Amusement King Secures Lease in Fossil Oil Field
Parker plans oil work in Fossil Field after securing a 100 acre lease and a 820 acre hold by Lincoln-Wyoming Petroleum. He aims to drill by October 1 1919 with son C E Parker supervising. Local directors T D O Neil H R Harrison and Tyan G Tope back the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Thia Weak & Star Ric We
C. E. S Parker
Lincoln-Wyoming Company
T. D. O'Neil
H.R. Harrison
Tyan G. Tope
Salvation Army Drive Names County Committees
Chairman J A Christmas of Lincoln County announced the county committeemen for the Salvation Army drive. Cokeville reached the top first as Gary received a report and a meeting was held Friday night. Named committeemen include J D Noblitt Cokeville Donald McAllister Diamondville Lawrence Holland Kemmerer David Glencoe Gomer Reyne Pronto T H Baxter Jackson D Th Lynch Adten Cworge Brown Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Christmas
Lincoln County
Salvation Army
Cokaville
J. D. Noblitt
Cokeville
Gary
Citicans
Jackson
D. Th Lynch
Adten
Cworge Brown
Cumberland
Local Wyoming Pacific Company Draws New Investment
A Wyola based telecommunication firm sees fresh interest as investors evaluate its future. The company, amid restructuring, faces a shift in management and potential partnerships with nearby holdings. Local observers say the move could reshape regional telecom ties.
Arizona oil wells show strong initial production
The Arizona Wyoming Oil Company reports well number one on the Fonsil field near this city produced about 75 barrels per day after a thorough test. Well number two tested stronger than fifty barrels, with expectations of higher output once properly set up and cleaned. President P L Mullens says rig placement and drilling will proceed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonsil
P. L. Mullen
Toon
Ariséna- Wyoming
Fouad
Fossil Field Surprise of Year Foretold by Oil Operator
Prominent oil operator J. W. James reports Fossil field near full mobilization with three rigs planned after a recent casing shipment. He says the field will become one of the greatest in the region and sees fifty wells drilled before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promiment
City Council Orders Band Stand Removed From Triangle Park
City council meeting Monday passed a resolution banning admission free use of Triangle park. The band stand, deemed outdated, was torn down by the street department Saturday and removed to make way for other city playgrounds and tents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan
Triangle Park
Tt Wan
Theyalo
Gulf Coast Company Begins Water Well Drilling Project
Gulf Coast Company starts a water well drilling effort near Gellin with plans to reach a depth of over 700 feet. The team reports progress securing necessary materials and maintaining steady operation as they advance underground.
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Gulf Coach
Gellin
Thay Havas Bean
Thule
Labor Day Celebration Plans Complete for Kemmerer
Labor Day events in Kemmerer are all set with final committee meetings finished. Special trains, a parade expected to draw about 8000 marchers, floats from city and mining camps, sports including two baseball games and candy bags prepared. Citizens urged to join and celebrate workers who earn their bread by labor.
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Lincoln County
Kemmerer
Three Mexicans Arrested After Shoplifting Spree
Three men from Mexico visited Blyth Pergo Hockina Co on Monday. While one examined shoe strings the others tried on shirts. The items were taken after leaving the store and reported to Marshal Harrity. The men were jailed before Judge Clungan, who ordered that two must provide labor valued at 626 for the city. The shoe strings and two shirts were recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blyth-Pergo- Hockina Company
Marshal Harrity
Mexico
Clungan
Leona
Tinceln Idaho Co Plans Well Pumping Operation
A rugged notice states Tinceln Idaho Co will pump the ATeCormick Well this week. It mentions men and a force at Lingala tiehe Ol company s MeGer wilok well in the Dey Pinoy area and references approval for cessation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinceln
Fdaho Co
Atecormick
Rathburn Players Return to Ideal Beach in 1920 Season
The Rathburn Players sign with Ideal Beach for next season increasing performers to at least ten. Manager Mr. Jones says the troupe begins winter engagement with the Sunset Club in San Diego on September 15 and has earned strong friendship at Ideal Beach this summer.
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Rathburn
Ideal Beach
Jones
Antertainara
Sunset Club
San Diego
California
Narrow Car Axle Break Causes Narrow Escape
Dr Seidner narrowly avoids serious injury when his car hits a rough road on the Cumberland No 1 to No 2 route. The rear axle breaks, damaging the vehicle before he manages to stop. An accident with minor injuries and vehicle damage is reported.
