Becomes Demented S Hoots Former Wife Then Kills Self
Alfred Phideas Roberts, 54, a former Wyoming legislator and Democratic candidate, attacked his divorced wife at her Kemmerer home on Friday morning. After threatening to sell and then offer the home for a wedding gift, he drew a .22 revolver and fired, prompting neighbors to intervene. Roberts then killed himself, ending a troubled life marked by ill health and personal strife.
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Kemmerer
Alfred Phideas Roberts
Wyoming
Emila Roberts
Roberts
Midway Man Held In Default Of Bail
Frank Hunter waived examination in Justice McAllister's court after failing to obtain funds for an attorney. He was bound over until the next district court term to face trial on charges connected to a ten year old while a preliminary bond set at 2100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway
District Court
Frank Hunter
Justice of the Peace
McAllister
Ars
Fred Apenas
Abe
Ares
Robert Leroux to Address Sheridan Saturday Night
Leroux a representative of the American Legion headquarters will speak at the hospital and Americanism event Saturday night between 7 and 9 30 oclock. The Sheridan Post American Legion reports the address will interest civic groups and the city council. Plans favor a ban iir meeting at Triangle with residents of Sheridan Asper Cheyenne and nearby areas in attendance.
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American Legion
Triangle
Burglaries Hit Cumberland Depot in Damaging Theft
No arrests yet for the Dunbeevnd depot robbery. Loss includes a good watch and a suit of clothes. an automobile firm reports inner tubes missing and a clothing firm three new suits. Also notes the Woresh Stake Relief Society conference set for Evanston on June 17, 1921 with officers and board members listed.
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Dunbeevnd
Rollo Mall
RP Society
Evanston
The
Woresh Stake Relief Society
Wilty Ogld
Andy Ae Maeetien
Reim al
William Sammon Resigns From State Office
A notice reports William R. Sammon resigning from a state office and anticipating appointment by Kammerer. It notes Sammon’s intent to devote part of his time to the law and predicts Kammerer will secure the appointment to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sammon
William R
Sammon
Kammerer
Kemmerer Prepares a Fourth of July Celebration
The American Legion and local business men vow a strong Kemmerer Fourth of July celebration despite rumors. Ex servicemen carry the effort alone while merchants promise support, aiming to counter quiet neighboring camps and boost Americanism amid national morale concerns. A plan includes rodeo events, horse racing, bucking contests, and a mask ball to draw a large crowd.
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Kemmerer
Campy
Cumberland
Diamondville
Frontier
Fossil
America
Legion
Wright
Big Piney
Lincoln County
Fossil shearers stage walkout disrupts camp work
In the Fossil shearers camp a walkout by a large group of shearers halted work last week. They protested the 12.4 cents per head rate, arguing it does not cover living costs including board. They sent to Suit Vane for additional shearers while promising to resume with a smaller crew.
Alleged rustler to face jury in sheep theft case
William Thompson, charged with stealing four head of Green River Rock Springs Livestock Company sheep, faces a district court term. Witnesses testified Barrett and Barret described how the sheep were placed with Thompson’s flock and later found with branding inconsistencies. The case features humor and local cow country law as Thompson awaits trial.
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Dad” Thompson
Green River-Rock Springs Livestock Company
William Thompson
Defendent
Green River-Rock Springs Land and Livestock Company
District Court
Justice of the Peace
William McAllister
Christmas
State
J. W. Sammon
Thompson
Ed Barrett
Green River-Rock Springs Co
S Corral
Salmon
Barret
Barrett
Dad
George Winn
John Parker
Dick Straight
First Couple Marry Under New Law in Erie County
A county wedding in Erie County unites a couple described as well known in Viola and connected to local families. The groom is from Kemmer, the bride’s family includes Mrs Alex Heriagnolli and Mrs E M Jones of La Marge, with neighbors Mr and Mrs Gennetti noted in the Viola community. The ceremony marks the first marriage under a new local statute.
