Death Claims Esteemed Citizen Jesse Gilkison
Jesse Gilkison longtime Cokeville business manager and clerk died at his home June 16 after a week long illness. Born August 11 1889 at Grand Island Nebraska he moved to Oklahoma as a child and rose to lead J D Noblitt Implement Company. He served as town clerk and water commissioner, married Maud Sparks in 1917, and leaves a wife a daughter two brothers two sisters and a sister in Dallas. Funeral services were held at L D S church with military honors and Taps at the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Gilkison
J.D. Noblitt Implement Company
Cokeville
Gilkigan
Grand Island
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
Cokeville Land and Livestock Company
J.D. Noblitt Farm Implement Company
J. D. Noblitt Implement Company
Ickinon
Nobiltt
Fort Riley
Kas
Fort Snelling
Minn
J. D. Nobilts Implement Company
Misa Maud Sparks
Thos. Sparks
Gilkieon
Dallas
Texas
Red Cross Ladies Conclude Summer Meeting Activities
The Red Cross women finished their regular Thursday afternoon session in the Red Cross room. No further meetings this summer. work will resume in the fall. Praise is due to Olson, Anderson, Dean, Col Mises, Nell Qleen, and Dory Rossel for their faithful efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Red Cross
Red Cross
Olson
Anderson
Dean
Col Mises
Nell Qleen
Dory Rossel
Episcopal Guild Meeting and Social Time
The Episcopal Guild met with Mrs Bell on Wednesday. Members knit red cross items and enjoyed a social hour. Attendees included Mesdames Au Richard Roberts Smajiey Schmidt Schils Bell and Miss Heynolda. A lunch of ice cream and cake was served. No further meeting location announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Guild
Bell
Mesdames
Richard Roberts
Smajiey
Schmidt
Schils
Miss Heynolda
Sunday Worship Schedule at Presbyterian Church
Church notes announce Sunday services at the Presbyterian Church including Sunday school at 10 30 a m preaching at 11 30 a m and evening service at 8 30 p m Rev D M Davies is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
D M, Davies
Keeping Down Flies and Mosquitoes
With the approach of hot June and July, expect flies and mosquitoes. Fly traps and kerosene in rain barrels help prevent breeding. Keep water from standing in puddles and cans. Enlist boys and girls in eradication campaigns.
Public Land Notice from Wyoming Variable Land Claim
Public notice from Evanston Wyoming in the interior department regarding land claim 06188. Mentions publication date, serial numbers, and a retention proof map along Kinder road and North Town Range, with a notary public and official deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Wyoming
Vane
Lost black band grip with rain coat and stationery
A black band grip containing a light rain coat and some wholesale stationery was turned in. Finder should leave it at this office to receive a reward.
Nelson Bros Advertises Help Wanted in Pegram
A domestic help ad from Nelson Bros in Pegram Idaho seeks two young ladies to learn wareing at Lyne Brothers Hospital amount unclear due to damaged text. The notice appears in a local historical newspaper fragment with limited legible details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Bros, Pegram
Idaho
Lyne Brothers Hospital
Ountelie
Dabo
Handsome Bungalow In Course of Erection
Ground broken by J H Marshall of Poctatello for a modern bungalow for Oscar Peterson on the eastern edge of town. The 85 by 52 foot structure includes a living room dining room four bedrooms sun room and large kitchen with tiled floors and walls. Front porch large rear screened porch. Contractor Marshall also builds Idaho state pools at Lava Hot Springs with 850000 appropriated for completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Marshall
Poctatello
Oscar Peterson
Lincoln County
Marshall
Idaho
Lava Hot Springs
Tax burdens drive business owner to exasperation in letter
A plant owner vents to the U S Revenue Collector about taxes and societal demands. He laments being squeezed by Federal War taxes, state and city levies, and charitable drives while claiming his ownership is undermined and his profits drained. He concludes with a grim note about what comes next.
