Fewer Criminal Cases on Docket for Coming District Court Session
Judge John R. Arnold will oversee the May 7 district court session in Kemmerer City Hall. About 20 criminal cases are listed, fewer than 1915 and 1916, due to swift justice and prior summaries. Notable matters include Parker, Cire, Crafton, Parrette, and Creedon cases, with venue changes and ongoing trials for several inmates from Lincoln County jail.
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John R. Arnold
Kemmerer
District Court
Swift Justice
Lincoln County
Rawliis
Pelle
Dan Parker
T. Ohama
Matt Cire
Cral
Supreme Court
Arnold
Matt Cirej
Loyal professional men in local medical service
Local doctors are hailed as loyal professional men. Dr. C. D. Stafford serves on the governor's military staff and as chief examining physician for soldiers in the region. Dr. B. R. VanCote from Diamondville joins the U S Army medical section and will depart soon. Dr. R. H. Sanders volunteers for base hospital duties awaiting appointment.
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C. D. Stafford
B. R. VanCote
Diamondville
U. S. Army
R. H. Sanders
Local craftsmen form American Federation of Labor unit
Sunday afternoon a new AFL local was organized in the city with about 24 members. C. E. Foley was elected president, Wm. Seaver vice president, Geo. Sanderson recording and financial secretary, Eli Schwalbe secretary, Pred Burt sergeant at arms. Trustees named were F. Steinberger, Alex Hixon, and Ed Fagnant. The next meeting is set for Friday night, April 20, at 7 p.m.
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American Federation of Labor
C.E. Foley
Wm. Seaver
Geo. Sanderson
Eli Schwalbe
Pred Burt
Bargeant
F. Steinberger
Alex Hixon
Ed Fagnant
Munholiand, Woods and Others To Face Trial In Marbleton Cases
At Marbleton last fall James Woods and Ralph Covurn will be tried for killing lvertack Fe M Brazee faces charges of obtaining money under false pretenses Dave Miller and Roy Hooper stand accused of breaking into a local saloon Hyrum Blacker faces grand larceny Patrick Delaney charged with sensational rape The major civil suit is Haddenham versus Kemmerer Coal Company pursued by Haddenham through attorney J W Sammon seeking 20000 damages from a mining accident He refused Workmen’s Compensation Act settlement The docket also lists about 0 civil suits to be disposed of at the upcoming session
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Munholiand
Marbleton
James Woods
Ralph Covurn
Lvertack
Fe M. Brazee
Dave Miller
Roy Hooper
Hyrum Blacker
Star Valley
Patrick Delaney
Haddenham
Kemmerer Coal Company
Hie
J. W. Sammon
Company H Big Benefit With Wrestling Boxing And Music
Company H prepares a five hour benefit at the armory next Wednesday April 25 featuring Scotty Gray versus Shorty Coggins in a 15 minute wrestling match, Montrose and Patterson in a four round bout, a comedy act, a bear mascot, mandolin music, drill squad demonstration, dancing after 10 30 p m and Kemmerer orchestra. Tickets sold to gentlemen with ladies admitted free. Children under 10 at half price. Seats for 400 placed close to the ring. Proceeds go to the meal fund with all arrangements to maximize comfort and enjoyment for attendees.
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Company H
At & O'Clock Sharp
Scotty Gray
Star Valley
Shorty” Coggins
Evanston
Armory
Montrose
Patterson
Mandolin Club
Crack
Kemmerer
Camp recruiting drive advances at Kemmerer
In and About the Camp notes that Company H at Kemmerer Camp Headquarters has 7 percent enlisted men as of April 15. Evans ton supplies new men, and Almorean Bagley of Montpelier is among the latest recruits. Captain Waugh backs elaborate patriotic meetings in nearby towns as recruitment continues, with efforts aimed at building Company H into the state’s fire team toward war strength.
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Kemmerer
Co. Hye
Company H
Evanston
Almorean Bagley
Montpelier
Star Valley
Rce
Tiamontule
Captain Waugh
Western Wyoming oil boom eyed by promoter Freeman
F C Freeman a bik oil promoter reports rigs arriving in Lincoln Uinta counties and predicts a growing oil boom in western Wyoming. He cites a diagram of local fields and says big epoch making strikes may occur, with drilling to begin in May around Lyman and Granger activity rising on Bagley Gray ranches and expansion by the Lal Barge Company.
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F. C. Freeman
Lyman
Lincoln
Utah County
Kemmerer
Wyoming
Uinta Counties
Freeman
Western
Big Piney
Cretaceous Oil Company
Rpe
Uinta County
LeBurge
Spring Valley
Mr. Freeman
Tts
Casper
Was He A Spy Gus Linderfels A German Spy
Lincoln County jail inmates discuss a man named Gus Linderfels arrested by freight conductor George Owens for setting tires on fire near Nugget Canyon. Linderfels, who admits to seeking jail shelter, claims he set fires to stay warm and to force imprisonment, while authorities weigh whether he is part of a German spy network.
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Gus Linderfels
Lincoln County
George Owens
Nugget
Canon Linderfels
Owens
Kempmerer
Goreman
Linderfels
Sage
Kemmerer
USA
Jife
Jai
Kemmerer Wins Bid to Host State Stockgrowers Meet
Oscar Beck led Kemmerer efforts with Cheyenne chamber support to secure next year’s Wyoming Stockgrowers Association gathering. The western town will host the convention, drawing hundreds of stockmen from Green River Valley and visitors from Omaha Chicago Kansas City and Denver. Special cars from major markets will bring buyers and dealers to Kemmerer for the event. The Cheyenne meeting concluded as a lively session with Robert D. Carey presiding.
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Kemmerer
Wyoming Stockgrowers’ Association
Oscar Beck
Green River Valley
Chamber of Commerce
Cheyonne
Association
Board of Livestock Commissioners
Burch
State Association
Omaha
Chicago
Kansas City
Denver
Cheyenne
United States
Robert D. Carey
Careyhurst
Wyom
Encourage Gardening In Kemmerer Community Drive
Chamber of Commerce members discuss boosting food production by back yard gardening in Kemmerer. Proposals include free seed peas to planters, donating loam for dirt, and involving local schools in gardening efforts.
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Chamber of Commerce
Kemmerer
Fossil School Ends Year With Final Program at Foust
Preparations underway at Fossil School to close the year with a live program on the last day. The school has been active throughout the year and will present a final performance.
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Foust
Cheyenne cattlemen convention delegates push markets closure protest
Visitors from the cattle industry were hosted by the Cheyenne Industrial club during a convention period with a casino and buffet supper. Governor J Carey spoke on past cattlemen errors and avoidance, Representative J C Underwood discussed taxes, and W B Roxs addressed evidence. Edscar Beck returns to Big Piney to report the meeting to Green River Valley members.
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Ing
Cheyenne Industrial Club
Industrial Club
J. Carey
J.C. Underwood
Underwood
Wyo
W. B. Roxs
Edscar Beck
Cheyenne
Big Piney
Green River Valley
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Old Wineter
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