Soldier Boy Letters From Camp Greene 1917
Wartime letters from Jackson's Hole Couriers camp describe troops in Charlotte area during October 1917. Musings on drills stumps digging and unit reorganizations as Co M and Wyoming units shift to artillery and wagon roles. Weather, morale, and proximity to amusement park offer contrast to training and deployment pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Greene
Scheen's Hole Courier
Barlotte
8Rd Wyoming Infantry
Colorado Field Artillery
Ind
Casston Ompanies
Wyoming
Ileal
Charlotte
asMours
Wasteful Rubber and Repair Costs Debate Across County
A readable fragment discusses tire disposal versus repair. It notes a local official, Mr. Pines, arguing many tires could be repaired rather than discarded, and mentions a “tile coat 4 fod blowout” as a repair option. An advertisement hints at local businesses and auto parts concerns amid tire waste discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Pines
Iarern
Turned Tormentors at Star Valley High School Dance
Reported incident at Star Valley High School where students overwhelmed faculty as they escorted new teachers from the campus. The disruptive scene interrupted a Friday dance with shouting demands and accusations of impropriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Valley Meh School
Star Valley
Herey
Ron
Parton
Sivt
Robngon
Profoots Jolley
Knight
Skull Injury Leads to Recovery for Clinton Peniman
Clinton Peniman suffered a skull fracture when a prop fell at Sublet mining site and was operated on at Lincoln County Miners Hospital. A damaged skull fragment was removed, and doctors report recovery progressing after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Peniman
Lincoln County
A Bad Indian What Might Have Been Mithinken
A garbled historical note describes a Kemmerer street scene where Tateh Miller tried a stunt with a motorcycle borrowed from a company. The wild-act sequence, the crowd reaction, and the aftermath with injured onlookers and hospital visits are captured in fragmentary terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davene
Kemmerer
Tateh Miller
From Ties Song Company
Kent Gothie
Hutchenn
Mlamount Patel
Jay
Mitel
Neve
Lincoln County men enlistment list in draft report
A report to the local draft board shows Lincoln County men volunteering before calls. Names include Orrin Tt. Bury Cokeville for Marine Corps, Irving T. Gamble Glencoe for navy, Robert Aitkes Glencoe for navy, Karl Wilson Salmon Kensierer for navy, and others from Daniel Matod to Tated for various military branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Foral Draft Board
Orrin Tt
Bury
Cokeville
Marine Corps
Irving T. Gamble
Glencoe
Navy
Robert Aitkes
Karl Wilson Salmon
Kensierer
Tasto Rain
Daniel
County road survey progress noted by officials
County road surveys continue with the survey team led by Vat Wilson covering Star Valley and Fontenelle areas. They assess routes for potential county road improvements and compile data for official records.
Peculiar Plant Revives After Soaking Warped in Water
A damaged clipping describes a peculiar plant from Peculiar Plant County. The plant appears dried and cactus like until placed in water, where it rehydrates and becomes a green, beautiful thing. It notes the plant can stay dry for years but will revive when immersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Clark
Concert program teased for upcoming orchestra benefit
On November 17 a benefit concert by the TNT Orchestra is announced with twenty pieces planned. The band has begun rehearsal and will present a concise program of select pieces designed to please attendees at Kemmerer Theatre.
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Pithefelin
Ada Roach and Company at The Heart of the Immigrant
Ada Roach and Company presents a musical sketch retelling immigrant experiences with characters Ada Iria Gretehen Tony Lena and Herman in a revue of stories and songs. The program includes The Lutlety Rag Swedish Buffragette and The Old Musician's Story. Second Kedpath Luncheon at New Kemmerer Theatre on Wednesday October 24 with admission 1.40.
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Chis
F Horner Mowie
Thurkow Lieutance
Ada
Iria
Gretehen
Tony
Ta~ Chol
Lena
Herman
Nowalle
Bivile
Garman
Miss Roach
Mand
Lanaie
Kedpath Lyenun Number At the New Kemmerer Theatre
Roundup in Star Valley Report Amid Winter Conditions
An OCR fragment from Star Valley describes a roundup and difficult winter conditions in the Lower Star Valley region. It mentions a race or roundup event around Geflobur 10th and notes unsettled weather impacting the area.
