Oakley News Highlights Local Happenings and Hospital News
Mr. Joe York Sr. was taken to hospital for rheumatism treatment on Saturday. John Boam Jr. has recovered from surgery but cannot work yet. A large Oakley crowd attended the Glencoe wedding of Miss Bessie Dunn and Mr. Sigurd Swanson. The new Union Hall nears completion and will host the school entertainment Thursday, with floor care delaying dances. Local visitors, hospital calls, and small incidents follow, including a fatality report, fines, and various town notes from Oakley and nearby Cumberland areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe York, Sr
John Boam, Jr
Oakley
Bessie Dunn
Sigurd Swanson
Glencoe
Death Calls Two Pioneers
Death claims a long time miner and engineer from Diamondville after rheumatism is thought to have enlarged the heart. Funeral services are held at Mormen church, Diamondville, with five children and two brothers from Salt Lake City and Sunny Side, Utah, attending. Interment follows in Diamondville Cemetery. A large community expresses sympathy for the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assie Mormen Church
Diamondville
Harry Stevenson
Salt Lake City
Sunnyside
Utah
Funeral for Uncle Jimmy Taylor Draws Wide Attendance
The funeral for Uncle Jimmy Taylor, aged 79, held last Sunday in this city, drew a large crowd. Born in England in 1844, he came to America, settled in Pennsylvania, then prospected across the region. He died last Thursday after months bedridden, survived by one son in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy” Taylor
Jimmy
America
England
Pennsylvania
Mr. Taylor
Jack Matthews
Arthur Robinson
Hamsfork
William Sulliday
Opal
Peter Gordon
Wm. McAllister
Jack Webster
Four Deaths Mark February Sixteen In Glencoe
Reports list Batheta Caposea a 15 day old child of Mr and Mrs Deming Capozzo of Glencoe dying of diphtheria. A newborn to Mr and Mix Peter Kirkwood of Diamondville died the same day. John Winn age? son of Mr and Mrs Wiliam Winn of Glencoe died last Saturday of diphtheria. Alex LarkJarvs a blacksmith of Sublet died in hospital after long illness. Two Treek Springs brothers arranged funeral service. Four funeral services for the slave camel held last Sunday with interment in local cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batheta Caposea
Deming Capozzo
Glencoe
Mix
Peter Kirkwood
Diamondville
John Winn
Mir Aodstra
Wiliam Winn
Winn
Alex LarkiJarvs
Sublet
Treek Springs
Elaine
Broken Ribs Kel Knowles Injured in Friday Crash
Kel Knowles driver for Fron tier Supply Company Tumor yard suffers broken ribs after a late Friday accident while his team ret tme were teinageable. He was hospitalized for treatment and remains under care as of reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kel Knowles
Frontier
Tumor Yard
Knowles
Fey Twiren
Hompital
Kidney Health Ad Claims Wonder Pills For Canine Ailments
A damaged and unclear ad style notice promotes Tan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney and general weakness in dogs. It touts dramatic cures and urges purchase for a claimed 60 day supply, naming locations like Buffalo and mentioning patients by generic terms.
New Orleans Mardi Gras Draws Masses and Pleas for Reform
From New Orleans dated February 21 1917 a correspondent notes hotels full as thousands arrive for Mardi Gras week with rooms scarce and prices high. He describes flooding concerns sanitation issues the floodplain city sits below river level and plans a drainage system upgrades. The piece highlights historic landmarks like Jackson Square the Old Cathedral and Canal Street and discusses federal clean up ideas to curb vice and poverty while noting the city’s enduring charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
New Orleans
United States
Baily
Congress
Jacke Square
Peanle
New Cirleans
Aldrew Dackeon
Wee
Reformers push Sabbath rules but face enforcement pushback
The article notes reforms underway in the city on Sabbath observance. It argues reformers fail to secure permanency and that insiders are harshly enforcing rules to pressure the public. The piece suggests these tactics aim to provoke opponents to see the reform’s flaws.
