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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1919
Page
1
A period of rapid influenza spread results in eight fatalities within seven days. Health officials report rising cases across communities, with hospitalizations increasing and calls for preventive measures and vaccination efforts. The piece notes strain on medical staff and urges public cooperation to curb transmission.
The Deyo family returns. Joe Deyo and his wife recover from illness while two children travel home. A letter from son Almer in France, dated December 30, notes Armistice not yet signed but anticipates a quick end to the war. Almer mentions meeting Don Williams and various acquaintances and his recent routine during service.
Hyrum Wilford Delaney born Evanston Wyoming May 1887. He moved to Jackson Hole and joined his father’s firm Charles Delaney & Son, becoming a partner in 1906. He married Jean Curtis in 1913 and leaves two children Wilma and Hyrum, plus his parents, siblings, and a brother serving overseas. He was a faithful Latter Day Saint and a devoted citizen.
Myrtle A Losier, born in Corse Wyoming on November 80 1903 and died in Paynes Utah, had lived at 22 for six years. She was deeply mourned by family and friends following her early death.
Mrs Jessie Whitlald arrived from Hot Lake Oregon to visit her mother Mrs M OsViney and others here but was taken to the George Gee home for urgent care of influenza patients. Local letters mention several travelers, funerals, and planned returns to Jackson.
Arthur Bliss Cole born Hastings Nebraska January 17 1877 died at St Johns Hospital Jackson Wyoming Friday December 27 aged 41 years 11 months 10 days Survived by wife Mia Hattie Robbing and son Harry Cole Navy return from San Francisco two days before his death Cole a carpenter turned rancher lived in Denver Lander and Jackson Wyoming and owned a ranch on the lower Snake River Interment followed Sunday in Jackson cemetery.
Bertha Stevens, formerly married to Walter Heott, took the body of Walter Geott to her former home in Newton Utah for burial. Heott accompanied by the grieving husband. The couple had lived in Newton about a year after moving from Joskeen and Logan, with five children born to their union. The surviving children include a daughter aged three and a son aged two.
The influenza epidemic rages through the valley with eight deaths so far and dozens more ill. Names of the early victims were reported last week. several more succumbed since. The illness has disrupted daily life as businesses close and medical help arrives from Kemmerer to aid the overwhelmed valley.
Old items offered for restoration and return in first class condition. References include T. H. Baxter and Mia Edith Hynon, noted as having worked in stenography in Pocatello. Loan references accompany the notice for dealings with the listed parties.
Eight years ago a woman described severe headaches dizziness and fatigue from stomach distress. She reports relief after taking Chamberlains Tablets and says she then felt like a different person.
Soldiers must forward discharge documents to the Adjutant General's office in Cheyenne to create a permanent state record. The papers will detail each man’s service history and engagements and may be compiled into a book for future reference. Also notices advertise for sale of milling wheat and barley by E. A. Stalin of Kelly Wyoming and a lost cap from a Franklin car with a reward offered by W. P. Redmold.
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