Wyoming and Colorado Artillery Return Home From War
The 148th field artillery regiment sails home on the Floridian and Peerless, with units from Wyoming and Colorado aboard. Cheyenne officials push for a direct homecoming while Denver plans a large welcome. New York arrival is set for June 12, under Colonel Burke Sinclair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
148Th Field Artillery
Wyoming
Colorado
148Th the
Peerless
Fort Collins
Nefiver
Colorado Forries
Pottery B Mothers Club
Denver
Cheyenne
G. T. Smith
Smith
New York
Burke Sinclair
Clevenne
Sentaors
Arting
War Department
145 Field Artillery
United States
Montpelier Plans Big Celebration for Homecoming
Montpelier hosts a wide coming celebration with a parade along a mile long route, exhibition drill, and multiple athletic events. The town plans battles in baseball featuring Oilers versus Comets, horse races at the pace roots, and a boxing match between Fighting George and the Yid. Battery B Montpelier's Own arrives home in time for the 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Montpellier
Oilers
Comets
Montpelier
Newsome
Fifth Field Artillery
Fighting George
Tio
Catlers
Pheerd
Tene Lake
Star Valley Anorte
Bear River Co Builds Rig in Sage Field to Test Sands
Bear River Co and development partners are erecting a standard rig on holdings in the Sage field and plan to spud within days. They have contracted for a well 8600 feet deep, aiming to reach sands at about 1200 feet, reflecting optimism about promising results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear River Co! and Development Company
Up-to-Date Sells Six Cars This Week
The Up-to-Date garage announces six car sales this week including Nash touring cars for John Farnsworth of Cumberland and Raymond Idaho, a Ford Touring for Dr. R H Sanders who is in France, and a Ford car for Arthur Gore. Witherspoon arranges delivery as Dr. Sanders arrives in Kemmerer for remediation practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Farnsworth
Cumberland
Nash
Raymond
Idaho
Aeilde
Arthur Gore
Ford Car
R. H. Sanders
France
Ford
Sandera
Witherspoon
Dr. Sanders
Kemmerer
Wool clip sales in Lincoln county week cited
Henry Harker contracted 15 000 pounds and George Watts 60 000 pounds to a Boston buyer at 50 cents a pound Curtis Gardiner sold 61 cents for 75 000 pounds Ned Herschler contracted 30 000 pounds at 50 cents Some better county clips offered at 52 to 63 cents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Henry Harker
George Watts
Boston
Curtis & Gardiner
Ned Herschler
Mrs Walter Hanks Sues for Divorce
Mrs Laura A Hanks files for divorce and alimony against husband Walter Hanks in Sweetwater County District Court. Attorney T S Taliaferro of Rock Springs represents the plaintiff. The record notes the plaintiff was discharged from a mental hospital in Evanston about two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Sweetwater County
Laura A. Hanks
Walter Hanks
Clerk of Courts Leaves for Vacation
Miss Flora Chapelle district court clerk departs for a two to three week absence. She will first attend the marriage of Miss Lillian Miller and Mr Clarence Dickey in Salt Lake City then visit relatives in Aberdeen Washington. Attorney Marshall B Reynolda will oversee the clerk’s office during the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FloraChapelle
District Court
Salt Lake City
Lillian Miller
Clarence Dickey
Aberdeen
Washington
Marshall
Reynolda
Miss LaChapelle
Northwestern Mutual Life to Set Local Headquarters
Millard Whetstone, district agent for the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance company, arrived last week and will establish this city as his headquarters. He is touring his district and plans to return to Kemmerer around July 15 to open an office. The Northwestern Mutual company is described as one of the strongest organizations of its kind, and prospective policyholders are urged to consult Mr. Whetstone about available contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Whetstone
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Ennmeter
Whetstone
Kemmierer
Northwestern Mutual Company
Mr. Whetetone
Senior Dance a Big Success at Kemmerer High School
The Kemmerer High School senior class hosted a dance at Lyceum hall last Saturday night. The hall featured old rose and green decorations and a Class of 19 banner. Superintendent and Mrs. Burch and the school board attended with their spouses, drawing a large crowd including many out of town guests, marking one of the city’s largest dances in recent memory. The Kemmerer orchestra provided the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer High School
Lyceum Hall
Burch
Kemmerer Orchestra
Auto Parts Company Opens in Kemmerer City
The Auto Parts Co. opens in Kemmerer with two veteran auto men, Mr. Scully and Mr. Gretbel, at the helm. They bring twenty years of experience in all branches of the business and will stock supplies and parts for cars along with a battery service station offering free water and inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Auto Parts Co
Kemmerer
Pioneer Auto Men of America
Scully
Gretbel
Aeir
Boomer Well Producing Fifty Barrels Daily Near Burkburnett
Word from Fredcoat at the Betrant says the Boomer Well is producing about fifty barrels of oil per day. The field, seven miles southeast of Burkburnett, is rapidly developed with large wells brought in daily. Local investors in Kemmerer react with optimism on Texas field progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredcoat
