Fall River Basin Adds Personal News May 24 1917
Wilbert J. Parody plans a trip to Pinedale to replenish his larder after winter shortages caused by neighbors of poor character. Perry Howisby and Perry Lewis report a three day trip to Jackson via the high water trail. Frank M. Hanson and wife start on the F. E. Van Vieck ranch June 1. Geo Matthewson visits. Frank Van Vieck returns with two cowpunchers to drive stock to Green River country. Rain persists. B F Bondurant builds a new ranch bridge with help from Mr Hannin. Walter McPherson notes rising wages in Boulder. Parcel Post grows biweekly at Bondurant P O as roads open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert J. Parody
Pinedale
Wilbert
Perry Howisby
Perry Lewis
Jackson
High Water
Peawinkle
Frank van Vieck
Green River
Mr. van Vieck
Uncle Sam
St James Church Week Program Described
The St James Church schedules a week of services starting Sunday with Holy Communion and morning prayer at 8 30 A M, Church School at 10 A M, and a choral service with sermon at 11 A M. Thursday features a guild and choir rehearsal, and Friday has Holy Communion at 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Reader
St. James
Mis
Holy
LaBarge Notes Update on Land Purchases and Local Oddities
LaBarge notes Mr. Bailey recently bought J W Jones and Glen Jones holdings on upper LaBarge about 400 acres plus horses and a few sheep in a roughly $9000 deal. Local chatter mentions neighbors, cattle moved, and a 1000 head steer shipment from BM Fox, with various court and Mercantile visits and a Ford onboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra Bailey
Midway
Wyo
J. W. Jones
Glen Jones
Upper
LaBarge
Pinedale Roundup Reports Mayor and Two Councilmen Elected
The town election held on Tuesday the 8th resulted in B. Chipman being elected mayor and T. L. Clementsen and A. Z. Jones winning two year council terms. Only one ticket appeared with no opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Chipman
T. L. Clementsen
A. Z. Jones
Reverend Claude Reader Takes Episcopal Post in Kemmerer
Reverend Claude Reader moved from Big Piney to Kemmerer and began regular services at the local Episcopal church while also serving Cokeville and Big Piney. The parish held a reception for him one evening last week at the Episcopal parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Reader
Kemmerer
Big Piney
Cokeville
Reader
Band Seeks Players for Urgent Openings in Kemmerer
Director Raymond Corra of the Kemmerer band says there is an urgent need for several players. Excellent jobs await those who fill bass, baritone, clarinet and alto positions. The band is currently full, but these spots could strengthen the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Corra
Kemmerer Band
Whitman and Baum Expand Green River Valley Holdings
Whitman and Baum add 4000 acres by purchasing Cy Kelly ranches near Daniel. Final transfer signed Tuesday after two week negotiations. Kelly family to spend summer in Colorado and Nebraska. possible Denver relocation. New owners now control about 6000 acres including Cleophus and Sutton ranches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman & Baum
Green River Valley
Cy Kelly
Daniel
D. A. Baum
Mr. Whitman
Mr. Baum
Lhat
Gull
J. T. Baum, Jr
Dante
Big Piney
Colorado
Nebraska
Denver
Cleophus
Cottonwood
Sutton
Green River
Jackson Hole Patriots Leave for Army Engineers Corps
Five Jackson Hole men Claude Simpson James Bird Fred Koerner Almer Nelson and Fred Carlson left Monday for Victor Idaho to join Pittsburg engineers corps as packers. They await assignment with an Ogden officer expected Thursday and hope to serve in France this fall. A farewell dance and an Odd Fellows card party were held in their honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson's Hole
Victor
Idaho
Pittsburg
Engineers Corps
Claude Simpson
James Bird
Fred Koerner
Almer Nelson
Fred Carlson
Ogden
Corps of Engineers
France
Jackson
Odd Fellows
Flag Raising Honors Kemmerer Students At Church Lawn
Father Lynch hosted guests from Miss Rouche and Miss Caffal's rooms in Kemmerer grade building for a flag raising on the church lawn Monday. The flag was set at a conspicuous position between the parish and the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Rouche
Lieutenant's Wife Arrives in Kem merer
Mrs. M. F. Scheib arrives in Kemmerer Sunday morning from Douglas to join her husband, the second Lieutenant of Company H. The couple wed March 26, the day before President Wilson called Wyoming troops back into service. She stayed in Douglas to finish her teaching post at the public schools. H. H. Davis of American Falls, Idaho, serves temporarily as signal maintainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Scheib
Kemmerer
Douglas
H. H. Davis
American Falls
Idaho
Delinquent List Light Shatters Lincoln County Tax Pile
