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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1914
Page
1
Bids for mail service are awarded. Harvey L. Crandall of Driggs wins View For route at 3700 annually for all classes and parcel post with terms set September first. St Ferrin of Bik wins Jackson Moran route at 3000 annually, three weekly runs. The contracts ensure uninterrupted mail service.
The item lists various local happenings including hay making by the Eynon baying crew, sale of mower shipments by Charles Delaney, and the death of Mrs. Lawton in Lawton Michigan. It mentions shipments for Reed Grocery, corrected misprints about Jessie Wardlaw, visits by Wardlaw and Maurice Williams from Crystal Creek, Timmins purchasing doors and windows, and Mrs Nancy Tanner hosting guests with Tanner relatives camping near Hoback.Mrs Halph Cheney holds post office duties while the Carters are away.
Three Chicago youths Farley Anderson and Stafford who recently camped near Forte Creek suffered a loss of over 100 when their shelter burned. Farley, fishing near the camp, had built a hot fire in the tent to bake bread. Mice are blamed by Farley and by others for igniting the blaze. Neighbors aim to avert trouble and restore peace among the friends.
A Cleveland party tours the valley with N Leek guiding a fishing trip and park tour. Local items note for sale two 1250 lb wares and a 1200 lb gelding team, a new bank likely soon ready, a cafe shipment to Victor, and a letter about stationery shipping. Harvest repairs and seed wheat notes follow, plus a Snake River bridge project with steel spans and hollow cylinders. Mr and Mrs Frank VanVieck arrive from Leoback. a Baptist church wedding unites Mus None Pram and Honey Jackson with few witnesses. The couple begin honeymoon camping plans Saturday morning as details trail off.
Harold R B Harrison announces candidacy for nomination on the Democratic ticket at the upcoming primary election for county and Lincoln County, Wyoming. He thanks Lincoln County residents for past support and pledges to continue serving in the best interest of those doing business with his office.
Voters hear notices of candidacy for Representative to the 13th legislative assembly on Republican and Democratic tickets. Messages from James B. Shoupson and Cheater Stimpson express intent to serve. local town news covers travels, dances, and social events in Grovont and surrounding areas.
A rough summary notes a July gathering at Elk schoolhouse with about twelve couples from Hultale Flat. Attendees faced windhides but enjoyed the dance and a night ride to American Falls. Freighters from Victor delivered a carload of building material to the state range earlier in the week.
Valley View and nearby properties figure in a collage of last week’s activities. Caller Mit Young assisted at the Valley View ranch while Frank Robinson arranged a tying tip for Jackson. Numerous locals including Hans Harthorn, Karl Nichols, Al Sellars, and Milt Young appear in haying and visiting roles across multiple homesteads and roadhouses.
A Wyoming charity, Cathedrals Home for Children, promotes care for orphans and destitute youths. The group urges local aid and notes Daniel of St John’s Jackson as a district representative ready to discuss placements and support with managers of the home.
The new bank will be ready soon and will manage any money from overdue subscriptions. Mrs Jin Estes came from Moran with her oldest boy for an adenoids operation. Coore Hitter visited for repair of his buying machinery. Mrs Meliride Mixe De Viney and Mrs George Gee attended town. Pure Food Club meets Friday afternoon. Mr Otto Contack and Mr J L Curtis visited. Mr Paul Imeson and children were in town Friday. Shiney McKeon returned with them to Hobson.
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