19 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
1
The second annual Bachelor’s Dance in Jackson drew large crowds despite bad roads. About 255 enjoyed a turkey supper at the Hotel Jackson after a grand march and a night of music and revelry. More than 300 attended the dance, with decorations of flags and greens.
The Reed brothers sold the pool hall to William Stevenson of Jackson. The new proprietor has taken charge and offers pocket billiards or boxball and will supply fancy candles cigars and tobaccos to patrons.
Akter Nelson, long ill with appendicitis, underwent successful surgery at St. Johns Hospital Wednesday morning. He says he would have had it earlier if known it was simple. Attend the club card party next Tuesday for charity and hospital support. Fifty cents admission. Bruce Porter, Sidney McKean and Ray Reed returned from a week in Crystal Creek via Cache Creek canyon after skiing. The Horrid Twins. Manure spreader for wale or trade. W. P Repman. G T Bispham returns from the East to visit Jackson before Sheranel. W M Brundage reports six coyote pups for bounty. Billy Lafferty expects funds to retire after mountain lion, wolf and pups hunts. Kon TaapE Improved property in Denver for Jackson Hole ranch inquiry at the Courier.
A War Department telegram authorizes enlistment in infantry cavalry field artillery coast artillery engineers medical and signal corps for unmarried men under forty who are citizens or declare intent and speak English. Includes colored regiments. barring restrictions later. Recruiting stations to open in Colorado and Wyoming. postings will vary. volunteers encouraged. no waiting to be drafted.
Members of the W. O. W. vote to suspend the extra payment required from those who enlist in the army navy or mariner under the United States Flags. The decision reflects patriotic aims and a desire to support the country. Signed by the Head Counsel.
Join us Tuesday night in the St Johns church hall for a card party and luncheon hosted by the guild. Admission is fifty cents, with proceeds aiding the hospital benef it. Fresh vegetables for Sunday dinner at the Hotel Jackson featured. Rheumatic pains worsen in damp cold and spring is not kind to sufferers. Barred Plymouth Rock eggs offered for sale by the setting. Chamberlain's Liniment available everywhere from Somme Kelly in Wyoming.
A New York Merchants Association anti fly campaign urges eliminating disease carrying house flies. It cites bacteria and typhoid links, recommends cleaning premises, airing cautions, and offers simple home remedies and disinfectants for stables and outdoors.
J. P. Nelson & Sons present a three act comedy at Odd Fellows Hall on April 20 at 3 p m. The Horrid Twins promises two hours of fun with bold humor. Horsow offers Fou Save Seed grains for sale with fanning service after May 1.
The body of Moritz Locher, missing since January 1, was found by Alfred Bessette a half mile from the Locher ranch near Timber Island. He likely died from unknown causes after an apparent slip on snow and a broken ankle, with a gun nearby and empty shell. Interment was at Kelly Sunday after a coroner’s inquest, with survivors including a wife, two sons, and three daughters.
Mr and Mrs Grimitt and their daughter Mrs Lloyd and Mrs Fuller leave Jackson for Odin then Joasons home in Idaho. Fifteen freight loads crossed Teton Pass this week delighting local merchants with stock shortages from rail delays and soft roads. Mrs Jones recovers from eye operation at Mayo Clinic Rochester and plans several en route stops homeward.
A fragment advises after supper to take one Chamberlains Tablet to ease indigestion and improve sleep. The note suggests avoiding fatty meat and silk foods and claims the remedy is available everywhere.
Mias Fae Delaney and her mother traveled early this week to Ogden for dental consultation. An upper tooth has resisted standard treatments and worry about root involvement prompted the X ray exam and planned treatment. Friends hope the issue is not as serious as feared.
For Sale 135 head of Hereford cattle including 60 cows 26 coming two year olds 1M steers 2 yearlings 3 of which are steers and 2 registered Hereford bulls. Expect good calving this spring. Sell in small bunnhus. Limited cows over one year old. Call or write.
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