08 May 1919
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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
1
Six year old Frank Carlow was seriously injured yesterday when a dynamite cap exploded while he played with companions in a vacated nearby house. The blast blew off a thumb and two fingers and damaged facial and eye areas. He was taken to Jackson for treatment by Dr. Huff, with potential blood poisoning feared.
Notes on Jackson Hole servicemen returning from overseas or on furlough include Percy Nowlin arriving home after twenty months abroad, Karl Kent reporting back from Ft. George Wright, Claude Simpson returning to Jackpol after two years in the 1th Engineers, James Bird and Almer Nelson back in the U. S. A., Fred Carlson still in France, and Ray Reed listed for discharge from the army of occupation in Germany. A telegram to the Reed family confirmed Ray’s imminent return. Allen Budge’s welcome home from France drew about fifty guests at the James Budge home, with a later dance and a midnight feast followed by departure.
Voters in Jackson last Monday elected L L Lions trustee for three years and approved a three and a half mill tax for better schools. A special meeting June 6 will decide an additional mill tax, with plans for three new teachers and rural high school district petitions to boost district 20. A central school debate continued amid concerns over epidemics and funding, while other trustees changed hands and a consolidated school idea lingered.
The Wyoming State Historical Society highlights the effort to collect and preserve the names and rewards of every Wyoming man who served in the Great War. Agnes Wright, State Librarian, appointed August 2018, chairs the State Historical Committee as it organizes in counties with volunteers to complete statewide documentation. The project, begun under the authority of the legislature creating the State Historian’s office, now covers sixteen of twenty one counties and relies on local committees and civic leaders to finish gathering materials.
A barn at Bishop Winegar’s burned yesterday afternoon, totalling the loss with no valuables inside as children’s play with matches is suspected. The town gathered but could not save it. The Ladies Guild will hold a cooked food sale Saturday May 17 at the Jackson mercantile store starting 10 o clock, donations accepted. Administrative notes mention school funding and a three and one half mill special tax discussed in Wilson district 19 with Jon Netherpout elected to finish Abe Ward’s term, while a separate special tax proposal failed.
Van Leeuwen becomes owner of Beelemire ranch at Zenith a 618 acre ranch with good improvements. Seelemire sells pure bred cattle to BE M Varin of Victor. C L Lunbeck and family move back to their home in Jackson from the ranch in South Park where they had lived over a year.
JT Mathie, a U S highway engineer, has led a party of seven surveyors into the Hoback valley to reach Victor. They expect arrival this afternoon or tomorrow and will start at the mouth of the Hoback, survey the river to the rim, then return to survey the road from the mouth of the Hoback to Ch.
Notice of a special meeting of legal voters in School District No 20 Lincoln County Wyoming at Jackson on June 6 1919 at 9 PM to vote an additional tax levy of five mills on the dollar and for other lawful district business. BP Bilis district clerk.
A letter from J F Jones now in Akron Colorado recalls his return to Buffalo Springs Ranch where he worked before moving to Wyoming Rufus Kynon who ran the Victor Jackson mail route resigns May 1 to run a garage in Victor in which he is financially interested L J Winegar sidelined by a swollen hand from a mail mishap near Jackson weather winds blew down trees on Teton Pass delaying mail several hours Early potato patches and gardens planted near Jackson Registered Hereford Bulls for sale at Belly Wy e a car of well bred yearling bulls in good stock condition will trade for old bulls or stock cattle An eight pound girl Augusta Lou born to Mr and Mrs Sam Smith Tuesday night May 28 Ady Frank Carlow arrested two weeks ago for incest pleaded guilty before Judge Arnold and sentenced to two to three years in the state penitentiary He was moved to the prison Tuesday by county sheriff Conray His crime involved his 13 year old step daughter Kemmerer Republican Picture show in Jackson every Saturday at 1 0 C F Hall will show first class pictures Pathe production Children under six free if accompanied by parents Starts 8 sharp Comedy will be run twice before and after main picture FOR SALE Two extra good milk cows fresh soon Inquire Courier office Chester Stahn and Mr A Stahn at Aspen Ridge in Jackson yesterday and today
A campaign notice urges residents to donate to the Fifth Victory Loan with a deadline of midnight, Saturday May 10. Jackson Hole has raised $9,250 of a $43,750 quota, trails other districts, and asks residents to call the Jackson State Bank to pledge funds. The list of subscribers includes Moody, Merle Moody, Smith, Mrs. M. Smith, Means, Whiteman, Lafanger, Thianger, Mrs. God Allen, Wood, Danforth, Winger, Seebouin, Coulter, Mrs. Coulter, Wagner, Redmond, Spicer, Linn, Dawson, Baxter, and others.
The piece explains headaches stem from a disordered stomach and constipation. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy, noting many have obtained permanent relief. The tone urges trying the tablets and suggests they are mild yet effective.
The regular town council meeting in Jackson Wyoming adjourned after approving bills. Present were Mayor Richard Winger and Councilmen Huff Fox and Simpson. Bills include Jackson's Hole Courier 93.56 and Jackson Drug Co 2.70. Payments cover printing, merchandise, judge of election, meals, labor, constable, and poll list checking. Town Clerk M B Nawh attested the record.
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