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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
1
Mr T N McCoy and Mrs Goodman with Henry Beddis and other children were at a cemetery when a runaway team struck. A 6 year old boy fell from the wheels and was run over. Mrs McCoy and Mrs Goodman likely to undergo medical exams for injuries while Mr Beddis plans to move to Victor.
A fragmented notice describes cattle shipments and market activity in Omaha with references to stock handling charges and regional names including Kelly and Wyo. The readable fragments indicate a sale or shipment arrangement aimed at saving money for stock owners and sellers in the October period.
A fragment discusses the value of experience for teachers and learners. It notes that the wisdom of many is more dependable than a single perspective and mentions remedies and remedies’ popularity, implying broad trust in proven methods. The text emphasizes learning from others’ experiences.
Many men in Jackson and neighboring towns struggle to register for the selective draft as card shortages disrupt efforts. In Jackson about fifty cards arrived, Cheney thirty, Wilmot thirty, Elk thirty, Moran twenty five, with none to Zenith, Teton, Gravant or Kelly. Telegrams said 100 cards mailed to Kelly Sept 4. Some families travel for farewells or business, including Frank McBride to Kansas City and Mr and Mrs A Wills selling machines and Mr Allen marketing crop yields.
Vanden Broek of Grovont and Miss Mary Vatroves of Chicago were married in Drigga after a valley visit. The bride, a friend of Mrs. Novak and Mrs. Cindeill, came to Jackson's Hole to visit. The groom is a successful Grovont ranchman who will make Grovont and his bride their home. Neighbors extend best wishes for their life together.
Burglars broke a rear window of the Jackson Saloon on Wednesday night, stealing about 25 to 30 dollars and several bottles of whiskey. The back door lock was first tampered with, a rear window glass broken, and a window frame damaged to allow a man to pass through. Proprietor Meeks suspects a culprit but lacks enough evidence to arrest. Also noted are two carloads of visitors from Teton Basin attending a L D S conference in Jackson.
Statement sworn by Harry Wagner cashier of the Jeskoen Biota Back bank listing resources equal to ten thousand dollars and notes rediscounted none with 9000.00 to 10000.00 funds and 39680.30 time deposits due to state banks. The document is sworn before Otho B Williams A S commissioner on September 1918 by Robi Miller and Wood.
Guthrie Caswell Mian Alta Caswell and Ira Guthrie, longtime residents, surprised friends by marrying there last Wednesday September 4. Mina Caswell headed to East Lake City for schooling, while Guthrie planned motor tours from Driggs to Pocatello for electric-line work. Nearby news notes Wallace Ricks lost two horses at Snake River ford. Redmonds visit Boise. Bark family moving to J. R. Smith ranch. Robisons host H. R. Robison dinner with Kelly family, McBride family, and Roersma. Dorothy Flanner arrives from Frontier Wyoming to teach Flat Creek school and stay with the Robisons. The Pore Food Club meets C. W. Beagle on September 20. Charles Fox and others finish Grovont schoolhouse.
An examination for the position of Fore véat Ranger will be held at the Forest head quarters in Jackson on October 28. In recent years ranger exams have struggled to recruit, with many Rangers leaving for the army. few forests have the full complement of men and the eligible list is thinning. Application blanks are available at the local Forest Office and Supervisor McCain will discuss the matter with prospective applicants.
J L Kemmerer and party including M W Laxman of New York spent a night in Jackson en route to Kemmerer after a week hunting in the Hoback Basin. They brought a seven point elk head trophy of Mr Saxman. Kemmerer recalled past visits with D C Nowlin and Albert Nelson and Mrs Kemmerer joined a hunting party guided by Nelson two years ago.
May C A Barnes of Charleston Illinois writes that Chamberlain's Tablets are mild effective for biliousness and laxative use. She notes a high opinion and mentions her brother also achieved satisfactory results.
Washington reports new obstacles blocking State Highway department plans to extend and protect the Snake River bridge. Senator Kendrick intervenes, appealing to Public Roads Office officials for swift action and urging reconstruction at a site serving the people of Jackson’s Hole. Lincoln County commissioners note Idaho benefits and pledge $13,000. Kendrick seeks early action.
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