Kemmerer District Rails Up Coal Mines Resume Full Time
Rail trade revives crops movement boosting the Kemmerer mining district. Kemmerer Coal Co mines resume near full time with Sublet and Premier operating days, Cumberland and Diamondville ramps also active. Copper production in Montana rises, Bun a city prospers with demand. Some mines may reopen as war effects ease and copper demand returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northwest
Kemmerer
Kemmerer Coal Co
Sublet
Cumberland
Diamondville
Montana
Buna
Visit to Ogden Highlights Hoff and Olsen Family Ties
A traveler recalls visiting Ogden and reconnecting with Harry K. Hoff and his family. Hoff, once active in Pinedale ranching, later invested in city property and ran a store before selling out. The writer also reunites with uncle J. C. Olsen, a retired Iowa farmer now making Ogden his home. Kellogg Bros secure a school remodel contract in Diamondville as a funeral for Kane Clart is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry K. Hoff
Ogden
Hoff
Wyoming
Pinedale
J. C. Olsen
Iowa
Signs Pulled Down Over Kemmerer Water Supply
The Oregon Short Line has removed condemned water signs at Kemmerer depot after an analysis July 26 showed Kemmerer water satisfactory. Frontier Supply Co manager R M Turner received notice from W A Whitney asserting the water is fit to drink, ending prior criticism. A separate street corner incident ended with a shooting remark and a fight, followed by a moral urging restraint and thoughtful talk.
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Oregon
Kemmerer
Oregon Short Line
R.M. Turner
The
Frontier Supply Co
W. A. Whitney
Pocatello
Oregon Shortine
Catsee
State Game Warden In Kemmerer Seeks Cooperation On Elk Offenses
State Game Warden Nate P. Wilson, arriving from Jackson Hole, reports three arrests: Ben Taylor for illegal elk killing near Buffalo ranger station, and Gordon and Green of Ida Falls for stealing a camp outfit. Taylor, an old offender, failed to appear and was moved to district court. Wilson aims to co operate with ranchers to protect elk populations, noting lax justice in some justices courts and the potential to skip to district court in aggravated cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate P. Wilson
Jackson Hole
Ben Taylor
Gordon and
Green
Ida Falls
Taylor
Buffalo Ranger Station
Justice
Idaho
Wilson
Justice Court
Kemmerer
Messrs
Frank 5. Smith
Fremont County
Afton teachers institute to be held in Star Valley
County superintendent Maggie F Nicholson announces this fall's teachers institute will be held in Star Valley, likely the week of September 20. Star Valley residents expect to give teachers a warm welcome, with transport from Cokeville offered and minimal individual costs. The plan, supported by Kemmerer and Diamondville superintendents, awaits final approval.
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Maggie F. Nicholson
Star Valley
L. ©. Jensen
Jack Majors
Cokeville
New Mountain
Beetley
Green River
J. 8. Bureh
Kemmerer
A. L. Durgoon
Diamondville
Two Khaki Dressed Hikers Stop In Kemmerer
Two women in khaki uniforms, Mrs. Claire Gouley and Miss Florence Warkinson, arrived in Kemmerer after a long foot journey from Salt Lake City to New York City. They planned to warn others as they continued along the pastel cord route, weary and footsore but determined.
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Galt Lake City
New Yor City
Kemmerer
Claire Gouley
Balt Lake
Florence Warkinson
Keith
Osee Oakley
JUST A CHICKEN CASE SHUFFLES THROUGH KEMMERER COURTS
In Kemmerer Justice Carnahan’s court, Robert R. Rose faced an out of season chicken shooting charge filed by County Game Officer Louis Jones. The case repeatedly shifted between courts as prosecutors sought dismissal or district court action, with a witness obstacle and later a decision to proceed in justice court again. The saga included delays, appeals, and procedural moves amid tension over immediate trial rights.
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Kemmerer
Justice Carnahan
Robert R. Rose
Louis Jones
Rose
Maryshall Reynolds
Wilson
Gamei
Justice Court
Ivan §. Jones
Bix Piney
Piney
Kenaever
Young
Hose
Ole
Elwraeoa
Rone Waa
Trale Increase in Assessed Valuation in Lincoln County
Lincoln County assessors report total valuations rising to 14 175 421 from 14 016 476 despite coal output decline. Cattle and land values climb, autos rise to 75, town lot improvements jump, and rail rates shift. county millage may be 5.6 to 5.0, state levy likely up slightly, school levies vary by district. Moose lodge picnic trip to Rock Springs canceled due transport issues.
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Board of County Commissioners
Board of Equalization
Lincoln County
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Sam, Kellog
Bam George Kellegs
Dismondville
Kellogg Bros
Kane Clart
Rock Springs
Smith
Jones
Slong
Indy Levith
Wall Street
Pet
Henserer
Ment
AFTON
Lincoln County Institute
Mar Valley
Taday Sad
Justin McDonnald
C.D Stafford
Wi Pitt
Moose Lodge
Kemmerer Savings Bank
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