North Fork News Notes and Local Roundup
Lu Thompson and Governor Taylor appeared on North Fork last week as callers. Five feet of snow blankets North Fork Flats in places. Earnest Cadwell and George Donaldson bought a fine team from Sam Rundell last week. George Donaldson finished a four room cottage on his Lightning Flats ranch. Many locals plan Christmas in the Ridge country and attend Maple Bros sheep ranch dance. Bill Merriman builds on his ranch including a large ice house this fall amid harsh weather.
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North Fork Flats
Earnest Cadwell
George Donaldson
Sam Rundell
Lightning Flats
Ridge Country
Maple Bros
Bill Merriman
Mystery of Missing Preacher Cleared By Court Call
A preacher missing for a time is found to be required as a witness in a Wyoming court matter. He cannot leave until the case is heard, and court sessions render travel impractical. He may be needed at any moment, delaying his departure.
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Wyoming
Bank to close for stockholders meeting next Saturday
The Hulett State Bank will close at noon next Saturday for a stockholders meeting. It is expected to reopen Monday at about twice its current size. Hi Thompson left for Portland Oregon for winter medical care. He is one of the town’s best boys and his misfortune is deeply mourned. His recovery remains uncertain but he hopes for comfort in a warmer latitude. A law mill is wanted at the office.
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Hulett State Bank
Hi Thompson
Portland
Oregon
The Joy of Christmastide by A L Tubbs
A nostalgic poem contrasts worldly wealth with the warmth of home and family. It recalls farmhouse hearths, bells, and memories that bless Christmastide. The speaker urges cherishing home ties and blessings of loved ones, even when distant or absent.
Times Change From Colds To Modern Ills In Ad Shift
Excerpts contrast past remedies with present illnesses and note changes in daily life. An editorial endorses H I Buckbee seed products from Rockford Illinois, praising his Fall of Life seeds and the company’s reliability. Local notices mention Wolfe, Jolley, Sager, and Young involved in town events.
Christmas Greetings and Local Social Notes
A cheerful note wishes Merry Christmas to all. Local residents visit, travel, and daily life items include Barrow’s slow recovery, Hulett visits, business trips, dental work, surveying, sleighing, and holiday travel plans. Various residents like Mrs. Fort and Santos family are mentioned with minor health and travel details.
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Joseph Barrow
Morgan Hulett
Chep Tromble
Hershhey
Hulett
Henry
Andrew Gutherie
Aladdin
Lee Pearson
Sundance
School Report for Month Ending December 7 1908
Monthly school note lists top pupils with averages from 90 to 95 including Eva Byrd Chesney Baker Nora Brosa Rhoda Powell and others. Mentions staff and travel to Spearfish then back with Isabel Kila Dur fee Eunice and Russell Hmphries and a Xmas visit crowd from Hulett country. Tunac White leaves for Omaha hospital for chronic difficulty.
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Joe Folsom
Beatrice Broca
Dallas Roberts
Eva Byrd
Nora Brosa
Rhoda Powell
Chesney Baker
Eva Byrd Mina Baker
Virginia Rebbe
Trusty Moore
Spearfish
Isabel
Kila Durfee
Eunice
Russell Humphries
Hulett
Tunac White
Omaha
Renewal Notice From Local Newspaper
A brief message informs readers that subscriptions expire with the current issue and renewal orders are required to avoid discontinuation. It states the paper’s policy as part of its business approach.
Farrall Finds and Holiday Happenings Across the Region
Local note from Farrall shows Christmas cheer with leftovers, a pint of Vin Portum and cigars. Henry Ellsbury suffers a leg wound after a farm accident. a two year old child of Chas Wyman dies from hot water exposure.
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Globe
Henry Ellsbury
Henry
Chas. Wyman
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Pearson & Youngman
Hulett, Wyoming
Bank
A. J. Croy
D. W. Fawkes
Matt Whalen
North Fork Flat
Lu Thompson
Governor Taylor
North Fork
Sanalaw Mill
Uthie
A. L. Tubbs
Home Herald
H. IV. Buckbee
Rockford
Ill
Buckbee
O.K
W. B. Wolfe
W. F. Smith
Sam Jolley
Upper Black Tail
R. V. Sager
Harry Young Ie
D. Cory
Forest Lea
Truman Fox
Henry Nelson
Missouri
Meadow
Moorcroft
Wm. Horlocker
G. W. Jones
Santa Claus
Antonio Fort
Farrall
Bowser
Iowa
Ralph Smith
O. K
Mrs. Wm. Wolfe
Ridge, Mont
Mr. Robinett
Abe Baila
Thos. Jones
Ralph Smith Hach
Robert L. Mulholland
Jay Haines
Mia
Rob't
Tate
Bob
Powell & Bostwick
Trene Hendricks
Jce
Blakesley
Cpme
Katie Powell
Belle Fourche
Vernon
the Belle
Gay Hardware Co
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