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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
3
A local letter discusses the Kelly Jackson road question. The writer notes the county recorded the road from Mc Bride's and Scott's to Kelly and proposes a new route to avoid land disruption. He urges residents to pursue changes with officials before winter storms close access and mentions state highway survey drawbacks.
An officer and crew aboard a damaged vessel plundered cherished items before the ship sank. A petty officer sought a clock and a cook claimed a carving knife while others took blankets, typewriter paper, and personal kits. The loot included cars, victrolas, and a plane aboard, yet none survived with the wreck.
The article recalls the fate of Belgium carillons harmed in war, noting some smaller bells survived while larger sets were destroyed by shellfire. It highlights the Matinee carillon resuming weekly concerts and mentions a Saint Joachim program as audience interest returns.
W J Kelly notes a state survey proposing a new route for the Kelly Jackson road. The plan follows the draw past Scott ranches to Aly ranch then north to near Kelly cemetery and the Kelly bridge. It would require about 6600 in work and aims to shorten and ease grade while fencing pasture lands.
Ford Motor Co announces new manufacturing plants in Copenhagen Denmark and Cadiz Spain as part of a broader push to expand international trade after the war. Company leaders urge proactive market entry and active participation in global commerce to accelerate postwar recovery and reduce enmity.
Department of the Interior notice in Evanston Wyoming announces John C County of Jackson Wyoming filed intent to make final three year proof on land described in section 32 township 89 north range 116 west with lease and prior claims. Otho E Williams U S Commissioner in Jackson Wyoming will hear witnesses Walter Howman Hay C Ely Ellsworth G Crail Harold M Ely on August 25 1919. Witnesses from Jackson Wyoming named. First and last publications listed July 17 and August 21 1919.
Department of the Interior notice from the U S Land Office Evanston Wyoming dated June 30 1919 states Helen I Wilhelm of Bondurant Wyoming filed intent to make final three year proof to establish her claim to land described in Forest Home stead Entry Serial 05669 section 1 township 38 north range 113 west Sixth Principal Meridian. The hearing before United States Commissioner Etheal A Richardson at Daniel Wyoming is set for August 18 1919. Witnesses named include John F Wilhelm Frank E Van Vleck both of Bondurant Wyoming Patrick H Healey and Marie Hesley both of Daniel Wyoming.
Department of the Interior notices Ira A May of Jackson Wyoming has filed intent to make final three year proof on land described in Homestead Entries 04840 and 04978 in Section 20 Township 42 North Range 115 West Principal Meridian. The proof will be before United States Commissioner Other Williams at Jackson Wyoming on July 21 1919. Witnesses: August L Romey Thomas L Hanahew Joseph W Bean and John W Woodward all of Kelly Wyoming.
Notice records an individual filing intent to prove up a land claim in Targhee National Forest near Winship 48 N, 115 W, Sixth Principal Meridian. The filing occurs before Otho Ki. Jackson in Wyoming on January 4, 1910, with witnesses listed as Rows J. Porter Ashton Idaho Aaron B. Porter Rexburg Idaho Earl Middleton Rexburg Idaho A. C. Parks Squirrel Idaho.
Notices from the Department of the Interior U S Land Office Evanston Wyoming dated June 6 1919 announce final proof intentions for several claimants including Charles Wilson Benjamin Baben William Bulson Carl Bark and others. Witness lists and commissioner details are provided for Jackson and Elk areas with dates July 1 1919 July 19 1919 and July 1 1910 (likely 1910s). The page identifies serial numbers land descriptions and principal meridian references.
Official notices list Ross J Porter and Millburn W Porter of Rexburg Idaho along with other Idaho residents filing for forest homestead entries in the Targhee National Forest area near Evanston Wyoming. Details describe tract sizes of about 180 acres, parcel descriptions, corner points and surveys, with final proof dates set for August 4 1919 before United States Commissioner at Rockoon Wyoming. Additional names include Aaron B Porter Karl Middleton and A C Parks.
G W Tanner county treasurer announces call in of Certificates of Indebtedness numbers 12147 through 12310 with interest ceasing on July 17 1919. The notice appears in Jacksons Hole Courier and references a $2 00 year and $9 000 00 amount.
Notice is given that James Bimpson of Jacko Wyoming will make final five year proof for the Foveat Hammstead Entry Serial 0112. Proceedings occur before a United States Commissioner in Jackson Wyoming on August 11 1010. Witnesses include William Bleree Kelly Wyoming William Belmond Charlee Blip Predendh Kuernar all Jackson Wyoming.
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