Enabling Act Fought Fiercely in Wyoming Legislature
Senator A. D. Hoskins and Representative Cranny led a hard battle for the Lincoln County enabling bill against strong opposition from Uinta county supporters. Eyron of Jackson Hole disowned the child amid shifts and truce talks, with Cranny and Hoskins securing a 42 to 12 House win and 21 to 4 Senate support after a tense session.
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Wyoming
A. D. Hoskins
Kemmerer
Cranny
Afton
Lincoln County
Representative Eyron
Jackson Hole
Uinta
Hosking
Gardner
Representaive Eynon
Lincoln
Byron
House of Representatives
Evanston
Walt
Moeskins
Senate
Chapman
Hyde
Naylor
Fom
Lagainat
Hos Kus
Fray Drives Kemmerer Group Toward Cheyenne Division Vote
A crowd pressed toward a Cheyenne colonization bid for Uinta county with a special Kemmerer train, aided by the Loys. Delegates listed include J. P. Rosenberg Col a8 John Mischler Frank unter Salmon Peter Goron Dre. W. A. St. A. Hocker and Brig Smith, signaling support for an enabling act advancing the division plan.
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Kemmerer
Cheyenne
Uinta County
U. P
Granger
J. P. Rosenberg
John Mischler
Frank Unter Salmon
Peter Goron, Jr
Dre. W. A
St. A. Hocker
Brig Smith
Loys
New Minister Arrives in Kemmerer from Memphis Tennessee
Rev. J. Q. Wells of Memphis arrived in Kemmerer on Saturday and will lead the M. E. Church hereafter. His last charge was Boynton Oklahoma, and he comes well recommended. His first service Sunday morning impressed listeners with his ability. He will occupy the parsonage and will be joined in the spring by Mrs. Wells.
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J. Q. Wells
Memphis
Tenn
Kemmerer
Wells
Boynton
Okla
Welis
Elks Suffer in Winter Hardship Near Jackson Hole
Distant relatives visit the McCammon Idaho and Jackson Wyoming area to see the distressed elk population. Elk once fed in the Jackson Hole valley now face scarcity as land is settled and cattle and horns graze, causing weakened, dying animals and clogging roads with carcasses.
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Mra
Smen
Kathleen
McCammon
Idaho
Roy Meliride
Jackson, W
Peter Gordon, Jr
Mrs
Medi
Jackson Mole Country
Pet
Jackson Hole
National Park
Mia
Death of M. J. Blake in Missouri settles family sorrow
Word from Kemmerer reports the death of M. J. Blake at his mother’s home in Hrevier Missouri. Relatives say the death was not unexpected due to his long illness, following the recent passing of his father about three weeks prior. The community extends heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Blake.
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Kemmerer
M. J. Blake
Hrevier
Mr. Blake
Blake
Senator Hoskins Honored with Silverware Chest by Kemmerer Delegation
The Kemmerer delegation presented a silverware chest to Senator Hoskins in appreciation for securing a measure creating Lincoln County. Hoskins, Illinois born and now Kemmerer manager, played an active role in the final push after serving as a committee chair. A Cheyenne Tribune story recounts a 19th century incident with a drunken Indian visitor at his store and a risky oil-lamp mishap.
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Kemmerer
Hoskins
Lincoln County
Hoskin
S‘nator
Ilinois
Buffalo
Uinta County
Chefenne ‘Tribune
Hoskins Leads Senate Battle Over Lincoln County Bill
In the Utah Senate the fight over creating Lincoln county dominated proceedings from 5 PM. Senator Hoskins stood firm delaying suspension until after midnight, then the bill advanced to final passage. He celebrated with cigars and candy and invited colleagues to dine at the Inter Ocean hotel.
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Frank Foote
Georie Chapman
Kemmerer
I. J. Quealy
P. J
Senate
Hoskine
Senators
Harry Hynds
Cranny
Howe
Inter- Ocean Hotel
Chapman
Uinta
Lincoln County
Hoskins
Rorce
Huskins
State Capitol
Capitol
Inter Ocean Hotel
State appointments before adjournment of legislature
Gov Carey announced additional appointments approved by the Senate on Saturday night. New members include Frank Kittle of Douglas as Supt. Water Div. No. 3 and G. St. How er of Hasin as Supt. Water Div. No. 20, W Stroud of Sheridan as Supt. Water Div. No. 3, and others such as J. McGill of Laramie as Commissioner of Vaxation. Also named are Frank S. King of Laramie to the Board of Sheep, Wm. Newbrough of Evanston, Mary A. Patton of Cheyenne, A. A. Hemler of Sundance, and D. F. Hudmur of Lander among university trustees and nursing/health positions.
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Carey
Senate
Koby Baugh
Atarein
Frank & Kittle
Douglas
G. St. Hower
Hasin
W Stroud
Sheridan
Howell
Parson
Frank
King
Laramie
Wm. Newbrough
Evanston
Marry A. Patton
Cheyenne
State Board of Agriculture
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Eeder
First National Bank
Complete Inc
Blyth-Fargo-Hoskins Co
Bank of Calt and Epportualiies
Jesilver Chest
Senator Hoskins
Cheyanne
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