Lincoln County Commissioners Meet in Kemmerer in 1917
Official proceedings record the regular session on October 4 1917 with Commissioners J Jon ind James Tudge and H Peterson auditing and approving numerous county bills including salaries for county clerks deputies treasurer auditor and sheriff as well as road and jail expenses and orders assigned by Kemmerer Savings Bank and First National Bank. The meeting adjourned to next day at 10 AM with clerk H R Marrinon and continued with audit of further bills and orders. Marta Corgiat of Diamondville added to poor and pauper list at $15 per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yue
Wyoming
Lincoln
Kemmerer
J. Jon
Ind
Janes Tudge
H. Peterson
H. R. Harrison
Wolaly
Fred Hancey
C. G. Eliott
Mayme L. Thomas
Vicorgs W. ‘Tanner
Asaemor
Taysom
B Wilde
Tressurer
Marer
Ofien
Mio LaChapella
A. A. Rosa
A. B. Wilde
Anna Carlson
Margaret F. Nicholson
Schoola
J. J. Long
Tien Bell
A. A. McDougal
Sherif
Matt Wilson
W. Merritt
Pitt Plumbing
J. R. McMinn
M. Moody
Kemmerer Savings Bank
First National Bank
Frontier Supply Co
New Penney & Co
Kommoerer
Board of County Commissioners
L. {. Jenkins
James Budge
C. H. Peterson
Jones
Attornoyn
Mountain Trading Co
Frontier Supply
Ed Lewis
Sandy Alexander
Gilbert Taysom
Wasxt
J.B. Matthews, Jr
Chainman Rveyor
Chainman
Jacobson
Jed Nelson
C. Penney
A. Vance
Lon Stepp
Kemmerer Savign Bank
Clay Beaton
John Matthews
Ie Neal
Geo
Haddenham
A. Price
Robert C. Heiner
Thos, White
F. ©. Labathin
William Wilkis
Roscow Titensor
Joseph Allen
Clarence Titensor
Sylvest
Ed Dray
Ira Mecham
Bon Broadbent
Wm. B. Snatt
J. B. Curtis
Ruben Brown
Mart Barkdull
Anton Boggle
Karl G. Reed
Marta Corgiat
Diamondville
Visit to Camp Green Shows Wyoming Troops at Camp Greene
A Wyoming correspondent describes a 325 mile trip to Camp Greene near Charlotte North Carolina. He details a reception for Wyoming soldiers from Kemmerer Rock Springs Green River and Reliance at Captain Waughs HQ. The piece mentions socializing with soldiers and a reminder of duties to veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis
P. J. Quealy
Washington
Charlotte
North Carolina
Wyoming
Captain Waugh
Allen Lynch
Afton
Camp Greene
Machine Gun Co
Kemmerer
Rock Springs
Green River
Reliance
Ikely
Chris Jensen
Johnny Stafford
Knud Berquiat
Elymer Anderson
Chris Honavich
Anthony Grass
George Rogan
Lerbette Bharne
T& 4
Unite Siates
Campe Green
MCA
Emerant Ag
Hoya
Theas
Toantiv
Cantain
Tieutenant Carrin
Nation mobilizes women and prisoners for war effort
National Defense Notes recounts women in the United States assembling 460 000 000 jars of canned fruits and vegetables as a shield against hunger and war. It notes prison labor in Wyoming harvests potatoes and describes officials expanding occupational training for women to fill men’s wartime roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lathrop Pack
National Emergency Food Garden Commission
Wyoming
Maine
Washington
Council of National Defense
Diers
Sheridan County
Social dance at Opera House by Woofinden Orchestra in Cokeville
A social dance at the Opera House Saturday evening drew a wide turnout and good music. The town saw numerous visits from residents and friends, including Chas and Bruce Kemmerer and families from nearby towns, with several residents traveling to Montpelier, Salt Lake City, and Kemmerer for visits. The news item also notes early Liberty Loan progress with Union Pacific contributions and local moves, changes, and school appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Woofinden Orchestra
Bull sale ships twenty two pure-bred bulls to California
