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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
3
Wyoming counties move to the Good Roads plan with proclamations for June 22 as a day of road work and closing of business. Mayors urge unity in road development, ministers prepare sermons, and women organize to fill holes. Prizes are offered for photos of the day’s efforts.
A fair sized crowd enjoyed a program of two parts including a daring hero in a canoe on a rapid and a forest fire scene showing a logging camp burning. The film was described as thrilling realistic and exceptionally beautiful with a strong comic portion and was well received.
Frank Bessette has decided to discontinue the bakery business for the present. The public has long sought a bakery and short order house, and his announcement was greeted with a welcome. It is presumed someone will run the Wort hotel to provide rooms for transients.
Claude Simpson works at the Ferry ranch and visited Kelly on Saturday. Burt returns to his Tourist ranch for the season. Jack Coutiell lays a fence on the ranch. Bill Boott expects to herd for the Triangle D this summer. Ty an and Frank Baages toil for the Bite Gras ranch. Jack Canfield visited the Stewart ranger station last Sunday. The JV horses are back on their summer range in good shape. Mrs Meare, home from Jackson hospital ten days, improves rapidly. Pred Bhickle hauls lumber to the Bar B C ranch. Dr Howell and Ivan Hesvee fish Mackinaw at Jenny's Lakes last week. Joe Clider departs Sunday and Monday at the Bun Gar reach. Lie has two years working for the Trisogle D for the past year. Beers of Greenland tend to condense to form large ice blocks along with sheets.
Notice of intention to make three year proof to establish claims on lands in township 42 north range 116 west and 115 west. Names witnesses James T. Chambers George Ritter W Arthur Simpson all of Jackson Wyoming. Also notice for Eliza Van Leerdam of Kelly Wyoming with original and additional entries for sections 14 and 23 township 42 north range 115 west. Publication dates June to July 1920.
The U S Land Office at Byngston Wyoming on June 4 1920 announces that W Arthur Simpach of Jackson Wyoming with homestead entry No 04504 intends to make three year final proof on land in sections 31 32 township 42 north range 115 west Slath Principal Meridian with witnesses James H Chambers George Ritter Sarah E Simpson and Eliza Van Leerdam. A separate notice states Mrs Margaret L Simpson of Jackson Wyoming filed intent to make three year final proof for sections 31 32 on land described and will appear before U S Commissioner Nathan A Davis at Jackson Wyoming on July 26 1920 with witnesses Kelly Wyoming.
Department of the Interior notice dated May 17 1920 announces Edward Durtectil of Driggs Idaho must prove three year final proof to establish his forest homestead claim listed as H HB 8 No 151 and 05602 for a 10 35 acre tract in unsurveyed section 5 township 43 north range 116 west Sixth Principal Meridian before U S Commissioner Nathan A. Davis at Jackson Wyoming on July 3 1920. Names listed include Hlinessen Alfred Thurihwl Lelie Tetatwos Hobert Hk Dalley Clement Ualiay John Waddell with official signature Alex Nishiet Register.
A confused note hints at a dispute where neighbors along the river seek use of water rights. The text shows a muddled mention of rivalries and Latin origins, suggesting a local contention about water access and competition.
Wallace M. Brondage of Jackson Wyoming filed notice of intention to make final proof on the Nile NWe of section 22 township 1 north range 116 west Sixth Principal Meridian for a homestead entry. He will appear before U S Commissioner Nathan A. Davis in Jackson on July 10 1920 to establish claim with witnesses W F Winegar B C Kray George B R Blain all of Jackson. Zenith registrar James Davenport published June 3 last July 8.
Sam B Smith of Kelly Wyoming filed 1915 homestead entry serial 04857 for land parcels in T42N R1W Sixth Principal Meridian. He seeks final proof June 2 1920 before Nathan A Davin U S Commissioner at Jackson Wyoming. Names listed include H H Menor A L Nelson M Young C B Smith. First pub May 13 last pub June 17.
Hetinmntour reviewer Frito reports on Galller's Weekly edition with Coney Geationan features and commentary by W. Commmnpeliian. The column notes satirical pieces, social events, and readers' letters, reflecting local culture and media tastes.
The Interior Department reports that Samuel Reed Wilson of Moran Wyoming has filed for three year final proof on a 159.36 acre forest land tract described by a detailed boundary survey in unsurveyed sections 24 and 32 township 46 north range 114 west Sixth Principal Meridian. The hearing to establish the claim is set before U S Commissioner Nathan A Davis at Jackson Wyoming on July 8, 1420. Witnesses include Hen Kilby Andy Abels Marguerite Wilnory Minnie B Clark and others. Publication dates May 27 and July 8.
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