Big Increase in Output of Local Coal Mines
A state auditor report shows 1916 coal mine output in Kemmerer Diamondville Cumberland Lincoln Kemmerer and related mines at 1 752 sea tons, up 380 356 tons or over 20 percent from 1915. Valuation tops 1 733 572 05, with county assessor Rosenberg citing Lincoln County unsensed valuation over 16 million, and higher sheep and cattle taxes likely boosting totals by about 222 000 and 200 000 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
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
Lyman Mining Firm Refuses $100,000 Offer
Lyman, Wye March 23 Word was received that Copper Belt Mining Company refused a $100 000 offer for their mine property developed by C A Terry Sr and Mr Elder of Manilla Directors report strong stock sales and plan to hire men to begin development Tools and provisions are at Carter with overland transport to the mine near Linwood CA Terry Dr of this city active promoter and secretary returned 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
Spectator recalls Green River fire at Mercantile Co.
A Green River spectator recounts a major blaze that began in the basement of the Green River Mercantile Company and swept a quarter of a business block. The fire, aided by a strong breeze, overwhelmed the bank and surrounding structures while Green River and Rock Springs departments fought the flames. Damages exceed 100000, with a 10000 stock loss reported at the mercantile store. The furnace had sparked prior blazes in the building.
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Wyoming
Green River Mercantile Company
Big Diese
Green River Fire Department
State Bank of
Green River
Alan
Rock Springs
Spectator
Extra Copies of County Camera Edition Offer
Hundreds of readers may want the big Lincoln County Camera edition printed on fine book paper. It includes over a hundred pictures detailing past and present, a complete history, and costs 25 cents. Subscribers receive a free copy, and the edition grows to 96 pages for this release.
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Lincoln County
Stockmen Face Heavy Losses in Western Wyoming Feed Shortage
Reported shortages hit Western Wyoming Utah and Idaho with cattle and horses starving in Grace Idaho and hay exceeding 40 dollars a ton. Cokeville stockmen worry while Opal sees feed luck and Granger rumblings of big losses. spring arrival seen as crucial to avert disaster amid rail blockades and scarce feed across eastern markets.
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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 Situation
High officials led by General Supt PF H Knickerbocker arrived in Kemmerer with a rotary to take personal charge of the blockade in the area. Vice President and General Manager of the O B, LH Platt also made a brief visit on Tuesday.
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PF. H. Knickerbocker
Kemmerer
Rotary
Thhe
Platt
Lucky Escape On Icy Cumberland Branch Engine Wreck
On Friday a switch engine 485 derailed on icy Cumberland branch near Moyer Junction, leaving the engine to topple over. Engineer Parlow and the crew escaped major harm as Parlow stayed with the engine while his crew jumped clear. four helper engines later righted the locomotive.
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Cumberland Branch
Moyer Junction
Parlow
Strife
Fred Hamerick
Pat Glasgow
Varlow
Msc
Eight Hour Day Observances Planned in Local Camps
The hour day will be observed in Diamondville Frontier Oakley and other camps with fitting ceremonies. Special programs have been arranged for the occasion in each location.
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Diamondville
Frontier
Oakley
O L A to Tow 100 Workers to Utah Training Camp
A message to Stanley Brammer Kemmerer agent on Monday said the O L will tow 100 employees to attend Fort Douglas military training school in Utah from August to September with full pay. It is believed several focal employees will take the opportunity.
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Stanley Brammer
Kemmerer
Fio Ft. Douglas
Utah
Sept. Sndon
Focal
Guards Called Out by President’s Orders for Cheyenne Duty
Wyoming National Guard members recently back from the Mexican border received wire notices yesterday afternoon directing them to report to Cheyenne for guard duty. About ten soldiers were affected by the orders.
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Wyoming National Guard
Cheyenne
Chamber of Commerce Holds Large Monday Meeting
The newly organized Chamber of Commerce met at the city hall Monday evening with strong attendance and lively discussion. Members planned action on highway funding, road needs for Big Piney and connections to Opal and Kemmerer, and anticipated Chautauqua plans and a visiting organizer. The insurance study warned that non fireproof buildings raise rates, prompting calls for fireproof construction and stronger publicity and statistics committees.
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Chamber of Commerce
Good Roads Committee
State’ Highway Commission
Wyoming
Big Piney
Opal
Kemmerer
Big Hiney
Embree
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Company
Chautauqua Ix
Tates
Lamb sale stories headline in Cokeville and Rock Springs
Par ley Anderson of Cokeville sold 3500 lambs to John Hay of Rock Springs at 16 dollars per head. The total reached 540 dollars. Salt Lake sheepman F Curtis visited Cokeville on Tuesday to arrange or inspect the deal.
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Parley Anderson
Cokeville
John Hay
Rock Springs
Blackleg Curbed Says Davison Reports Control in County
Interview with James Davison, a longtime local, notes Blackleg cattle disease remains present but under control after loss of about 40 head in recent weeks. He warns winter is severe, nearing 17 years ago when a herd near the tunnel west of Kemmerer starved. Other county losses tied to harsh season.
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James Davison
Watersfall
Davison
Kemmerer
Exciting Case in Star Valley
County Attorney R R Rose travelled to Star Valley last week to oversee an assault case involving S V Boles as defendant and Joe Henderson as plaintiff. Afton road quarrel ended with Holes drawing a knife on Henderson. A jury found Holes guilty before Justice Thomas N Wilde. Toles fined $50 and costs.
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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. Dr. Toe from that place treats a 10 year old boy of Guy Rose. The boy is not in serious condition.
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Toe
Guy Rose
Falls Heir to Fortune in Wales Aunt's Will
KE. L. Thomas of the vil ly engaged in dairy business learned he inherited 46000 from a late Wales aunt. The news arrived a few days ago and Thomas had been a candidate for road supervisor in the district last fall.
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KE. L. Thomas
The
Vily
Wales
Thomas
To Build Laundry A. 1 Swanson Moves to Kemmerer
Swanson of Pocatello arrived in Kemmerer yesterday and announces he will make this his home. He came to oversee instruction for the Kemmerer Troy Laundry building with plans to complete the pictal soon. Construction will start once weather allows.
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Swanson of
Pocatello
Kemmerer
Kemmerer Troy
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Lyman Mining Firm
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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