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Cumberland No. 1
Cumberland No. 2
Seidner
Local officer records loaned funds to several individuals
An He County clerk notes loans distributed to residents during a debt period. Names mentioned include Cree Bimalod Mis Thala and Curttand Mive Fimme Dol ar of thiefty, highlighting a series of financial transactions tied to marriage loans and wedding arrangements.
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He County Clark
Ideal Beach to See New Hotel and Cottages
A deal closed Saturday makes F. H. Chapin and a Mr. Brown part owners of the Ideal Beach health and pleasure resort. A four story 160 room hotel with private baths and telephones will be built, plus 125 new cottages bringing the total to about 200. Work begins soon, with completion aimed at next spring’s opening.
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Ideal Beach
F. H. Chapin
Fined For Using Triangle for Speedway
Andy Kashaldo and friends entertained themselves with joy rides, then used a Triangle for a speedway in Kemmerer. Police viewed the stunt as dangerous and improper. Judge Glasgow ordered 25 and costs as the penalty for the amusement.
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Triangle
Andy Kashalda
Andy
Kemmerer
Barney Oldfield
de Palma
Glasgow
Mrs Groutage Injured In Car Turn Over On Hill
While driving from Big Piney to Kemmerer Monday the Groutages and Blanchard family had a serious accident on Holden Hill when brakes failed on the steep grade. Mrs Groutage received minor injuries as the vehicle turned turtle. Ward Blackman and Ezra Lillian Richardson aided the party to Opal and Kemmerer the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Big Piney
John Groutage
Blanchard
Holden Hill
Groutage
Ward Blackman
Ezra
Lillian Richardson
Montpelier and Kemmerer Prep Weekend Basketball
Montpelier visits Kemmerer for a two game set this Sunday and Monday. The Monday match is billed as the first holiday game on Kemmerer home courts with a tie arrangement to let all visitors see Kemmerer’s team in action. Local reports note involvement from Jefforga of Denver and other players traveling for the games.
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Montpelier
Kemmerer
Tomers
Mr. Jefforga
Denver
Vie Ltor
Wuek
Aly
Jeffuraan
Reynolds
Jefformar
Oll Celie
Dunver
Faten Wat
Bie Courpamys
Chautauqua Opens With Merrilees Entertainers Week Program
A large tent rises in Triangle Park as Chautauqua opens with a week of events. The Merrilees Entertainers headline the opening, followed by daily Junior plays, concerts, readings, lectures, and Hawaiians shows led by Minervini and the Royal Hawaiian acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triangle Park
Metropolitan Artists Trio
Republica On
G. Whitfield Ray
Ledue
Italy
Bruno Roselli
Vierra
Royal Hawaiians
Lydia Fonesbeck
Hawaii
Land of Music
Royal Hawaiian Quintet
Paradise
Mildred Leo Clemens
Hawaiia
Mt. Kilauea
Preliminary Hearing Postponed in Lincoln County Cattle Case
Due to Mrs Annie Richeys condition the preliminary hearing in a Lincoln County cattle case was postponed to Saturday August 30. Mrs Richey is confined in Marquis hospital after wounds from a pistol shot and is said to be recovering. Other named parties and details appear unclear in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Richey
Lincoln
Mra
Richey
Marquis Hospital
Ranidin
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Amusement King
Fissil IE
Packer
Parker Wan
Kem- Meer
Fomd
Parkar
Uncola-Wpeming Petroleum Corporation
Gmneviille Tmes
LEM Salon Army Rie
Wyoming-Pacific
Wyola Tellic
Hueve
Wanda
Wha Tyre Holdings
Thaw Company
Arizona
Grammng
Jamies
J. W. James
Salt Lake City
Mr. James
Arizona Company
Talat le Hepes Alpha
Teres
Aecome
Guarino-McKinnon Company
E. J. Klemme
A. C. Zehner
Antonio Minervini
Tom Corwine
Thornton A. Mills
The
White Hussars
Edna Eugenia Lowe
Texan
Tomes Lamiesca Mogorad Teu Tnerer Cooud Tatenelle
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