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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1919
Page
1
A letter dated December 11 from Dave Perrin to Mrs. J. DX Ferrin recounts frontline experiences. He notes seeing wounded comrades Leo Curtis of the 91st Division Artillery and Wim Breverison of Co. K 361st Infantry, describes No Man's Land after their last drive, rough conditions, muddy ground, poor water, and the fallen trees and destroyed villages.
Dr. Ackley of Ashton, who aided the valley during the influenza surge, plans to leave on Friday for Ashton. He notes Dr. Huff now leads the care, has not been well recently, and will return to the railroad before winter. He practiced forty one years in Adams County Nebraska and helped the valley during the epidemic. Joe Henninger family to move to Jackson area. Byron Oberhansley returns home to Ashton after caring for the sick. Mike Pearl Williams visits Frank’s ranch on Snake River.
Roy McBride born February 18 1867 in Fillmore Utah died January 1 1810 at his home near Jackson Wyoming. He married Maggie Robison in Pocatello Idaho on 23 1891 and moved to the valley in 1806 where he built a large ranch and cattle interests. He served as a tourist and hunter guide and aided neighbors during the influenza epidemic before his death. He survived by his wife and siblings and funeral services were held at the Jackson cemetery conducted by Rev M B Nash.
Lulu Rodgers Shinkle born September 26 1896 in Missouri died January 8 1919 at her home near Kelly Wyoming after an illness. She married Fred Shinkle at Van Convey British Columbia and lived in Kelly. Also reported is an early morning fire that destroyed the old Allen house at Moran, likely due to a defective flue, with the McKinstry family as occupants and no insurance found. Mr and Mrs W J Kelly moved to Victor Idaho last week to be nearer the railroad and pack stock shipments to Omaha.
Citizens from Macon Michigan Chillicothe Missouri Oval Pas Moor Oval and Ashton report quick relief from coughs and colds after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Testimonials claim strong effectiveness and curing effects from the product.
Wade Bryan Clevenger born July 25 in Montrose Colorado died Friday night January 10 after influenza and pneumonia. Survived by mother Mrs C F Clevenger four sisters Mrs Maggie Harrison Mrs CE Gates Mrs Herbert Walker Misa Olivo Clevenger and two brothers William Lowes Colorado Theodore Salt Lake City. Member of the Baptist church of Montrose funeral at grave Tuesday afternoon conducted by Ray T H Baxter. interment in Jackson cemetery.
Norman Frederick Bladon born July 17 1883 in Birmingham England died January 15 1919 at his homestead near Jackson Idaho after influenza and pneumonia. He came to the United States in 1909 and married Alice Auchmuty in St. Anthony Idaho on September 10 1911. Survived by wife three children Monica Sara Kathleen Jane and Janet A., his father a brother and two sisters in England. Formerly in taxidermy business in Jackson he later sought outside work for health reasons. Body brought to Jackson Tuesday and interred at the local cemetery.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a forest and field clerk exam to fill vacancies in Forest Service and Reclamation and other field branches across the Ninth U S Civil Service District including Washington Oregon Idaho Montana Wyoming Alaska. Salaries range from 1100 to 1500 dollars with age limits 18 to 40 for forest clerk and 18 and up for field clerk. Men and women may apply. information from Local Board or Seattle office. An exploratory operation on Ralph Cheney at St John’s Hospital revealed a very serious condition with little chance of improvement. Laura Lloyd and Gertrude Redmond left for Boise Idaho for St Theresa’s Academy, while Bose Lloyd remained behind.
Flu conditions show marked improvement though three more deaths occur Roy McBride W B Clevenger and Norman F Bladen were ranchers in the valley area A six month old baby of Mr and Mrs Fengk Carlo of Teton dies A B Gindeill of Gravant remains critical Several others improve including Glen Pertin Mrs Fletcher Mrs O C Clevenger and Dave Edmiston Quarantine likely to lift in Jackson next week returning to normal life
The Jackson State Bank held its annual meeting on Monday January 13. Officers reported a flourishing condition and voted to increase the surplus to 10000 and declare a substantial dividend. Frank S Wood elected vice president succeeding H W Delaney deceased and W P Redmond named director. Other items note a tour of inspection by BLN Moody to Utah New Mexico and Nevada and various local notices including an appendicitis operation and family illness.
Dr. Moreton, formerly of St Anthony, arrived last week with intent to set up a dental practice here after service as Lt. He was here last summer then called to duty, now released and planning to locate. His wife Miss Nena Whidden is in California and will join him around February first at Wort bungalow.
William Moreill a Jackson businessman serving, may not return camp as discharge papers were expected. William McIlmenny also due home soon. Sidney McEwan at Mare Inland says his discharge papers arrived and he expects to come later than January 5. He notes Billy West also has discharge papers and is in Pocatello on furlough.
A force of men has spent the past week putting up ice for the Reed Hotel and the Jackson Drug Co. The ice is described as captionally good, being dear, solid, and thick, likely the best in years.
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