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Newspaper
Cokeville Register
Location
Cokeville, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1916
Page
1
Letter argues great carelessness in the framing of the Wyoming state game laws and calls for a liberal, simpler statute. It warns of conflicting rules for residents and non residents and urges Lincoln county leaders to send a single strong advocate to the legislature to craft clear revisions before the session begins.
Frank M. Hoskins reports from Montevideo Uruguay expressing pleasure with the trip and noting many opportunities in Brazil. He represents a syndicate seeking livestock openings in Brazil as part of his colonial posting.
The Intermountain Good Roads Association will hold a meeting in Ogden Utah on June 13 with demonstrations on road building and many discussions. Lincoln county is entitled to six delegates appointed by P. W. Olson. Attendees may join by obtaining credentials from Mr. Olson.
Edgar Bunn of Paris Idaho opens a Cleaning and Pressing shop in the old tailor shop. He installs up to date French Dry Cleaning machinery and is ready to do the work in a modern way.
Nine members of Company H of the Wyoming National Guard traveled from Afton to Cokeville last Sunday en route to Fort D. A. Russell. They join other militia members for a week of training under regular army officers. The arriving group consisted of Afton company officers.
Due to scarce business space in Cokeville Stoner Brothers will abandon the old Register building and instead erect a new brick structure measuring 48 by 60 feet on the lots between the Haggerty hotel and the Drug store. The one story building will feature a plate glass front with prism glass across the top.
Olsey Twiss was escorting a prisoner when a new marshal joined the force not long after. On returning home Friday he found joyful news as the stork had visited, bringing a newborn. Twiss is delighted with the newcomer and wears a broad smile.
George Droubay drove a team that ran away in Cokeville causing excitement. Roscoe Stoner jumped into his car to stop them as bystanders dodged and watched. No damage occurred.
Grace V. Bonner, renowned impersonator, will appear at the Opera House next Saturday evening June 3. The show, under Presbyterian Church direction, promises laughter and uplift with thoughtful remarks. Reserved seats are available at the drug store.
Delmar Hildreth, tied to the Frank May ranch, stole $52 from a bunk mate and left town on an early train. Reported by Mr. Twiss, authorities traced him to Idaho where he admitted the deed but said he only took $30, which was returned. He remains in county jail reflecting on the proverb.
The Walters Company appears at the Opera House Tuesday evening with the Book of Mormon play Corianton. They are well known in Cokeville for previous visits and usually please audiences.
New Telephone J G Reynolds Co announces completion of a new line and readiness to handle calls. The ring format for alerts is described as one long two short and one long. The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal Church schedules a meeting at Mrs. Frank Stoner's home on Wednesday afternoon.
The piece notes a possible single Republican unit in Lincoln County with focus on district court judges. It lists candidates such as Judge John R. Arnold and H. R. Christmas, plus D A Preston, D A Revel, and Dave Thomas from Sweetwater County. It adds that Lincoln and Uinta counties vote together for the last time on a legislative ticket with seven lower house seats up for grabs.
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