Oregon Short Line Advertising Rates and Stage Travel Notes
A fragmented historical excerpt discusses railroad and stage advertising rates, travel fags, and regional lines. It includes humorous editorials about subscriptions, cash flow, and a note on a proposed five cent coin bearing George Washington, with a remark about Washington’s reluctance to authorize such a coin in his lifetime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caatavera
United States
George Washington
Lew Lincoln Pew
Actu
Washington
Bill Barlow
Editor Plea for Impartial Coverage and Reader Feedback
The editor explains that impartiality governs coverage of all readers and defends why some names are not mentioned. He notes he cannot be everywhere at once and invites readers to communicate through the post office if they wish to register concerns or praise.
Senator Clark Praises Wyoming Reach and Western Growth
Senator C D Clark left Evanston for Washington to begin congress prep with Wyoming trips totaling 1400 miles by wagon. Despite no railroad or telegraph access, he phoned home nightly from ranches, noting rapid western development driven by telephone lines and market conveniences, challenging old frontier images.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Clark
Bvanston
Washington
Congress
Wyoming
Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake
Clark
Evanston
Utah
Death of Mina Margrethe Herum A Wisconsin teacher
Mina Margrethe Herum, a public school teacher at Oakley in Wisconsin, died Tuesday morning after a five week illness from pulmonary consumption. Her aunt, Mrs. Currie Johanson, a teacher in Milwaukee, plans to accompany the remains to Platte County, Wisconsin, for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Margrethe
Herum
Oakly
Hera
Wisconsin
Mike Currie Joheson
Mla Abiale
Heey
Remualos Hwek
Ploree County
Wis
Fur Intereral
Turmoil at Kemmerer Coal Firm Causes Staffing Shifts
A. M. Turner moved to a canoeing drive upon Morgan news. Frank Christmas resigns as billing clerk of Kemmerer Coal Co and W. W. Mosby promoted to payroll clerk. Mont McDonald becomes bill log clerk and Johnny Sloan returns to driver. Pay-day brightened many, while W. Avery from Helper Utah asks for Canadian syrup. Minea Quasly Sutton Smith and Whitney visited Mrs Turner Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Turner
Cqaiedindeea
Morgan
Frank Christmas
Kemmerer Coal Company
Bom
W. W. Mosby
Mont McDonald
Frontier Supply
Bill
Johnny Sloan
Mr. Turner
W. 3
Avery
Helper
Utah
Express
Water Savings Bank a Bank Aan Report of tax subdition
Report dated the 16th day of November, 1900 outlines tax assessment actions for the Water Savings Bank a Bank Aan. It lists resources and financial entries associated with the bank and notes the inspection by W. Armee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Savings Bank A Pank Aan
Kemmerer Local Notes On Holiday Sales And Community News
Local calendar items report holiday sales at shops such as Hoskins and Kemmerer Bakery. Residents including B. Curtis, Lot Raley, and Miss Florence Downey travel, while Dan Budd’s son’s death is noted. Lottery-style ads promote coal deliveries, insurance, and plumbing services. Community events include Lyric Theater shows and Elk Ladies’ dance. Public health mentions include a mild influenza outbreak with no deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks & Seam
Paul Kenyon
Hoskins
Western Irrigated Lands Company
Wyoming
G. W. Monk
Solomon
Hookine
Kemmerer
Sullivan & Pitt
Bombe S
Grace Child
Pocatello
Gusnie Helbig
Frank Dice
Montana
Lyric Theater
Thanksgiving Dinner Pages Through Frontier Families
Fragmented OCR records a Thanksgiving gathering at the Rathbun home with Mr and Mrs W E Collina and guests including L E Halbert Rev Calhoun and the editor. A coroner's inquest in Kemmerer Wyoming references a death dated November 1000 and lists officials and participants in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Collina
Meere
L. E. Halbert
Kemmerer
Ts County
Wyoming
Curtis
Eurouer
Elie
Uinte County
Giseer
Tanner Wood L D Tanner Weds Clare D Wood in Wisconsin
L D Tanner returned to Kemmerer with bride Clare D Wood after a marriage in Milwaukee Wisconsin on May 16. The couple will reside in Big Piney near the store. Tanner is a vice president at Big Piney Mercantile and well known in Uinta County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Tanner
Kemmerer Jon
Mao Ibis
Wis
Tharatay
Moy
Ito Misa Clare D. Wood
Ner
Ogden
Tanner
Big Piney Marcan the Os
Sabe
Uinta County
Heeman-Cashin Co
Evanston
Big Picey
Sanday
Hig Piney
Chas. Hudd
Mig Piney
First National
Lienhart
Kemmerer
Taft
Cokeville
Urie
Froutier
Ee Ee Nels
Alty
Mondurant
Opal
Dee Harrison
Clarenas Fete
Carer
Sesegen Om Viet
Wyoming
Valin Wool Brewers
Local Jewelers Attack Catalog Firms Over Prices
A long complaint from a local jeweler argues catalog houses overstate value and charge high markups. The writer claims to offer watches from 25 to 60000 dollars and a wide range of jewelry at honest prices, urging customers to compare in person and avoid mail order retailers.
In Memoriam Note From Grieving Family
A damaged OCR tribute expresses heartfelt thanks from a husband to friends who supported him after the loss of his wife Genie. It notes gratitude from the children and mentions condolences received during the difficult late period.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prtefire
Hleemare
Sorel
Pinedale
Kiinives
Thureday
Senator Clark
Sara Sarsom
VRE
W. W. Armee
Myon
Emporium
Dows
B. Curtis
Balt Lake
Lot Raley
Dr. Wainwright
Fossil
Palmer House
Dan Budd
Harry Mann
Cottonwood
Florence Downey
Fair Cash
Kemmerer Savings & Truat Co
Frank Nicholson
Cottonwood Land & Live Stock Company
Johnny Melasan
Molsay
Johny
Elk
Worthlus
Diamondville
Frontier
Henry Coilipriest
Jesse
Pelier
Tuotale
Mar Bares
the Kemmerer Bakery
Joe Pellegriat
Proprister
Catélogues
Apecles
Hoa
Clarks
Cleveland, the
Jeweler
Fema OF
Compas
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