Freight brakeman killed at Thayer Junction by passenger train
On Friday night John Wilson aged 35 a brakeman on a freight train eastbound was struck and killed instantly by No 18 passenger train at Thayer Junction. He stood on the step of his car when the collision occurred. He was unmarried. The body was taken to Ace's Undertaking Parlors in Rock Springs and later shipped to Teas his home and where he belonged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Thayer Junction
Ace
Parlora
Rock Springs
Two Sudden Deaths Reported in Elkol and Pine Bluffs
A man named Horton was killed when the coal car he rode jumped a snow pile on a side track near Elkol. His wife and 16 month old child were at the French hotel. Horton’s body rests at Embree's apartments as Odd Fellows handle arrangements before moving him to Pocatello. In a separate case, Charles Lee was found dead in his room above the Lyceum Bar, believed to have died on Christmas Day from possible overindulgence and asthma. Relatives were unavailable, and Cornor Embree sent a telegram to Wis. Pine Bluffs is noted as his origin.
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Horton
Elkol
Kemmerer
Pocatello
Mever
Emjbree
Oregon
Charles Lee
Lyceum
Coro- Lae
Pine Bluffs
Wis
Embree
Banner Year for Sheep Industry in 1916 State Report
The annual report of the state sheep commissioners notes 1916 as a banner year for the industry. Prices for wool rose to high levels, with fleeces valued at favorable rates and a large lamb crop contracted in spring. Wool shipments reached 29,670,550 pounds. about 3,108,519 ewes shorn last spring. The state claims top honor in sheep production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Re of
Sea R
Christmas Shopping and Visits in Hamsfork Way Locality
The report lists residents visiting Kemmerer and nearby and holiday activities. Margaret and Roy Adama shop for Christmas while Sam Adame stacks ice in Kemmerer and will be away a week. James Davison and family visit Emma Richardson and Miss A, with a pretty tree and many presents noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Adame
Kemmerer
James Davison
Emma Richardson
Christmas Card Message From Absent Editor
Fragmented note wishes a prosperous New Year to all and mentions Mr Foon visiting his canny while down. The tone is festive with a generic holiday greeting and a reference to a Christmas cart of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Foon
Mother Dies in Rock Springs Sudden Death
Mrs. Josephine Holmes of Rock Springs died suddenly yesterday. A telegram to Mr. Holmes provided the basic facts but did not mention the cause of death. The notice gives little detail beyond the event and immediate family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
Josephine Holmes
Holmes
Cattlemen Gather for Utah Wyoming Conference in Evanston
The Utah Wyoming Cattlemen's Association will hold its annual convention in Evanston on January 4. Secretary Ruel Walton says the event will be highly interesting with several speakers from Wyoming and Utah Agricultural College. U S Forest Service reps will attend, and a formal banquet and grand ball will close the meeting, making it Evanston's social highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah-Wyoming Cattlemen's Association
Utah- Wyomingttlemen’s Association
Evanston
Ruel Walton
Beira Af Wyoming
Utah Agriculural College
U. S. Forest Department
New 42,000 Ton Battleships Pose Global Naval Tempo
The Navy plans three new super-dreadnoughts amid rapid modernizations to outpace British German and Japanese designs. Existing Colorado Maryland Washington and West Virginia at 42 600 tons and 21 knots give way to ships of 42 000 tons 23 knots and 12 16 inch guns. The shift reflects a 20 increase in displacement 10 in speed and 50 in gun power while Panama Canal limits loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Congress
Japan
Colorado
Maryland
Washington
West Virginia
Europe
Spain
Oregon
United States
Panama Canal
Ite
Unidentified Package Needs Owner Call at Office
A mysterious parcel arrived without a return address. A note inside reads To Jewell from Claura. The recipient should contact the office to identify and claim the package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee
Aenbon
Jewell
Claura
Fragmented OCR prevents clear headline
The readable text is garbled with mixed phrases and names, lacking coherent events or identifiers to form a valid news item. No distinct person, organization, date, or place can be confidently extracted for a proper summary.
Deaths in Cheyenne Hotel Fire Kill White Family
Roya White and four children from Bayles California died in a hotel blaze that began at 10 PM. Mia White and two sons perished, a nine month old baby died from burns after being rescued, and one child remains missing. White leaped from the third floor and was killed by electric wires. The loss is estimated over 200000 dollars.
