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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
1
Community members from Kelly and Grovant attended the Virgil Woodward funeral at Kelly on Wednesday. Services were led by Rev Hatter and local residents visited Valley View ranch and Jackson last week.
Pretty Good For Kids Leland and Clifton May aged nine and twelve trapped near a calf carcass and found a large Cross-fox in a trap. Freighter activity began the week with road clearing on the dug way and rock slide, Jackson Hole merchants packed the Victor freight house with goods, and J. B. Simpson returned from a painting trip.
Meritt Baldwin and Miss Sally Medwee were married December 13 at 4 PM in Philadelphia. Both previously worked for Miss Emma A. Wallace on her Teton ranch, where their acquaintance began. They plan Philadelphia as their future home and locals are invited to extend congratulations.
Fern Wilson the seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson of Tack son underwent appendicitis surgery at St Johns Hospital Friday afternoon and is recovering satisfactorily aiming to return home next Monday. FR L Peterson recovered enough from pneumonia to be in town Wednesday along with Wm Molnelly Bryant Nowitt both recuperating from the same illness. C L Starrett attended the Jackson State Bank stockholders meeting from Kelly Monday. Miss F F Forester and her mother spent the weekend at the N Leek ranch.
Wixon of Farmers Mills New York claims his product has tied Chamberlain s Tablets for years for stomach and liver disorders. He says Chamberlain s Tablets are the best he has ever used and are obtainable everywhere.
A Saturday evening gathering at the Leek home south of town enjoyed a slide program by Mr. Leek featuring views from Jacksons Hole and Yellowstone Park. Attendees praised his rapid progress in color slides and the beaver pictures showing innovative lighting. Also discussed were water works hot water heating and an electric light plant nearing installation with a water powered dynamo supplying the system.
Sale or trade the interest in the Hotel Jackson with barn garage meat house ice and coal shed and seven town lots in prime location. Contact Loan A Loomis Jackson Wyoming. Tom Tmeson returns from Clinton Iowa after hospital amputation recovery. Several local notices follow including visits to Seattle and a music recital at Mrs Camilla L Seelemire's class and a Jackson Club House film show.
The old board completed its session and the new county commissioners begin organizing the next morning. Officials listed include L. J. Jenkins likely as chairman, with deputies and appointees for undersheriff, treasurer, schools, surveyor, clerk of courts, and coroner.
A federal farm loan meeting will be held at Kelly on Saturday January 13 at 1 o clock to organize the Federal Farm Loan Association. Attendees may listen or join as requested.
A posted notice states the West Lia creeks lane is not public and must not be traveled. The road is closed to horses, shoers, and pedestrians under the Assistant State Game Warden. An alternate road exists on the east side. The Robertson orchestra played Jackson events, with reduced attendance. Mrs. BE Bills is ill with bronchitis and Miss Chloe Mahoney had school dismissed briefly.
The Relief Society met at the home of Mrs J G Imes on Tuesday to tie a quilt and enjoy a luncheon. A James M Robertson hosted gathering last Thursday evening drew a good crowd and cheerful timing. Link Imeson took a snowshoe trip from his Hoback ranch and stayed with his brother D S Imeson. Vearl Trug returned from Kansas where his father is slowly improving. Mr and Mrs James BE Wilson visited the Robertsons last week. Agnes and Vida Woolard visited Mrs Ralph Cheney on Tuesday. Floyd True left for Victor with freight. Roy Lamb now hauls wood for Mose Gliner. Mr and Mrs Fred Karns were Sunday guests at the Woolard home.
The document presents a bank condition report for The Jackson State Bank at Jackson Wyoming as of December 27 1918 with a stated capital or total of 10000.00. Harry Wagner cashier certifies the truth of the statement under oath before Notary Clare Ry Van Vieck on a date in 1917. The surrounding text also lists names and unrelated notes from December.
Bernice Nowlin departed Wednesday morning for Cheyenne to take a stenographer position in the House during the Legislature session. Milas Pera Nowlin will join her in Cheyenne for part of the time with her sister. The Williams home baby, previously very ill, is reported much improved. Mrs. Sebastian spent a couple of days in town earlier this week.
Pure Food Club met last Friday afternoon with Mrs. K A Kriutaen as hostess. About fourteen ladies attended including several special guests. With no president present no business meeting was held. The afternoon was spent in social enjoyment and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be held January 19 at the home of M Bly, with Mrs Bly and Mrs Sewell as hostesses.
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