Not Guilty Verdict In Hunt Case Near Cokeville Wyoming
After a brief jury verdict in the Hunt case, John Wesley Hunt was found not guilty of the January killing of Charles Rice near Cokeville Wyoming. The trial featured testimony about camp life, a pistol found by Hunt and Rice’s threats, with jurors named Hoff Hymas Kunz Michealson Jrockett Dunn Kunz Van Norman Crossley Bischoff Krogue Haddock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Hunt
Charles Rice
Cokeville
Wyoming
Hunt
Bear Lake County
J. D. Noblitt
Peter McAtee
Thomson
McAtee
Rice
Mr. Hunt
O. M. van Duyn
William Higgins
John A. Bagley
George Hoff
Ernest Hymas
John M. Kunz
W. H. Michealson
W. J. Jrockett
Brady Dunn
B. W. Kunz
Joan van Norman
Jos. Crossley
Edward Bischoff
D. A. Krogue
Jos. Haddock
District Court Proceedings Involving Public Nuisance and Dismissals
Thomas W. Smith of Fish Haven pleaded guilty to maintaining a public nuisance and was fined 150.00 with promise to exit the liquor business. Several cases were dismissed or continued for the term, including Martinus Nelson, Hyrum Smith, and others, with trial set for G. C. Gray vs Dexter Dalrymple. The Smedley appeal from probate went to trial with A B Gough as counsel for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Smith
Fish Haven
Mr. Smith
Martinus Nelson
Oyid
John A. Bagley
Thos. L. Glenn
Dexter Dalrymple
Thomas J. Smedley
W- M. Smith
A. B. Gough Esq
Bear Lake liquor cases dismissed after fines paid
On Monday and Wednesday proceedings led to the dismissal of liquor and perjury cases in Bear Lake County. Defendants paid fines totaling 3500 and agreed to abide by local option laws in the future. The court granted the dismissals, urging the community to move on and support Bear Lake County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Bagley Esq
Elmo Haggerty
George F. Burke
J. W. Wedel
Andrew Kennedy
J. F. Oconnor
Lee Fields
Bagley
J. H. Massey
Massey
Bear Lake County
Verdict for Plaintiff in $230 Suit
Messrs J H Devine and D A Cook appeared for the defendant. The jury, after 12 hours deliberation, returned a verdict for the plaintiff for $230.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J- H- Devine
D A Cook
Three Mormon Missionaries Who Have No Apologies To Make
Three former Fielding students labor together in the Pittsburg mission field. The Elders Wm. O. Clark Heber D. Clark and L. Wm. Jensen work in a flourishing Mormon branch with free speech and open access to libraries and parks. Public sentiment, including newspaper coverage, turns favorable toward Western people and their faith, with no apologies to make.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielding
Wm. O. Clark
W. W. Clark
Montpelier
Heber D. Clark
H. D. Clark
Star Valley
L. Wm. Jensen
M. P. Jensen
Ovid
Smoot
Gazette Times
England
Birkenhead
Moran
Montpelier Paris Branch Line Update and Proposed Motor Service
Hon. Alfred Budge reports to W H Bancroft that track laying on the Paris Branch is planned and material is on site to complete before high water. Montpelier officials discuss a daily two train motor line between Paris and Montpelier with morning and evening runs, plus a lighthearted note about quick divorces for locals.
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Alfred Budge
H Bancroft
Bancroft
Pocatello
Idaho
Paris
W. H. Bancroft
Montpelier
Montpeliers
Rome
Little Melba Laid to Rest in Bloomington
The Bloomington community mourns little Melba Faylor who after an abdominal cancer operation died on April 14. A large crowd gathered for her funeral on the following Sunday as teachers and family offered comfort, with prayers and memories spoken over the flower laden casket. Her teacher praised her diligence saying she did and finished all her work and did it well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Melba Faylor
Dread Angel
Pearl No
BR. Follick
Las
Mark Dalrymple
Montpelier
Diamond C
Dairy- Red Feathermple
Mtpr
Hellen
G. O. Waton
Sturnos
Eb Strong
Toleer
Geo
O. Walton
Mr. Devine
Raven
Ish Haven
Bancroft
Chief Devine
Montpelier Horse Show Draws Large Crowds and Praises
The Montpelier horse show drew large crowds despite poor roads. Premiums were awarded across classes including Percheron Belgin draft and broodmares with Archachron and Raven among top stallions. Judges praised the quality while locals urged continued improvement in Bear Lake County stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
M. &. Church
Devine
Archachron
Whitworth Bros. Bancroft
Raven
Fish Haven Horse Co
Fish Haven
Idaho
Mederd
A. D. Merrill
Bennington
Belgin
Jean
Hyrum Smith
Georgetown
Noe
Montpelier Belgin Horse Co
Bruer
Garden City Horse Co
Garden City
Ein Olide
Lankingshire
John Sparks
Dingle
Lord Halt
D. E. Roberts Bloomington
Edward
Berry Bros
Wardboro
Enos Harness Co
Whitworth Bros
Bancroft
Golden
John Stewart
Wardporo
Flint
Er Knapp
Sailor
S. O. Arnell
St. Charls
State Land Board clashes with County Assessors over cash value
The State Land Board pressured Assessors to appraise at full cash value or face removal and jail, then reversed and ordered them to restart midway through their work. Officials face a no-win situation as the board wavers from strong stance to backtracking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Land Board
Funeral Services for Grandma Shepherd Held Last Friday
The remains of Grandma Shepherd were laid to rest last Friday at 2 p m. Elders J A Stucks Walter Hoge James T Wallis Judge Alfred Budge President William L Eich Jesse R Budge and Bishop James S Poulsen spoke of her many fine traits. Flowers showed the community’s affection and sympathy for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma’ Shepherd
J. A. Stucks
Walter Hoge
James T. Wallis
Alfred Budge
William Leich
Jesse R. Budge
James S. Poulsen
Grandma Shepherd
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Montpelier-Paris
Mose
Melba
Queen
Hanter
Gray
Ist
Bell
Hunter
Sis
J Charles Nate
Did
Scott Dingle
Bays
Hunter and
Byron Nelson
Montyfelier
Erty
Grays
Lal Lewis
Aston
Blacks
I M Pugmire
St. Charles
Roadsters
Pearl, R. H
Groo Montpelier
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