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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
1
Dave Barker of Ogden assumed active management of the Lloyd General Merchandise Store in Jackson this week. The store has been overhauled with stock rearranged and orders sent to wholesalers as Barker prepares to run the business as both retailer and wholesale buyer.
WANTED At once a good all round Blacksmith J H L Walker in Jackson Wye Win Seebohm of Kelly in town Saturday and Sunday Walter Scott wife and baby in town Monday trips up to Ferrin ranch Abe Lloyd car Mr raltax and spread creek campaign against wolves and coyotes Lloyd Sewell return Saturday. FOR SALE four head good work horses 6 months old. Mr. Dean Rowne visiting, accident at home of his grandfather. Dr W H McKahan leaving Jackson area for Granite Hot Springs then Nebraska Indiana. Clark Grody to Granite. FOR SALE 214 acre ranch, good water fenced land 2100 per acre. Inquire B Johnson Wilson Wye. YOUNDA In Spring Gulch one new Poncho at Courier office. Baby girl born Tuesday June 9 to Mr and Mrs Kinstry. J S Simpson back from St Anthony Salt Lake with daughters Helen Enid. Mrs Staipsot visiting Indiana. Cap McDermont Moran in town. Mrs Sebastian Max Edick from Sebastian ranch. P C Hansen Zenith Wednesday. Wrestling match at Club House Friday June 1. Yokel and Link Tinesan in town on business.
The Jackson town council held a regular session on Monday June 5 1916 with Mayor Mary Wagner and councilmen J R Jones M H Dioney present Richard Winer acted as clerk pro tem The minutes May meeting were read and approved Bills were approved including Clerk H R Harrison paying 200 for voter lists and various labor and printing costs The treasurer's June 1 1916 report showed receipts from liquor licenses and fees with total disbursements for salaries police and expenses The statement sworn by C B Van Vieck treasurer was read and accepted The May election results declared N W Debousy mayor Louly Larson councilman for one year and L A Loomis and W Haff for two year terms The council adjourned sine die Mayor Harry Wagner approved the proceedings.
A party plans a Sunday trip from Jackson to the Mountain east of town to probe graves once found in Pierre's Hole. Courant links the site to three trappers killed in 1832 with Captain Sublet, though remains are uncertain. Local notices mention gear, a harness shop sale, and J. P. Simpson returning from California for summer in the Hole.
The Pure Food Club gathered Friday afternoon at Mire Delaney's home for socializing and musical numbers by Mrs Loomis Mrs Seele mire and Misses Fae and Canova Dehomey. New member Mrs Ora Kelly joined replacing Mrs J N Hates who resigned due to moving away.
Salesman Edain Johnson of International Harvester brought a new Go brand tractor to Wilson. The machine was delivered Wednesday afternoon and is already in use at the Glitner ranch west of Clever. It reportedly travelled over the pass under its own power, claimed to be the toughest tractor IH has ever produced.
Local items report illnesses and travels. Charles Fox is sick with influenza this week. Win Johnson of Talofalls plans a Sunday visit with Colonel Smith. Mr Johnson’s car purchase trip to Salt Lake City includes Redmond party from Atlantic and WP. Also mentioned are Nowlin family heading to Wind River country and Mary McKean visiting relatives in Ury Hollow.
A Wednesday birthday gathering at Allen's in Heamer honored Mr. Allen's third birthday. The Stevensen car carried a party from Jackson to Moran then to the lake before returning home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Win Stevorman, A. Reese, Leck, Mrs. VandeVere, Mire Forrester, Mary McKean and BL HL Hopeon.
Local missives report Mrs Nawlee at Hoteler ranch with Roll and sons Alfred and Scott, and J Hipplioget planning to move to Feton Hasin for ranching with his son Lost. Several residents visit Reed Hotel, and health and travel updates accompany minor business and farm notes.
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