Community plea for hospital funding and local murder report
A plea urges Kemmerer residents to donate monthly to fund a hospital building and administration, stressing aftercare costs. The report notes Morris Johnson’s murder at his Muddy Ranch on Big Sandy’s shore, with his nephew arrested and jailed after a confession. Green River Valley and rail points mourn the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrir Johnson
Hhis Ranch
Muddy
Eld Grant
Big Sandy
Green River
Morris
Shriff Stough
Lunder
Morris Johnens
County Officials Labeled as Responsible Tax Managers
The County Commissioners are praised for their handling of the new tax law and tax equalization efforts in Uinta County. The writer notes some criticism for political blame shifting but affirms the commissioners’ duty and lawful actions in attempting to balance taxpayer burdens amid perplexing policy changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torbe
Uinta County
Kemmerer Outpaces Wyoming Town Growth
Kemmerer rises as a bustling Wyoming town with rapid improvements from recent months. Residents note stronger housing demand as people move from rural areas to access the town’s school system, while calls grow for more rental houses and new business ventures to absorb idle capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Wyoming
Riven
City Hall Decorated After Council Deliberations
A garbled note describes City Hall being adorned with a fresh coat of paint by order or suggestion of the council. It mentions the building’s appearance and potential color or touchups if needed, reflecting ongoing municipal maintenance considerations.
Exposition Opens With Broad Promotions in Chicago
The text describes a grand exposition opening in Chicago on December 20, celebrating national industry and colonial aspiration. It notes widespread public support across offices and factories, with a vision of unique progress and national renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collstam
Geeta Kise
Superintendent Olmstead Dead at Hot Lakes
George H. Umstead superintendent for the Oregon Short Line railroad died November 5 at Hot Lakes in Ure. He had long served as a rail official across Idaho Wyoming Montana and Washington and was well known in Kemmerer with many friends among his acquaintances. His death brings grief to those who knew him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Umstead
Hot Lakes
Ure
West
Oregon
Olmstead
Pe Lake City
Idaho
Montana
Washington
Kemmerer
Lost Assistant Postmaster and Witnesses Return
$25 back for $85 lost. Riggs and A. Mason returned from Omaha as witnesses in a mall car robbery from last spring. Mail contained eight mutilated currency notes sent to Washington by registered mail from the First National Bank. Not recovered. Cashier Pfeiffer said the government allowed them $25 in settlement of the laws. For sale a new upright plane with a beautiful oak case. Address the Camera for details.
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Riggs
A. Mason
Omaha
Washington
First National Bank
Pfeiffer
Goreville Items and Local Travel Notes
Goreville items report a visitor from a nearby town and multiple residents traveling for business and shopping. The Collett Brothers list about twenty two lots on the west side of the track for buyers seeking homes, with various locals returning from trips to Utah and Salt Lake City for shipments and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Kagivy
Cokville
Y. ‘T. Thompson
Waits
Elky
Collett Bros
Twenti
Marks and Family
Utah
Aha
J.D. Noblitt
Salt Lake
Jus
Esterberg
Kemmerer
Cokeville
John Zumbrun
Ada
Sara Dave
Aopidenpfallos
Eave
Saves Mire
Fuller
Evanston Vieitare
Allon
Colle Reidense
A. D. Nowlitt
Ville State
Hank
Frank Pfeiffer
Joe Fabiel
Fawn
Ohana
Puller
Kemmerer notices mix in scattered town updates
Fragmented local item list reports events in Kemmerer including sales at Fat Cash Store starting December 5, plumbing and metal work ads by local shops, a First Annual Sale, visits by Dr L D Shaffer in Rock Springs, a planned Thanksgivings Eve dance, and injuries from Dry Piney. Mentions of Sutton family, Marie Sutton, and area residents appear amid scattered notices and social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Sien
Big Cantite Co
Dohn Keller
Oman
Ion
G. Joner
Jay School
Carter
Pis Beautee
Dora Thame
T Aringtona
Kemmerer
Ullivan & Pitt
Rutten Pains
Fat Cash Store
L. D. Shaffer
Rock Springal
Cumberland
Union Pacific Company
Dave Faddies
Saul Tt Lynch
Elliot
Marie Sutton
Sutton
K.P. Reardon
Heardon
Sherif
Burke
Dack
Oakley Hublet
Shonday
Toweda
McDougall
Mew Frontier Supply Company
Ole Jal vi
Short Line, Tod Fertbae Pet Eaug Toe Ree
A fragment from Ot county column notes a local short line event with partial details. readable text mentions a town, a date placeholder, and a brief reference to a transportation item.
Fragmented OCR leads to scattered town notes and rumors
The piece relays chaotic local chatter from Cokeville Co and nearby towns. It mentions Anderson, Saarn, and Opal, plus talk of a market, a Teddy Marke event, a potential mall contract for Pinedale, and various unnamed residents. The text is garbled with missing letters and stray phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ric
Christer
Cokeville Co
Anderson
Saarn
Teddy Marke
Bolliday and Wits
Shell
Easle
Opal
Nanine Bang
Lucky Enou
Pinedale
Notice phrases be ai teri i eae Pema ny
oblige the commities ou church
Cement foundation work around your base stalls repairs
A garbled note discusses cement laying around a base and foundation work. It mentions seamen or seamates, time, and foundation cement handling, but the exact details and context are unclear.
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Somalee
Kemmerrer
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A. L. Burgoon
City Hall
Superintendent Olmsted
Goreville
Ates Ae
Daven, Rognten
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