Baum Lease Drilling Begins In Dry Piney Field
Mr. Charles Lackey visited Kemmerer to purchase drilling supplies for the Jack Baum lease in Dry Piney. A rig is on the ground and expected to start 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 is under discussion but not finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lackey
Kemmerer
Arpcohiens
Jack Baum
Dry Piney
Opsl
D. A. Baum
Big Piney
Bear River Oil Prospect Near Sage Developments Reported
L B Pead of Sage noted two derricks 66 feet tall being unloaded near Kemmerer for Bear River Oil and Development Co. near Sage. The firm plans a test to 2600 feet if no strike occurs, with Gallatine brothers controlling the property and local and Eastern capital backing the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Pead
Sage
Kemmerer
Bear River Oil and Development Company
Gallatine Brothers
Sorpriss
Admitted to U S Citizenship in Kommerer
John Kallos, recently admitted to United States citizenship, says his past service as a corporal in the 70th Engineers and his wartime crossings shaped his choice. He lives in Kommerer and works as a capable member of the local business community.
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 at Daniel Now reports a corporate action or closure involving Daniel Now and related entities. The brief notes operational changes, leadership shifts, or restructuring impacting local stakeholders and partners. Further details appear in subsequent columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Boomer Oil Co Brings In New Well
The fortune of Fred Chapin continues as he forms Boomer Oil in Texas fields with local backers. Friday night Prank Pfeiffer of the Fit National Bank received a wire announcing a new well on the company’s property, with details that the hole was cleaned and ready for measurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Chapin
Kemmerer
Boomer Oil Company
Texas Fields
Pfeiffer
Fit National Bank
Esmnany
Franti
Sec
Wool Market Shows Tiny Local Change Amid Moves
The local wool scene remains largely steady with a narrowing gap between buyers and sellers. Shearing at Matthews and Watts corrals ended, with 80 000 fleeces removed and some sales at Rock Springs Cafe to Reese. Charles Carter of Adams and Leland bought Jake Herachler clip of about 300 000 pounds and other clips, while Oscar Peterson's sale and Bennion Brothers deal boosted recent activity.
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 Court Lincoln County Oil Interests
W T Metioo, tied to the Crowvus Oil and Development company of Balt Lake, arrived in town. Monday morning Mr McGee returned from an eastern trip and asserts he has secured Chicago capitalists for his firm to begin drilling on holdings in North Finn, with preliminary arrangements under way. Fred Hanewy serves as a local representative for the company.
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 Cafe Undergoing Remodeling
The White House Cafe is being renovated under the direction of manager Paul Jalet. The modification aims to modernize the restaurant and improve its dining space for patrons in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Paul Jalet
Valle Han
Tnt
Khia
Town Officers Vote Results Stir Quiet Election
The annual town election produced a quiet vote with 296 of about 500 eligible residents casting ballots. Incumbent T Hunter Salmon narrowly edged Ivan S Jones for mayor, while council seats went to Talcott and Paulson from precincts 2 and 1 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Hunter Salmon
Ivan S. Jones
Salmon
Jones
Talcott
Paulson
Svan S. Jones
Mr. Salmon
T. Charles Talcott
W. J Paulema
T. TI. Robinson
Kpam
Red Cross Medal Plan Rewards Local Workers
The National Red Cross proposes medals for war service with local chapter involvement. About 2,000,000 applicants may be eligible, requiring a 1 dollar fee per medal. Certificates from the local chapter chairman entitle workers with at least 800 hours to a medal and ribbon, while those with 400 hours get a ribbon. Payments go to P. J. Quealy to issue certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Clons
Incal Pehapter
Red Cross
P. J. Quealy
State highway meeting yields planned funding for three main roads
Burch chairing the good roads committee and County Commissioner Scott returned from Cheyenne after talks with the state highway commission. The conference secured immediate survey work and state maintenance for key routes including the Big Piney, Star Valley, and Granger Kemmerer Cokeville roads, with funds to be directed to the areas most in need per local requests.
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 to Form Four-Team League in 1919
A large meeting at Justice Glasgow’s office planned the Kemmerer baseball club for the 1919 season. Officers were elected and $207.50 was raised for ground work, with plans for a fence and grandstand. A four team league with Rock Springs Green River Kemmerer and Diamondville was outlined, with another meeting to finalize details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Gean
Office of Justice Glasgow
Kemmerer
T. Hunter Salmon
Managger
D. C. Oakley
Alex Scott
Fred W. Humer
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 returned home after service with the Lincoln County unit. Nelson recalled experiences in the Argonne forest including a friend killed by shellfire and hearing his comrade’s last words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Heber Nelson
Charick Weight
Thayne
Trun
Kemmerer
Nelson
Argonne Forest
Hewan
Crier
Afton
Wieces
City Council Holds Joint Meeting In Prospect of Prohibition
Last Sunday a "get together" between old and new city councils led to a full inspection of sidewalks roads cemeteries bridges and city work. The council repealed the 12 o clock saloon closing ordinance as prohibition nears in six weeks and new members prepare to take office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Talcott
Paulson
Salmon
Smith
Pit
Morrow
Domestic Serum in Cokeville Ends in Exhaustion
In Cokeville last week a domestic dispute prompted a sheriff to respond as a husband and wife argued in a scene described as stormy. Exhaustion halted the confrontation before authorities could finalize action, leaving the couple to retreat as peace efforts continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shevil? Oakley
Cokelle
Pocatell
Cokeville
Pocatello
Kemmerer May Get Community Nurse
The Lincoln County chapter of the Red Cross held a meeting yesterday to discuss health needs in the area. Mina Chapman, a graduate Red Cross nurse from Denver, attended to confer on school health and broader community health plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Lincoln County
The
Red Cros
Arizona-Wyoming Co Prepares For Major Work Project
The Arizona-Wyoming Company announces a ten day site activity led by an active team. Details about the Fossil field work and personnel like Mr. Jones and Eyeruass remain unclear due to garbled OCR text.
Wyoming 148th Field Artillery Kept In Army Of Occupation
A May 7 1919 War Department letter to Governor Carey explains the 148th Field Artillery will not be returned early. The unit remains part of the army of occupation due to its battle training and need to support overseas forces.
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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 Across Lisivoli County
County figures show totals from the Victory Loan Drive are unfinished in several towns. Afton and Marbleton have not reported yet, while Freedom with a $10,000 quota is silent. Readouts list Big Pinoy Cokeville Marbleton Jackson Kemmerer First Nut Kemmerer Savings totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisivoli
Afton
Marbleton
Proms
Feedom
Cokeville
Jackson
Kemmerer First Nut
Kemmerer Savings
Lincoln Idaho Co Fishing Well Delays Reported
Lincoln Idaho Co reports ongoing work on the Waterfall project well facing delays as the site remains unrecovered. Management blames the setback on unfinished procedures and unsatisfied inspection steps delaying progress and decision making by executive leadership.
Judge Glasgow's Court on Vacation
A courtroom notice states Judge Glasgow is on vacation affecting ongoing cases. No other details are provided about dates, matters, or successors in the brief readable text.
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Glasgow
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