Murder of Charles Rice Near Cokeville Wyoming
John Wesley Hunt shot and killed Charles Rice at a Dry Hollow sheep camp five miles west of Cokeville in Bear Lake County. Hunt and partner Pete McIntee hunted trappers clashed over wood and chores before Hunt fired, Rice died instantly in Idaho about 413 feet over the line. Sheriff and coroner investigated. Hunt and McIntee were jailed in Paris Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Hunt
Charles Rice
Dry Hollow
Cokeville
Wyoming
Bear
Lake County
John W. Hunt
Pete McIntee
Mr. Rice
Mr. Hunt
Hunt
Bice
Bea
Opti
Bear Lake County
Uinta County
Cumberland
Rich
Edward V. Butcher
Idaho
James F Nowland
Measis
Hunt and McIntee
Paris
Joel H Rich Sworn In as Bear Lake County Sheriff
Joel H Rich took the oath of office as Stan from ex sheriff Arthur Budge and pledged to uphold Idaho laws and faithfully perform duties in Bear Lake county. He previously said a county officer should serve the people, protect property and rights, and run the sheriff’s office with economy and efficiency. The county’s citizens support his two year term and call for loyal public assistance in enforcing law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel H. Rich
Arthur Budge
Idaho
Bear Lake County
Joel
Mr. Rich
Law Abidx
Buay Lake County
Jones on Symphony
A reflective piece presents a personal code of conduct described as a symphony of restraint and fair play. The speaker vows kindness patience honesty and humility while denying malice and bragging and urging steady effort and integrity.
George L. Schmit Dies at 77 in Georgetown
George L. Schmit of Georgetown died last Sunday at 7:00 am at age seventy seven. He leaves three daughters and two sons. his wife predeceased him. An Bear Lake County pioneer, he had long suffered from dropsy and passed quietly. Funeral services were held in the meeting house Tuesday afternoon with Bishop Hayes officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Schmit
Georgetown
Hayes
Miss Sarah Lewis Receives Multiple Showers Of Gifts
Shoppers announced Miss Sarah Lewis as the happy recipient of a collection of beautiful presents at a miscellaneous shower held at Miss Sadie Grimmett's home last Saturday evening. Another shower followed on Tuesday evening at Mrs. Doctor Hayward's home with more gifts. A large number of ladies attended both events wishing the bride health happiness and sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Lewis
Sadie Grimmett
Subscriptions Grow as Local Patrons Join Paris News
Names from Liberty Paris Nouvan Garden City and Dear Lake County line up for advance pay subscriptions. Readers like William Poulsen Thomas Munford Thomas Koos Chas Hoff and others pledge support to fund more local news and fair treatment for all while Paris boosts coverage of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Poulsen
Liberty
Thomas Af. Munford
Thomas Koos
Fellaride Power Co
Chas Hoff
A Mfontpelier
Charles Bartschi
Nouvan
Jos
Paris
Dear Lake County
Fielding's Opening Debate Sets Tuver Class Contest
The opening debate of the Tuver class joust shapes the contest between Second and First Years. Tonight's program includes Yuet Kira Hodges Edna uruwber with violin solo and Overture by the Academy Orchestra. Defenders for the Second Years are Harold Peterson Luella Rich and Jesse Cottle. First Year reps are Stanley Howell Alice Budge and Milton Mathison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuet
Kira Hodges
Edna Uruwber
Edwards
Townwide Social Gathering Invitation
Married residents and school leaders from Fielding Academy and Emerson school are invited to a get-together at First Ward Hall on Wednesday evening January 25. The program begins promptly at 7 50 p.m. and attendees are assured an enjoyable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielding Academy
Emerson School
First Ward
Special Term Called by District Court for Idaho
The Bear Lake county district court schedules a special term on Monday January 30 to hear drugs liquor and assault cases. Defendants include Elmo Haggerty Earl Haggerty Dexter Dalrymple and John Hunt with jurors drawn from the jury box listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Idaho
Elmo Haggerty
J. WV. Wedel
J. F. Oconnor
Burke
J. H. Masser
Earl Haggerty
Henry Schrieber
J. H. Massey
Charles Hager
Dexter Dalrymple
John W. Hunt
New Bishopric For Liberty Ward Installed
The Stake Presidency met Sunday January 15 to install a new Liberty ward bishopric and release the old one. Elder William B. Morgan chosen as bishop with Elders James A. Hymas and Cleam Poulsen as 2nd counselors. President Shepherd lauded long service as bishop, noting forty years in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Morgan
James A. Hymas
Island Cleam
Retired Sheriff Budge lauded for decisive action at Bear Lake County
Arthur Budge, once a sheriff, declares retirement from politics though his capable service remains praised. He personally handled a dangerous incident at Nels Surensar’s home in Ovid, securing a loaded shotgun with help from N. P. and Martius Nelson. Their quick intervention protected a potentially volatile scenario.
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Chas. Rice
Wyo
Jack Hunt
Dramatic Association
Uppitt
Suahu Healt
Uilued
Ieudy Urd
AICD
Weusads -Ou
Fielding
Uuba
Bes
Budge
Albert Butler, John Alland
John T. Peterson
John A. Han
L. Burgoyne
Weber C. Keeteh
G. Eschler
George E Shepherd
Joseph Clark
John Meyers
Martin Sorensen
John Morgan
Magnus Erickson
R C. Gambling
Ira Ormond
J. L. Prescott
Hans P. Osterlin
Dan Jacobsen
A. L. Evans
James Olson
John Blechert
Simson Rich
Geo
Perkins
Stake
Arthur Budge Pieves
Staron
Saen Ferest Joe
Nels Surensar
Ovid
Nels
N. P
Martius Nelson
Wen
Cane
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