Tragic Shootout Ends Long Standing Quarrel
In a Jackson ranch dispute, Stilson killed Thornton with a .22 rifle as Thornton forced a land approach near Stilson’s cabin. The coroner ruled no crime. Stilson and his wife fled to safety as authorities investigated. Thornton, a young ranch hand, had pressured Stilson earlier, and the fatal shot occurred as Stilson tried to reach safety behind a barn.
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Thornton
Horace Bynon
Stilson
Jackson
Eynon
Moran
Bynon
Ray Ferrin
Bulson
Ferrin
A. H. Chambers
J. P. Cunningham
Foroner
Elk
Theft 16
Africa
France
Jackson Hole
McMinn
Rose
First Structure Built in Kemmerer Becomes Arcade Saloon
J. M. Vagerie built Kemmerer's first structure during the 4th of July in 1897. It became the Arcade Saloon later used as a bar and restaurant. Huggins opened the place and served the city’s first public meal before moving to Minidoka Idaho to run a hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Vagerie
Kemmerer
Laime
Red Cross Refreshment Stands Aid Kemmerer Fourth
During the Kemmerer Fourth of July celebration Red Cross refreshment stands were well patronized and the local treasury received about 70 dollars boosting relief funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Red Cross
An Appreciation Note for Mrs Hy Smith’s Death
A Kemmerer Camera tribute laments Mrs Hy Smith passing in LaBarge country. Neighbors recall a devoted mother and loving wife. The notice extends sincere sympathy to the family and recalls her as a true friend now away in memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iite
Kemmerer
Hy Smith
LaBarge
Cafeteria Club hosts bridge dinner in Kemmerer
The Cafeteria Club enjoyed a Friday evening event in Kemmerer hosted by Dr. and Mrs. L. Be Kendall. Prizes in bridge whist went to TL Stewart and Mrs. Harry Nuckolls. Amy Smith underwent an appendectomy and is convalescing. Mrs. W C Rea leaves for Denver before joining her husband in Pendleton Oregon.
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Kemmerer
L. Be, Kindall
TL. Stewart
Harry Nuckolls
W. C. Rea
Denver
Pendleton
Ore
Rea
Mountains
A. B. Preddy
Dillon
Mont
Car Upsets Near Kemmerer Viaduct After Hitting Dirt Pile
A car driven by Had A. A. McDougall and Harry Case struck a large dirt pile at the foot of the Kemmerer viaduct on Friday. Case sustained a slinged arm while McDougall suffered facial injuries. The car is being repaired. Miss Hise Mma Roberts, formerly a nurse at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, is visiting Ke morer with her parents this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
A. A. McDougall
Harry Case
Mr. McDougall
Hise Mma Roberts
L,ds
Salt Lake City
Keomorer
Inspector Touring Kemmerer With De Laval Representative
State Pure Food Inspector Maurice Groshon and De Laval Cream Separator rep FH Johnson visited Kemmerer late last week. They traveled by car and departed the next day for a tour through Star Valley, Jackson Hole, and other parts of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Groshon
Kemmerer
FH. Johnson
de Laval Cream Separator Company
aViley
Jackson Hole
Voutity
Case Under Consideration in Supreme Court at Cheyenne
The Wyoming Supreme Court heard Sigmund Kohn versus The City of Kemmerer in Cheyenne last Friday. The judge took the matter under advisement until the last of next month as to whether Kohn could conduct falcon on the Triangle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigmund Kohn Va
Kemmerer
Supreme Court
Cheyenne
Ufa
Kohn
New Superintendent Named for Salt Lake Copper Mine
A. C. French of Salt Lake City has been appointed superintendent of the Kikel mine which recently began double shifts. French brings mining experience and will oversee operations and safety at the facility in the thin locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. French
Salt Lake Cuy
Kikel
French la An
San Move
Army officers set new road record on Arrowhead Trail
Army officers set a new record traveling from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City in 4 hours and 14 minutes using the Arrowhead Trail. Captain Bird and a Small party drove a Silver Town Oldsmobile aided by Goodrich National Touring Bureau sign posts, noting adverse weather and terrain but praise for the route and signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Strae
Irke
Salt Lake City
Silvertown
Oldamohne
C.H. Bigelow
Birt
Barnes Obfield
United States
Goodfch
Boerau
Captain Bird
Army
Los Angeles
Goodrich National Touring Bureau
Goodrich Company
Jones acquires large Southern California fruit ranch
Jones family reports purchase of a large fruit ranch five miles from Santa Cruz in southern California. J W Jones writes that his son and Mek Jones left Lincoln County about a month ago and traveled overland. He says he is very impressed with California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
J W. Jones
California
Santa Cruz
Mek Jones
Lincoln County
Mr. Jones
Idaho Wyoming Oil Company Incorporated in Wyoming
Notice records the Idaho Wyoming Oil Company incorporation in Cheyenne Wyoming on June 11 1817 with capital 100000 and total 1500000 shares. It states object to carry on wholesale and retail oil business and to acquire lands wells and refineries across Wyoming with eleven directors and principal office in Kemmerer Lincoln County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho-Wyoming Oil Company
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Ourlock A. M
Tawny County
Aod
Twin Palla
Wdaho
J Harn
Twit Malia
Taha
WG. Reed
Twin Vally
Tdahee J
Mereman
Kenmerer
Charles K. Contelia
Kemmerer
P. Worthington
Oakley
Tahoe
MacGilvary
Mahott Wright
Twin Pally
Idaho
John Mc Johns Lewie Pettit
Dw. Tanner
Lincoln County
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Yee
Bupper
Diamondville
Amy Smith
G. R. Smith
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St. Clair
Anaconda. Mont
OA. Mcfsonnell
Bull Lake
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Mountain Trading Co
Anton Boggie
O. L. Mosher
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