Visit to Sublet Coal Camp and Electric Mine Upgrade
A party visited Sublet Coal Camp last Thursday to tour the town and the new rock tunnel entering the coal main slope. Electric power installation progresses with four motors active and plans to replace steam boilers by September while the Frontier Supply Co store and playground area drew interest from visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monay
Kem- 1 Co
Anynth South
Frontier Supply Co
Tom Holland
Naual
Visitor counts and park entrances at Yellowstone 1915
Official figures show visitor numbers and entrance usage for Yellowstone National Park in 1915. Western Gardiner northern and eastern entrances recorded counts. autos now allowed under strict government regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone
Gardiner
N. P
Lander
Cody
Trail
Park
Meat firm manager Hildebrand resigns district post
Jake Hildebrand, manager of Standard Meat and Live Stock Co., resigns and plans to move to Florida to tend land interests. He may return to the livestock trade in the summer, and promises to seek a position at the Rem Market upon his comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Hildebrand
Standard Meat and Livestock Co
Florida
The Reliable Plumber WM. E. Pitt
WM E Pitt advertises plumbing and heating services with guaranteed work and a contact phone number 89.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. E. Pitt
Wyoming State University Summer School Opens June 12
The Wyoming State University announces a summer school period from June 12 to July 21 offering higher grade certificates for teachers and postgraduate courses for college graduates. Admission is 5 dollars with a 2 dollar matriculation fee for new registrants. room and board run 1.65 to 6 per week. Enrollment aims to rise from 270 last year with top instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming State University
United States
Opal Big Piney Auto Service Plans Start
J A Holladay of the Opal-Pinedale stage line reports a new auto truck service between Opal and Big Piney delivering good satisfaction. A schedule aims to have one car leave Opal around 7 to 7 30 am arriving Big Piney at noon, and another depart Big Piney to reach Opal for noon trains. Hig Po al is not yet served but may be added after trials. Holladay will ensure quick passenger and express package transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Holladay
Opal-Pinedale
Kemmerer
Opal
Big Piney
Big
Hig Po Altho
Typewriter Man George W Fritz Visits Idaho City
Typewriter expert George W Fritz manager of the Idaho Typewriter Exchange visited Ki week to inspect local typewriter needs. His visit spurred many used machines to be repaired and look new, with Fritz offering moderate charges and regular city visits. The dealer also noted second-hand machines and new propositions, including a recently installed machine by the Camera equal to a new one.
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George W. Fritz
Idaho
Exchitello
Fritz
Town Property for Sale on North Pine Avenue Lot
Cheap sale of a town lot on North Pine avenue containing three houses. Inquiries to Prank Colletti in Kemmerer. na 117. m.
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North Pine Avenue
Colletti
Kemmerer
Lava Hot Springs Sees Record Visitor Rush and Development
Visitors swarm Lava Hot Springs as the busy season starts with ninety automobiles in one day. The Public Utilities Commission approves a franchise for electric lighting and power, to be installed by September. New water system work resumes and may operate by May. Building activity increases with two tenement houses, a modern hotel sought, and opportunities for investors to profit from improved facilities and drainage.
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Lava Hot Springs
Public Utilities Commission
Arbor Day Proclamation by Governor Kendrick
Wyoming proclamates Arbor Day for April 28 inviting all schools offices and citizens to plant trees and shrubs around homes schools and waterways to beautify the state. Governor John B. Kendrick urges cooperation and teaches children the value of nature as the Great Seal is affixed at the capitol in Cheyenne on April 5 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
John B. Kendrick
State of
Cheyenne
Bridal trip as Harold Harrison hosts Auburn guest and Mina Gene Roberts
Harold Harrison hosts his brother Oma of Auburn and Mina Gene Roberts of Afton for a Salt Lake City temple wedding during conference week. Mina Gene is the daughter of Arthur and Mrs Roberts and a prominent young Spud Valley resident. After a short visit the couple will return to Lincoln county to make their home.
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Harold Harrison
Mr. Harrison
Oma
Auburn
Temple
Salt Lake City
Mina Gene Roberts
Afton
Arthur Roberts
Btar
Harrison
Lincoln County
Red Fader Returns to Kemmerer After Mining Prospects
John Hed Fader, once in the saloon business in Mondville and gone about twelve years, came back to Kemmerer last week with his son Bereta to inspect mining claims about 16 miles north of Jartin, Nevada, and to show ore samples. He plans to review old prospects on Rock Creek northwest of the area.
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John
Hed) Fader
Iamondville
Amo
Kemmerer
Son
Bereta
Jartin
Nev
Rock Creek
The Battle Cry of Peace at Kemmerer Theatre
A New York Times review notes The Battle Cry of Peace a massive propaganda film by 4 Stuart Blackton shown at the Vitagraph theater. The production features 16 000 Guardsmen 14 000 National Guardsmen 500 G A R members 5 000 plus aircraft and ships to depict a possible alien invasion and the siege of New York with dramatic warfare imagery.
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Vitagraph Theatre
Hudson Maxim
America
Stuart Blackton
Army
Navy
G A. R
New York City
United States
Seige
New York
Wall Street
Sprey
New Kemmerer Theatre
Bishop Thomas Visits Kemmerer In Wyoming
Bishop Thomas and Mrs. Thomas arrive in Kemmerer for a welcome week event at St James church. Albert Hertz meets them at the depot, a St Margaret's Guild reception is held, followed by dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Rose. Services and confirmation occur at the church with a next meeting at 9 30. Bishop Thomas is well known and praised for his Kemmerer visits.
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Bishop Thomas
Thomas
Cheyenne
Kemmerer
St. James Church
Albert Hertz
St. Margaret's Guild
Robert R. Rose
Stockmen Plan District Stock Association Formation
Supervisor C A Beam of Afton passed through Kenmmerer on Wednesday of last week en route to Daniel to confer with local stockmen. They plan to organize a stock association to cooperate with the Forest Service in grazing on the Forest during the summer. The Lincoln county section in the upper Green River valley and Heavers represents strong livestock interests driving the effort.
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C. A. Beam
Afton
Kenmmerer
Daniel
Forest Service
Lincoln County
Green River
Ben
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Big Piney Mail Auto
Anheuser-Busch
St.Louis
A. Molinar
Lava
State OF Wyoming
Frank L. Houx
Secretary
Kemmerer Dray Lh
Alex Hixon
The
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co
Alexander Walcott
N. Y. Times
Daniel Stockmen
ELK Hotel
Vader Lew Manage
Phil Kirk
Prop
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