Legislature set to redraw Wyoming counties in bold plans
Editor notes lawmakers hear from lobbyists as eight county division schemes emerge. Fremont, Washakie, and Big Horn regions push for new counties. Madden backs a Gemler cut creating Conway County. Eastern Converse and Crook Weston areas also seek county boundaries changes.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Divieon
Fremont
CIA
Thermopolis
Owl Creek
Nouth
Big Horn
Washakie
Gemler
Comrer County
Seumr Madden
Green River Freusant
Gren River
Worland
Converse
Laramie
Crook
Weston
Legislative Notes From the Saturday Session
Report shows both houses adjourning until Wednesday afternoon. Senators and representatives, including Ben Ausherman and Geo E Pexton, attended joint meetings. Discussions cover county divisions, tax measures, and audit committee appointments with multiple names and locations noted.
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Ben Ausherman
Evan Mau
Senate
Gardner
Geo. E. Pexton
Evanstoneft
W. A. Hyde
Abe
Aberidan
Upper Country People in Town Visit Kemmerer
Mr and Mrs W E Mille and Mr and Mrs J E Fredell of Piney visited Kemmerer on Saturday en route to Salt Lake City for the winter. Mille, a deputy game warden, runs a large Piney ranch and cattle interests, and Fredell holds substantial Piney holdings. They report good weather on Piney and no need for feeding stock as conditions remain favorable.
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W. E. Mille
J. E. Fredell
Bi Piney
Salt Lake City
Mr. Mille
Wyoming Tax Commission Report Highlights Tax Variations
The First Biennial report of the Wyoming Commissioner of Taxation is summarized. It notes tax increases over three years, disputes state government responsibility, and presents county by county levy and maintenance figures. It also details classifications of land, livestock, and county assessors in several counties.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
Hichards
Uinta
Track Meet at a Diamondville Party Event
A. L. Hurgoon hosted a Track Meat style party in Diamondville with a special communication to T.T.C. members. Guests joined events including a one-yard dash won by Mrs. C. H. Brown in 20 seconds. other races and a foot-rule measuring contest entertained attendees. Refreshments followed a lively evening.
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A. L. Hurgoon
Diamondville
T.T. C
C. H. Brown
Enrolling Clerk and Night Watchman Roles Recorded
Evanston clerk Florence LaChappualle and Afton night watchman Frank Cull are listed alongside Emma Rathbun and others. Phoebe Jackson serves as enrolling clerk with names including Mark Foote and Lyman Rollins in the noted division.
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Misa Florence LaChappualle
Evanston
Frank Cull
Afton
Bill Clek
Mre
Emma Rathbun
Mins
Phoebe Jackson
Mark Foote
Beesper
T. J. Sohell
Bvaistine
Messenger
Rollins, Lyman
House Committee Appointments Made Amid DC Christmas Turmoil
The House announces appointments to two committees Ev ant and Memorials and to the Judiciary committee with Frank Goonell as Chairman on Sanitary and Medical Affairs Semmens on Wage and Mreues Hallet. Kuratium Pr Mridges and Libraries include mila White Chal and Thos White. County Affairs add boundaries, Public Lands, Arbitration.
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Frank Goonell
Buiendon
Committee Names Chairman in Public Revenue Coal Mines
The Benate Committee appoints J. W.-Chairman to lead the revenue and coal mines section. A. Bite examines element, agriculture, and public affairs as part of the budget balance and oversight.
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Rorcilme
J. W. Chraman
Iit Balan Public
Ea Es
Uinta County Sunday School Convention in Evanston
The annual convention of the Uinta County Sunday School Association will be held in Evanston Wednesday and Thursday, January 93 and 96. Mr W D Stemm adult Bible class leader of Kansas and Mr P A Shope new general secretary of the Wyoming Sunday School Association will attend. Local workers plan a convention rivaling the best state events and hope every school in the county is represented by a delegate or report. Everyone is invited to participate in all sessions.
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Uinta County Sunday School Association
Evanatm
Thoreday
W. D. Stem
Biblioclans
Kansas
P. A. Shope
Wyoming Sunday School Asostation
Man Arrested on Rape Charge in Auburn Case
Walton was jailed in Evanston Wyoming on a rape charge dating back eighteen months. He lured Amy Hyde, daughter of A C Hyde of Auburn, to Utah promising marriage. The baby was born, then Walton was found working in Kemmerer mines before being brought back. He pled guilty after his attempt to marry and support the girl failed. Bail was denied.
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Atton
Wyo
Ton
Amy Hyde
A. C. Hyde
Auburn
Walton
Star Valley
Utah
Idaho
Kemmerer
Evanston
Leader in the Asphalt World
A.E. Minium, famed Wyoming prospector and business leader, is hailed as a founder of the asbestos industry in the West. Born in Batavia, he moved to Wyoming, built wealth through mining, and co-founded International Asbestos Mills and Northwestern Asbestos Mills, becoming president of both.
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Denver
E A. Minium
Wyoming
A. E. Minium
Minium
Batavia
Wyomne
Hill
Law
James H. Bury
Casper
Wyo
International Asbestos Mills and Power Com Wny
Northwestern Asbestos Mills Company
Anbeatos
Eavy
Brandon Joins Senate as Assistant Clerk of the Senate
Watt Brandon, editor of the Kemmerer Camera, arrived to assume duties as assistant chief clerk of the senate. He plans to have Mire. Brandon operate the camera during his absence, reflecting his growing role in the legislature alongside J. F. Crawford and BE. B. Lewis.
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Watt Brandon
Kemmerer
Senate
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