County Board Divides Forest Funds for Schools and Roads
The April county commissioners meeting closed with the $16 606 35 Forest Reserve fund split 40 60 between the general school fund and road fund. Other actions included approving road fund expansion, bidding on jail painting, purchasing a new tractor, auditing bills, and planning May sessions. Protests on Hoback Canyon road were filed, with further review set for May. Commissioner Johnson attended after storm delay.
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Board of County Commissioners
Wen
Forest Reserve Fund
General School
Arrivol
Kemmerer Big Road
Lincoln County
Pew
Hoback Canyon
Johnson
Kemmerer
Reuneeree
Camberland
Pal
County Commissioners Tour Cumberland Highway by Car
County Commissioners Mensra Davidean Scott and John sen of the board with County Surveyor H E Robinson were guests of Mr. Platt Wilaan last Sunday. The party rode to Cumberland by auto to gain firsthand knowledge of road conditions.
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Mensra
Davidean
Scott and
Johnsen
Board of County Commissioners
H. E Robinson
Platt Wilaan
Cumberland
Auto
New Auto Tractor Bought for Work on Roads
County commissioners in section last week approved a balance purchase of a 1 true tractor from Lincoln County Garage. The tractor will be used on county roads adjacent work to improve road drag and paving efforts across highways.
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Board of County Commissioners
Lincoln County
Reward Offered for Apprehension of Mr Keedle
The commissioners consider a motion to offer a $600 reward for the capture of Mr Keedle. The inquiry notes a possible reward for the Eagle-Eyed person who can bring in the suspect, with details to be finalized.
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Commiealoners
Keedle
Brodie
City Council awards sewer bonds amid bids and notices
The council considered four bids for sewer bonds with the State bid offered at par and a $100 printing estimate, awarding the deal to the State. The meeting also set plans for sidewalk extensions on Hopkins Hill and near the high school, and authorized a permanent road study to L C M Hospital. Reports from police, treasurer, and health officer were read showing March fines totaling $466 and satisfactory health conditions.
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Countley
Wes
Talcott
Sidle, Simms, Fels and Co
G. Hi. Coffin & Co
Chicago
Antonides & Co
Denver
Sorina
Hopkin’s Hil
L. C M. Hospital
Sammon
Ofrker
Two Couples Granted Marriage Licenses in Utah
Two couples, tier and Violet Mayne of Rich County, Utah, and John Petrovich with Mrs. Arshel Groshel, were granted marriage licenses. The ceremonies were performed by Justice of the Peace William McAllater.
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Tier
Violet Mayne
Rich County
Utah
John Petrovich
Arshel Groshel
William McAllater
Burglary Stuns Afton Town Officials Tonight
The first Afton burglary in years occurred last Thursday night. Thieves entered the high school building and stole $20 from the principal's office. Later the Ed Lewis store was robbed of several pairs of shoes and articles of value, with a small amount of cash taken. A break in was attempted at Hurten Mercantile U. store but failed.
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Afton
Heh
Ed Lewis
Cme
Rublers
Hurten Mercantile U
Elie
Lincoln County Good Roads Bond Question Answered
The Wyoming Good Roads association presents a Q&A on the Lincoln County bond issue for May 10. It notes no extra taxation, with auto license fees retiring bonds and estimates totals for state highway funding and distributions by the state and federal governments.
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Wyoming Good Roads Association
Lincoln County
Wyoming
United States
Congress
Secretary of State
What Makes Prosperity Drive? A buyer’s circle in action
A regional plea explains prosperity as a cycle of buying linking manufacturers jobbers retailers and buyers. Lower prices depend on consumer demand and local shoppers choosing advertised merchants to sustain employment and community welfare.
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Kemmerer Ae
Wyoming road bond Q&A shows statewide highway plan
A Wyoming road bond explainer details state as builder of trunk and feeder roads and how funds, taxes, and licenses interact. It notes 716 miles built last year with 342 under construction, women can vote, and bonds mature over twenty years with options.
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State Highway Commission
Boards of County Commissioners
Commissioners Secure Funds for Kemmerer Big Piney Highway
County commissioners Davidson and Scott traveled to Cheyenne to secure an additional 4000 from the state highway commission and to hear that more funds will follow if the May 10 bond election passes. The plan adds 19000 from subscriptions and 5000 by the county to a 4000 state grant, enabling early work on a two mile two bridge unit from Kemmerer toward Willow Creek, with full completion beyond State Creek planned if the bond issue succeeds. Voters must approve the May 10 bond to trigger promised state support and federal aid.
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State Highway Commission
Laramie
Albany
Platte and Goshen
Carbon
Sweetwater
Uinta
Lincoln
Niobrama
Converse
Nutrona
Fremont
Hot Springs
Washakie
Big Horn
Park
Sheridan
Johnson, Campbell
Crook
Weston
United States
Davidson
Scott
Board of County Commissioners
Cheyenne
Kemmerer-Big Piney
Kemmerer
Willow Creek
State Creek
Jacksons Hole to Have a Wireless Telephone
Pred Lovejoy secretary and manager of the Jackson Valley Telephone Company announces poles and equipment order to create a wireless telephone system in Jacksons Hole. The move marks a progressive proposition for the region.
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Jackson's Hole
Jackson Country
Pred Lovejoy
Jackson Valley Telephone Company
Sublette Plans for New County Seat Rivalry
State livestock commissioner Oscar Beck says Sublette residents in Big Piney and Pinedale clash over selecting the county seat with Big Piney favored but the race even so far.
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Oscar Beck
Sublette
Big Piney
Pinedale
Selectton
Lowny
Beck
Elk Hotel Property Changes Hands
Mrs. A. Vance, who since last September has been the lessee of the Elk hotel, has purchased the property from Ike Hilson of Salt Lake City. She brings extensive hotel experience and has renovated the building with new furniture and equipment, making the Elk hotel one of the town’s best.
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Mra. A. Vance
Elk Hotel
Ike Hilson
Salt Lake City
Mrs Effie R Ball Dies in Texas
Mrs Effie Rogers Ball wife of Prank Ball of Big Piney died in San Antonio Texas after a six week illness. Her remains were brought home for funeral services in Big Piney this afternoon. Surviving are her husband and three children Miss Alice Walter and Frank Ball. The community extends sympathy to the Ball family.
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Effie Rogers Ball
Prank Ball
Big Piney
San Antonio
Texas
Athens
Alice
Walter
Frank Bal
Mr. Ball
Alt
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