Cokeville District Shows Growth in Dry Farming and Mining
By C. Davie 1914 notes improvement in Cokeville area with dry farming expanding near irrigated lands in Border, Geneva, Sage and nearby. Sheep and hog production rise, high grade wool and flock rams gain prominence. mining activity includes phosphate, onyx, coal, copper and discovery of the Collett mine mother lode. Livestock shipments total about 586 cars with 45 cars of phosphate. Noblitt reelected Lincoln County Wool Growers head. Noblitt also Cokeville Bank cashier, former Kemmerer depot agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cokeville
Border Way
Geneva
Sage
Valuabel
Station of Border
United States
Collett
Altho
Hobble Creek
Cokeville Station
Goose Master Brought Creature Home for Christmas
A disjointed local item describes a man buying a goose to fatten for Christmas and a later incident when an occupant encountered trouble in a cellar near the Hotel Kemmerer Har. The fragmentary text mentions trouble with a foe named Billy Metinnis and a duckly event.
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King Smith
Kemmerer Har
Billy Metinnis
Mr. Gander
Hiss
Hilly
St James Episcopal Church Services Summary
Readable parts show church services with morning prayer and hymns at St James Episcopal Church. The fragment mentions Seton and Christ, with references to prayers and perhaps a hymn or liturgy.
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St. James Episcopal Church
Seton
Jans
Rey
Children of America Appeal for Armistice and Hague Settlement
The petition calls on rulers including the Emperor of Austria Hungary the King of Belgium the President of France the King of Britain Emperor of India the German Emperor the Mikado of Japan the King of Montenegro and the Czar to halt fighting. It urges submission of disputes to The Hague for peaceful, just settlement and asks an end to the slaughter for the sake of children across Europe and Asia deprived of fathers and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria-Hungary
Belgium
French Republic
Great Britain
India
Germany
Prussia
the Mikado
Japan
Montenegro
Russias
America
Hague Tribunal
Europe
Asia
Papworth Highlighted as Lincoln County Official Candidate
Papworth, a Star Valley pioneer and prominent Lincoln county stockman and ranchman, missed the photo deadline for county officers. He is a newcomer to politics with a strong local following, famed for his reputation and popularity at the polls.
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Papworth
Star Valley
Lincoln County
Mrs A W McCune Returns From Salt Lake Visit
Mrs A W McCune and daughter Mrs Jay A Quealy of Elkol plus Mrs Ray Naylor recently toured Elkol and Carter during a week with Mrs Quealy. Naylor has been elected Salt Lake County treasurer. Theyplan to go to California for the winter after Mr McCune completes mining work in South America.
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A. W. McCune
Salt Lake City
Jay A. Quealy
Elkol
Ray Naylor
Salt Lake County
Carter
P. A Quealy
Mr. McCune
South America
California
Skeleton Found On North Sablet Ranch Leaves Mystery
Coroner Embree and Sheriff Hansen were called to the Sam Fisher ranch about five miles north of Sablet Sunday. They found the skeleton of a man on a high point a mile east of the ranch near rock haul sites. No identification could be determined and the body appeared to have been dead for many years. The skull was that of a white man.
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Embree
Sheriff Hansen
Sam Fisher
Sablet
Fossil Man arraigned on assault battery warrant
John M. McMino of Fossil was arraigned before Justice R. Lee Craig on an assault and battery charge. The warrant, issued Saturday evening, was sworn by C. O Wainwright. Sheriff Gudmundsen transported McMino after the warrant. He pleaded not guilty and posted recognizance to appear for trial Thursday afternoon.
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John M. McMino
Fossil
R. Lee Craig
C. 0 Wainwright
Une der
Gudmundsen
McMing
Card of Thanks for Assistance During Illness and Death
grateful acknowledgment to friends who aided during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. Edwards and tow extend heartfelt thanks for kindness, prayers, and support shown during our difficult time.
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Edwards
Million Dollar Mystery serial to debut next week
McGrath's Famous Serial The Million Dollar Mystery will begin next week as a costly, thrilling installment. Readers can view illustrated panels at New Kemmerer theatre on Wednesdays starting Jan 6, with Harold McGrath delivering feverish action and romance over about sixteen pages across roughly sixteen weeks.
