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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
1
State game officials report shipping 40 tons of cotton seed cake to Viator Idaho for elk feeding from Jackson Hole via the mountains. The aim is to curb starvation during a harsh winter as drought depleted usual forage and local hay stocks total around 1,400 tons.
A 12-year-old brother accidentally discharged a 4 automatic revolver wounding Elizabeth Valdez Alien, Elk. The bullet entered the front abdomen and exited below the spine, nearly a half dollar in size. Doctors and nurses provided first aid. she was taken to Jackson for treatment and is expected to fully recover if infection does not set in.
Last Saturday November 29 St Johns Hospital and its annex, funded by D E Skinner, reopened to the public. Dr Huff and Dr D M Cline of Idaho Falls performed three serious operations. patients are recovering well. A New Year’s Eve public reception will be held at the hospital and the public is invited to attend.
A Tetonia Idaho girl died in a Thanksgiving day fire at the Van Leeuwen home when attempting to pour what she thought was oil on a fire. A can of gasoline was mistaken for kerosene causing flames to engulf her clothing and ignite an explosion. Despite family members' efforts, she perished from burns.
Judge Arnold at Kemmerer sentences Win Sewell and Joseph Johnson to 18 to 20 years in the penitentiary for the murder of the Winelow brothers near Wilson Wyoming last July. Sheriff Oakley takes the two men to Rawlins the following day.
A fragment notes the American Red Cross aims to stamp out terror or illness through renewed support. Mentions praise for the organization and its humanitarian work, signaling endorsement of its relief efforts.
The text reports ongoing thefts in and around Jackson with rifles and field glasses stolen from overnight visitors. Authorities are close to identifying suspects and residents are aiding in catching them. Local couple Clevenger visits Teton Pass roadhouse while other travelers depart for San Diego aboard the stage.
Grover Basset Bruce Nowlin and Rev Evans with his daughter Miss Mary were dinner guests of the Blaine last Thursday. J F Almy of Kelly planned lumber purchases for the Gravant schol. Mrs Sabel Rutherford will continue in charge of the Motel duck. Bonnie Smith, Mary Pear, Clinton Van Vivck and others visited Mr and Mrs ALN Davis on Thanksgiving. A man named Perkins cut his left thumb while splitting wood. B C Bray has stray cattle, owners advised to advertise brands. Melvin Nichols, Jackson native and WWI Air Service veteran, returned to Jackson after service in Scotland and plans to spend the winter in Jackson Hole.
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