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United States Revenue Collector
United States
Society of John the Baptist
Woman’ Relief
Wae
Theavy League
League Oations
Red Cross
Redross
Y.M.C. A
Y. W
Old Folks Home
Children’s Home
Dorcas Society
Youth and Beauty Advantage on Stage in Theater Casting
The article notes managers seek new faces, valuing youth and beauty especially in women. It cites film and musical comedy producers, with a Prince song for a Farce Folies, highlighting a slender golden-haired nineteen year old from the sunny south named Miss W. Sav who will perform tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grentans
Prince Sone
Rge
I’ Arigeo Ul Liga
Saya Aire
Real Sunshine Mualoal
Mini
Cael
Mise W. Sav
Sposa
Praco
Sunet
Local wool clip tops linked work and people
Local notes highlight P. W. Olson selling a 100000 pound spring wool clip for 58 cents a pound sealed bid to Charlies Carter of Brown & Adams Co. Other buyers included Salmon Bros at 53 cents and Opal markets with O. A. Allen and Threlkeld Bros selling to Dewey & Gold. Community figures travel and work across Salt Lake City and Kemmerer for business and schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cokeville
P. W. Olson
Charlies Carter
Brown & Adams &Co
Salmon Bros
O. A. Allen
Threlkeld Bros
Opal
Dewey & Gold
Kemmerer Republican
Bids Sought for Cokeville Street Sprinkling Service
The City Clerk will receive sealed bids for street sprinkling in Cokeville during the summer, with bids due by June 30. Bids must be marked for Street Sprinkling and the town reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cokeville
Canteen Aids Reunion Of Father And Army Son
An Indianapolis father, from a town near Cincinnati, traveled to meet his army son in the city. They missed each other at Union Station, but Red Cross canteen workers, military police, and scouts helped reunite them. The dad stood on a corner uptown as guided, and the son walked in arm in arm with him, both overjoyed.
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Dad
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Union Station
Red Cross
Son
M. P
Seed tester records germination in folded cloth pad
A. F. Essiinger of Michigan patents a seed tester using a cloth strip folded over a pad and stitched to form square sections. Seeds rest in each square and moisture is retained long enough for germination to occur, with numbers on the squares providing identification and record keeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Essiinger
Michigan
More Uses for Electricity in Fabrics and Wearables
The article surveys varied uses of wire resistances in fabrics to provide electric heating. It lists an electric pad, heated robes, warming garments, heating bags, rugs, foot warmers, car warmers, motorman’s gloves, and an electric blanket for the old and rheumatic horse.
Christmas Visit Fête Recounted in Family Tale
A family recalls a holiday gathering with visitors and shared meals. The narrator mentions pa leaving town and mother hosting company while discussing an illness that influenced the event.
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Joaso Gilkison
L. D
Clearch
Keir
H. H. Hoff
Montpeter Stake
Henry Sparks
Arnold
Montpelier
Hoff
Episcopal Guild Meets
Lex Sheet
Jeter
Jane
Kate Morgan
Salt Lake
F. E. Aurtin
Kemmerer
Schile
Mrs. Bell
Mary Reynolds
F. E. Corts
Raymond Roberts
G. H. Paxton
J. ©. Penny Co
Frank Stoner
Salt Lake City
Mayor Roberts
S. B. Curtis
A. N. Gardiner
Wells
Stoner
Jack Hinkey
United States Army
England
5S. R. Birch
Denver
D. C. Heller
Washington, D. C
Afton
Bureau of Animal Industry
George Bourne
George
Owen Freeman
Charlies ‘Tucker
Soda Springs
Chas. King
Morgan Cavanaugh
Earl Haggerty
Miss Gaiberth
Dr. Schils
Tress
Nell Olson
Louie Roberts
Bill Banks
J.D. Noblitt
J. D. Noblitt
Miss LaVerne
Jess Gilkison
Mia. Nobitt
LaVerne
Harryman
Littl
Worthand
Ore
Rising
Wery Lee
Joe Fuller
Cokeville Stockman
James
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