Leg Amputation Follows Mine Rope Rider Injury
Lem Leg Levich, a workman at the Reoutier mine, had two broken legs weeks ago while rope riding. He underwent a serious operation last Saturday at Lincoln County Mineral hospital, one leg amputated just above the knee due to infection. The shock was severe, but he is reported to be faring well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Levich
Reoutier
Lincoln County Mineral Hospital
Temporary Suspension at Conroy Mine Pending Wyopa Deal
Annis, manager of the Rock Spornus Fuel Co at Conroy, left on Saturday for Salt Lake City. The Conroy mine employs over a hundred men and is temporarily testing pending adjustment with Wyopa Coal Company, the lessor. FP J Foley of Pittsburgh is here to look after Wyopa interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Annis
Rock Spornus Fuel Co
Conroy
Salt Lake City
Wyopa Coal Company
FP. J. Foley
Pittsburg
Wyopa Company
Board of Inquiry Finds Train Derailment At Cumberland Wyoming
A Board of Inquiry convened at Cumberland Wyoming on February 7 1097 found that Union Pacific Train 6 composed of engine 6 melt loaded mine equipment derailed car 20141 while backing into Cumberland Mine No 2. The derailment injured Brakeman Peterson and Lower Mt Partner as investigators cited track condition snow melt and drifted snow on a private crossing. Engineer Talcott and crew were controlling the movement with derailment occurring on a side track with no curve, the car in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
FW. Hamerick
M A. Williamson
Stear
EB. A. Peterson
Talcott
Iprals Cram Hrakwnan Peterson
Willamson
Pireman White
Theear
Condurtar Mumerick
Union Paritie
Gerade
Fom
J. Harrington
Bleneth
FP Etkens
Finadmaster
Mire
Shened
Haar
Clalme Adjuster
Diamondville Club Notes and Local Tragedy
The Cafe teria Club met at Mrs. Wm. Vicars home with bridge prizes won by Mrs. Thomas Sneddon and W. C. Rea. Girls Club met at Miss Elsie Scott’s. Geraldine Stewart hosted a birthday party. Mrs. Peter Kirkwood is convalescing after a severe illness, and her baby boy born last Thursday died shortly after. Prof. A. L. Burgoon visited Opal schools. S. Snider suffered neuralgia. Death of Bishop John Stevenson, longtime Diamondville resident, from rheumatic heart disease. services planned at the Mormon Church Wednesday afternoon. he leaves five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Vicars
Thomas Sneddon
W. C. Rea
Mra
Peter Kirkwood
Mra. Kirkwood
Hoapital
John Stevenson
Stevenson
Diamondville
Mormon Church
Delightful party at Miss Barbara von Ort’s home
A Friday evening gathering hosted by Miss Barbara Von Ort attracted the younger set. Guests danced at Cook's Pavilion then returned home for singing, dancing, and social conversation followed by a luncheon. Attendees included Zylpha Bell Isabel Scofeld Anna Johnson Garnet Thomas Elsie Roberts Marie Rinker Stella Rathbun Clifford Bell BU Sneddon George Aston Olle Spinner Will McVicars Bennie Young William Hebrist Fred Jones Phil Buldendick Tod Buckfeldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara von Ort J
Cook
Mises Zylpha Bell
Isabel Scofeld
Anna Johnson
Garnet Thomas
Elsie Roberts
Marie Rinker
Stella Rathbun
Messrs
Clifford Bell
BU Sneddon
George Aston
Olle Spinner
Will McVicars
Bennie Young
William Llebrist
Fred Jones
Phil Buldendick
Tod Buckfeldt
Court House Notes of warranty deeds in the county clerk
Warranty deeds recorded in the county clerk office over the past week list transfers in sections and townships with buyers and prices. Notable entries include Munter Salmon to David W. Salmon for land in section 2 township 22 north range 116 dollars 2000 and John Robinson to John P. Robinson for land in section 16 township 35 north range 119 dollars 5000. Foreclosure action announced by the State of Wyoming for a chattel mortgage on a Roosevlet era loan, with sale date set for February 14 1917 then postponed to February 22 1917 near Border Lincoln County Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Munter Salmon
David W. Salmon
James I. Mayer
Martin W. Henrie
John W. Emery
J. D. Ferrin
A. M. Harmon
Charles Ranzenberg
Joseph J. Jensen
William Bagley
Joseph EB. Bagley
John C. Chadwick
Maud Chadwick
John Robinson
John P. Robinson
Frank G. Robinson
Ty. Sim. R
Wm. Graham
Graham
Nec
Raat Anderson
Wm. J. Black
Walter F. Yarger
J. G. Hayden
C. M. Holbrook
Jon
J. Holbrook
Thos. Hood
John 8
Afton
A. H. Brouker
Martin Christensen
Bik
Fonsil
Maggie
Simpson
Chas. A. A. Stark
Cache Creek Adda
Jackson
Hat—Lincoln
Daniel Sullivan
FLA. Hroxovatk
Kemmerer
Wyoming
Invela
Consolidated Wagon and Meehing Company
Lincol County
Vender
Lincoln County
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Lowia B. Weatholder
Strew
Evanston
Rock Springs
G. A. Christmas
Kemmerer Haw. & Furn Co
Mountain Trading Co
Frontier Agents— Frontier Supply Co
Big Piney Agents
Big Piney Mercantile Co
Mrs. Kunton
Raston
Oval
Liamondville
Satur
Ata
Ron
John Stevens
Joe Sieh
Il Herman
Steta
Herman
Seta
Dehentidsville
Steth
Hie Aoven
Ted Wilkes
Meimenke Tett
Smihey
Veta
Aly Stomsunaei
Cumberlant Lea
Eeettent
Dn Oakley
Walter Mack
Suber
Merwin Ferns
Learlone
Aceh
Cheng
Bill
Jey Olems
Acementa
Pade
Louie Kbit
Tan
Buffulo
Brandon
The
Wyoming Tribune
Camera
Nw Orlea
Spain
Geral
Pruner
Hiltheh
Canal
Vlan
Tobnoeur
Cumberland
Kahl Allen Peteraon
Aly
Bhoatidhj
Harrington
Wye
J.B. Davis
Montpelier
Maho
A. F. Blaser
George Ross
Roundhouse Foremin
L. Rasmussen
Claima Adjuster
Pocatella
Idaho
Mise Jesse Beebe
Lander
Elsie Scott
Geraldine Stewart
A. L. Burgoon
Snider
Cow-Tv
Grother
Orne Winer
Price F & Co
Ity Drug Store
Court House
W. Wilson
Harry Gourley
Kee
Rile
W. Wilken
Jen Heen
Wimstore Jr
Roosevelt John Emery
Mirith
Charles Haumach
Martleton State Bank
Marchietown
Bie Colt Lumber Company
Bubldlie
Rexall
Laapocter
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