Can Reclaim 1 025 000 Acres In Green River Area
The plan envisions reclaiming about 1 025 000 acres along the Green River watershed near Big Piney and LaBarge creeks with a low diversion dam on Hams Fork to supply water for Lila project. Roughly half the irrigable land is public or railroad lands. main canal would cover about 125 000 acres and many tracts require survey before reclamation. The site promises proximity to transport and potential as a shipping point for cattle and sheep statewide.
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Lila
Hams Fork
Blacks Fork
Green River
Poliic
Union Pacifi Railres d Erant
Mine Tragedy In Oakley Claims Japanese Worker
A Japanese miner, Maichi, was killed at Oakley last Friday when a coal piece toppled him to the mine door. Coroner Pitepatrick held an inquest Saturday afternoon. services were held Sunday at Oakley. The obituary notes a 25 year age and a shore sermon on Tavara Malebi conducted by KF Clow of the M E Church in Jawan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maichi
San Metalit Jy
Oakley
Pitepatrick
Mev
M. E
Local Nuptials Mention Veine Blotio Ceremony
Mary Almont Charnaudville and Lovie Pelligrin of Kemmeret attended a wedding where Sibeo danske and M Serewen Gated were among the celebrating party. The report notes a Veine Blotio ceremony and the new wife taking part in the rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibeo Danske
M Serewen
Barrhal
New Uealy
Ulti Uheart Jaine Orn
Mary Almont Charnaudville
Lovie Pelligrin
Kemmeret
Lincoln County Wyoming official proceedings auditors audited claims
Lincoln County Wyoming official proceedings show the January 3 1917 county board session auditing claims and ordering certificates of indebtedness for December and November expenses. Officials listed include H R Harrison county clerk A D Mayme Jones etc with numerous salaries coroner fees and election costs approved and the claim of T S Taliaferro Jr for attorney fees discussed with a recommended allowance of 1500.11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Official Proceedings Board of County Commissioners
Lincoln County
Wyoming
Lincoln
Kemmerer
Board of County Commissioners
C. H. Peterson
O. T. Papworth
T. D. O'Neil
H. R. Harrison
Rathbun
E. Enos
John J. McKay
R. Christmas
T. B. Carnahan
Tees
McDonald
Cokeville Register
Kemmerer Pharmacy
Magele F. Nicholson
Bo Smith
C. MH
Peterson
S.A. Hubbel
McKay
Blyth Fargo Hoskins Co
John Ko Watt
Beckie Danks
Mt. Maranis
Kemmerer Livery
Aherift’s
W. W. Johnston
Sheriff's Alive
Reynolite Co
Andrew Baston
Electin
Jory Sturm
Electon Baste
Loney Parity
Elect
HC. Guetton
Elve Ton
Fred_Harcey
D. O'Neil
C. T. Papworth
H. Peterson
R&b
P&p
J. R. McMinn
Carl Cook
James P. Rosenberg
G. W. Tanner
E. J. Long
John E. Hepworth
Ed Hansey
R. H .Embree
Big Piney
Wm. H. Crook
H. J. Wolfley
Jos
J. Clark
Peene
G. R. Hardman
A. Sam Kennington
Humphrey
C. Lallathin
Chas
Heiner
John J. Moser
Elean
W. Merrit
Skinner
A. A. McDougal
Sherif
T. 5
Taliaferro, Jr
Into County
O.T. Papeworth
Rousing Aid Amid Hardship Noted in City
The article honors Hale for aiding a friend in distress and highlights relief efforts by a group of Relwkah ladies who mobilized to bring attention to the case and assist those affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgett
Hale
Relwkah
Bear Dancing in Diamondville Ends as Grand Jury Action Looms
A Wyoming coal camp tale of bear dancing ends as grand jury action looms. Cosetti family may face five years in federal prison if indicted next May. Three Italian girls allegedly brought for immoral purposes could face deportation. Local sentiment cites the practice as a disgraceful menace, prompting officials to halt it.
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Diamondville
Cosetti
Federal
Italy
Old Country
Wyoming
Killarney Girls Grand Success at Kemmerer Theatre
The Killarney Girls sang read and played their way into the heart of a large Kemmerer crowd at the New Kemmerer Theatre last Tuesday. The sextette displayed varied talents in singing reading piano and violin and drew strong applause and laughter from townspeople including many visitors.
