Big Increase in Output of Local Coal Mines
A 1916 state auditor report details regional coal production and rising valuations. Kemmerer Coal Co and J A Quealy Coal Co led with 726 429 tons, Diamond Coal & Coke 638 471, Cumberland 384 607, Lincoln Kemmerer 2896 tons. Total output 1 752 sea tons, up over 20 percent from 1914. Unsensed Lincoln County valuation to exceed 16 million. sheep and cattle tax hikes add about 222 000 and 200 000 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer Coal Company
Diamondville
Cumperland
Lincoln-Kemmerer
Kemmerer Coal Co
J. A. Quealy Coal Co
Diamond Coal & Coke Co
Talon Pacific Coal Co
Cumberland
Lincoln -Kemmerer Coal Co
Rosenberg
Lincoln County
Lyman Mining Firm Refuses $100,000 Offer
Lyman, Wye March 23 Word was received last night that the Copper Belt Mining company, formed to develop mines found months ago by C A Terry Sr and Mr Elder of Manilla, refused a $100 000 offer by Salt Jake. Directors report strong stock sales and plan to start a work force at once with tools and provisions at Carter ready to haul to the mine near Linwood CA. Terry Dr of this city promotes the enterprise and serves as secretary. He arrived home from Salt Lake tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman, Wye
Ira Terry
Copper Belt Mining Company
C. A. Terry
Elder
Manilla
Jake
Carter
Linwood
Terry
Prine
Salt Lake
Green River Mercantile Fire Devastates Quarter Block
A spectator recounts the Green River fire that began in the basement of the Green River Mercantile Company and burned a quarter of a business block from Sunday evening into Monday. The blaze, aided by a stiff wind, endangered the State Bank of Green River and the nearby Sweetwater Brewing Co. site as Rock Springs firefighters aided Green River crews. Damages exceed 100000 with the Mercantile stock valued at about 10000, origin in the basement furnace, and creep of flames threatening multiple structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Green River Mercantile Company
Big Diese
Green River Fire Department
State Bank of
Green River
Alan
Rock Springs
Extra copies offer for county history edition
Hundreds of Camera readers are urged to order the forthcoming big magazine edition on fine book paper. It will feature over a hundred photos, a complete Lincoln County history, and cost 25 cents. Subscribers receive a free copy and orders can be billed to the sender. The edition expands from 80 to 96 pages to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Stockmen Report Light Losses Amid Feed Shortage in West
Western Wyoming Utah and Idaho reports show scarce feed and rising prices. Travelers and ranchers describe cattle and sheep losses, with hay at Grace Idaho over 40 dollars a ton, and granger area fears of heavy losses unless spring arrives soon.
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Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Kemmerer
Grace
Hix
Cokeville
Opal
Opal Mercantile Company
Granger
Tita
O. S
U.P
High Officials Visit Kemmerer Over Anaw Blockade
High officials headed by General Superintendent PF H Knickerbocker arrived in Kemmerer with the rotary to personally oversee the blockade situation in the area. Vice President and General Manager of the O B LH Platt also spent a brief stay in Kemmerer on Tuesday.
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PF. H. Knickerbocker
Kemmerer
Rotary
Thhe
Platt
Lucky Escape On Icy Cumberland Branch Engine
A switch engine on the Cumberland branch near Moyer Junction slid off an icy track Friday, rolled over on its side, and was righted after four helper engines. Engineer Parlow and Fireman Strife, Fred Hamerick, and Pat Glasgow fled, with Parlow remaining aboard to salvage the locomotive. All escaped serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Branch
Moyer Junction
Parlow
Strife
Fred Hamerick
Pat Glasgow
Varlow
Msc
8 Hour Day Observed With Programs Across Camps
The hour day will be observed in Diamondville Frontier Oakley and other camps with fitting ceremonies. Special programs have been arranged in each location to mark the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamondville
Frontier
Oakley
O L Plans Training Trip For 100 Employees At Fort Douglas
A message received by Kemmerer agent Stanley Brammer states that the O L will tow 100 employees to attend Fort Douglas military training school in Utah from August 8 to September. The move is said to be on full pay and several key employees may take advantage of the opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Brammer
Kemmerer
Fio Ft. Douglas
Utah
Sept. Sndon
Focal
Guards Ordered to Report for Duty in Cheyenne
Wyoming National Guard members recently back from the Mexican border were notified by wire yesterday afternoon to report at Cheyenne under presidential orders for guard duty. About ten individuals were affected by the orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming National Guard
Cheyenne
Wyoming Chamber of Commerce Sees Busy First Meeting
Monday evening primary meeting drew many new members as committees reported on good roads funding with state and federal links. Discussions covered road needs around Opal Kemmerer and Big Piney, Chautauqua plans, insurance caution for non fireproof buildings, and new committees on statistics and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Good Roads Committee
State’ Highway Commission
Wyoming
Big Piney
Opal
Kemmerer
Big Hiney
Embree
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Company
Chautauqua Ix
Tates
Par ley Anderson sells 3500 lambs to John Hay at 16 each
Cokeville dealer Par ley Anderson completes a large sale to Rock Springs buyer John Hay, pricing lambs at 16 per head for a total about 540. Salt Lake sheepman F Curtis visited Cokeville on Tuesday to discuss the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parley Anderson
Cokeville
John Hay
Rock Springs
Blackleg Curbed by James Davison in Waters fall region
James Davison, longtime local farmer near Waters fall, reports blackleg among cattle. He lost about 40 head in recent weeks but says the epidemic is now under control and no further losses are expected. He recalls a harsh winter comparable to 17 years ago, when cattle perished near the tunnel west of Kemmerer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Davison
Watersfall
Davison
Kemmerer
Exciting Case in Star Valley
County Attorney R R Rose traveled to Star Valley last week to oversee an assault case. Defendant S V Boles and plaintiff Joe Henderson were involved after a quarrel near Afton. Holes drew a knife on Henderson. Jury found the defendant guilty. Sentenced by Justice Thomas N Wilde to pay a $50 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Rose
Star Valley
S. V. Boles
Joe Henderson
Holes
Henderson
Afton
Thomas N. Wilde
Toles
Scarlet Fever Case Reported In Subset Area
A scarlet fever case is reported in Subset where Dr. Toe treats a 10 year old boy connected to Guy Rose. The boy is not in serious condition and is under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe
Guy Rose
Falls Heir to Fortune in Wales Aunt’s Gift
KE L Thomas, a village dairy man and former road supervisor candidate, learned he had inherited 46 000 dollars from a Wales-based aunt who recently died. The notification arrived after he had run for local road supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. L. Thomas
The
Vily
Wales
Thomas
Swanson Plans Kemmerer Laundry Build Home Arrival
Swanson of Pocatello arrived in Kemmerer yesterday and announces he will make the town his home to oversee the construction of the Kemmerer Troy Laundry building. He plans to begin work as soon as weather permits to complete the pictal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanson of
Pocatello
Kemmerer
Kemmerer Troy
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Lyman Mining Firm
Spectator
George Symes
BH. F. H. Co
First National Bank
Kemmerer, Wyoming
Washington, D. C
U. S
Federal Reserve Bank Railroad
Bankseed U. 5
Nationsl Maok
Voual
Lincoln
Frank Pfeiffer
de Solemnly I
Knowless O
MMO
Pfeiffer
Geckier
Jared Piette
Lucky
Sngive
Branch 4
Sowe Planewr
Eulintt
Prizhe
Plomear
Lm Lhe
Thy
Yeurié
Hue
NG Attendance
Big Deal Reported
Blackleg
Davison Ranch
Demic
Kemmerer Savings Bank
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