Daring Robbery at Glencoe and Death in Afton
A Glencoe robbery leads to swift train searches by Sheriff Oakley and Rawlins officials after suspect Coxwell evades a westbound train. The chase shifts to Green River and Denver as authorities work to reestablish the culprit’s route. Hyrum Stocker dies at Afton after a monthlong illness, pneumonia followed by spinal meningitis. He was born in Almy Wyoming on November 22 1891, married Elva Custer January 23 1915, and is survived by his wife, two children, four brothers, and five sisters. Funeral services were held in North Ward Chapel with a large cortege to the burial at Afton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxwell
Kemmerer
Sheriff Oakley
Rawlina
Rawline
Conwell
Sbe
Rawlins
Green River
Denver
Oakley
Hyrum Stocker
Stafton
Mr. Blacker
Almy
Wyoming
Star Valley
Elva Custer
North Ward
Reon
Afton
Roy Harrison
Adelbert Wilda
Bishop Taysom
van Gardiner
Tribute Paid to Senator Kendrick
Washington DC after days of debate the Kendrick Kenyon bill to supervise livestock markets passed the senate 69 to 33. Kenyon condemned Wyoming moves to mock the junior senator, charging packer influence behind the memorial and defending Kendrick in a high tension dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
We Vole
Lye William
Kenyon
Towa
Wyoming
Congress
el Paso
Chloyenne
SLEIGH OVERTURNS WITH CHILDREN NEAR COKEVILLE
A daily ride to Cokeville school ends in a sleigh overturn near Sublet injuring at least four children. May Manning and Dora Manning sustained facial and cheek burns while Della Monteer suffered burns to wrists and other areas as clothes caught fire. Dewey Monteer quickly opened a canvas top and freed the riders before straw fed flames. All injured are reported recovering.
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Cokeville School
Sublet
May Manning
Dora Manning
Della Monteer
Dewey Monteer
Legion Dance Set for Lyceum Hall Next Saturday
The American Legion post announces a dance at Lyceum hall next Saturday evening. Commander Culverly says two rooms in the Lycrdm building have been leased for the club and permanent Legion rooms will be established.
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The
American Legion
Lyceum
Culverly
Legion
Lycrdm
Wyoming Pioneer Walter Wright Dies in California
Walter Wright, a noted Wyoming ranchman and early settler, died last Wednesday in San Diego after suffering apemia. He homesteaded near Manmfork after arriving in 1840s and built up several ranches in western Wyoming. He is survived by his wife and four daughters. The family resides in the deceased's former home county.
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Walter Wright
San Diego
California
Wright
Mamsfork
Wreicht
Wyoming
Wathan
Newspaper Advertising Push At National Canners’ Meet
William A. Thompson of the American Newspaper Publishers Association urged at the National Canners Association convention that newspapers offer the cheapest advertising per thousand. He noted rates rose little compared with materials and production costs and highlighted the reach of 28 million daily English readers across 2,042 publications. He argued for ad reliance to reduce selling costs and boost market reach, predicting heavy newspaper use in 1921 for efficiency and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Cit
Naional Canners' Association
William A. Thompson
Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Kemmerer High Suffers Back-To-Back Losses At Evanston
Kemmerer High, missing Bill Sutton to quarantine and with Morgan Read injured, lost 26 17 to Evanston after an earlier 48 20 defeat by Rock Springs. Oakley scored 12 of Kemmerer's 17 in Evanston, while Cameron Scofield and Colberg contributed small scores as Evanston dominated.
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Kemmerer High
Laramie
Kemmerer
Evanston
Rock Springs
Bill Sutton
Sutton
Morgan
Colberg
Cameron
Reed
Oakley
Scofield
Millse
Cue
Andman
Eastman Rg
Coutts
Richmond
Simpson
Thomas
Ewar
Culdberg
AFP
Witout
Konmurer High
Kemmérer
Jamiwon
Rogers If
Clark Ig
Anglovieh II
Hock Springs
Kommerer
Qahrey
Mrs Gams Thomas Resigns as County Clerk
Mrs Gams Thomas has ended her tenure as county clerk and submitted her resignation. The move leaves unclear who will succeed her while officials confirm the action and expected proceedings.
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Gams Thomas
Thomas
Dern Victor Wins Two Falls In Kemmerer Wrestling Match
Over two hundred spectators at Lyceum hall watched a fast wrestling program. Dern of Salt Lake City defeated Hansen of Wisconsin, taking the first fall in a cradle hold after 45 minutes and the second in 23 minutes with a body scissors. The bout featured new holds and a brief referee stoppage, ending as a highly praised, clean event.