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Killarney
Kemmerer
New Kemmerer Theatre
Sons of
Erin
Kemi
Kilarney
Accused Man Released In Car Rental Case
Accused man Alad Kater, charged with grand larceny over a rented automobile, was released by the authorities after it appeared the charge might not be pursued. He had taken an auto from the Up-to-Date Garage without paying in full, then driven it from Boulder to Cheyenne before the car was recovered. Kater paid all expenses incurred tracing him and returning the vehicle.
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Alad
Kater
Toval
bin Tr
Boulder
Cheyenne
Paul Sout
Katar
Colon
Star Valley Mining Hopes Rise on Copper Vein
Star Valley visitors Lynet a prominent Atton banker and J G Baratow a Star Valley forester witnessed mining progress in Star Valley. Copper mine operations speed up as the Arrows CHL tunnel reaches about 460 feet. Prospectors expect a vein once 10 feet more of tunnel is completed and an electric railway may follow from Pocatello to Afton.
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Lynet
Atton
J. G. Baratow
Star Valley
K Kemmerer
Lyneh
Lea
Lync
Pocatello
Nahe
Afton
Porestery Barstow
Fractured Wrist Healed Overnight Says Local Report
A fractured wrist sustained overnight is improving with medical care. The injured person was examined and returned to normal condition after treatment.
Funds Allocated for Good Roads in Western States
The secretary of agriculture announces under the good roads bill the 1917 local year allocations for road construction in Colorado Wyoming and South Dakota totaling 62 575 40 684 and 8 092 respectively. Funds will be spent on roads within and partly within national forests to aid forest resources and communities. applications from county commissioners were due by January 1 1917.
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Denver
Secretary of Agriculture
Colorado
Wyoming
Dakota
Riley
Exaggerated Report On Cokeville Illness Wave
A Cokeville item notes six measles cases with mostly mild symptoms. Arthur and Tressa Olson have recovered, Less and Nellie Olson face complications but improving. Lillian Stoffers was ill with pneumonia after a measles bout, but the town mostly remains active and not swept by disease.
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Kemmerer
Cokeville
Arthur
Tressa Olson
Nellie Olson
Lillian Stoffers
Cokeville Infant Dies After Week of Pneumonia
The Cokeville Register reports seven month old Marshall G. Twiss infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Olsey Twiss died Tuesday afternoon after a week long pneumonia. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 o clock at the Presbyterian church with many friends in attendance. The community extends sympathy to the Twiss family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall G. ‘Twiss
Olsey Twiss
Cokeville
Presbyterian Church
Twiss
Firemen's Ball draws crowd at Lyceum Theatre Hall
The annual Firemen's Ball was a marked success attended by nearly all the city’s dance loving young people. The event took place in Lyceum Theatre Hall with strong turnout and lively participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Theatre
Report of Kemmerer Savings Bank December 27 1916
Report of the condition of the Kemmerer Savings Bank at Kemmerer Wyoming closed 27 December 1916. It lists loans 221758.26 overdrafts 1523.91 cash vault and reserves 94774.98 total assets 928,815.40 liabilities capital 30000 surplus 6000 deposits 218,010.50 due state banks 461.02. Notarized by cashier L Smith and directors Hosking Fenner.
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Louis A. Weatholder
Evanston and
Rock Springs
Syomine
C. A. Turistmas
Blyth-Forco-Hopkins Co
Mountain Trading Co
Frontier Agents— Frontier Supply Co
Big Piney Agents
Big Piney Mercantile Co
Big Piney Creek
LaBarge Creek
Opal Project
Ilere
Sildey
Board of
Pris
Vickrey
Jfaliriel Sfat
Hy Peterson
Chaleman
America
Agssow ii
Cheyer
Hanibar
Lawrence & By
Chicago
Kesmerer
City Drug Store
State
Star Valley Visitors
Kemmerer Savings Bank
State OF
BK Ll. Smith
L. Smith
A. D. Hosking
W. E. Fenner
Blyth-Fargo- Hoskins Co
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