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Wyoming
Ienott
Ee County
Erie
di Omine Telde
Viola
Gennetti
Sewer Contract Awarded to W R Pitt in Kemmerer
Kemmerer city council awarded the sewer construction contract to William E. Pitt of Kemmerer with a bid of 10, no cents. Bids from Ogden Construction Co and others were considered after state bonds were purchased and signed, yielding a $15,027.60 deposit into the treasury. The city, holding six percent bonds dated May 1 1921, expects to start work soon and save money by selecting a local firm.
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Pitt
Leon
William E. Pitt
Kemmerer
Ther
Ogden Construction Co
Odgen*pee and
Weber
Buhl
Idaho
Riley
Falla
Wellman Bros
Salmon and Pollar
Salt Lake
City of
Hoskin
Star
Jackson of Laramie 15 New Wyoming Dry Chief
Carl Jackson of Laramie was appointed prohibition commissioner for Wyoming last Friday. Born in 1876, he worked as an electrician and served as municipal judge, justice of the peace, and Albany County sheriff before his 1900 move to Wyoming. Major Roy Haynes of Hillsboro, Ohio, soon followed as federal prohibition commissioner and_editor of the Hillsboro Dispatch.
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Carl Jackson
Laramie
Wyoming
Jackson
Owns
Awny
Albany County
Roy Haynes
Hillisboro
Ohio
United States
Haynes
Hillsboro Dispatch
Hardang
Commissioners Do Much Routine Work At Meeting
The June meeting of the cow board of commissioners focused on routine duties. The board approved $2,500 for Kemmerer Sage fund work and authorized state highway engineer Thos. Terry to begin road work, wired for men and equipment at Ruck Springs. A successor to H W as coroner was discussed after George Easton received the appointment.
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Cow Board of Commissioners
Simos
Kemmerer Sage Fund
H. EB. Robinson
Divi
Thos. Terry
State Highway Department
Terry
George Easton
Mney
Crippled Locals Drop Fast Game
Kemmerer baseball team, missing stars and Siegel, lost to Montpelier 5 to 8 on a sunlit afternoon. Hartley and Mullen pitched well despite injuries. Jimmie and Tommy Smith and Ross supported a steadier, more team oriented showing than two weeks prior. Spectators attended after visiting the Ideal Beach resort, Bear Lake, and the outcome skewed by breaks and Montpelier’s strengthens. Continued on Page 8.
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Kemmerer
Montpelier
Los
Siegel
Kemmerer Boys
Idaho
Rock Springs
Kemmere
Bear Lake
Sinc
Jimmie
Tommy Smith
Ross
Robbery at White House cafe leaves $176 missing
Two cafe workers Walt Langdon and Ernest Hefferson are suspected after a 12:30 am theft at the White House cafe. The till and punch board were emptied of about $176 while the place was reportedly open. A sheriff led search with deputies and investigators, notes describe a taxi driver missing to avoid train timing, and suspects are being pursued as the investigation continues.
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Walt Langdon
Ernest Hefferson
Aoe Yans
White House
Justice
Billy Conroy
Angus McDougall
Misai
la Geers
Iee Kocamerer
Married nine years then get baby girl
A fragmented aged note reports a couple who after nine years of marriage, despite prior childlessness, welcome a baby girl praised as beautiful and bright. No further details on names or place are clearly legible.
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Montpelier Phosphates
Alfred P. Roberts
Kemmerer Faile
Leks
Cunard Steamships
C. EB. Cotterell
Cunard Company
Southampton
Robert Leroux
Kemmerer Coal Diggers
Greenland
Fossil Shearers
Fossil Carraly
Awe Muir
Johnones Brede
Eekimos
Shop
Teonlal
Christina X
Denmark
Johnnes Keele
W.R. Pitt
New Wyoming
Dry
Meetinc
Hartley
Mulica
Smiths Brothers
Yale
Ana Id
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