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Lyceum
Kemmerer
Clecn
Ia Dern
Salt Lake City
Hansen
Wisconsin
Dern
Gustave Hansen
Busoni
Pfieffer
Jake Peterson
Staym
Jake
Peterson
Dan
Dorn
Itnya
Local railroad retrenchment signals more layoffs
Bulletin from local offices indicates further retrenchment for railroad workers. Unclear how many men will be affected as carmen and others may be laid off in the near term, with traffic desks already noting reductions and board discussions underway.
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Gerte
Aed Carmen
Mears Violates Court Order In Divorce Case
Bryant F. Mears, plaintiff in a district court divorce action, took his three year old daughter Esther and departed for California on Friday in direct violation of a stipulation from an open court. The girl traveled with the father from Idaho to Salt Lake City, Santa Barbara, and Jackson, while Mrs. Mears and her mother learned of the disappearance. The child had not been seen by her mother since October.
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Bryant F. Mears
Esther
California
District Court
Mears
Jackson
Mrs. Mears
Salt Lake City
Santa Barbara
J C Penny Co Growth From Utah Roots to National Chain
J C Penny Co reports year sales totaling 42 846 000 in 1920 up from 28 783 965 in 1919 with December volume rising 1 823 260 and last month at 6 127 439 versus 3 304 189 in 1919. The firm began in Kemmerer, founded in 1902 as the mother store for 312 locations. Last year’s sales neared 50 million as growth accelerated over 19 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4. C. Penny Company
Utah
Kemmerer
J. C. Penny
J. C. Penny Company
Penny Institution
The
System Magazine
Au Or
Hotel Changes Hands in Montpelier Idaho
Mr Pred Chapin, formerly Kemmerer Hotel manager, has taken over the Burgoyne Hotel lease in Montpelier Idaho from J J Hillier who left to join Salt Lake City Commercial Club. The Burgoyne, the town’s largest, recently added a full new floor of rooms and Chapin aims to continue the hotel's popular patronage under new management.
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Kemmerer
Pred Chapin
Montpelier
Idaho
J. J. Hillier
Pager
Hillier
Commercial Club
Salt Lake City
Burgoyne Hotel
Ir. Chapin
Macedan
Bashia Pre
Mecen
Kemmerer to Have A First Class Local Band
Citizens of Kemmerer form a locally organized band after meetings in the town hall. Officers chosen and plans laid for a practice schedule of Wednesdays and Sundays led by Gabriel Silvfast. Expected enrollment near thirty, aiming to perform widely and boost civic pride.
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Kemmerer
Goldberg
Gabriel Silvfast
Kemmerar
Division of Carey Voted Down in Wyoming House Vote
The Wyoming House defeated a bill to form Carey County from the western Converse County portion by a 16 to 1 vote. Opponents warned the division would unfairly shift the county seat to Glenrock and reduce Converse to a second class county. Supporters of other division bills remain hopeful for future action.
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House of Representatives
Carey
Converse Jemnty
Ayes
Aber
Beebe
Brough
Brewer
DeLaney
Eaton
Franzen
King
Martin
Mills
Neville
Osborn
Phillips
Story
Thomas
Vaughan
Alcorn
Arnold
Barksdale
Beach
Brower
Brown
Campbell
Carson
DeHoff
Ford
Free
Frisby
Horton
Howe
Huffman
May
Mudgett
McIntosh
Noblitt
Reid
Reynalds
Roberts
Summon
Seigel
Steele
Stevenson
Storm
Tanner
Underwood
Williams
Ewart
Allison
Henderson
Hunter
Jenkins
Platt
Smith
Carey County
Converve
Glenrock
Witherspoon Drug Company Formed in Wyoming
The City Drug Co. relocates to become the Witherspoon Drug Company due to another firm of the same name. Incorporation papers were filed with the secretary of state last Wednesday. Directors listed include James Witherspoon and W. Witherspoon, with C. A. Chrishmas noted among initial officers.
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City Drug Co
Wyoming
Witherspoon Drug Company
James Witherspoon
W. Witherspoon
C. A., Chrishmas
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Glencoe
Hyrum
Blacker
Mack Coswalli
Senator Kendrick
Sen Dingeo
William A. Trombon
American Newspaper Publishers Association Advertising Bureau
Dern Victor
Guster Hansum
Minu Wutes
J. C. Penny CO
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