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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
1
A July 4 celebration in Hulett includes a full day of events. Fireworks cost 200 dollars and are shown in the evening. The program features bands, dances, and multiple races with cash prizes, including a 180 yard men’s hurdle race and 100 yard foot race. An all day schedule runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with events at the I O O F Hall and surrounding venues.
Benson school held Flag Day exercises led by Mrs. Fordyce. The program featured songs, recitations, and flag presentations with participation from Martha Congleton Bertha Fawlkin and Charles Bryant. A large flag was raised, and all attendees received silk flags. Ice cream and cake followed. visitors from Rocky Crossing joined in the celebration.
The piece rails against the early fly and urges swatting to curb its numbers, promising a long chain of offspring if unchecked. Local items report Isaac White visiting from Hulett, C F Baker family moving to Boise City, and Sundance Commercial Club planning a fall fair to boost crops and public enterprise.
Charles Holmes died Monday evening at five o'clock at his home west of town from kidney disease. He had lived here many years and left four children and many friends. Funeral was held yesterday afternoon at his home with Rev. Tipton in charge. Full obituary to follow in next issue.
R K Mespell and sister Mrs Violet Ott have purchased the Tower Store at Tower with stock and goodwill. The venture will operate as Tower Mercantile Company with Mr Mespell promising a businesslike approach and close attention to details to succeed in a keen market. An advertising notice will follow with details once stock arrives.
The Board of Examiners recommends specific texts for teacher applicants and announces a shift to a defined literature period for July exams. Victorian England will be the focus with Newcomer and Andrews selections. Future July tests will cover Agriculture for third grade certificates with Wilkinson’s Practical Agriculture as a base text.
The entertainment committee for the celebration of July 4th offers a full set of silverware free to any couple married publicly on July 4th in Hulett. Communications to W. F. Leslie or H. E. K. Turn cuure by order of Committee.
Crook County Teachers Institute opens July 21 at Sundance and runs to July 24. Prof. Shuck of Rawlins and Mrs. Shuck head Primary Methods and Reading with an evening lecture titled The Real Things of Life. Attendance is mandatory for teachers with certificates, or risk certificate revocation. No salary deductions for time at Institute.
Certificates granted to a list of teachers by grade and district. First Grade: Ella M. West Hulett. Second Grade: Doria Mul holland Moorcroft Winifred Evans Beulah Marjorie Elle bury Farrall Eva Thomas Rockypoint Ina Eaton Tower Agnes Evans Beulah Bessie Davis Hulett Sadie Davin. Third Grade: Helen Guthrie Moorcroft Mary McCauley Sundance. Second Class Professional: Merret M. Roesser Sundance.
Washington D C June 10 Senator Warren is advised that a surveying party will begin in the field early this month to complete the re survey of lands in northern Crook County. The resurvey was started last fall but weather delayed progress. Mr Charles Pigeon U S Surveyor leads the resurvey.
Notice to all persons indebted to the Tower Store or with accounts at the store to settle at once after takeover by Rk K Mespell. The notice states the new owner wishes to straighten old accounts and clear the books.
J. J. Minnich and wife called on G. W. Beards Sunday while C. D. Garman and family were rusticating near Miller creek. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Warford welcomed a baby boy born June 10. The Tower Mercantile Company bought L. W. Messell's stock and now operates in a new building. Ice cream is available daily at Bear Lodge Pharmacy.
Fragmentary notice discusses a subscription offer with a stated price of $1.50. The text references merit, interests, and a stance by “one rm” but includes numerous garbled words and unclear specifics. No names or organizations are clearly identifiable in the readable portion.
Dr. L E Hay plans to remain in Hulett through July 6 with a July 4 opening and a 26 21 time reported. A twin birth occurred June 5 1913 with Lucile May Fitzgibbons dying after two hours and Lewis Anthony Fitzgibbons dying June 14 1913 at 10 30. The Mothers Club seeks thirty volumes to start a Junior Public School Library for grades one through six and to invite ongoing contributions. The Hulett Baseball Team seeks support to cover expenses as it aims to rebound this season. A dance is scheduled tomorrow night at 1 00 o F hall with good music and a promised good time.
Coyotes have taken three of Lewis Johnson's sheep. Eddie Willson and family traveled to Hulett last Thursday. Rev. T. M. Coffey conducted services at Belle school house on Sunday the 8th. Jesse Driskill went to Spearfish to bring his family to the ranch during vacation. Curtis Clark and family of New Haven visited Mrs Clark's parents, Mr and Mrs Lewis Willson, last Thursday. Mrs George South has been ill and her husband took her to Belle Fourche for an operation evaluation.
Reading from Crook County range records Woolfolk and Gray present a brief local item about cattle and horses in the 44 year era noting county stock and farm life.
The Beater on the Axle spreader is praised for reliability with two hundred troublesome parts eliminated. It is described as simple, strong, and free of clutches chains or adjustments, a major advance akin to the selfbinder over the reaper.
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