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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
1
Buster Kates underwent an appendectomy at St John’s Hospital early Tuesday morning and is reported to be recovering nicely.
Prof Warren G Bunn and his wife from Cheyenne arrived in Jackson Monday afternoon and have rented the W F Lloyd house for the winter. Bunn will head the high school faculty this year.
Attend the Institute in Jackson from September 7 to 10 at no cost. Lectures and demonstrations by leading educators promise benefit and entertainment for all, even if you have no children. The insert lists the experts taking part and notes accompanying social details and local residents.
Four miles north of Jackton rancher Joseph Infanger was caught by a mowing machine when his team ran away. A guard tore flesh from his arm and forearm while he was knocked down. Found unconscious beneath the machine, he received first aid from Dr Huff and his wife. His condition is serious but improving, depending on complications. F C Marshal, Pinedale Roundup editor, visited the valley with his family for business and pleasure.
In a remote community the Courier escaped trouble when its printer left on Monday. With under 40 residents, three locals including Richard Winger a former Courier owner and Rev. Evans the Baptist minister stepped in as printers and typesetters. The paper this week shipped on time and carries extra news.
Jacksons Hole Frontier events set for September 2 and 3 feature music by Weaver Sex Tuttte both afternoons and at the Hall each evening. Two ball games from Teton Basin against Jackson teams, a wrestling match, a big Club House dance, and a relay race with prizes of 100 50 and 26. Committees arrange camping and sleeping quarters with ranchers and churches providing space.
The Spread Creek school opens September 6 with Miss Laura Lloyd as teacher. Victor Idaho residents Mr and Mrs Rufus Bynon, Mr and Mrs Arnold Stephens, Mrs Hansen, and Mrs M Johnson with children visited family in the valley over the weekend. Cedar Rapids Iowa visitors Mr and Mrs Clark Brody and Brody's sister Mrs Paul Timson are in the valley. Ed Blair purchased interest in Box Saw Mill on Teton Pass and plans for Bybee and Brundage. Bybee and Brundage plan to leave soon.
Two engineers, one from the state and one from the Fetters government, arrived in Jackson on Tuesday afternoon to survey and locate the new bridge site. The low bridge committee assists as they review Snake River risks and pursue a safe, lasting structure with expected contractor interest and a bid in August.
Ted Rows agreed to throw Moss the Indian wrestler twice in forty five minutes. He won the first fall in four minutes forty five seconds and the second in five minutes. Moss, a clever competitor, was outfought by the younger wrestler.
A notice lists fresh apples plums and melons at Deloney's and mentions Mrs B P Kehoe of Jeffersonville Indiana visiting her sister Mrs J D Carter. It notes a freeze on August 18 damaging grain across the valley with Grovant fields so injured that grain is being cut for hay.
Fragmented report notes uncertainty in results for Athens primary elections. Mentions Titoney and Fhirk as nominees, L. Rynon defeated for commissioner, calls for Republican ballots, and urges turnout to influence county board representation amid low Star Valley turnout and voter apathy.
An air staged thriller The Great ATR Robbery is touted as a top Universal release. The ad notes a price of 60 cents and invites patrons to attend a Friday showing on August 27 at 8 26. The ad also promotes watch and jewelry repair by Young's Jewelry of Driggs Idaho. Church attendance at the Baptist service Sunday night drew many locals and featured Jackson Hole scenery.
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