June 7 at 7 pm at the home of Dr Edwards to organize a tennis club. Ladies are invited to attend.
The Town Council of Cokeville Wyoming will open bids June 14 1915 at 4 30 p m for cement sidewalk 2000 feet five feet wide three street crossings totaling about 190 feet two eighty feet and one fifty feet long cement gutter 1350 feet Specifications available at the Town Clerk's office Bids must be per separate item with 8500 bid security Work to be completed by July 14 1915 Bids to be enclosed marked Sidewalk Construction and directed to the City Clerk The town reserves the right to reject any or all bids H Wyman Mayor L A Woodward Clerk W Hufford Engineer
J. W. Jenson brought Mrs Jenson and their children home after a Paris trip. The family visited the Marks Jenson sheep camp for a short outing. Mrs Clara McKee and daughter Gertrude traveled from Rock Springs to the Lige Christensen ranch where Mrs McKee will work through the summer.
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