Death by own action shocks Wyoming townsman in Elko
Friends recall John C. Coble once a prosperous Bosler ranch manager now living in Elko Nevada. Troubled by finances he killed himself with a pistol last Thursday after writing a final note to his wife. He left a widow Elsie Towson and four children. The Elks lodge arranged burial and aid for the family.
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John C. Coble
Wyoming
Elko
Nev
Coble
Commercial Hotel
John
Tom Horn
California
Texas
Elsie Towson
Laramie
Elks Lodge
Cheyenne
Jackson School Burns Down in Jackson Hole
The Jackson School building, finished last year, burned to the ground. It was insured for 5000 dollars, with plans to erect a new structure immediately. Classes continue in alternate buildings while the fire’s origin remains unknown. Seats desks organs books were saved from the unfinished second floor.
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Jackson Hole
Jackson
Union Pacific Mortgaged Assets Worth 200 Million
A claim filed in 330 counties across the Union Pacific line seeks a mortgage of 200 million dollars dated June 1 1908. It covers all personal property rolling stock bonds and is the largest such loan in the west. The mortgage lists 170 locomotives passenger and freight cars miles of track and company stocks and bonds.
No Snow in Jackson Hole Report From Kemmerer Visit
Debo B Brwln reported from Kemmerer that on the Jackson Hole trip there was no snow in the valley or on the Teton Pass. He noted a strong thaw, with snow limited to shaded hills and timbered areas while most trails appeared bare.
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Jackson Hole
Debo B. Brwln
Kemmerer
Board of County Communisioners
Blackhand Letters Stun Locals With Ransom Demands
Letters threatening violence have unsettled residents, targeting Joseph Carollo and Isabelle Burne with demands for large cash payments. An old man linked to a decoy delivery was detained. investigators continue probing the hoax amid concerns over public safety.
Death of Hyrum J. Smith Noted Utah Pioneer Lumberman
Mr and Mrs Erm W Smith and children traveled to Salt Lake City after learning of Hyrum J Smith a pioneer Utah lumberman and prominent Ninth Ward member death The Salt Lake Tribune carried a portrait and brief notice filling in the family’s sorrowful response and the pioneer status of the deceased.
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Erm W. Smith
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Baie
Kee Ees
Rik
Money for Flour Relief Fund Donations List
Subscriptions for the Helgian Relief Fund for rent purchases show a draft of 218 dollars sent to Governor Carey for state fund placement. Readers may donate via Postmaster John Mack. names include P J Quealy 1000 Blyth Fargo Hoskins Co 50, Watt Brandon Arbes 10, D J Brown 5, M Whitnay 0.50, and others such as Louis Gerbitz 50 and M H Lambermont 5.00.
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Carey
John Mack
P. J. Quealy
Blyth-Fargo
Hoskins Co
Watt Brandon Arbes
Mischler Hiroe
F. Firepatrick
Union Mer, & Supply Co
Louis Gerbitz
Mike Jatkoski
D. J. Brown
Dack
Ed Fagnant
H. D Clark
Henry Ayedabe
T. Hunter Salmon
Ant. Fagnant
M. Whitnay
M.H. Lambermont
Alex Hevel Visits Town With Family in Tow
Alex Hevel, recently subletting in town, was accompanied by his wife and children on Wednesday. He works as a hot inspector at No. 11 mine and has suffered ear trouble, including abscesses that sent him to hospital twice. His hearing is now improving.
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Joseph Carollo
Diamondville
Here
Carollo
Hansen
Isabelle Burne
UN- Jone Abe
Kemmerer
Diawonville
Opal
Forbes
Loy Turh
Oakley
Isabel
Alex Hevel
Alex
No. 11
Wyoming Governor Elects Wife Plans Inaugural Gown
The Denver Post notes Mrs. J. B. Kendrick, wife of Wyoming's new governor, will wear a gown chosen with help from a Denver dress shop and New York sources. She traveled to New York to pick a gown for the inaugural ball, promising to return to Denver for alterations and purchases to accompany her wardrobe.
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Denver Post
Wyoming
Denver
J. B. Kendrick
New York
Gotham
America
Paris
Masons Elect Officers At No 33 Lodge
In Kemmerer Lovage M a meet Friday elected officers including Worshipful Master Olaf Jeffson and Senior and Junior Wardens. Arthur Calverly becomes Secretary and A D Hopkins Treasurer. Proficiency exams for Fellowcraft to Master Mason moving forward. Members plan to attend St John’s Day services December 27 at the Apaco L church with Rev Myiben of Big Piney to deliver the sermon.
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A. F
Kemmerer Lovage M
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Bysear School
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