Deep Well Drilling Underway At Fossil Field
Multiple firms including Chemical Oil, Kericel Oil, and Gulf Coast Oil begin deep well spudding at Fossil field. Plans target 4 000 feet to reach sands as firms push tests started last year, with Gulf Coast and others ready to drill within a week and push the project with strong effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Jennings
I Chemical Oil Company
Kericel Oil Company
ulf-Goast
Chemical Company
Eee
Gulf Coast
Cena
Cvat
Ita
Fe Ae
Onal
First Shipment Oil Next Week Arizona-Wyo Co
P L Mullen of the Arizona Wyo ming Oil company in Salt Lake City completes arrangements for development work in Fossil field. The firm has completed storage tanks and pumps in shallow wells and will ship oil within days. It plans to start operations within ten days with rigs in the field. The company comprises experienced oil men with strong prospects in Fossil field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Mullen
Arizona-Wyoming Oil Company
Salt Lake City
aEae
Expec
Montpelier Club Here Two Games
The Montpelier baseball team will be here Saturday and Sunday for a series of two games. Kemmerer brings new faces and fans expect a strengthened lineup. A new pitcher, noted as one of the real kind, has pitched several shutouts and rarely allows more than four hits in any game. You will see him in action this series and he should be a strong challenge for Kemmerer and the league as the season advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Kemmerer
Akon A
Sania
Bear River Oil Co Drilling Near Sage Faces 400 Foot Depth
Bear River Oil Co on holdings near Sage drills to 400 feet as preparations target a 1000 foot depth. Company push to work rapidly amid standard procedures and core samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear River
Brick Work Begins on New Garage Building
Scene begins work on a new garage building with crews starting brick work. Local officials note the project as a strong indicator of construction momentum in the area and expect steady progress in coming weeks.
Dr McDill Opens Offices at Lyceum Building
Dr Wilson F McDill recently returned from a trip and opens new offices in the Lyceum Building. The event invites local residents to welcome him home and note his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McDill
Lyceum Bldg
Wilson F. McDill
U. G. Ar
Froive
My & Lyceum
J C Penney Co Plans Interior Improvements
J C Penney Co will begin interior work at the Kemmerer store soon. A new floor and extensive upgrades aim to enhance display space and attractiveness. Local manager Mr Trost notes a larger winter stock and forecasts a record fall and winter business for Kemmerer merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penney
Lincoln County
Trost
Kemmerer
Prominent Kansans Visit Fossil Oil Field
W C Hawk editor of the Atchison Globe and Sheffield Ingalls of Atchison visited Kemmerer over the weekend to inspect the Fossil Oil field. Hawk expressed strong interest and faith in the field predicting Wyoming’s great potential and promising development. They returned to Atchison on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hawk
Atchison Globe
Kansas
Sheffield Ingalls
Atchison
Kemmerer
Mr. Hawk
Wyoming
First Liquor Case Up for Trial Today
Dan Woolley of Cokeville faced a preliminary hearing Monday before Judie Glasgow on possession of whiskey not for medical or sacred use. He pleaded not guilty and was released on $200 cash bail. State counsel Christmas and Reynolds, with Melvin as defense, and Woolley later pleaded guilty and was bound over for district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Woolley
Cokeville
Judie Glasgow
Christmas
Reynolds
Melvin
Lincoln County
Wyoming
Woolley
Jude Glascow
State Veterinarian Visits Kemmerer
Deputy state veterinarian N T Hammond from Cheyenne toured Kemmerer last Wednesday during a return trip from Pinedale. He investigated cattle deaths blamed on blacklor and reported the disease had little headway and should be stamped out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Cheyenne
Kemmerer
Pinedale
Blacklor
Alan
Daylight Repeal Bill to Be Vetoed by Belief
Washington July 28 Chairman Cumming of the Interstate Commerce committee announced that the separate house bill repealing the daylight saving law will be vetoed. Believers in the repeal expect President Wilson to veto the measure, holding that such rider to the agricultural bill cannot be overridden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cumming
Interstate Mmerce Committee
Ceyanans
Wilaen
Kemmerer Garage to Sell Chevrolet Cars
Frank Machun proprietor of the Kemmerer Garage advertises Chevrolet cars for sale as part of the local automotive agency. The notice notes the vehicles are reliable and well-regarded, inviting customers to visit and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer Garage
Chevrolet
Frank Machun
Moesey
Gbvrolet
Wvreleb Automobile
Chevroleh Car
Enre
Nuigleet
la Hiyet
Abby Ownins
Kommeror
Deep Well 10 to be Drilled in Dry Piney Field
Scouts and geologists from leading oil firms recently visited the Piney field to inspect the ground and seek leases. A major company’s attorney and field manager spent two days evaluating structure and expressed approval. They applied for a lease from Cretaceous Oil and plan a large drilling rig, with spudding expected within a month, to drill to the second sands as the field’s first deep well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diney
Cretaceous Oil Company
Amendment Lets Western Homesteads Be Considered Uninhabited
Washington D C July 1919 amendments to the agricultural appropriation bill allow homestead settlers in drought struck western areas to be counted as nonresidents if they leave to seek food and necessities. The Meyers measure passed the senate and house and President Wilson signed the bill, making the provision law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Sen
Meyers
Montana
Senate
House
Wilson
Peetary
Molinar Purchases Bell Molinar Business
Willard Mell last week sold his cool and baseline business to A Molinar who will manage on Auguttat. Bell has been a leading Kemmoarer's businessman for years and his patrons mourn the change. The seller plans a winter stay in California and may return to Kenimerer next spring to reenter the trade. A Molinar has over twenty years in business and needs no introduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Mell
