Long Pending Case Decided in Wyoming Workmen’s Comp
The Selma Nelson versus Kemmerer Coal Company case, likely Wyoming’s first Workman’s Compensation jury verdict, arose from John Nelson’s May death after a log unloading accident. The jury found for the coal company, awarding Mrs. Nelson 37.50 for the period her son was disabled with a broken leg.
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Wyoming
Selma Nelson
Kemmerer Coal Company
Frontier
Arnold
John Nelson
Kemmerer
Jeson
Belma Nelson
New Restaurant Planned for Triangle Building by Buddendick
The building now occupied by Dr. W. R. Hocker at the Triangle corner will be converted into an up to date restaurant by H Buddendick. Mr Buddendick bought the property last week and will extend it after Dr Hocker vacates. He has leased the ground where the building stands. His background in this line suggests it will become a popular downtown eating spot.
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W. R. Hocker
H. Buddendick
Buddendick
Dr. Hocker
Oakley Band Holds Meeting Names New Officers and Members
A special Oakley gathering at Union Hall approved regular practice for the Silver Cornet band and elected new officers Louis Antonio conductor George Easton assistant conductor A Easton Jr secretary Chas Pi as treasurer with John Holmes as president. Also notes a newborn girl at Wm Purdy home and progress on Union Hall construction and local sports and medical updates.
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Oakley Silver Cornet
Union Hall
Louis Antonio
George Easton
A. Easton, Jr
Chas
Storkland Clerk Announces Birth Of 9 Pound Boy
Assistant County Clerk Storkland Frea Hancey joked about cranberry merchant troubles while revealing he became a father again. His son, nine pounds, arrived Sunday morning with Dr Marquis in attendance. Mother and baby are reported thriving.
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Frea Hancey
Dr. Marquis
Fred Gays
Colored man De Gans freed after quick hearing
De Gans, arrested days earlier on a charge of attempting to kill Ed Gramer, appeared before Judge Carnahan for a preliminary hearing. The case was dismissed as Gans posted bond to reappear in ten days and left the country. Gramer had already fled, leaving the murder attempt unresolved.
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de Gans
Ed Gramer
Carnahan
Gans
Gramer
Hospitalized Engineer Talcott Returns for Thanksgiving
Charles Talcott, formerly of Cumberland’s railway works, arrived from Salt Lake City to Kemmerer and will spend Thanksgiving at home. He has been treated in Salt Lake for a broken arm from the Cumberland branch, with blood poisoning complicating the recovery. He will return to hospital for several weeks after Thanksgiving, under medical orders.
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Charles Talcott
Kemmerer
Salt Lake City
Talcott
Salt Lake Hospital
Taklox
Cumberland
State teachers meeting draws Cheyenne officials
Cheyenne Superintendent Joseph B Bure left Tuesday for Cheyenne to take part in a state teachers’ meeting scheduled through the week. Principal B H Davia also departs for Cheyenne to attend. H Moyer of Big Piney attended the Woolgrowers Dance Monday night and left early for Cheyenne to return to school duties.
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Joseph B
Bure
Cheyenne
B. H. Davia
Chayanne
H. Moyer
Big Piney
Viet
Choyanne
Kemmerer as Next Oil Boom Center Hinted by Trails of LaBarge Field
Geologist Norton maps the LaBarge oil field as large as Casper or Lander and outlines plans to make Kemmerer the company headquarters. The Plains Company and partners envision piping oil at about 3500 per mile, with leases calling for wells to 3000 feet unless oil found sooner. Strong interests include LaBarge Oil, Denver-LaBarge, Kemmerer-LaBarge, Birch Creek, and others in a potential regional boom.
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Kemmerer
Carenat
Casper
Wyoming
Norton
LaBarge
Casper and
Lander
Plains Company
Kansan City
LeBarge Oil Company
Denver-LaBarge Oil Company
Kemmerer-LaBarge Oil Company
Birch Creek Oil Company
Lala C. Bird
Charles Bird
L. Z. Bees
LaBarge Livestock Company
First Chance Oil Company
Wm. H. Shinsel
Fred Serg
Hopeful 1 Company
McGinnis Land & Live Stock Co
Salmon Brothers & Fenner
Jon Metcalf
Guain
Big Fish Arrives for Display at Lyceum Exhibit
A famed Dig Heb sample from Kemmerer arrives for public viewing at the Lyceum. The mounted specimen rests in an ornate glass cage, drawing local interest and curiosity from visitors and collectors alike.