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Cheyenne
Roya
White
Bayles
Calif
Interocean Hotel
Mia
Iowa
California
Whites
Union Pacific Railroad
News Dispatch
Buffalo Bill Ill at Home in Denver After Illness
Col. W F Cody known as Buffalo Bill is seriously ill at his daughter's Denver home after ten days confined indoors. The veteran shows a nervous breakdown with a severe cold yet doctors say he has a fighting chance to recover despite his seventy years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col. W. FP. Cody
Buffalo Bill
M. Decker
News Dispatch
Cokeville Couple Wed in Salt Lake City Matrimony
Miss Bertha Twiss and Al J Larson were married in Salt Lake City last Saturday. They traveled from Cokeville for the ceremony and their relatives were informed during the week. Twiss, lifelong resident, is the daughter of Fred Larson a well known local farmer. The couple has many friends here who wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Twiss
al J. Larson
Salt Lake City
Altho
Twiss
Mias Twiss
Fred Larson
Deer Sightings Around Cokeville Reported
Local reports note a doe seen near Cokeville and a deer near a residence on the Kinney ranch during the past week. A deer sighting near a Quealy run was also reported as residents describe wildlife activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Green
Cokeville and Afton
Joe Kinney
Mr. Green
Cokeville
Quealy Runich
Register
Christmas Skating Party Highlights Local Youths
A festive skating party at Cook’s scene drew guests including a Massachusetts student from a local school, a Frank from Kearney Nebraska attending a military school, and a group of young boru ts at Kemmerer Hotel. McKay's Grocery showcased holiday attire with noted decorations by its artist.
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Mahi
Euan
Massachusetts
vTaat
Frank
Kearney
Neb
Boru
Kemmerer Hotel
Joe Kinney Sells Sheep in Montana Record High Price
Joseph Kinney arrived with 7000 sheep from his Cokeville Wyoming ranch and sold them to local parties at about 12 dollars per head, a price believed to be a record. The stock are described as a fine and unusually strong lot by local sheepmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kinney
Cokeville
Wyo
Billings Gazette
Notice of Sale of School Lands in Kemmerer Wyoming
State Board of School Land Commissioners orders sale of 200 acre parcels in Lincoln County at public auction February 3 1917 at Kemmerer Court House. Parcels include E4NW quarter SW4%NEM W%SE% Sections 36 Township 31 North Range 119 West. Minimum bid 75 of appraised value plus 10 per acre. Cash down 10 percent, balance up to 18 annual payments at 4 percent interest. Board may reject bids.
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State Board of School Land Commissioners
Commissioner of Public Lands
Kemmerer
County of
Lincoln
State of
Wyoming
State Land Board of School Land Oomissioners
State Board
John
Kendrick
Biete
embargo on local freight shipments by line during holidays
The line announces a temporary embargo effective December 26 through January 7. The policy bars accepting carload freight locally that can move via another road, and bans LCL shipments meeting the same condition. Agents are instructed to consult the Superintendent of Transportation if in doubt and to enforce at junction points.
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Short Ling
L. Enbergo
LCL
Junction Point
A. B. Stevenson
R. A. Pierce
Frontier mother returns with son after medical visit
Very sick Mrs. Lester Folger of Frontier returned home with her five year old son who suffers from a heart leakage. They had gone to Ogden and sought chiropractic services but reports say there is little improvement.
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Lester Folger
Frontier
Ogden
Horses in a Sleigh Ride Fail to Impress Kammerer
The fragment describes Kammerer on a stormy journey to Sublet with a sleigh team, noting the rough trip and the horses' behavior. It hints at unexpected challenges and a difficult travel ordeal during a harsh voyage.
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Kammerer
Soch
Unclear medical guidance cited by mothers for children
The fragment mentions care for coughs colds and crows and a suggestion that medicine must be given to children. Mothers have given an endorsement.
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Louie B. Westholder, Pieriat
Branston and
Rock Springs, Wyownie
C. A. Christmas
Rondville
Mountain Trading Co
Frontier Agenta
Frontier Supply C
Big Piney Agents
Big Piney Mercantile Co
Westholder
Florist
Bird Supplies
Millard
Hamsfork
Mico Margaret
Roy Adama
Jim Buck
Mrs. Bryant Stock
Mrs. Stock
Rachesse
Hamefork
Ray Grock
Mise Meyer
Gene Roally
Reubin Miller
Visltor
Ire
Maggie Adame
Thursay
Robinson
Dave Nelson
Mrs
Will Feon
New York World
John R. Arnold
Court House
Abraham Crawford
Agnes Edwards
Millbourne
Arnold
Pat
Evan Atonimes
Mae Whiston
Lincoln Eeanty Miners’ Hospital
Francis
Crystal
F Kr
Ames Kavanagh
Diamanatvitle
Whiston
Mr. of
Ile
McKay's Grocery
McKays
Montana
Earth
Mig Drug Store
Ford
John Walters
Wye
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