Baum Lease Preparation Moves Ahead in Dry Piney
Mr Charles Lackey visited Kemmerer to buy arpcohiens for drilling on the Jack Baum lease in Dry Piney field. The rig is on the ground and should operate by Friday with about 400 feet of casing installed. D A Baum spent a week in Big Piney and a tentative development deal with Creatcoous Company is under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lackey
Kemmerer
Arpcohiens
Jack Baum
Dry Piney
Opsl
D. A. Baum
Big Piney
Bear River Oil and Development Near Cage
L. B. Pead of Sage visited Kemmerer Saturday and reported two large derricks of 66 feet were unloaded near Bear River Oil and Development property near Sage. The operators plan to reach 2600 feet or more if no strike occurs, with Gallatine brothers and other investors dominant locally and from the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Pead
Sage
Kemmerer
Bear River Oil and Development Company
Gallatine Brothers
Sorpriss
Admitted to U S Citizenship in Kom merer
John Kallos, a former corporal in the 70th Engineers, has been admitted to United States citizenship after returning from service overseas. He lives in Kommerer and plans to contribute to the country as a trusted and capable civic member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kommerer
John Kallos
United States
Elan
Secale
70Th Engineers
John
Armiatiog
Ana
Mr. Kalloa
Implement Co at Daniel Now
Implement Co announces new project steps at Daniel Now site. Company outlines zoning, staffing, and timeline milestones for the upcoming development phase. Local officials say permits are in progress and community briefings will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Boomer Oil Company Drills New Well in Texas Fields
The Boomer Oil Company, led by Fred Chapin, has begun operations in Texas. Friday night Prank Pfeiffer of the Fit National Bank received word that a well had been bored on the company’s property and was being prepared with the hole cleaned and measured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Chapin
Kemmerer
Boomer Oil Company
Texas Fields
Pfeiffer
Fit National Bank
Esmnany
Franti
Sec
Wool Market Shows Slight Change in Local Activity
Local wool trading shows little shift from last week with buyers scarce but price advocates seeking reasonable levels. Shearing at Matthews corral paused with 80 000 fleeces removed. Watts corral also wound down as crews dispersed. Charles Carter of Adams and Leland bought several clips at undisclosed prices, totaling around 300 000 pounds, while Oscar Peterson's clip sold at 0c and 2000 extra fine ewes were contracted to Bennion Brothers at Cokeville for a high price. Gus Linden signals no sales yet but expects prices to rise slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fie Duzer
Iee
Matthews Corral
Watts Corral
Opal
Watts
Arran
Rock Springs
Reese
Charles
Carter
Boston
Adams and Leland
Jake Herachler
Peterson
Bennion Brothers
Cokeville
Gus Linden
Eastern capitalists win interest in Lincoln County fields
W. T. Metioo, a leader of the Crowdus Oil and Development Company with headquarters at Buffalo Lake, arrived in town. Monday morning he announced that Chicago capitalists have shown interest in his company, enabling drilling on North Finn holdings to proceed at once, with preliminary arrangements underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Metioo
Aeea
Croowus Oil and Development Company
Balt Lake
McGee
Ranarty
Chicago
North Finn
Trols
Sea Cnatol
Fred Hanewy
White House Café Undergoing Remodeling
The White House Café is being remodeled under the supervision of manager Paul Jalet. Renovation work includes new fixtures and updated interiors as an ongoing effort to refresh the dining space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Paul Jalet
Valle Han
Tnt
Khia
Town Elects Salmon In Quiet Mayor Race With 296 Ballots
Citizens vote in a smooth election with 296 of about 500 eligible casting ballots. The mayoral contest pits incumbent T Hunter Salmon against Ivan S Jones, while council members Talcott and Paulson win recontested seats. A caucus last week nominated Salmon and Jones for mayor and council candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Hunter Salmon
Ivan S. Jones
Salmon
Jones
Talcott
Paulson
Citizens’ Caucus
Tee
H. R. Christmas
W. R. Hocker
van S. Jones
Hhe
H. Harrison
Suiata
Svan S. Jones
Mr. Salmon
T. Charles Talcott
W. J Paulema
T. TI. Robinson
Kpam
Local Red Cross to Award Medals by Work Credits
The National Red Cross plans recognition for wartime service via local chapters. Up to 2,000,000 applicants may be eligible. medals cost $1 each and require a certificate from the local chapter chairman for award eligibility based on hours of work performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Clons
Incal Pehapter
Red Cross
P. J. Quealy
Three Main Omi 0 Fast Built Road Plans Tabled
