22 May 1922
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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1922
Page
1
The Union Pacific System advertises summer excursion rates on the back page. Rates from Victor to points east and west are much lower than former schedules, attracting travelers planning seasonal trips.
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Final Clean-up Day set for Monday May 29 aims to collect net tin cans and bottles. City team will call to remove items in boxes ready to load while residents ensure yards and fences are sanitary and well repaired for summer. The town seeks a favorable first impression for visitors.
Two months after the J Y Ranch break in valued near 500 dollars, Jack Howe Fobn Robertson and Ray Goodrick were arrested on Tuesday and pled guilty before being taken to Kemmerer. Whitle Anderson is alleged to be involved but is not in the state. Earlier, Ray Goodrick Gail Goodrick and Fern Robertson faced Jackson court for Dave Chensy ranch damage and were paroled after agreement to make good the losses.
Fragmented passage notes Charlie Neil advising locals about hair styles and party arrivals on Tuesday. It mentions small bills, a girl with bobbed hair, and another resident in Jackson wearing a bob all winter. The text is partly garbled and references social scenes and fashion.
Miss Laura Wilton became the bride of George Seaton on a Tuesday evening at the Wilson home in South Park. The ceremony was performed by George Riniker. The bride wore white satin and carried a bouquet of pink, yellow and white roses.
Across Jackson merchants led by C R Van Vieck to Salt Lake produced several thousand pamphlets describing Jackson Hole. The Union Pacific asked for 5000 copies, Palmer mailed about fifty to friends, and many replies followed. Grand Island papers and local advertisers boosted the effort as a practical summer travel pointer.
Moran notes show William Seebohm arriving to perform building work for B D Sheffield. Miss Mable Arthur returns as clerk in Chas Fesler's store. George Sewark leaves for Forest Service road camp on Teton Pass. Albert Nelson, Dean and Carl Rolee visit Moran. A business trip to Menor's Ferry includes R Wilson, Dillard Newland, Joe Markham, and Mr Bider. Moran locals Almer Nelson, Dick Oble, Buckenroth, and Rudolf Rosencrans visit this week. Melvin Nichols, Guy Ratliff and Dr. Lee attend Moran on Tuesday the 23rd.
The American Legion asks businesses and the public to observe Decoration Day on Tuesday May 30 with a 10 AM march from the Drug Store to Aspin Grove Cemetery where W C Delaney will speak and the Jacksons Hole Band will provide music. Flowers invited and ex service members urged to attend. Also Memorial services for Legion and Auxiliary at L D 8 Church on Sunday May 28 at 2:15 PM at the Club House Hall.
A. C. Kellenberger of the Washington Outing Club, based in Seattle, arrived in Jackson on Friday for a month long stay. The Mountaineers intend to add annual outings to Mt Adams, Mt St Helens, and the Great Rocks, and may organize a trip through Yellowstone Park next summer as they study regional mountains, streams, and history.
The Jackson Lake Reservoir irrigates about 750000 acres in the Snake River valley Idaho and holds roughly 185000 acre feet. A 820 square mile drainage feeds the basin with three quarters of yearly flow draining in May through August. Heavy winter snowfall risks flood if storage is insufficient before June, forcing spillways and threatening downstream towns and bridges.
Letter to the editor recounts a contempt matter where the judge fined the writer five dollars and ordered sheriff control. The author claims no prior trouble with authorities and asks for space to respond, promising continuation next week.
Mra Vernon enters confectionary and bakery at the former Kelly Drag Go site after leaving River side Hotel. Miss Rachel Saunders, Albion Idaho High School graduate, plans a summer break at home. O E Williams named water commissioner for District 14 by Governor Caray. Ghys Neil spent two days in Jackson on business before a ten day trip to outside points. Vardst Teacher Association set to meet Saturday June 3 at the whoreg house. Trout fishing noted as excellent in the valley, and a prompt to place a want ad.
Mrs Ed Woodard died Tuesday at St John’s Hospital after a lingering illness. Muriel Woodward of Kelly is mentioned in relation to the service arrangements. The notice provides brief family details and dates.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a river area with mentions of Nere and Lica, a lower Snake region, and a stream becoming highly productive after an unnamed event. Distinct place names and potential agricultural impact are hinted, but details are unclear.
Advertisements list goods and services including 10 head Hereford cattle, table syrup, phonograph records, music store promos, Oats or seed, a 320 acre relinquishment, Western Electric washing machine, fur buying, Pure Utah Dixie Sorghum with tiered pricing, delivered options, and local contact details across Cheney and Idaho Falls including Geo Wartineau and A. Johnson.
Eye specialist Dr H H Scarborough will visit Reed Hotel Jackson June 7 8 at Needy s Hotel Kelly June 9 at Shefffields Mor ay June 10 and Milburn Iowa May 1920. Rheumatism Herb Co Ocean Park Cal markets patent remedies amid patient letter inquiries from Mrs 2 M Jones Nor walk Iowa seeking quick relief for rheumatism and offering a one dollar per pound product with agents wanted nationwide.
Auction notices list various farm items and land for sale or trade across Wyoming. Entries mention Witte engine and Appleton tray saw in good condition, horses and cattle, a 160 acre homestead with barn and wells, and ongoing land and equipment sales across Grovont Moran and nearby areas. Names include W. Tl. Newbold A. HL Chambers Jos. Infanger Theo Oberation and Miller, with locations Jackson’s role Moran and Moran Wyoming.
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