Natala Escapes from Lincoln County Jail After Key Theft
Natala and two fellow inmates fled Lincoln County Jail between midnight and 6 am, aided by unlocked doors and stolen jail keys. Trusty Miller, Watanuki, and Benner were all at large. investigation showed doors to cells and corridors were left unlocked, facilitating the escape and prompting sheriff and deputies to pursue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Natalia
F. Tagiacomo
Ac Searle
John Henry Mit ‘Aischer
J. N. Benner
Ben Bell
Sito Watanuki
State Penitentiary
John Henry Miller
Miller
Watanuki
Natala
Bennera
Bat
Wortd
Kavanaugh Heads to the Front From Kemmerer
Morgan Kavanaugh, a popular local stenographer and violinist, trained at Camp Lewis and rode through Kemmerer to the front. His father in Diamondville and the Mountain Trading Company staff were at the Diamondville station to wish him luck as the rookie troop member departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Kavanaugh
Kemmerer
Mr. Kavanaugh
Camp Lewis
Mr. Kavanaugh Jr
Diamondville
Mr. Kavanaugh Sr
Mountain Trading Company
Diamondville Coal and Coke Co
Kavanaugh
Jabe Mountain Trading Company
Slacker Goes to Cheyenne in U S Action
Last Wednesday Marshal Brennan arrived in Kemmerer on that evening and left with Mahaffey who had been arrested days earlier on the charge of being a wacker. Mahaffey will be turned over to U S authorities at Cheyenne and will probably be prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Brennan
Kemmerer
Ir Mahaffey
Wacker
Mahaffey
U. S
Cheyenne
Marrying Propensities End in Bigamy Trial
In 1918 Cumberland, W G Mellullin’s bride a second time, after a prior marriage ended, faces charges of bigamy. A rumor of past ventures prompts an investigation confirming two prior marriages. The third husband remains steadfast as authorities pursue justice for the deceitful spouse amid wartime drafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Mellullin
Cumberland
Bethany
Durance Vile
American Lake
Missouri
Quarterly Conference of Woodruff Stake in Kemmerer
The Woodruff Stake of the 1.0.3 Church schedules a two day quarterly conference July 27 and 28 in Kemmerer High School Auditorium. Delegates from Wyoming Idaho and Utah are expected with Heber J. Grant possibly delivering the principal address Sunday evening July 25. Housing and special events planned. full program details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodruff
Kemmerer
Shurch
Woodruf
Wyoming
Ida
Lah
Heber J. Grant
Salt Lake City
Grant
Knotty question arises in government wool dispute
Attorney Ivan L Jones obtained a district court judgment against William Danvers for about 1400.00. Jones levied on Danvers wool when a Gould wool buyer claimed payment and government ownership. Danvers, his lawyers and the U S Attorney advised against levying, but Jones proceeds with a $3,000.00 bond to protect his claim. The legal question is who will ultimately obtain the wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan
Jones
District Court
Wm. Danvers
Danvers
Gould
DC. U. Malvin
J. A. Christmas
U. S
C. L. Bigdan
C. L. Bigdan,tid He Thought the Same Thi But Mr. Jones
German Spy of Modern Rip Van Winkle Visitor
A stranger known as Constantine Guberef, described as an odd, long worn tramp wearing a ragged outfit, was arrested near Kemmerer after walking railroad tracks for years. He claimed to have a Russian written record, unreadable by locals, and stated he would print it. Authorities hold him for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantine Guberof
Guberef
Kemmerer
Camnel
Heer
James Roberts
Individus
Vinberof
Gubdroff Ja
Atreche
Drive Partial Success Frames County Fund Drive
Last Friday marked a partial close of the drive to raise two billion dollars for the year long effort. Lincoln County reports show less than a third of the county pledge target reached with about forty thousand dollars pledged by early dates. The county quota stands at four hundred thousand dollars and officials urge immediate, concerted action to meet the goal before the fourth bond campaign begins in late October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Miss Zylpha Bell Wins Smithsonian and State Contests
Miss Zylpha Bell, daughter of Sheriff and Mrs Bell, has earned the Gold Medal in the Smithsonian Contest for stenographic graduates and a First Class Certificate from Underwood Typewriter Co. She also won first place in a Utah free-for-all stenographers contest. Her sister Ida Bell proudly notes the achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Bell
Zylpha
Smithsonian Institute of Ogden
Miah Bell
Smithsonian
Underwood Typewriter Co
Farewell Dance for Training Camp Recruits at Lyceum Hall
A farewell dance will be held at Lyceum Hall on Thursday night the fourth in honor of the boys leaving for training camp the next day. General admission is one dollar per couple. Music by the Kemmerer orchestra. An annual event marking the year’s notable occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Kemmerer
Independence Day Celebrations Planned Across Kemmerer Area
A Thursday July Fourth event schedule includes Kemmerer children parades led by the Kemmerer band, candy and popcorn at a Lyceum meet, a choir under Mrs. P. J. Quealy, patriotic songs, and a two oclock Triangle Park program with a later dance. Frontier Diamondville Cokeville also host activities, with processions, concerts, and speeches planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomorow
Kemmerer
Kemmerer Band
Lyceum
P. J. Quealy
America
Triangle Park
Frontier
Diamondville
L. D
Cokeville
Fey. Maclean
Rev. M. Joslin
Trial over theft of Marys lamb ends in discharge
Louis Colletti of Sublette is cleared by Justice J W Glasgow after a case accusing him of stealing a ewe and a lamb. Danvers and foreman testified the ewe with a missing right ear was found in Colletti’s flock but lacked earmark evidence of theft. The dispute shifts to replevin for possession of the animals while a tobacco fund campaign for soldiers reaches $381.10, funds sent to First Aid Tobacco Fund in Cheyenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Colletti
Subles
Justice of the Peace
J. W. Glasgow
Wm. Danvers
Danvers
Mr. Crinwell
Collett
Mary
Kemmerer
Trades and Labor Counell of
Kemmerer and Viciatly
Pirst Aid Tobacco Fund
Wyoming Labor Journal
Cheyenne
Tobacco Fund
William McAllister
Kem
Jack Parker
Herachler
Fontenelle
Henry Watts
Harmafork
Charles Spencer
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Peter Natala
F. DiGiacomo
Keya
Trusty
Wiki
Mrp
Atchlino
Jar
Jarif Beo Am
Philopers
Iing
Rose
Jiff Collet
Slacker
The
First National Bank of
Church
Wien
End
Maxie
Asp van Winkle
Catlett
Zylpha Bell
Hut
Connell Holses
Bea
Thrave BY Thrift
Kenmorer Savings Bank
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