P W Olson sold twenty two top quality pure-bred bulls to Swift and Co for shipment to their California ranch on the San Joaquin River. R Aitken of San Francisco selected the cattle, choosing Short Horn Scotch and Scotch Tops noted for their rugged high altitude development. Olson earned wide praise for supplying cattle from Cokeville Wyoming to a major national breeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Olson
Messrs. Swift & Co
Lincoln County
San Joaquin River
California
Pacific
Atkin
San Francisco
Wyomng
United States
Ward
Olson
Mr. Aitken
Cokeville
Wyoming
Wyoming 1917 State Fair Sets Attendance and Growth Record
The 1917 Wyoming State Fair drew over a thousand spectators daily as exhibits highlighted Wyoming agriculture’s rising quality and quantity. Auto races by top drivers and Wild West events drew large crowds, signaling plans for an even bigger fair in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
New Barber Shop Opening in Kemmerer This Saturday
A new barber shop, rebuilt and renovated with a polished facade, is set to open in Kemmerer this Saturday. Owner Mike Naglio, a well known local barber, invites patrons to celebrate the grand opening and enjoy the revived business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Anvural Wooks
Mike Naglio
Laos
War Tax Hits Letters and Post Cards in New Law
The war tax adds 3 cent mailing for letters and post cards after November 2 in the Kemmerer area. Foreign mail will incur 1 cent extra per item. The act aims to fund the war effort while residents travel to Salt Lake City and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
The
Treasury
Notice for Publication Desert Land Entry Claim
Nilho announces publication for Ernest W. Smith of Kemmerer Wyoming who filed a Desert Land Entry on July 20 111 for multiple subparts of section 28 and 17 township 20 north range 120 west 1xth principal meridian before H B Christmas Kemmerer Wyoming on November 3 1917 with witnesses James Matmant Josaph W Amith John F E Lloyd Joseph W Webster and John Heaton listed in the register asking to prove up the claim and dates and names reflect the notice details
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nilho
Ernest W. Smith
Kemmerer
Wyoming
H. B Christmas, A
Matmant James
Witnases
Josaph
Amith
Wyo
John FE
Lloyd
Joseph W. Webster
Bage
John Heaton
Sage
Alex Nialet
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Official Proceedings Board of County Commissioners
Staten Tel, & Tele, Co
H.R. Marrinon
S. 1. Jenkins
Jenkins
H.R. Harrison
Blyth-Fargo-Hoskins Co
Kemmerer, Wyoming
Camp Green
National Defense
Kithu Root
New York
France
Torrington
Eeffer
Rawlins
Hisory
Plate Valley
Union Pacific Port Road Company
Chas, Bruce
John Stoner
Thermopolia
Ike Eachua
Pocatello
Misa Cathern West
J. D. Noblitt
Thermopolis
Frank Mau
This City
Chas, Chas, Mau and Daughters
Butte
Salt Lake City
Frank Stoner
Joe Fuller, Jr
Montpelier
Joe
J. C. Kinney
Mrs. Perry
Denver
Geo. Sanderson of
Fred Roberts
Nettie
George Stoffera
Franklin
J. G. Reynolds
Aamenda and
Nahenale
Liberty
Union Pavific
Rich McQeary
Evan- York
Forston
Misa Chels Kehoe
Union Pacifi
Evanaton
Orland
Union Pacific
Immon Pacific
Mrs. Shits
Mr. Pell
Mr. Albrieht
Mrs. Morely
New Slaven
Conn
Mra
Willam Morely
Misa Bertha Swanson
Oakley
Choa
Dean
Nichol
Bia
J. A. Larson
Pinemeee
H. B. Guthrey Company
Casper, Wyo
Kimball Building
Aaron Sleop
Thayne
Dan Wright
Kemmererlyat Weidtenday
Department of the Interior
United States Land Offer
Evanston, Wyn
Kemmerer Steam Laus
Thihaals
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