29 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Cokeville Register
Location
Cokeville, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
1
A wartime-era call urges every available man to work the harvest as shortages bite. Women and labor-saving farm implements are proposed to relieve men for battle service, while idle workers and slackers are to be disciplined or removed. The piece condemns laziness and praises citizens serving in France, urging collective effort to win the war.
Kemmerer draft board began reclassifying men last week under new rulings. Married men in class two move to one A and those with children not in farming or mining must seek other work or face reclassification. Four class men advance to two B and questions for the second draft align with new rules.
Last Friday evening Dr Pfoutz of Salt Lake City conducted an examination of the Short Line employees here, testing their eyes and ears. All railroad workers at this point were examined, with R A Pierce division superintendent assisting.
Harry Krapp, described as a prosperous hide buyer, was cleared of the careless driving charge after his car, claimed stolen and driven by thieves, crashed into a Salt Lake City safety zone last November. The Rekmerse publication had alleged a $11,000 damages suit, which Krapp now corrects as false.
Foreman William Marmon of the Kinney bands wrecked his Ford while entering town, the steering failed and the car skidded into sage brush flipping on one rear wheel. He escaped with a bruised right arm, the fender top and radiator were damaged.
Water Superintendent X Karren of Division Four based at Rock Springs spent several days this week in Cokeville to advance department interests. He was accompanied by Atty van B. Jones of Kemmerer, who joined the trip in support of the department’s aims.
A matched race is arranged for July Fourth in Cokeville to add to local festivities. Al Gardiner enters a three year old Standard bred mare to race against Hoscoe Stoner’s horse for a quarter mile in the lane west of town from a running start. Both horses are fast and the outcome draws great interest.
For some time the dray and livery business of Ad Chamberlain has grown steadily reaching a volume that requires larger hauling facilities. This week he purchased a new three ton Hefflehen truck and has worked overtime to catch up with demand.
A surprise farewell party was held at the B. H. Smalley home Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Lucy Rosebaugh who soon heads to her home in a cane. The evening featured singing and dancing, with a midnight delicacy and a very pleasant time for all attendees.
Rm C W Roos appeared in the potarte vate Tuesday as part of local events. The fragment notes Roos’s arrival and involvement in nearby preparations.
Local Red Cross members in Cokeville formed a Home Service committee led by Dr. J. Madera to assist wives mothers and children left behind when husbands are called to service. Mrs. Sarah McCombs from the Bureau of Civilian Relief spearheads the effort with support from an active Red Cross delegation.
Glen Bennion came home early in the week from an Atlantic coast training camp where his unit had been preparing to go to France. He received an honorable discharge from the government, with officials stating his services at home were deemed more important to the nation.
A large wagon departed Cokeville Sunday morning carrying two thorobred short horn bulls raised on the Pv. W. Olson ranch. Described as of the finest Short Horn stock, the animals will be owned by G. M. McNeill and W. A. Baker, stock growers from the Salt River valley.
Last Monday Ray Francis and W. Jackson left Cokeville for Kemmerer to take the military exam and join the federal service. A new call summons five more men Ray Reeves Frank Spacks Frank Smith Albert Christensen and Juan Chaves to depart July fifth. A further draft of ten men was issued into Star Valley with Jule Hansen of Idaho Falls also receiving a home call.
William Roos of Afton filed a complaint before Justice EK J Tucker accusing G McFarland of grand larceny tied to a year old incident. McFarland, who had left his job, reportedly bought a sheep camp horse claim, but Roos contends the horses were not his. McFarland posted bond via Lige Christensen. case set for July 16 in Kemmerer.
Attorney N W Reynolds traveled to Cokeville late last week to check on his ranch and visit his daughter Mrs Geo Alleman. He found Mr Alleman ill and his wife in Salt Lake City with her son receiving medical treatment. Reynolds stayed until Tuesday when local business called him back. Alleman’s illness has prevented any spring ranch work.
Last Wednesday afternoon a pony startled by a frightened girl named Bernice Peter caused a tumble at the end of the lane east of town. The horse slipped and fell, but Bernice escaped with only minor bruises and no serious injuries.
Jack Bennett was taken to Kemmerer last Tuesday by Marshall Smalley charged with disloyal utterances. He was barely examined and exonerated. To prove patriotism he offered services to the government and the next day received transportation to a training camp. Bennett is 36 years old.
Three women registered under the alien women registration act in Cokeville last Wednesday. Several others failed to register, and federal authorities will open an immediate investigation into the matter.
Mr. Bosworth of Preston searched town last Saturday for his son who had run away. He left a description with the marshal. Two youngsters arrived Thursday by side-door pullman, matched the description, were questioned, and agreed to return home.
Ranchers in the vicinity praise a weeks long poisoning effort that they say killed about a million and a half squirrels. They note grain and range forage losses, with grain losses estimated at seventy five percent and range feed loss up to sixty percent. State aid to poison grain is welcomed as a step toward eliminating the ground pest.
H. S. Tengvall returned to his duties as signal maintainer for the Oregon Short Line in Cokeville after a period away. A long time resident, he is well known there and his friends welcome his return to service.
Mr and Mrs W Hunter faced a harrowing mishap when their buggy ran away on a hill. The tongue loosened from the neck yoke and lodged in soft earth, overturning the vehicle. Mrs Hunter suffered chest injuries and scratches while returning home. Mr Hunter escaped with minor scratches.
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