Wyoming Good Roads Meet Sparks Lincoln County Plans
A large Cheyenne gathering of Wyoming leaders on October 30 debated forming a state highway group and Lincoln county representatives urged action on the Snake River bridge. Temporary chairman Andrew Morrow will organize a Lincoln county good roads association tied to the state body, with a bond issue of up to 30 million dollars discussed to fund road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Senate
Capitol
Cheyenne
Lincoln County
T. D. O'Neil
Big Piney
Oscar Beck
J. L. Eynon
Jackson
Andrew Morrow
H.R. Harbastee
State Highway Commission
Snake River
Jackson's Hole
Weir Railroad Point
Jackson's Lake
Meetin Cheyenne
State Associatioon
State Highway Association
Mock Springs Man Fined After Domestic Dispute
A ducky hued resident of Mock Springs arrived in town this week to complain his wife was wronging him and attacked her with lefts and rights. He faced Acting Velie Judge Jones and was fined 20 dollars plus costs. Later police found he possessed liquor and he was fined again 15 dollars plus costs by the city court. The treasurer A D Hushind is scheduled for Cheyenne in the future.
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Chas. Vinson
Mock Springs
Jones
Vindon
Civil Engineer Wm Newbrough Dies in Wyoming at 60
The death of William Newbrough occurred Sunday at L C M hospital after pneumonia from a bad cold. A New York native and Columbia graduate, he helped shape Wyoming projects in Evanston, Kemmerer, and with the Kemmerer Coal company. He leaves a sister, Elizabeth, in New York City. Services were held at Kemmerer parlors with pallbearers named.
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L. C. M. Hospital
Wm. Newbrough
Newbrough
Kemmerer Hardware & Furniture Company
Elizabeth Newbrough
New York City
Leban Treward
Frank Pfeiffer
Peter Gordon, Jr
Toy A. Mason
H. R. Christmas
R.M. Turner
Beach
Wyoming
Kemmerer
P. J. Quealy
Kemmerer Coal Company
Penderthy Infectoy Co
Detroit
Michigan
Eines
Kemmerer Company
Tiecensed
American Society of Civil Engineers
Masonic Doings Armistice Day Ball Planned
Kemmerer Lodge No. 88 A F and A M issues invitations for a grand ball on Armistice Day at Lyceum Hall honoring members who served in the war. Elaborate plans are under way and it is billed as the season’s social event. Souvenirs list lodge officers and members in service. Refreshments to be served at the Columbia Club Sweet Shop.
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Kemmerer Lodge
Lyceum Hall
Columbia Club
Switch Engine Crews Cut Amid Coal Strike
Due to weak business from the coal strike two switch crews in local yards the Diamondville and Sublet engines have been laid off. If the strike persists further reductions in the yard force may be required.
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Diamondville
Wyoming Mines May Work In Near Future Amid Strike
The United Mine Workers strike has many Wyoming miners idle but talks with operators suggest a return to work in a few days. Districts report calm with cavalry detachments in place as Governor Carey says mobilization was not intended to intimidate.
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United Mine Workers of America
Wyoming
Utah
Colorado
Cheyenne
Carey
Fifteenth
Kemmerer
Sewell Pleads Guilty in Winslow Brothers Murder Case
Sewell, held in county jail, pleads guilty to manslaughter in the Winslow brothers murder case from last summer at Jackson Hole. The county attorney urges acceptance. accomplice Jes I Johnson is also jailed. Sewell says he is the least guilty of the two.
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Wmn. Sewell
Winslow Brothers
Jackson Hole
Jes
I. Johnson
Sewell
Angus McLean Visits From Beck Ranch Early Week
Angus McLean travels from his Beck area ranch at the start of the week, reporting in and plans to stay several days.
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Angus McLean
Beck
Star Valley Schools praised by County Superintendent Geer visit
County Superintendent Myra F Geer returned from Star Valley where District 1 schools were praised for efficient work under Supt J B Robinson and teachers. Geer faced bad weather on the journey waking to Montpelier with Raleigh and four horses arriving at three in the morning before proceeding to Portello for a district institute.
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Myra F. Geer
Star Valley
Geer
J. 8. Robinson
Poratello
District Institute
Fire at Diamondville No 1 Mine Extinguished Early
A fire started in the engine house of Diamondville No 1 Mine on a recent afternoon but was put out before much damage occurred. John Eesman has returned from a several week visit to his old home.
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Diamondville No
Pire
Ming
Diamondville Bunter
John Eesman
Uae
Cattle From Big Piney Held Up At Opal Then Cleared
About two thousand five hundred cattle from Big Piney were delayed at Opal for days awaiting shipment to eastern markets. Shippers included Wm Luce Ruud Brothers James Mickelson and other stockmen. Relief came when several cars arrived and cattle began moving toward market.
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Opal
Wm, Luce
Ruud Brothers
James Mickelson
Davison Returns from Pacific Coast Trip
James Davison noted stock man from the Opal district came home with his son Myrle and daughter Jane. Myrle enrolled at Adcock Mechanical School in Portland Oregon while Jane plans to study at Los Molinos California.
