Rail rumor on Union Pacific takeover of Oregon Short Line
A rumor claims Union Pacific will take over the Oregon Short Line on December 1 with Short Line operated directly under UP officials. The change could improve connections to Salt Lake City. the Short Line, under Harriman ownership, has grown through steady investments and feeder projects, boosting Llaho’s western prominence.
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Union Pacific
Salt Lake City
Oregon
Harriman Hays
Muho Suil
Llaho
West
Railroad Man Frank Swanston Dies in Colorado
The death of Frank E. Swanston a former switchman at Ketmerern line yards is reported in Jefferson City Colorado on Wednesday November 1. He fell ill with pneumonia after leaving O and E service to visit Chicago relatives. Swanston who had worked in Keminenia last summer earned sympathy from many friends. His mother and brother traveled from Chicago to accompany his body. A life insurance policy for 200 goes to his mother. he was engaged to be married to Georgia Mont when he died. The Waterfall ranch event and a public ball planned by the Ladies of the V. L. A. for December 9 are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Swanston
Ketmerer Rane Yards
Juverson City
Colorado
Chicago
Mer
SwanFlon
Dunetion City
Colo
Theody
Japetion City
Chicae
Iwanelon
Keminenea
Hila
Swanston
Clarence Holden
Fontenelle Ranch
Clarence Fe
H. H. Harrison
Anburo
Star Valley
Harold R
E. Irvine
Irvine
Mag Uleton
Frank D. Ballop
Dows
Utah
Lopes
Locola County
Green River Valley
Telephomia
Court House Notes on Migratory Stock and Land Transfers
County Assessor Geo. W. Tanner reports trouble collecting migratory stock returns and warns of legal entanglements for noncompliance. The week saw multiple land patent filings and warranty deeds, including Theodore Roosevelt to John S. Shire and Wm. H. Taft to Walter Kilgore, with several property transfers and holdings totaling thousands.
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Geo. W. Tanner
Atock
Nosa
Theodore Roosevelt
John
Shire
Wm. H. Taft
Walter Kilgore
R. Ila. W. Wilson
Wm. H. Forncrook
Pearl Keister
J. B. Jones
Cache
Jackson
R. VanVieck
F. BE. van Vieck
Wyo. Holdings Co
Wester Livestock Co
J. A. Merritt
C. H. Mallory
Bedford
Mary A. Kilgore
John B Durney
Jase Latham
Greek man fined for speeding in Kemmerer ordinance arrest
Mike Comas a Greek man was arrested in Kemmerer for violating the speed ordinance while driving a team and wagon on Pine Avenue. He pleaded guilty before Police Judge Palmer with a 19 dollar fine and 312 dollar total costs. A mention notes a ballot discussion about voting yes or no.
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Kemmerer
Mike Comas
Comes
Pine Avenue
Marshal McMinn
Conroy Hill
Comas
Palmer
Judd
Coming Events Sind Weilhenda Kenmare Theatre
Benefit dance by Guild ladies scheduled at Lyceum Tavaday and Friday Fol events at the Kenmare Theatre on December 6. Funds support guild activities and community programs with recurring social gatherings.
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Sind Weilhenda
Vue Thow
En Kenmare
Guild Ladies
Lyceum, Tavaday
Frid Fol
ooTrateeas Ety
Local Kemmerer News Roundup Highlights Holiday Preparations
Readable items include business notes from F. K. Curtis Jewelers and Libbey glass, new theatre ads, and a Little Store sale. Community updates cover hospital, hotel, and Lincoln Hotel features, a skating season hint, and Thanksgiving travel. Numerous local residents and businesses are named with visits, shipments, arrivals, and upcoming plans.
Courageous Utah Officers Chase Notorious Mexican Gunman
Six lawmen faced a deadly foe, Lopes, a Mexican desperado hiding in the old Mormon settlement. He killed six in a running gun conflict and was repeatedly located in the Green River valley, famed for marksmanship. Recent reports claimed capture but proved only detection.
Patton Funeral Held in Pocatello for Sage, Wyoming Victim
The funeral for F. H. Patton killed at Sage Wyoming on the 10th was held in Pocatello yesterday afternoon from Walker's chapel. A large crowd attended. He leaves a wife and three sons, parents, three brothers, and a sister. Interment at Mountainview Cemetery.
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F. H. Patton
Sage
Wyoming
Pocatello
Walker's
Mountainview Cometary
Poestello Tribune
Fire destroys bath house at Conroy mine
On a Wednesday evening the bath house at United States Coal Co. mine in Conroy burned to the ground. About forty miners’ clothing and all contents were destroyed. No fire protection existed in the bath house. Origin of the blaze is listed as unknown and likely accidental.
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United States Coal Co
Conroy
The Unlucky Thirteen Renamed in Railroad Crew
O Ross foreman of extra gang No 18 on the 0 8 L sought a change from No 13 to 1a after officers of the town and county palitte worried about the negative associations. The superintendent granted the change amid hopes it will end trouble. Mr Rose attended matters in Kemmerer Monday evening. Wanted Clean rags at The Camera. The real sale starts Wednesday morning. Come early and avoid the rush. McKay & Morrow.
