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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1916
Page
1
The new 2 volt electric plant for St John’s Miseton was completed this week. It furnishes power to the church St John’s Jones and the Temple, proving satisfactory and efficient for hospitalities and special occasions. An opposite country block building at Atrecht has a 20 watt lamp providing ample light for critical moments.
The Giltner dredge, recently completed after being built on Flat Creek, is now in operation to deepen the creek between the upper and lower bridges near Jackson. The project aims to create a six foot fall to drain land north of Jackson, with observers watching the machine’s performance. Bertha James of Big Piney was seriously hurt after a fall in Hoback canyon, and Charles Drinkell and son George plan to visit Hudson then Hadson to seek medical aid for a tropical illness. the Drinkells hope to return for winter in their home near Big Piney. A man’s black wool coat left at a Jackson dance is being sought for exchange, and a share of the veramin in Jackson is noted to be in the stack alongside the Hireshers Wanton To buy young work team inquiry at Corte office.
Multiple Sunday services listed with times and locations including Kelly Buffalo and West site. Names of individuals, moves, visits, and social events such as a club house dance described with local residents and travelers noted.
Lincoln County Assessor Tanner reports rising assessed valuations for the year 114 showing gains across the county. The document lists increases in district valuations and notes updates for the county school districts as compiled for fiscal planning. Local moves include residents changing homes and school attendance arrangements, with several families relocating within Kelly and Moran areas for schooling and winter housing.
Chester Stimpson visited the Hoback rail camp to deliver powder to workers. Progress on the Hoback road is steady. with a full crew, completion by July first is possible. A labor shortage this season has slowed work, hoping for arrival of more men. The Hoback route is expected to boost automobile trade and attract many tourists each summer.
Cattle will likely ship soon as unsold stock remains with a pending outside bid. A telegram from the Jackson State Bank hints a buyer may arrive by week’s end. Local residents and visitors, including Nathaniel Thomas and others, travel or perform tasks around Jackson and nearby areas.
Sele Preeborg from the road camp south of Yellowstone Park was arrested last Wednesday by forest officers for neglecting fire extinguishing duties on the Teton Forest Reserve. Preeborg pled guilty in Jackson Justice Court last Thursday, fined twenty dollars, and required to pay continence charges for dampers. Forest officers have orders to arrest and prosecute similar offenders. Lost item: a gun metal cane with chain. reward for Mrs Seebohm Kelly of Wyoming or Courier office. Addition notes cover local hunting reports, residence work on Richard Mayers' new house, harvest labor ads, and various town visits by residents and out-of-town visitors.
Public health advice promotes aging prevention by liver and bowel health. Readers are urged to keep bowels regular and liver healthy to feel and look younger. The ad touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for constipation and biliousness, claiming easy, agreeable relief throughout the body.
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