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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
1
Jem Buchanan departed Werthesday morning for Omaha to seek a specialist about a growth on the jaw. Jim Williams accompanied him, and there was considerable trouble surrounding Dirt at the rally.
Notices urge attendance at a Monday Community Clot gathering at St John’s House and promote a bake sale at Jackson Mere store on Saturday April 16 to aid the hospital fund. Local residents share travels and visits, including J L Curtis, Harry Scott, Ott Lunbeck, and Mrs Joe Garp, with routine social mentions and brief health notes.
Excavation for the basement of a new hospital is complete and carpenters will soon begin erecting the framing. Funds for materials and labor are nearly exhausted. residents are urged to contribute to avoid delaying the project. Checks may be sent to the bank or Community Center.
City council of Jackson met in April 1916 with Mayor Wagner and councilmen Delaney and Wort present. Bills approved include T Manville freight printed by the county, N Nickell March salary, pool and dog taxes collected, and marshal fees. Elections, poll place at Woodward Hall, and clerk duties assigned with Winger and Wallace as clerks. Ordinance 22 for annual appropriation introduced, detailing salaries printing cemetery street work and other items. emergency clause passed. resignations of a member considered. adjourned.
In Iowa and Nebraska, one and two year old Herefords and Short Horns were salvaged and displayed. The cattle, described as teylatered with good bone, came from breeding stock under B W Kawnupr, Bhackluot, Lelio.
A 1918 census lists elk losses by feeding grounds near Jackson. Counts show 6 cows, 4 bulls, 634 calves dead, with 2000 elk estimated on grounds at peak. Feeding spanned January 12 to March 27. 400 tons government hay and 515 tons state hay fed, leftovers noted at several ranches.
Spleer and Lloyd advertise ready-made house dresses for ladies and Kongarow aprons for ladies and girls.
Karl Nichols and brother Melvin visited Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Baxter met with Mesdames Rodman Kent and Harris earlier in the week. Baal Harris traveled to Victor for supplies. Starrett and Hark delivered meat to Moran early last week. Mr and Mrs Joe Mayonet planned a wedding dance for Wednesday. A wolf crossed Aspen Ridge toward Irteh Creek. We Jump and River Davie chased it Thursday morning but turned back toward the Tetons. Mrs Lewis Royer and her father Wm. Taylor went to Snake River searching for fish Friday. They traversed the hard snow crest but warmer weather forced them to stay several days with friends before another freeze.
CL Starrett returned from Town with ten bulls including four Herefords and all Polled Herefords. The cattle are praised as exceptionally fine, with Starrett hailed for notable ability. Three bulls were left at the Orin Seaton ranch, and the rest are expected to be used in the Black Rock herd.
Bridge over Une Gros Ventre at Ketly repaired under Simpson road supervisor. Old structure torn out. new one built to endure high waters. Vouchers sent to county, justification cited to avoid future costly damage. Local names mentioned include Spicer, Deyo, Warren Francia, Kelly, Jacknam, and others in routine notices.
Dr Hud and Dr Carnerres performed two appendicitis operations this week. The first on Welvenday for Miss Henrie, whose condition had grown severe but recovered well. The second on Mrs Claudie Christiansen, who had just recovered from a severe attack and is progressing nicely. Mrs David Cheney, Mrs Mull, and Miss Jewie Miney assisted, with Miney expected from Pocatello to help care for patients.
Notice announces an election at the town hall in Jackson on May 1911 for mayor for one year and council members for two-year terms. Polls open 10 am to 4 pm. Attest: Mayor Harry Wagner and Clerk GC Hemphill.
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