A. Molinar
Aupuattat
Bell
Kemmoarer
Tewit
California
Kenimerer
Merer
Ball Club to Give Dance Saturday
The Kemmerer baseball club plans a dance Saturday night as a boost to the team. An evening of swing entertainment is advertised with music and refreshments. The event aims to attract fans and strengthen the club’s reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Club
False murder report sparks Idaho rumor in Jackson Hole
An overzealous Idaho correspondent dispatched a Monday story claiming a triple murder in Jackson Hole and alleging Lincoln County outlaw activity. The report was groundless. no truth supported the sensational tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Jackson Hole
Lincoln County
Jesse James
City Council Chooses Occupation Tax Schedule
The city council endorsed an ordinance for an occupation tax on firms operating in the city. Rates vary by business type, including merchandise at 3 per $1000 of inventories, banks at $1.50 per $4000 of capital, theaters at $2100 annually, hotels per room, restaurants per year, and many crafts and trades ranging from $5 to $350 yearly. Tax payable semi annually in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomorreay
Butcehr
President honors American fighters in Senate tribute
In a Senate address on the peace treaty and League, the speaker lauds American troops from Chateau Thierry to their frontline closing actions. He praises their courage, unity, and service that embodied American ideals and helped save Europe and the world, while emphasizing their mission and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
League of Nations
Chateau Thierry
Parle
France
Europe
America
Oil Lease Near Waterfall Draws Nevada California Investors
A Nevada California company secured a 1240 acre oil lease near Waterfall in Kemmerer, with sublease to Hillhouse Whittaker and McConnell. The deal requires drilling by December 15 and a 3000 foot well if no pay zone is found. Local officials plan school savings associations and settlers may buy war savings stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Mclannahan
Government Savings Organization of
Tenth Federal District
Kansas City
Missouri
Kemmerer
M. McClannahan
Geer
Lincoln County
Wyoming
Riga
Nevada
California
Waterfall
J. M. Mott
Peter Gordon
C.F. Williams
Hillhouse
Kemnerer
Mosays
Lincoln Idaho Co Spuds In Well No 2 At Big Piney
The Lincoln Idah o Company spuds in Well No 2 in the Big Piney field near the McCormick well. It will be rushed to completion as two shifts operate. Earlier in the week a delay occurred due to missing equipment. The company holds extensive acreage in the Dry Piney field and Waterfall district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln-Idaho Company
Big Piney
McCormick
Lincoln- Idaho
Adi
Waterfall
Alfalfa sale prospects signal ample stock feed
A telegram from Roscoe Boden in Hazleton Idaho to E L Smith Kemmerer Banking July 29 1919 offers about sixteen hundred tons of Number One alfalfa measured Oct 1 at 512 feet per ton 22 dollars per ton. Includes free feed lots and canal and well water. Purchaser has first refusal of 700 acres alfalfa pasture, third cutting. Pasture available Sept 1 for rest of season. Wire today indicates interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Idaho
E. L. Smith
Kemmerer
Wye
Roscoe Boden
Work of Ameri cans in France
Washington DC American effort in France includes a standard gauge railroad of 1000 miles and 628 miles of narrow gauge. The Signal Corps installed about 100 miles of telephone and telegraph lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
France
Signal Corpa
Jackson Drug Store Changes Hands in Jackson
Mr J B Simpson long time Jackson resident retires selling the drug store to a new proprietor who takes charge the first of August. The article notes Simpson's long service and the change of ownership in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Drug Store
J. B. Simpson
Jackson
Bimpaon
Board of Equalization in Session This Week
The Board of Equalization meets this week drawing visitors from across the county. Member Morarn notes many appeals relate to assessments and taxpayers express concerns during explanations, with officials aiming to address grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
Board of Equaliestion
Morarn
Wong
Treasury forecasts no net debt rise in 1920
Washington reports government expenditures for the year ending June 30 1920 are not expected to exceed estimated revenues of 2.6 billion dollars. Secretary Glass says public debt by June 20 1920 will top 826 billion, with no net increase beyond deferred Victory Liberty Loan installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Glase Sunday Co
Glass
Treasury Department
Glow
West Avenue Economiea
Shane
T. C. Penney Weds Miss Mary Kimball
The wedding of Miss Mary A Kimball daughter of the late Mrs Mary Kimball to J C Penney will be solemnized July 20 in New York City per friends. Miss Kimball recently returned from France where she has been engaged. The groom is manager of the J C Penney chain of stores.
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Mary A. Kimball
Mia
Aiwin Kinbell
J. C. Pooney
New York
New York City
Miso Kimbell
Frances
Aho
Edwin
Sehenvetady
Groom
J. C. Penney
Satt Lake Tribune
Heavy Rain Improves Crop Conditions in Jackson Hole
Weather disrupted ranch work as heavy rain fell in Jackson Hole. Despite rough conditions, crop prospects improved significantly with the moisture aiding parched fields and future yields. Local ranchers reported better soil saturation and hopeful forecasts for the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Hole
Troops Return to Rapidly Dwindling V77,000
The report notes a troop withdrawal of about 77 thousand from an unspecified theater with dated figures. It mentions Amerlonn ng and Veet ny manth th as sources, but the exact units and dates are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerlonn Ng
Veet Ny Manth
Mabenil
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Spudin
Arizona
WYO
Montpelier Club
Toms
Chia
Lalit
Farris Wren
J. C. Penney Co
Fosgil Fielm
Molinar
Ammernt
Choatra
Cook's
Mre
Z. W. Glancow
Orvil
Oua
Gov. Savings Ass
Lincoln-Idaho CO
SPOS
Kemmerer Sayings Bank
Public Degt
T. C. Penney
Mary Kimball
Incheon
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