Pappas Convicted of Rape in Local Trial
Local jury found James Pappas guilty of rape after two days of testimony in Minne ton. Molly Propp testified to mistreatment, linking Pappas to the crime in Ritzville and McCook Nebraska. The verdict carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in state penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Marquis
Canty At
Orney Reynokia
Rite‘ite
Washington
Simesiea
James Papias
Marquis
Reynold
State
Pappas
Charles Lawman
Sherif
Bie
Molly Propp
Wyoming
Hiteville
Jenvon
Reynolda
Fitteville
Upom
Kemmerer
McCrook
Nebraska
Ritzville
Pa An
Geit
Suicide at Frank Ball ranch near Halfway
Mrs Walter Franks, distressed by domestic troubles and unfulfilled ambitions, took a poison tablet at the ranch and died moments later. An inquest was held by Coroner Embree. She left two young children and was well known in the upper Cat food country where she had worked for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Romry
Frank Ball Ranch
Embree
Franks
Frank Ball
Halfway
Kemmerer Woman Wins Second Prize in County Contest
Mrs Jennie Tieborne of Kemmerer learned she won second prize in a Larkin Company county contest earning a trip to Buffalo New York and a Niagara Falls excursion. She stood ahead of rival winner Tana Larkin on the 17th, and the pair will travel on a special train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Tiecborne
Larkin Company
Buffalo
New York
Tiechorse Pill
Tana Larkin
Investigator Fain reports surge of homesteaders to region
J C Fain Cheyenne special agent for the U S Public Land Department notes hundreds of homesteaders arriving this spring. Many travel from as far west as Lincoln County. Fain, formerly private secretary to a congressman from a southern state, reports the influx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Fain
Kemmerer
Bamker
Lincoln County
Fain
New Hospital Road Construction Planned to Ease Erosion
A new road leading to the institution will begin immediately to replace the current eroded path. The route will circle the grounds and extend to the right, offering a gentler grade for drivers who previously faced steep access conditions.
Miner Hurt in Cumberland Mine Accident
John Laht was brought from Cumberland Saturday to the local hospital after a fall of coal. He suffered broken ribs and internal injuries but reports say he is getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Laht
Cumberland
Neil Hood Returns from Chicago to Seek Oil Capital
Neil Hood arrived in Diamondville from Chicago where he had been attempting to interest capitalists in his oil holdings at Carter. Reports say he secured some capital before Emma Seyfert, Frontier grade school principal, wrote to Mrs. W J Witherapoon about her father’s death. Seyfert had just returned from Colorado, and the death occurred suddenly on her arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Hood
Diamondville
Chicago
Carter
Emma Seyfert
The
Frontier Grade School
Lost Nation
Iown
W. J. Witherapoon
Misa Beyfert
Colorado
Expenses of Court Total Fees Paid to Date
Expense tally shows court certificates paid through June 10, 1916 totaling 88 240.65 dollars. The report itemizes fees and includes the total expenditure to that date.
Local Dry Piney oil district interest grows in May start company
A group of local residents filng claims in Unat district draws plans to organize a company for oil development. Ben Bell serves as agent in charge of the venture with investors including J. J. Hosenberg Hf. KR. Harring Albert Larson Pettie Larsen O Watt Brandom Ten Bell Gee Durafor Freak Pfeiffer and Nell Derutord among the interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unat
Ben Bell
J. J. Hosenberg
Hf. KR. Harring
Albert Larson
Pettie Larsen
Watt Brandom
Vacations and vague plans for Mr Brandon in Kenseres
The text notes Watt Branden leaving for the Lave Hut pings Baturday to remain until month’s end with an uncertain future. It hints at continuing big games in Kenseres until fall, possible Ogden trip for a war meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, and mentions a sale or event described as a 2 Jewel renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt Branden
Lave Hut
Brandon
Kenseres
Ogden
Sdeuntala
Mrs LeRoux Dies In Kemmerer After Illness
