Mrs William Wood Called to Reward in Kemmerer
The community mourns Mrs. Win Wood a longtime resident of Kemmerer born May 13 1877 in Scotland. She died after a fainting spell at home leaving husband three children Elizabeth Claude and Maxine and two sisters and a brother. Funeral services at home conducted by Mrs Primrose with Odd Fellows pallbearers and interment in the Odd Fellows cemetery. Local residents extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Elizabeth
Claude
Maxine
Thomas Gibson
Rock Springs
Wyo
Frank Bronaugh
Twin Falls
Idaho
D. Jamieson
Salt Lake City
Utah
Fort Bridger Woman Dies After Surgery
Mrs. Piinda Landry of Fort Bridger died at Lincoln County Miners Hospital following an appendicitis operation. She had been brought from Fort Bridger to Kemmerer for treatment. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church with Father Lynch officiating, and she was buried in the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piinda Landry
Lincoln County Miners Hospital
Kemmerer
Ft. Bridger
Father Lynch
Frank Christmas Returns Home from Marines
Frank Christmas, formerly with the Marines at Mare Inland, returned to his home this city Monday after discharge late last week. He reports Army life agreed with him, claiming he has gained weight and pep since leaving. He is proud of his service and says he would not hesitate to rejoin the Devil Dogs if needed, with many friends pleased to see him back.
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Rank Christmas
Mare
Frank
Devil Dogs
Oil Prospects Stir Lincoln County Men in Texas Visit
Joe Smith and Wil Mean, cattle men from Lincoln County, traveled Monday evening to Wichita Falls Texas to inspect a company tied to a Kemmerer area deal. They express optimism about new oil potential and expect returns to Kemmerer soon.
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Joe Smith
Wil Mean
Lincoln Coun
Witchita Falls
Texas
Mr Smith
Mr. Fen
Kemmerersone
Frank Brewavoik
Kemmerer
Kemmerer Garage Promotes Large Vehicle Agency in County
Frank Hischun, manager of the Kemmerer Garage, touts his shop as one of the largest automobile agencies in the western country with six makes on hand. The lineup includes Oldsmobile, National Buick, Oakland, GMC Truck, and Federal Truck. Buick is cited as the top seller, with customers returning yearly for new models. GMC trucks are praised for freighting use, while Federal also receives high marks. Hlachun notes good road conditions and predicts no road closures in Lincoln County barring severe weather.
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Frank Hischun
Kemmerer Garage
Oldemobile
National Buick
Oakland
GMC Truck
Federal Truck
Hinchan
Buick
GMC
Kemmerer
Hlachun
Lincoln County
Frontier A R 6 Holds Annual Meet
Frontier branch of the Red Cross elected an executive committee on January 22 with Mrs Turner chairing, Mrs Roe as vice chair, Mrs Harris secretary, and Mrs Pratt treasurer. The group reported producing 119 pajamas, 189 bed shirts, 16 bed socks, 6 bath robes, 11 operating gowns, 1 jacket, 4 helmets, 7 wristlets, 90 wash cloths, 22 mufflers, 111 sweaters, 112 pairs of socks, and 60 refugee garments. The Frontier Junior Red Cross produced 148 towels, 84 diapers, 17 wash cloths, 20 comfort pillows, 6 knitted washcloths, 27 property bags, baby capes, 1 wrapper, and 1 flannel square.
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Frontier Branch of the Red Cross
R. M. Turner
W. W. Mosby
Lester Fogel
John Cameron
Thomas Roberta
C. G. Beach
T. JH. Roe
Mra. Turner
Mra
Roe
Mra. Harris
Pratt
Frontier Branch
Frontier Junior Red Crown
Frontier branch raises funds with elk head donation
The Frontier branch collected funds by rattling an elk head donated for the cause and eight young girls staged a June entertainment adding 6.25 to the treasury. They also furnished 32 safety pin cards as part of the drive, totaling $86.25 in contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier Branch
City Council Studies Municipal Tax Problem Affects Saloon Abolition
City fathers at the regular meeting discussed city taxation to cover a projected 3000 dollar deficit this year and a 15000 dollar levy needed next year. With a 1 million dollar assessed valuation a levy of about 1.25 mills was recommended. A resolution instructed the clerk to notify the county assessor of the required municipal tax in the next assessment. The property committee was told to arrange an opening between offices for the town marshal and district court clerk. City Clerk Rosenberg was authorized to purchase a new flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Smith
District Court
Rosenberg
Brother of Local Man Dies in Rock Springs
John Wade, brother of 8. D. Wade of Kemmerer, died in Rock Springs last Saturday. The Wade family received a telegram Sunday. Mr Wade was too far from town to attend the funeral held at the deceased’s home at Lone Tree yesterday. Two of John Wade’s sons recently died of influenza.
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John Wade
D. Wade
Kemmerer
Rock Springs
Wade Famiy
Wade
Lone Tree
Evening SkatingInvitation at The Best Place in Town
Skating every evening except Sundays to ten o clock and Ganday afternoons offer the best place in town for an evening’s enjoyment. Readers are invited to spend an evening with us with a special invitation.
Seniors Organize Pep for Kemmerer High School Class
The Class of 1919 at Kemmerer High School organized for better class cooperation and social life. Officers elected include Burt Jones president Pauline Sammon and others. A Valentines Day dancing party on February 14 was planned to honor the classes and faculty. The seniors expect a busy year as they pursue required credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer High School
Burt Jones
Pauline Sammon
Happy” Esoman
Nomad Parsone
Viola Stacey
Minnie Molinar
Irene Wainwright
Kate Summers
Steve Jiacotetti
Mr. C and Christman Visit City for Eye Treatment
Mr. C and Christman travel to Galt Lake City for eye treatment, planning a weeklong stay. During Mr. Christmas absence, the City Drug Store will oversee affairs with Mr. Minty managing, recently relocated from Soda Springs. Read the Camera for Hood news.
Food Administration Abolished in State and County
A letter from state food administrator T. C. Diara informs Jos. B. Burch that state and county food administrations have ended and future work will be run from Washington. Diara thanks Burch for his wartime efforts. note mentions John Haddenham, a Midway country rancher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
B. Burch
T. C. Diara
Washington
Diera
Mr. Burch
John Haddenham
Midway Country
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William Wood
Fort Bridger
Frank Christmas
Feoe
W. H. Gordon
W. S
Joel Dontteley
Motul Kemmerer
Kemmarar, Wo
Versailles Palace
Versaliles
Orangery
Frontier A. R
CTY Council
Food Administration
Garry
Stobea
Kemmerer Market
Ugara
Coles
Plymouth
Redpath
New Kemmerer 1
Montague Love
Kitty Garden
Wreday
Margery Wilson
Looms Lake
Mack Sennett
Patty Attuckie
Lincoln Lumber Company
Star Coal Mine
Kemmerer, Wye
Wood-Oswald Company Stock Yards
Omaha
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