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Cokeville Register

Location

Cokeville, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1917

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Married Men Triumph in First Ball Game

In a damp crowd pleasing clash Sunday the Married team defeated the Single squad with a score favoring the former. Batteries were Married Killingsworth Angelo and Single Roberts Nicholls Cleveland. Umpire Roscoe Stoner. Sehils Drug Company advertises Mother’s Day flowers from Louis B. Westholder Florist.

Register Schill Cokeville Nine Cokeville Killingsworth Angelo Roberts Nicholls Cleveland Roscoe Stoner

New Confectionery and Bakery Store to Open May 15

Mrs. Charles Peters plans a modern confectionery and bakery at the Dew Drop Inn beside The Register office with a soda fountain shipment from Rock Springs. She brings extensive experience and receives best wishes for success.

Charles Peters Dew Drop Inn Peters Rock Springs

Local bank solicits Liberty Loan subscriptions in Cokeville

Citizens of Cokeville urged to support the 34 percent Liberty Loan as the government seeks two billion dollars. The notice, dated May 3 1917 from Washington asks the State Bank of Cokeville to collect subscriptions by June 15 and to report an estimate of bonds likely to be subscribed by local customers.

Cokeville J. A. Larson Washington, D. C State Bank of Wyo Liberty Loan Federal Reserve Bank G. McAdoo Secretary of the Treasury

Fashion Show at Opera House Impresses Crowds

The Opera House fashion show last Saturday drew large crowds over two evenings. Mr. Wakeman praised the quality and variety of ladies wear on display, shipped specifically for the event by Mrs. Reynolds from Daniels & Fisher, Demorest, Palmer Garments, and others.

Opera House Wakeman Cokeville Reynolds Daniels & Fishers Denver Demorest Company Greeley Palmer Garments Chicago

Valuable bull Dies at Olson Ranch After Illness

The 2%4 year old registered bull Types Marshall of Cumberland Types owned by P. W. Olson at the Cumberland ranch near Manila Iowa died after weeks of veterinary care. The famed bull never lost at any show and was purchased from Charles Saunders Cumberland farm at Manila Iowa.

W. W. Brown Liberty Idaho P. W. Olson Marshall Cumberland Olson Lower Ranch Charles Saunders Manila Iowa

New 8 by 32 Foot Building Underway Between Stowers and Haggerty

Carpenters worked this week on a small 8 by 32 foot building between the Stowers brothers place and the Haggerty hotel. Harry Quincy will stock cutlery, cut glass, fishing tackle, and other goods there, moving from the Dew Drop inn.

Stowers Brothers Haggerty Harry Quincy Dew Drop Inn

James P Reynolds Promoted to Head Book Keeper

James P Reynolds of the Great Western Sugar company in Bayard Nebraska has been advanced from assistant bookkeeper to head book keeper and assistant cashier. Local friends congratulate him and wish ongoing success.

James P. Reynolds Great Western Sugar Company Bayard Neb James

School Meeting and Trustee Election at Cokeville

The annual school meeting at the Cokeville schoolhouse is set for Monday May 7 at 2 PM. After business matters there will be an election of a trustee, and all residents are urged to attend and show interest in the school district.

Cokeville

Mother's Day Flowers From Sehile Drug Co

Sunday May 13 marks Mothers Day with fresh arrangements for living mothers and memory tributes for the departed. Sehile Drug Company, agent for Louis B Weatholder, Florist, offers bright selections for delivery.

Sehile Drug Company Louis B& Weatholder, Florist

City Election Next Tuesday Nominates Mau and Smalley

The People's Party held a town hall meeting to nominate mayor Frank A. Mau and councilmen B. H. Smalley and L. A. Woodward. J. G. Reynolds was named permanent chairman with J. A. Larson as secretary. Two incumbents seek re election, Mau and Smalley.

People’s Party W. G. Morley J. G. Reynolds J. A. Larson Frank A. Mau B. H. Smalley L. A. Woodward E. R. Niebel E. D. Haggerty W. L. Forgeon T. K. Collett

Citizens Ticket nominates Bourne for mayor and two councilmen

A Citizens party meeting chaired by George Bourne nominated John Bourne for mayor. For councilmen the ticket includes B H Smalley and L A Whodward, same candidates as the People's party.

Citizen's Ticket Citizen's Party George Bourne Jess Gilkison John Bourne B. H. Smalley L. A.whodward Chhosen People’s Party Citizen's

Circus Visit Promises Joyful May 18 For All

The J. H. Esehman world united shows travel to Cokeville on May 18 offering afternoon and night performances. The piece urges local children to attend, noting educational and physical benefits from the spectacle and clowns, bands, and acrobats in a family friendly event.

J. H. Esehman

War Time Duty Urges Nation to Conquer Idlers

A Times Monitor editorial condemns self-serving loafers during wartime urging every able person in the United States to work without delay. It targets individuals like Liz for social disgrace if seen associating with idlers while national safety is at stake.

United States America Liz Spencer Vu Times Monitor

Wool price boom as Quadros & Co crops sold high

Antone Quadros and Co sold their entire wool crop to an eastern house at 4814 cents per pound, the highest price yet in the region. Rumors of 58 cents are doubtful. industry expects prices to exceed 50 cents before summer in Salt Lake City area.

Antone Quadros Quadros & Co Salt Lake City Rock Springs

New Boy Thomas Cullen Igo Jr Arrives in Salt Lake City

The Igo and Noblitt families welcome a bright new boy born in Salt Lake City a week ago Wednesday. He is named Thomas Cullen Igo Jr. Thomas Igo Sr. remains calm while grandpa Noblitt anticipates the lively arrival and future neighborhood presence.

Igo Noblitt Salt Lake City Thomas Cullen Igo, Jr Thomas Igo Grandpa Noblitt

O S L Works Draining Pipe Under Tracks

The O S L railroad company has workers slaying a large pipe under the tracks this week to drain water that pools on the triangle each year after snowmelt. The pipe will carry runoff to an irrigation ditch west of town. Mayor May has been busy locating the pipe’s best route.

O. S. L. Railroad Company May

Fashion show at Mrs Reynolds home entertains town guests

Mrs J G Reynolds hosted a fashion show last Friday and Saturday evenings at her home. Guests included Dr Roberts L Gwinn Errol Bagley Arthur Olson Martin Nelson L A Woodward Charles Dean and Albright. A five hundred dollar indulgence followed by a chafing dish luncheon and piano selections entertained the attendees.

New Wyoming Sheep Dipping Law Outlined in Detail

Dr. J R Balmer presents the new dipping laws to Wyoming sheepmen. The statute requires spring to autumn dipping under inspector supervision with affidavits, per diem costs paid by owners, and a lien for unpaid expenses. Penalties include misdemeanor charges and fines up to two thousand dollars or comparable sums.

J. R. Balmer State Board of Sheep Conte Reries Wyoming State Board of Sheep Commissioners State of J. D. Noblitt Co

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Sehils Drug Company Louis B. Westholder Floriat Kaiser Europe Marquette Mich Chronicle Mary Reynolds Archie Neil Postmater Schils Diamondville The Mountain Trading Company Agnes Trimillin C. F. Stoner Cokeville Mercantile Company C. V. Rau Fleischmann
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