Wyoming Solons Slow On Legislation After Prohibition Focus
Wyoming lawmakers turn from the alcoholic question to other bills as the third week of the session opens. House Bill 46 would levy about 400000 in an educational tax to fund schooling in poorer districts, while other measures fund fish hatcheries, a welcome commission for Wyoming veterans returning from France, and a memorial to immediate expansion of the gubernatorial authority.
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Chéyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Morrison
Platte County
Tesches
Esch
Momar
Woorer
Uinta
Park
France
Pasce
Hases Om
Ronis
Corporal Billie Sherman Returns to Kemmerer
Corporal Billie Sherman arrives in Kemmerer Sunday after training at Camp Lewis. He spent two days visiting old friends before heading to Big Piney where he has long been a popular rider in the Green River valley.
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Ailile Sherman
Green River Valley
Kemmerer
Camp Lewis
Mr. Sherman
Big Piney
Authorities Solve Mystery Infant Death Near Kemmerer
Sheriff Oakley and County Prosecutor Jack San investigated a buried stillborn infant found along the Hamafork river north of Kemmerer. Parents admitted the child was born dead and buried temporarily with plans to later relocate to Coalville Utah for burial, avoiding prosecution.
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Hamafork
Kemmerer
Oakley
Jacksan
A &M
Coalville
Utah
Cogdner Pitspetrick
Parpots
Kemmerer Fire Department Prepares For Annual Ball
The Kemmerer Fire Department announces its 19th Annual Ball with updated decorations and a rehearsed orchestra. Members urge public attendance, noting tickets available in local businesses and the event on a forthcoming Saturday night to show appreciation for the department's past year of service.
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Kemmerer
Aesee
Memmerer Pire
Another Victim of Influenza In Kemmerer Mrs Hatch
Mrs. Jock Hatch nee Venslo Roberts longtime local figure in Kemmerer died in Galt Lake City yesterday from Spanish influenza. She was a daughter of Alt Roberts of Kemmerer who left last night on No 18 in response to the sad news. The body will be brought to Kemmerer for burial. Mrs Hatch had many friends in the city who mourn the loss.
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Jock” Hatch
Venslo Roberts
Galt Lake City
Alt Roberts
Kemmerer
Ead
Hatch
Veteran World War Guest in Kemmerer
Kemmerer welcomed Mr. W. B. Cruickshank, ex Canadian forces veteran, nephew of local families, who served from 1914 to 1919. He fought in Ypres and the Battle of Festubert, was wounded in 1916 and 1918, spent time in English hospitals, and returned to Canada before settling in Kemmerer for an indefinite stay. He spent 22 months in trenches during four years of service.
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Kemmerer
W. B. Cruickshank
Diamondville
Bile Sneddon
Albert Holts
Mr. Cruickshank
14Th Battalion
Royal Montress Regiment
England
Moore Barracks
Shorncliffe
Kent
Ypres
Britain
Sheot
France
Fistubert
Franco Gatti
Canada
Wil
Ale
Attendance Near Normal As Wisconsin Graduate Joins Local School
Principal O. J. Honska arrived from Camp Lewis and renamed as principal. Mine Lule Cruse, a Wisconsin normal school graduate, joins as new intermediate teacher to ease overcrowding in grades three and four. Superintendent Jon E. Burch notes enrollments nearly normal and announces school will run on alternate Saturdays starting this week to maximize class size and welfare.
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O. J. Honska
Kem Werer
Camp Lewis
Eebool
Mine Lule Cruse
Wisconsin
Jon, E. Burch
Chamber of Commerce Plans Wednesday Banquet in Kemmerer
Kemmerer Chamber of Commerce moves to resume activity after flu lull with a planned Wednesday banquet. Aimed at uniting members, it will honor county officials and press road repairs for the Granger to Cokeville route while also addressing Kemmerer post office needs and a Lincoln County war memorial.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Burch
Jos. E. Burch
Cluf Jefson
W. J. Witherapoon
R. R. Rose
Green River Valley
Granger
Kemmerer
Diamondville
Cokeville
Big Piney
Marbleton
Center
Opal
Afton
Lincoln County
Lkely
Odd Fellows Hall
Union Pacific Brakeman Killed in Bridge Fall
Mr Hill, a Union Pacific brakeman, died Monday night after falling forty feet from a bridge as his train crossed it. He had lived in Green River and his former home was Evanston, where his body was taken for interment.
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Hill
Union Pacific
Granger
Green River
Evanston
Soldier James Wardell Brought Home in Unchanged Condition
James Wardell arrived in Kemmerer about ten days ago in a demented condition and was taken by his parents to their ranch near Big Piney last week. His condition showed no change on reaching his old home.
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James Wardell
Kemmerer
Big Piney
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First National Bank
Kemmerer, Wyoming
Corporal Billie Sherman
Woodrow Wilson
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Good Roads
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