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Cammna
Harold Molrath
Rus
Hinckley Visits Kemmerer on Railway Inspection
H. A. Hinckley of Salt Lake City and superintendent of motive power and mechanics for the Oregon Short Line visited Kemmerer Monday in his private car. He succeeds J. F. Dano, a veteran railroad man well known in the system. The visit was a general inspection and Hinckley was pleased with conditions observed.
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H. A. Hinckley
Sat Lake City
Oregon Short Line
Kemmerer
Mr. Hinckley
J. F. Dano
Nystem
Mr. Hipckley
Wormald Found Guilty in Coal Theft Case at Diamondville
Joseph Wormald of Uckaville was found guilty of stealing coal from Short Line trains at Cokerlie. The jury, after a Monday trial before C. S. McDonald, sentenced him to a $36 fine plus $28.15 costs, total $64.15, following a prior venue change from Juation Craig.
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Joseph Wormald
Uckaville
Cokerlie
McDonald
Diamondville
Sammon
Hobt Christmas
Wormald
Craig
Diawodville
Prohibition Move Is On From Denver
Arthur J. Pinch, superintendent of the Colorado Anti Saloon League and leader of Colorado’s dry movement, chosen to head Wyoming’s coming statewide prohibition drive. National AntiSaloon images board met at Westerfeld, Ohio, on November 20, to discuss campaigns including Wyoming and Utah.
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Denver
Arthur J. Pinch
Colorado Anti
Hotel for Sale in McCumtoe Labo with 18 Rooms
A listing for the Commercial Hotel at McCumtoe Labo offering 18 rooms. The ad notes a sale or auction and invites buyers to inquire about the property details and terms.
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McCumtoe
Labo
Reckest
Christmas Cheer and Wise Holiday Spending
The piece urges thoughtful spending this Christmas to bring cheer to local people and support home merchants. It notes the value of choosing affordable gifts locally and the joy of contributing to others during the holiday season.
Free Matinee at New Kemmerer Theatre for School Children
Mr Whitten announces a free Christmas matinee for all school children at the New Kemmerer theatre with special pictures including Hansel and Gretel and Cinderella and the Glass Slipper. Admission is 3 pm. A Christmas night program features the six reel war picture The Last Volunteer at regular prices.
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Whitten
New Kemmerer Theatre
Hansel and
Grethel
Cbsidies
Leg Injury At Fenner Ranch In Surface Coal Haul
Dr Marquis attended Ed Banks lessee of the Fenner ranch after a coal haul incident left his left leg fractured below the knee. The injury is described as serious but Banks is improving steadily.
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Dr. Marquis
Wright Ranch
Ed Banks
Fenner Ranch
Burned Worker From Diamondville Placed Under Care
A Diamondville man suffered severe burns to the head face arms and neck from a powder explosion Friday while at work. He is slowly recovering and doctors expect further results to follow.
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Ey Brown
Diamondville
Family ranchers from Clear Creek Canyon noted in issue
Wm Lewis, son of pioneer BR Lewis, traveled from Fox air ranch Monday with supplies and returned yesterday morning. The family established a ranch in Clear Creek canyon near Fossil since 1885 and own a fine herd of cattle.
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Wm. Lewis
Foxair
Mr. Lewis
BR. H. Lewis
Clear Creek Canyon
Fossil
Improving Road 5 A Hubbell Completes Work Between Towns
A.H. Hubbell finishes good progress on the road from there to Diamondville. The gulley section has been widened about four feet and raised three feet, marking a notable improvement between the two towns. His crew typically yields favorable results upon completion.
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A. Hubbel
There
Diamondville
Tha
Hubbell
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Cokeville Vicinity
W.H Wyman
C. Davie
Cakeville
A.D Noblitt
The
Lincoln County Wool Growers Association
the Children’s Peace Petition
National Peace Committee
Grace Raymond Hebard
Laramie
Wyoming
O. T. Papworth County
McGrath
Christ
Juan BE Erwin Outgotog
Clear Creek Canyon Ranch
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