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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
1
The Primary Department of the L D S Church gave a cantata The Brownie Band at the W O W Hall on Thanksgiving evening. A large crowd enjoyed songs dances and pantomimes as children told of a lost girl restored by brownies and fairies. The event highlighted careful training and fine piano and vocal accompaniment by Miss Canova Delaney and Miss Mae.
John Henry Karns died last Wednesday after a long stomach illness and was laid to rest Friday at South Park cemetery. Born in Perry County Pennsylvania in 1945 he was 72 and had lived in the valley since 1911 arriving from Rappaho Nebraska. He leaves a wife three sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held at Cheney school house with interment in South Park cemetery.
Lincoln County Wyoming Sheriff directs dogs in Jacksons Hole and Teton Basin to be muzzled and chained for 90 days to prevent hydrophobia spread. Officers to kill any dog running at large within districts within 90 days from November 40, 1917. Dated November 40, 1917 by Sheriff J. R. McMay and County Prosecuting Attorney Rozert B. Rosa. Club House hosts Friday night event December 14 at 8:30 PM.
Official proceedings from Jackson Wyoming dated December 1 1917 show a regular meeting adjourned for lack of quorum. Goonell presided in adjourned session with Mayor Richard Wirger and councilors present. Bills approved include meals printing labor and lumber. Police service and quarantine dog control discussed. A retail liquor license recommendation was approved for Meeks. A town marshal was appointed and committees formed to study electric lighting and ditch maintenance.
Members are reminded the next regular meeting will be held at St John’s Club room on Saturday afternoon December 8. Programs from the Extension Department of the State University have been received and an interesting meeting is anticipated. A good attendance is desired.
A large audience at Jackson Thanksgiving night enjoyed Leek's Pictures Please a lively show featuring 2000 feet of motion pictures and 140 slides of Elk Country scenes. Leek has traveled the region since 1444 collecting thousands of photographs and presents 60 selected views with explanations. The presentation covers frontier valley life, haying, elk hunts, and war drill depictions, highlighting wildlife and preservation messages.
Chamberlains Tablets are promoted for stomach trouble biliousness and constipation. The ad claims long sufferers found relief and some cured by use. It notes chronic constipation may be permanently cured by taking the tablets and following the directions with each bottle. Obtainable everywhere.
Acting Governor announces armed Western district quarantine against all dogs and exposed livestock to prevent rabies spread from Teaho to Wyoching. Special deputies may shoot unmuzzled dogs. rabies losses prompt state veterinary delegation to inspect. Lancaster, Zenith, Jackson cited as affected locales.
A fragment from a regiment's letter recounts leaving Camp Greene and Charlotte for the front, passing through Richmond Washington and Baltimore to Camp Mills. It describes aero plane sightings, new climates, visits to the big bazaar and water front, and hopes to be aboard ships soon. The writer signs as The Jackson's Home Boys, sending best wishes.
A Christmas dance is planned for Tuesday night December 26 at the Olut House with advance ticket details and social gathering noted.
The public is informed that St John’s Library contains more than one thousand volumes across fiction history travel science religion government poetry and children’s works. The initial year fee is 81 00 with subsequent years at 50 cents. Old subscribers are reminded the annual 50 cent fee is due payable to Rev Nash minister in charge or to Mr Harry Wagner at the bank.
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