Burch, chairman of the good roads committee, and County Commissioner Scott returned from Cheyenne after talks with the state highway commission. The meeting outlined funding for the three main routes Big Piney, Star Valley, and Granger Kemmerer Cokeville. A state surveyor was assigned to Granger Kemmerer Cokeville and state maintenance would target sections needing special attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burch
Good Roads Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
D. H. Scott
Cheyenne
State Highway Commission
Lincoln County
Granger
Kemmerer - Cokeville Tt
Kemmerer plans youth baseball league with four teams
A lively meeting at Justice Glasgow's office launched plans for a 1919 Kemmerer baseball season. Fundraising reached 207.50 with J Hunter Salmon pledging 126 total and locals promising canvas support. Officials were elected for a four team league including Rock Springs Green River Kemmerer and Diamondville with further details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Gean
Office of Justice Glasgow
Kemmerer
J. W. Titanic
Wi Fce
Oakley
Soma Wright
F. W. Hamerick
Ater Canroy
Alex Beer
Diamondville
Qrimae
J. Glasgow
Humericl
Mey
Dlh
Ha ‘Hes
Sale
Twiler Salmon
Wm. Conrey Ee
Lincoln County Boys Return from Service
Heber Nelson and Charick Weight of Thayne return from military service with stories of hardship. Nelson describes serving near the Argonne forest where comrades were killed by exploding shells. he recalls a comrade’s last words and the danger faced alongside others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Heber Nelson
Charick Weight
Thayne
Trun
Kemmerer
Nelson
Argonne Forest
Hewan
Crier
Afton
Wieces
City Council Takes Tour of Unfinished Work and Repeals Saloon Closure
Last Sunday the old and new city councils held a profitable gathering to review city projects. Mayor Salmon and councilmen examined sidewalks roads cemeteries bridges and other infrastructure. On Monday the full council met to discuss final actions including repealing the 12 o’clock saloon closing ordinance ahead of prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Talcott
Paulson
Salmon
Smith
Pit
Morrow
Cokeville Domestic Scene Ends In Brief Standoff
A Cokeville domestic dispute drew the sheriff to a scene of potential violence after a husband and wife argued. Exhausted, the principals postponed the confrontation and left the area as officers approached, leaving peace restored for the moment.
Kemmerer May Get Community Nurse
Lincoln County chapter of the Red Cross met to discuss local health needs. Mina Chapman of the Denver division headquarters attended to confer on schoolchildren's health and general welfare in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
The
Red Cros
Arizona Wyoming Co Getting Ready For Extensive Work
The Arizona Wyoming Company announces preparations for major operations in the near future. Details are scarce but the note indicates active planning and involvement from company officials and local personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona-Wyoming Co
Wyoming 148th Field Artillery Kept in Army of Occupation
A 1919 War Department letter to Governor Carey states the 148th Field Artillery will not return home yet. The unit, largely Wyoming veterans, is retained as army artillery in the occupation force due to training and needs overseas. The decision reflects overseas authorities and national interests amid no peace treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
148Th Field Artillery
Wyoming
Army of Latter
Washington
Robert D. Carey
War Department
Cheyenne
Wyo
Secretary of War
Army of Occupation
Army Artillery
Ket
Henry Jervey
G. 8
Victory Loan Returns Incomplete in Lisivoli County
County figures show several towns未 report final totals for the Victory Loan Drive. Afton and Marbleton have not submitted final reports, while Freedom has not been heard from. Totals listed include Big Pinoy 5060, Cokeville 1250, Marbleton 9450, Jackson 18050, Kemmerer First Nut 140400, Kemmerer Savings 60000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisivoli
Afton
Marbleton
Proms
Feedom
Cokeville
Jackson
Kemmerer First Nut
Kemmerer Savings
Lincoln Idaho Co Faces Delays in Waterfall Well Project
The Lincoln Idaho Company reports ongoing delays on the Waterfall well site as some sections remain unreached. Management cites topsoil and access issues slowing progress and plans continued work with limited updates forthcoming.
Judge Glasgow's Court on Vacation
A garbled note reports Judge Glasgow's court shutting briefly for vacation with unclear details. The fragment mentions an art scarf and a few jumbled names or phrases, but no concrete actions or outcomes are identifiable.
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Glasgow
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