County Treasurer Taysom and his force have broken a record in Lincoln County by cutting delinquent taxpayers from over 400 names last year to about 180 this year. The office has worked vigorously to recover funds, achieving unusually strong results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taysom
Gilbert Ta
Lincoln County
Frontier Schools Close for Summer Term
Frontier school ends its term with three eighth graders Bessie Reese May Beachler and Ida Jalolett moving on to Kemmerer High. Principal Eppler says most teachers expect to return next year. Ada Collins Mary Geeney and Hather Geesey plan to stay in Frontier all summer. Catherine Eliottsone won’t return. Elizabeth Woods to replace her, from State University at Laramie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier School
Kemmerer High School
Bessie Reese
May Beachler
Ida Jalolett
Eppler
Ada Collins
Mary Geeney
Hather Geesey
Frontier
Miss Sanders
R. H. Sanders
Catherine Eliott Sone
Elizabeth Woods
State University At
Lara~mie
Local People Attend Land Sale Near Twin Falls Idaho
Several local residents participated in a government land sale near Twin Falls Idaho purchasing thousands of acres. A. E. Wilde and T. H. Robinson bought on behalf of local parties, with Carl Cook also buying for local groups. Special rates applied for the U. S. S. event drawing many attendees from the western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Falls
Idaho
A. E. Wilde
T. H. Robinson
Mr. Wilde
Carl Cook
West
Soldiers Barred From Liquor Sales Under Federal Order
A recent federal order prohibits liquor sales to soldiers in Kemmerer with a strict penalty for violations. One arrest has been made. a stranger bought liquor from saloons and sold it to soldiers. Saloonmen post notices that sales to soldiers or those who intend to supply them will not be allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
New Band Uniforms for Kemmerer Parade Day
The Kemmerer band will wear new uniforms for the first time today. The outfits were purchased from proceeds raised at concerts and tours. Sixteen uniforms were bought and the band will provide music in the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer Band
Eastern Star Leader Misa Fisher Visits Kemmerer
Grand Matron Misa Fisher of the Eastern Star arrived in Kemmerer Monday and was greeted by prominent local members. Mrs. Embree hosted a Kensington afternoon with Mina Fisher as guest of honor. Monday evening the Batro Star Indies held a special meeting with Miss Fisher as chief speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Fisher
Eastern Star Organization
Kemmerer
Eastern Star
Presidio Company H Training Officers for Wyoming Contingent
Off for Presidio Company H has three men R R Hacon Russel Titensor and Gilbert Stuart recognized by the command ing officer for training officers in the big camp at the Presidio near San Francisco. The party will leave at 2 40 Thursday morning and join the Wyoming contingent at Green River. About 20 men total. Gilbert Stuart a sergeant who served on the border and is from Ogden. Russell Titenner also a sergeant with border service. his father a Star Valley farmer near Bedford. Zane joined the company after returning from a voyage to Australia. R R Becom had been a member over a year but did not go to the border. he was on the faculty of the Logan High School. The group hopes for commissions after three months training. Rose Angelo, attending a business school in Baltak City, arrived home last week for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Hacon
Russel Titensor
Gilbert Stuart
Presidio
San Francisco
Wyoming
Green River
Afton
Ogden
Russell Titenner
Star Valley
Bedford
Zane
Foe Compas
Rom
Australia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kemmerer Agents
J Heapmerie Co
Klytimas Kemmerer Tldw
Furn 9
Blythi-Foree-Hoskine Co
Plamondville
Mountain Trading Co
Frontier Agent
Frontier Supply Co
Big Viney Agenta
Big Piney Mercantile Co
Schils Drug Co
Fall River Basin
Frank M. Hanson
F. E. van Vieck Ranch
Geo. Matthewson
B. F. Bondurant
Mr. Ilannon
Walter McPherson
Boulder
Bondurant P. 0
Quityerkinken
St. James Church
Louis B. Westholder
Florist Stores
Evanston
Rock Springs
Jones Ranch
J. Dr. Guyette
Jake Herachler
Phil Twichel
Mr. Marx
Earl Jones
J. Y. Butler
John Thompson
Jones Place
Ira Bailey
Ford
Joshua Twichel
The
Viola Mercantile Co
E. H. Simpkins
Oscar Henderson
Fred Baily
BM. Fox
Utah
County Board OF Registration
J.B. McMinn
H. R. Harrison
D. Stafford
Big Piney Examiner
Jackson Hole Patriots
Jackson Hole
Frontier Schools Close
Kemmerer Camera
Toure Trely
Lyceum Theatre
C. Walters
Nantic
Agnes Stutts
Walters Company
Whiston
Peter Gordon, JR
Misa Rose Angelo
Baltak+ City
Rome
Blyth-Fargo-Hoskins
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