Mrs. A A LeRoux wife of a prominent Kemmerer businessman died suddenly at Louis Jones’s home following a three week illness. Typhoid fever complications caused her death delayed by hope of recovery. Born Nellie Sammon in Oskaloosa Iowa she moved to Kemmerer in 1901 with her family. Survived by six children and husband A A LeRoux, funeral held in Kemmerer with mass and eulogy. remains to be interred. family to move to Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. LeRoux
Kemmerer
J. W. Sammon
Louis Jones
Kammerer
LeRoux
Kemmer
Evanston
Nellie Sammon
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Boise
Idaho
Tim
Kem
Janes
South Lancaster
Ontario
Uncm
Percy
Ana
St. Hureh
Pali
Lynch
Quealy
Canada
Sammon
Dryaryter
Pauline Hawmon
W. P. Garwie
Hingham
Utah
W. Be, McFadden
Marguerite
Greeniver
Wyoming
M. J. Kavanagh
Sau Ter Agnes
Diamondville
Ter
California
Improvements At Arcade Barber Shop Brighten Triangle Front
Mindler Bros and Herman Strine announce a new 10 foot front at the Arcade Bar and Barber shop. The two businesses are renovating interiors and painting to attract visitors from the depot as they walk up Main Street. Rumor mentions Veal considering adding a lady mantoutet to the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mindler Bros
Herman Strine
Slao
Thse
Mantourtet
Star Valley Inspectors Review Cost of Railroad Link
Lacey chief engineer for the Oregon Short Line led a visit to Star Valley with Wade and Irk to study the proposed Montpelier route. The party assessed route feasibility and estimated costs for the long-sought railroad connection into Star Valley, aiming to curb expenses and clarify construction plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Valley
Lnde
Lacey
Oregon
Wade & Irk
Montpelier
Gtar
P. Berton
Indirect Thayne People Face Fines Over Timber Trespass
Prominent Star Valley residents led by Hon. Thomas W. White face federal fines for timber trespass on forest reserves. Fines range from five to hundreds of dollars. White personally owes 252 dollars. Unpaid fines trigger jail for Charles Porter and others. The piece also previews the National Council of Woman Voters maternal convention in Cheyenne as part of Frontier Days activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. White
Star Valley
Charles Porter
White
CH. Hadderlie
Prickson
James Sanderson
J.T. Nelson
George Thompson
Oliver Ames
T. L. Varney
Vanney
Kemmerer
Cheyenne
National Council of Woman Voters
Cheynee
Frontier Caye
Suitcases Stolen From Kemmerer Hotel Lobby
Two suitcases belonging to Davis and Matthews disappeared from the Kemmerer Hotel lobby around 2 a.m. Sunday. The night clerk left them in the lobby while going to the cafe. when he returned they were gone. Officials suspect theft by night prowlers or grip thieves linked to a planned trip to Lava Hot Springs. Each bag held clothes and property valued at about the stated amount. Roy Johnson installs a new iron fence around his Saphiresh street cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilly Davia
John Matthews
Kemmerer Hotel
No. 19
Davis
Matthews
Lava Hot Springs
Contract Award For Frontier Tow Creek Road Let
The contract for the Frontier Wil tow Creek road went to Orlando Curtis of Kemmerer who will assemble laborers this week. Engineers J. B. Lloyd and William Newbrough will directly manage the construction and strive to produce a road meeting travelers’ approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier-Wiltow Creek
Orlando Curtis
Kemmerer
J. B. Lloyd
William Newbrough
Lincoln County Land Swap Bill Moves in Congress
A bill now pending in Washington would trade 190000 acres of state land in Lincoln County for an annual allotment of choice homestead land to be opened for settlement. If enacted, Lincoln County would gain benefits and a surge in real estate activity as new settlers arrive, with Senator Warren guiding the Senate action and Congressman Mondell to push in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Wyoming
Lincoln County
F. B. Warren
Mondell
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Abtoemey Reyretite Conetace Washington Dury
Tig Piney
Tere
Laving and
Kittsell
Consult
Vo Soman
Keteris Resares
Ts “Mem Tana
First National Bank of
New Hospital Road
Mach Lees
Cart Cook
Daniel Crafton
Morin
Little
Frank Allen
Joseph Kwo
Wyman
George Gunther
Ethel
Sneddon
Jeunes
Theodore
Cummings
George
Fairchild
Saraboco Bell Shideler
Awenwweene
Ant
Swenson Jane
Jacco Viscosigne
Bewatar Jors
Indigt Thayne
Grip
Roy Johnson
Sapphire Street
Kemmerer Savings Bank
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