Foreclosure Notices in Lincoln County Wyoming and Kemmerer
A legal foreclosure notice chapter details a September 1917 judgment and decree of foreclosure in Lincoln County and Kemmerer Wy, with sales set for November 29 and November 28 1917, at 11 am and 2 pm respectively, at city halls and county courthouses. The properties include described land parcels in Wyoming, mortgage-backed tracts, and associated water rights and appurtenances. Special Master Commissioner and attorneys oversee public auction to the highest bidder for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora J. Selvation
Frank Sebastian
Andrew T. Milligan
Lillian T. Milligan
Lincoln County Court House
City Hall
Detrick Court
Lincoln County
Pitts
Attuate
Huy
Suntheet
Deerring
Ald Rag
y+fee
Nance
Pat Mere
Wyoming
Wyomine
Martenges
Aage
Tan
St. Rose
Uetton
Frank 3. Wood
Piaintiit
Chindy D. Reed
Nettle M. Reed
John Scowerott and Sons Company
Tdacola County Court House
Kemmerer
Lywald
Whitch
Linevoly
Lota
Cache Creek
Jakaon
ExoMere Register of Deeds
Ivan
Local Jury Delivers Commitment Amid Unclear Details
A report from Lander describes a jury committing Agnes Meliiatee a defective person living in the county to a home for Heforrives In Lander. Jurymen named include F W Holmes J M Mott Chas Hird William Fenn and Jack Manute. Jane Hird an aged woman, said to be 100, also committed to the institution days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Meliiatee
Lander
F W. Holmes
J. M. Mott
Chas. Hird
William Fenn
Jack Manute
Jane Hird
Etna Promises Growth as New Store Nears Opening
Etna in Lower Star Valley on the tourist route sees dozens of autos daily. Local storekeeper Mr Roberts says Etna may become the valley’s center. A new store by Mr Rolph is expected to open soon with him visiting the area to arrange stock. Mrs Thomas Steddon of Diamondville recently returned from Rochester MN after care at Mayo Brothers Institution. Crown of Franston stays with her brother in Diamondville.
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Etna
Lower Star Valley
Roberts
Rolph
Thomas Steddon
Diamondville
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Brothers
Crown of Franston
Bridges Work Planned on Kemmerer He Pines Road
Officials announce a special appropriation for bridge work on the Kemmerer He Pines road after a state transportation commission visit. A two county commissioners trip to Cheyenne secured funding for repairs amid severe roadway damage.
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Athort Taurein
Mir Piney Junker
Atwood
Big Hiney
Kemmerer- He Pines
Stave Highway Commission
Cheyenne
New Store Manager at Iron Mercantile in Kreedom Wyoming
Charles Brown, former school teacher in Star Valley, becomes manager of Iron Mercantile’s attire in Kreedom. He succeeds Bracken who left to attend school. Charles Roberts, formerly in hay and grain at Kemmerer, now resides on a fine ranch near Bind Wyoming. He left home October 10 to join the Lower Star Valley cattle round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brown
Star Valley
Iron Mercantile Company
Kreedom
Wyo
Mr Brown
Bracken
Charles Roberts
Kemmerer
Bind
Wyoming
Lower Star Valley
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Ers
Willia Eades Honska
Piano
Diradante
Kansas State Normal College
Yeachers
American Conservatory
Chicago
Columbia Ballpol of Music
Henry Guelich
Empona
Kanaass Rudolph King
Kanaw City
Floyd Robbins
Horner Instituto
Kaneas City
Brill Liebling
Hemet Levy
Jackson's Hole
Charintte
Afton High School
Pymoves
Oitlees
J. P Rosenberg
John B
Fargo-Hoskins Co
Parcenan
Ort
County Raade
Wilson
Atteree
Fontenelle
ADA Roach and Company
Roose
Het Mint
Kelly
Jorhiah
Kenly
POMC
Attents
Ifenrtet Court
Mudtelal Sbeteiet Cort
Behastian
Nie Beton
Belastien
Devesaed
Paani
Milligan
TATE
Weaning
Linvaln
Clarriet Court
Fale F. Reod, Nettie Mt. Reed
John Scowcroft and Sons Company
Olea
Byttieh
New Kemmerer
Etna Booming
Via
Oregon
Union Pacific System
Denver
Colorado
Spelisa
Pueblo
Obiaha
Katia Cly
St. Louis
Memphis
Minnesvoui
Ofjer
Iba
H. B. Guthrey Company
Casper, Wyo
Kimball Building
The
Lincoln Lumber Co
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