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O. Ross
Extra Gang
McKay & Morrow
Citizens Board Train to Cokeville for Wool Growers Meeting
About one hundred Kemmerer residents boarded No 17 at the O S depot yesterday for Cokeville for the Lincoln County Wool Growers annual meeting. Commissioners Erwin and Peterson arrived in Kemmerer Monday for the regular board session. They joined the party for Cokeville and the board planned to resume routine work today.
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Ths Place
Aion
Kemmerer
No. 17
Cokeville
Lincoln County Wool Growers Association
Cobeviileites
Erwin
Peterson
Kewmerer
Gakeville
Notice to Creditors in The Spate of Wyoming Probate
Notice to creditors in Lineala County District Court in probate. The administration of the estate of Hin tila Leewamed is named. Letters of administration were issued on the day aout.
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Wyoming
Lineala
Hentila
Leewamed
Star Valley backs highway proposal amid county unity
The Star Valley community expresses strong support for a proposed highway route between Gokerilie and Arton, highlighting ease of travel and regional ties. Franka, regarded as a Lincoln County pioneer, is noted for his persistent work in county division before departing to Cohenville for the Lincoln County Wool Growers association meeting.
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Star Valley
Craney
Friva
Ponterae
Montpelier
Tiv Lee
Cohevills
Linsoln County Wool Growers
Snow on Rock Creek and prospects in Hook Creek region
Steve Hartek reports heavy snow on Saturday night at Rock Creek Bead of Rock Creek ranch area burying ground to depth. He notes prospects on Hook Creek show a record hay crop from last autumn and urges settlers to explore the area for opportunities.
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Steve Hartek
Rock Crek
Hook Creek
Market visitor from Hig Winey reports Omahan cattle sales
Al Osterhout of Hig Winey returned from the Omahan market where he sold cattle. He received 97.00 for steers and 10 for cows and said the market held up generally though the past two weeks hurt some cattlemen. He stopped to pay county taxes and expects larger Piney settlement next year with encouragement for residents joining the community.
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al Osterhout
Hig Winey
Kemmerer
Down
Bose
No Pastor Until June At Cheyenne Episcopal Church
Bishop Thomen of Cheyenne spoke at the Sunday service to announce there will be no pastor for the Cheyenne Episcopal Church before June. He noted five vacancies in the state and urged plans to keep Sunday school through winter and arrange visits from Hoy Shepp of Rock Springs and Rev. Bullis of Evanston to conduct services.
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Thomen
Cheyenne
Episcopal Church
Sanday School
Hoy, Shepp
Hock Springs
Mev. Bullis
Evanston
Whitten Buys Home on Cedar and Emerald Streets
Geo Whitten purchased Willard Mell’s property at the Cedar avenue and Emerald street corner. The sale closed last Saturday with a price of 3400 dollars, but possession is not to be given until April 1. The house now titled in Mr Holl’s name will be conveyed to Whitten upon that date.
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Geo. Whitten
Willard Mell
Cedar Avenus
Emerald Street
Holl
Mr. Whitten
Newspaper as a Letter from Home Gift Idea
A short contemplative note suggests a newspaper can feel like a letter from home and urges considering it as a Christmas gift for someone who would value receiving news. The message reflects sentiment about mail and familiar connection.
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Tow Pacific
Oregon Short Line
Georgy Mont
Waterfall Ranch
Ladies of the
Vol T. A
Addision She. Lineh
Court House
Old Evans
Evans-Cahn-Levitt Distilling Co
Jon Levitt
Kansas City
Missouri
L. S. Larson
Palmer House
Libbey
Ginal
Curtis’ Jewelry
F. K. Curtis
Jewreler
F E. Curtis
Kemmerers
Ike Hilson
Salt Lake
Ligget
Downsy Building
Odd Fellows
Rich McMinn
Opal
T. Hunter Salmon
Margaret Milliken
Hanna
Henry Young
Fenall
Mamie Thomas
Kemmerer Telephone Exchange
Peter
Keenan
Kemmerer Schoole
Turkey
Lincoln Hotel
M. J. Eon
Sam
J. A. Ponjota
Keemeter Hardware and Furniture Co
Kates
Angelo & Mantle
Re Hainefork
Tuk Comma
Alfred Hill
Drug Tore
American Walls
Maho
Salmon Bros Ranch
Tie Cameria
Aome
Christman
Jobo HL Wardell
Highimoy
Libmookas
Wapeball
Tae Beepstal
Walter Fenner
Oiasha
Fennou
Mr. Owl
Ginna A. Kaos
Mra
Clyde Barnes
Jobo Cominkay
Payette
Ore
Inet Spring
Frontier
William Painton
G. W. Faircbidle
Kemmerer Savings Bank &Trust Company
L. & Larson
Galt Lake
Tom Salmon Sa
Barly
Idaho
Alex Salmon
LaBarge
Parley Smith
University of Utah
J. B Smith
Parley
Gus Linden
Gus
Fane Bud Payne
Johnny Mack
Bod
R. M. Turner
Kemmerer Colony
P. Badd
Marbleton
Charley
Durin
Bodd
Dr. Stafford
Oscar Menges
Hlyth Fargo-Hoskine
Denver
Milgeman
Arizona
McBride Mercantile Co
Mra Menges
Moone Lodge
Arthur McDonald
Fires National Ln
Uab
Patton
Rock Creek
Whitten
F. E. Curtis
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