Betrant
Bird
Burkburnett
Kemmerer
Texas
Lewis Cash Grocery Expands Big Piney Business
Horace Lewis of Lewis Cash Grocery reports strong support after purchasing the Emporium in Big Piney. He began hauling stock to the city and now sends groceries there twice weekly, drawing solid patronage from residents who approve of his methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Cash Grocery
Piney
Horace Lewis
Big Piney
Bie Pinoy
Mr. Lewis
Dorothy Baker Hosts Daughter's Third Birthday Party
Dorothy Baker entertained friends Saturday afternoon in honor of her little daughter Dorothy's third birthday. Guests included Constance Bradfield Virginia Pratt Voneita Leeper Margaret Roberts Donald Rose and Tommy Reese. The gathering featured games followed by ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Baker
Dorothy
Constance Bradfield
Virginia Pratt
Voneita Leeper
Margaret Roberts
Donald Rose
Tommy Reese
Stolen 1916 Harley from Evanston road
Celeste Paterno of Evanston reports a 1916 Harley Davidson motorcycle stolen on the road between Evanston and Cumberland after a breakdown near Cumberland. Engine number 3070M and 1918 license plate noted. Paterno offers a liberal reward and asks garage men in Evanston, Wyoming, to watch for the motorcycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celeste Paterno
Evanston
Carrie
Mr. Paterno
Cumberland
Repal
Wyoming
P. O. Box
Graduates With Highest Honors At Sacred Heart Convent
Misa Mary Barrett daughter of P C Barrett of Green River graduated last Friday from Sacred Heart Convent in MNE with what is described as the highest average of any student in the state. She posted an average of 98 percent for the school year and is a niece of Ed Barrett of this city, known to many locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Mary Barrett
P. C. Barrett
Green River
Sacred Heart Convent
Mne
Collees
Miss Barrett
Mis Barrett
Ed Barrett
Two Star Valley Cases Dismissed
Sheriff Oakley and attorneys Melvin and Rose traveled to Star Valley last Thursday regarding two criminal cases. Both cases were dismissed by the County Attorney. Bowles faced grand larceny charges and Beckett faced a statutory offense. the complainant was a young woman of legal age living in the lower valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakley
Bee Christmas
C. E. Melvin
R. R. Rose
Star Valley
V. Bowles
G. B. Beckett
Lower Valley
Grand Opening at Ideal Beach
The Ideal Beach grand opening unfolds Friday to Sunday with noon start times and the biggest opening in Palen Island history. Events include boat races swimming diving contests and a merry go round for all ages plus a full resort with concessions. 21 new frame cabins and tennis courts will be available. Band concerts Friday and Saturday night feature Beach Jazz. June 13 14 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ideal Beach
Bear
Ps Palen Ideal Beach
Demand for Essex Car in Kemmerer
Platt Wilson anxiously awaits the Essex agency announcement in Kemmerer. He believes the first car load will not last a week as inquiries surge since securing the agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Kemmerer
Platt Wilson
Essex Care
Ford to boost factory output to 5000 cars daily
Judd Witherspoon, manager of Up-to-Date Auto, returned from a Ford dealers meeting in Salt Lake City. Officials announced new self starting features and improvements to attract buyers. Labor issues delayed equipment but Ford took over the starter factory to end the trouble and plans target 5000 daily output soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd Witherspoon
Auto
Salt Lake
Ford
Ford Auto
McWaleitia
Contractor Busy Re modeling Buildings
Contractor reports ongoing remodeling of multiple buildings this week including Brontier Supply Semone and Calon Meat Market. Plans include eight plate glass fronts, lowered floors, and reconfigured sales rooms to create a more open, accessible showroom and new retail presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calon
Draft Notice of Local News Items and Personal Updates
Fragmentary report lists community notes from Fontenelle and nearby towns dated May 1915. Mentions Berton, Kem credit, labor force progress, Fontenelle activity, a baby girl born to Mrs. Danvers at Mrs. Elisabeth Delaney’s Diamondville home, and Geo Hankin planning an Idaho visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fontenelle
Lost on road between Evanston and Kemmereran
Found note says a Mobile casing and rim were lost Thursday night on the road between Evanston and Kemmereran. Reward offered for return to this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Kemmereran St
Rim
Also Mentioned on This Page
Louis B
Westholder
Florist
Blyth-Fargo-Hoskina Co
J. F. Fitzpatrick
C. A. Christmas
Kemmerer Hardware & Furniture Co
Diamondville
Mountain Trading Co
Frontier
Frontier Supply Co
Big Piney Merc. Co
Cokeville
Schill's Drag Co
Rock Springs
Waqth Regiment
Bear River Co
Mutual Company Has
Auto Parts Company
City
Boomer
Evanston Road
Smith & Comer
Hughes
Siete Boards of Optometry
Wrst
Mobo
Utah
JUDGE
Tabs One
Kem.merer
Berton
Geo. Hankin
Potatello
Alice In
June Elvidge
Tueda Mar
Frontier Supply Company
Ing Consult Us
Gent’s Furnishings
Union Mercantile & Supply Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!