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Heb
Kemmerer
Lyceum
Community notes from Diamondville social and school events
The Cafetria Club met at the Rea residence for card prizes won by Mrs Wim Vicars and Mr Thomas Russel. Plans were made for a Thanksgiving dance. Local residents Patrick O Connell and Mina Lenore Neil changed engagements. A parcel post party at the Methodist church netted a tidy profit. The Finn Hall saw Tom Christy minstrel turnout and a lively post show dance. A. A. Kavanagh travels to Salt Lake for the Utah V Colorado football game. A large youth crowd attended the Finn Hall dance with lively music and later events.
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Cafetria Club
W. C. Rea
Wim
Vicars
Thos. Russel
Patrick O'Connel
Cumberland
James Hunter
Tom Christy
Finn Hall
Monica
Repairing Boarding House
The carpenters have been repairing the boarding house from floor to garret. Irene Wakkala has been very sick the past week and could not attend. Miss Jennie Roberts from Rock Springs visits her aunt Mrs John Roberts and plans to stay until Thanksgiving.
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Simpson
Isfely
Irene Wakkala
Jennie Roberts
Rock Springs
John Roberts
Leaving Kemmerer Pelligrin Aims to Sell Home
Joe Pelligrins plans to depart Kemmerer for his home in Los Nis. He intends to sell his house and lot in Kemmerer before leaving, hoping to secure a property lie across the street from J. L. home.
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Joe Pelligrins
Goon
Losnis
Kemmerer
J. L
Grovont Visitors and Hunter Reports From Kemmerer
Grovont resident Milton Robinson visited Kemmerer late last week before returning to Omaha for care duties. Two others, Brice and Ea, also returned from an extended eastern trip. The Robinson brothers are noted observers of big game with a scarce fall season as hunters report limited elk and deer activity and some cattle losses due to careless hunting.
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Milton Robinson
Grovont
Kemmerer
Omaha
Brice
Bae
Robinson Brothers
Distribution of Estate in Lincoln County Court
The State of Wyoming Lincoln County District Court requests all interested parties to show cause why estate distributions for James M Wright deceased should not be ordered. Objections must be filed by January 26 with the court in Kemmerer. Hearing set for 10 o clock in the court room at the Town Hall. Ivan S Jones attorney.
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State of
Wyoming
Lincoln
Ty Botatg' Ee
Jamea M. Wright
Perp Tang
Maid Court
Kemmerer
Wright
Jean
Weta
Busceters
Notice to Respond to Land Entry Claim in Evanston Wyoming
Nomen of conrrey serial no 0259 in the Department of the Interior United States Land Office at Evanston Wyoming dated November 15 1915 notifies the named entryman Rock Springs Wyoming that land claimed since January 10 A D 1x4 has been contested. The notice requires the entryman to file an answer within 20 days and to indicate the post office where future correspondence should be sent.
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Conrrey
Coutant
Department of the Interior
United Mates Land Office
Evanston
Wyoming
Ter A
Ives
Rock Springs
Ain
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Floriat
Moree
Evanston and
Joe
eHapatrics
Furn, Co
Blyth-Farro-Hoskins Co
Diamondville
Mountain Trading Co
Frontier Agents— Frontier Supply Co
Big Piney Agento
Big Piney Mercantile Co
Louis B. Westholder Florist
Oakley
Oakley Boarding House
Kendall Burney
Butte
Montana
Irene Morrison
Charles
William Snenson
Kemmerer High School
Kemerer Town
William
Georg
Samuel Moore
Joseph Lawley
LaGrippe
Martin and
Zilar
Storkland
Poe Gans
Holden Hill
Mmerer Heaquarters
Hows Testus
Irwn
Ethel Bradshaw
Dendritus
Clifford Bell
Bin
Mina Lenore Neil
Bikol
Elsie Scott
the Methodist Church
A. A. Kavanagh
Balt Lake
Tig
Utah University
Colorado College
Seody
Themi
Hie Latara
Ah, Doane
Uniou Packie Cusl Co
Buslomae
Diamond Coal & Hoke Co
Gendt
Meg. Chrlaman
Opal
Kemineror
Rome
Frontier News
Mike Slyman
No. 6
Frank Steinbour
Mike Mlyman
Steinbour
W. H. Solliday
Opal, Wro
Harry Harris
B. P. Manley
Keystone Coal Co
Galt Lake City
Utah
Jobo Roberta, Jr
Gomer Reese
Tom Thomas
Arnold Zumbrellem
John Collett
Frontier Supply Co
Ewes
Rotel
B Lawrence & Co
Grovont Visitor
Otice
Ivan
Jones
Premier Tires
John Walters
Kemmerer, WY
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