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James Davison
Opal
Pacific Coast
Myrle
Jane
Adcock Mechanical School
Portland
Oregon
Los Molinos
California
Feeding Stock on Upper Teamsfork Early Start
Early storms and range conditions push ranchers on upper Homafork to begin feeding two months ahead of normal. Ranchers expect to exhaust reserve hay but believe supplies will suffice through winter. Feeding likely to be general in the area by December first.
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Upper Homafork
Hay shortage hits Star Valley as stock ships out
Mr. Tradhoon reports a severe hay shortage in Star Valley due to a dry season. Widespread shipping of stock to other areas for winter feed has begun as ranchers struggle to find forage. References mention Tr W Harrison of Auburn visiting with his son and county clerk H R Harrison amid the shortage.
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W. Harrison
Auburn
Mentee
H. R. Harrison
Kemmerer
Lehinbersang
Wm. A. Hyde
Star Valley
Lincoln county Leads State in Road Building After Natrona
County figures show Lincoln ranks second in Wyoming road work after Natrona with projected expenditure around 3648.56 dollars for Lincoln. Projects are led by the state highway commission in cooperation with the bureau of public roads, with multiple contracts across Cokeville Star Valley Kemmerer Marbleton and Jackson Hole areas and a Caterpillar outfit on the Kemmerer Opal road.
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Lincoln County
Natrona County
Wyoming State Tribune
State Highway Commission
Bureau of Public Roads
Department of Agriculture
Cokeville
Star Valley
Kemmerer
Marbleton
Contraetor
Iwertan
Moranles
Council Holds Monday Night Meeting On Viaduct Sidewall
The town council met Monday evening with Morrow presiding in the mayor’s absence. A committee reported on the cost of building a sidewall to connect with the viaduct, and the council dropped the matter until railroad action occurs. The council also authorized purchasing 300 feet of new fire hose.
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Morrow
Imon
Smith
Talcott
Paulson
Howe
Postoffice Busy With Lincoln County Tax Notices
The Loreal post office has been exceptionally busy in the last two or three days collecting the 1919 tax. Work on the tax notices is said to be progressing nicely.
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Loreal
Lincoln County
Snow Aids Sheep Drivers On Winter Trail
Ed Brandley Granger Herk master visits town to report his flocks have reached the winter range in good condition. He notes recent help on the trail allows moving sheep away from water sources where forage is scarce and expects no severe winter.
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Ed Brandley
Herkmaster
Mr. Brandley
Anuwheim Aaron
Mr. Branly
Nevers
Vicious alcohol woes in Kemmerer area raise concerns
A Kemmerer Wyoming report cites a string of troubling cases where alcohol abuse affects families. Women describe husbands squandering wages on drink, with debts piling up and children exposed to instability. The piece urges readers to consider parental responsibility and the community’s role in addressing the problem.
District Court Convenes in Kemmerer for Fall Term
The district court in Kemmerer opens with Judge Tidball presiding. Jurors drawn, civil docket set for two weeks, criminal docket to start November 17. Notable cases include the Harrison v Hill condemnation and Winslow brothers murder linked trials, with high-profile defense and state talent anticipated.
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Linccoln County
Kemmerer
Tidball
Rawlins
SL. Harrison
Ona Harrison Ve
Anna Richey-Chas
King
Sewell
Claude J. Simpson
Jackson
William L. Wood
Kammerer
Thomas A. Walton
Smoot
B. Curtis
Cokeville
E.G. Pate
Sage
Albert Barras
Fairview. Co
R. Humphreys
Etna
M.A. Allred
Aston
V.V Johnson
Big Pinoy
E. G. Robinson
Kelly
T. H. Salmon
Charles Dahl
A. Mustonen
Henry Erickson
A. C. McCombs
Grover
E. L. Smith
Able Swanson
Diamondville
W. J. Payne
Bronx
Thomas Parson
Frank Ligland
Border
C.H. Rinehart
Reaver Trappers Fined and Arrests Reported
Trapper Ts and Cosi Chas Bacley were fined 100 dollars after a post work arrest by Game Warden Loula Jones for illegal beaver trapping. Judge Rossell in Diamontville saw Bacley plead guilty. Rapley, who sold twenty beaver hides to Lo Lovitt, was arrested for bribery and illegal trading. Lovitt, arrested at Cokeville, pleaded guilty to illegal possession and fined 60 dollars with costs. Additional arrests and tangle of hides are hinted.
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Chas Bacley
Loula Jones
Rossell
Diamontville
Rapley
Lo Lovitt
Rock Surinen
Beaver Iy Wynne
Tper
Masquerade Ball Grand Affair at Prentice Mal
A masquerade ball was held Friday evening at the Prentice Mall with the Sewing Club’s event drawing a large crowd. Music by Jennings, Hancey, Mullings and Roe complemented the festive mood as attendees enjoyed the arts and decorations.
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Prentice Mal
Thatmunk
Fwears, Jennings, Hancey, Mullings and Roe
Noted Pilot Questions Interfering With Schedules
A readable fragment notes George R. Here, described as a capable pilot, questioning interference in schedules and referring to meatless days and past meatler work. The text is garbled but centers on scheduling disputes and past roles.
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George R. Here
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Lincoln County Meat With Good Roads Commission
Good Roads Association
Statin Trenaurar A. D. Hushind Att Futurday
WM. Neworough
Fiontier
Davison
Snow
San Francisco
Africa
Linewls County
U. A
Alanis
Bina
Bey
Placva
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