Tragedy Shocks Crook County Community
Max Allen Glassburn, 16, died from a gun accident while in a Crook County hay field near Deloit Nebraska. A 22 rifle discharged while he waited on a hay rake seat to shoot grouse. He was active in the Crop and Pork Production Club of Hulett and had recently returned from Laramie as county champion. Funeral at Storm cemetery drew a large crowd with Rev. Brown officiating.
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Max Allen Glassburn
Blakeman
Max
Mr. Glassburn
Guy Holmes
Guy
Deloit
Nebraska
Crook County
Tie
Hulett
Laramie
Storm Cemetery
Chittim
Clarence
Adrian Watson
Delmer Geiger
Freddie Youngman
Asal Chittim
Judge Tate
Brown
Charles Jenkins Opens Bigger Stock in Ripley Building
Charles Jenkins moves into the Ripley building today where he will open a larger and better stock of goods as fast as inventory arrives.
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Charles Jenkins
Ripley
Sioux City Guest Enjoys Cool Evenings at Mrs Johnson’s Home
Miss Charlotte Price of Sioux City is visiting Mrs. Carrie Johnson this week. She enjoys the cool evenings as a respite from the sultry central states. George and Charlie Jones have new wells in Rockypoint country drilled by Mr. Hillard.
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Charlotte Price
Sioux City
Carrie Johnson
Central States
George
Charlie Jones
Rockypoint Country
Hillard
Red Gross Social Rally Supports Society Treasury
The Red Grass social last Saturday at the hall drew a good crowd with a patriotic song audience, two fine hubber performances, and Rev. Brown delivering a thoughtful talk on the society’s needs. Refreshments raised 17.85 dollars, boosting the treasury. state contributions exceed 210000 dollars in support.
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Reve. Brown
Not All News 15 Bad
Omaha Nebraska July 26 1917 My Dear Wyoming Friends I may have to stay long but my new doctor says I can go home soon Medicines will be needed about a year liver show as long as I live I am getting along better and walked a block yesterday I hope to visit Dunlap with my daughter to see Gertrude I appreciate your letters and cards and will be glad to see you all when I get back home
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Omaha
Neb
Wyoming
Ile
Sam
Dunlap
Gertrude
Mrs. Youngman
Coyote Kill Report and Local Notices From Alva Area
Lee Pearson recalls a shot that killed a coyote at 468 yards near Mewhirter schoolhouse. The piece notes local hunting, a few strong shoots, and efforts to curb coyote activity. Also reports visits by Will Dolzel and wife at Weaver home, Dolzel as district court reporter, and a depots schedule for Alva Croom Wagon and cream can pickup Chafties barn. Duff Mewhirter and mother travel to Belle Fourche for medical consult due to illness and possible operation. Pork and Crop Production Club notes strong pig growth. Cleve Herrington returns from Watt Brothers grading camp near Buffalo, employed two years with the firm. August land office schedule warns Saturday half-days.
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Lee Pearson
Will Dolzel
Weaver
Alberta Griffin
Dolzel
Pork and Crop Production Club
Cleve Herrington
Watt Brothers
Buffalo
Women to Demonstrate Canning in Crook County
The State Council for National Defense will send a woman to Alva and other towns including Hulett Rockypoint Golde Carlile for afternoon demonstrations on the Government cold pack process. Meetings are set for August ith and will cover canning and drying techniques for local residents.
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State Council For National Defense
Crook County
Alva
Hulett
Itu
Rockypoint
Golde
Carlile
SUSTAINS A BROKEN LEG IN RURAL ACCIDENT
August Tuornquist suffered a compound leg fracture in an unusual accident while hauling hay. The load broke loose on a hill, he jumped clear, and a swinging tongue struck him, breaking both bones between the knee and ankle. Dr. Stewart set the limb. patient resting and improving.
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August Tuornquist
Stewart
Community Ice Cream Social at Goldie School House
An ice cream social will be held at the Goldie school house next Saturday evening for Rev. Brown's benefit. Local ladies are invited to bring cake or ice cream, a program will be presented, and a good time is promised. Bring friends.
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Goldie School House
Rev. Brown
New Baby and Local Moves Raise Small Town Hopes
The Robert Garman household welcomes a newborn boy born at Sheridan hospital. Virgil Moore tours the region with horse inspectors. Aever the shoeman visited Moorcroft to meet a seller and stock goods. Dave Crawford Chesars Baker head to irrigated hay fields. Charles Jolley and family relocate to Moorcroft for Charlie’s new job. Henry Grosa conducted local business. Mrs. Del Storm is on the sick list this week.
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Robert Garman
Sheridan Hospital
Virgil Moore
Aever
Moocroft
Dave Crawford
Chesars Baker
Charles Jolley
Moorcroft
Charlie
Henry Grosa
del Storm
Stamp and proof notices urged before land patent deadlines
The notice advises landowners to review land papers and begin proof notices as the five or seven year periods approach their end. It explains that papers take about two months to prepare and circulate, and that proof is filed after the statutory time has elapsed, supported by an affidavit. The guidance underscores timely action to satisfy legal proofs.
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BE. A. Driskill
Quen Duddy
Rupert
Vinas International
H. E. Prost
Montana
Calle
Belle Fourche, S.D
Herefords
Gracles
Hiram Mahoney
Ava, Wy
Freee W
Sundance, Wyoming
John Hillard
Rockypoint, Wyoming
Cliff Edge
Hereford Farm
Murphy
A. J. Murphy
Alva, Wyoming
Max Glassburn
Mrs. L. 0. Glassburn
Mra
L. O. Glassburn
Alva Croom
Chaftie
Duff Mewhirter
Belle Fowrche
California
Longville
Leta Meislroy
Don Gratz Tate
C. L. Tate
W. Se. Reeves County Ager Nt
Hulett State Bank
Sibi Ws Andi Dd
Hulett-Alva
Tion
Aladdin
Fred Sutton
John C. Bothwell
Alva, Wyo
New Haven
J. J. Hauber
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