Frontier gunman fires and firebombs homestead in clashes
McClain entered Matt Alma’s cabin near Dismondville and fired at homesteader Pradler Heeldent, setting fire to a stove and papers. Deputy Ben Bagnell arrived to save the occupant as the cabin burned, McClain fled with a load of goods and later fought a saloon brawl, missing court due to injuries. Charges of attempted murder and damage claims follow, with Justice Carnahan to hear the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pradler
Osbin
Gan
Bete
Frontier
Matt Almo
Ben Bagnell
McClain
ElkoLpe
Ho Ie
Aimo
Dismondville
Elliot
Sui
Per
Sulla
Mimo
Keney Wagner
Prontier
Atmo
Carnahan
Local teen Sick with Typhoid Fever Reported in City
Monen Cook contracted typhoid fever and is under care as health officials investigate a feeble outbreak. Officials caution residents about hygiene and report the case amid growing concern in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monen Cook
Mrs McPhie Dies at 30 After Operation in Glencoe
Mrs Mary EK McPhie of Glencoe died Saturday at Lincoln County Miners hospital after an operation for serious complications. She leaves her husband who is a minor at Glencoe, six children, and other relatives. Funeral services were held Monday at the Mormon chapel in Diamondville with many attending. Interment followed in Diamondville Cemetery. Relatives from Evanston attended including George McPhie Albert Hanley Andrew McPhie and R E G and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ek, McPhie
Cook
Blackler
Cumberland
Mormon Church
Evanston
George McPhie
Albert Hanley
Andrew McPhie
R. E.G
Diamondville
Reception for Rev Wood Held in Kemmerer
A large reception was moved to Wednesday evening for Rev. Wood who will soon depart for Binshame in the east. The event at Mrs. W. J. Witherspoon’s home features cards and games starting at 8 30. Rev. Wood has served about a year and a half at St. Jemea church earning many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Wood
Kemmerer
St. Jemea
Pioneer Visits W Be Milla Family Returns to Lincoln County
The Mills family, long known in the region, arrived in Kemmerer during winter after selling a Big Piney ranch and a dairy business in Oregon. Mrs Mills has been ill. relocation plans depend on health and prospects. Lesley Mills died in Salt Lake City last summer, shaping the family’s return in Lincoln County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Be Milla
Kemmerer
Big Piney
M's. Mills
Jerome
Orgeon
Olilla
Lesley
Galt Lake City
Lincoln County
Fat Salesmen Trade Upset by New Phaston in Kemmerer
Merman Skola, manager of a Kemmerer livery barn, bought an old fashioned phaston from Frontier Supply Lumber to aid fat salesmen who dislike using modern rigs. Local businessmen call it a notable accommodation and speculate Harman may win the fat trade hereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merman Skola
Kemmerer
Frontier Supply Company
Ocal
Harman
Gowers of Jaws Named Local Music and Drawing Teacher
Mise Glyvis Gowers of Jaws appointed as music and drawing teacher for local schools succeeding Miss Ireland who resigned weeks earlier. She arrives highly recommended and will oversee music and art in grades and the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Glyvis Sowers
Jaws
Miss Ireland
Hines
Boms
Gowers
Muale End
Local notes from Kemmerer and vicinity
Multiple brief items from Kemmerer Wyoming and surrounding areas. Residents travel for work and visits, ranch foremen and workers in town, new and ongoing building, car purchases, and social events. Names include J M Edwards, C C Layton, Pete Sullivan, Mrs Maggie Nicholson, Mrs Fred Howard, and others with mentions of Ox Ridge spring interest and Triangle building progress.
Kemmerer Notes Include Preach and Travel News
Lyon Rathbun visited friends and handled business in Kemmerer. Rev Clover plans a sermon on What In the Almighty at M B church next Sunday night. W Brammer travels to Salt Lake City for Short Line agents meeting. railroad covers his expences and hotel stay at Hotel Utah. Schwalbe Sanderson handle painting and paper, phone 06. Albert Catson of Piney State Bank in Big Piney on town business. Mrs Hocker returns from Ogden. mother joined then left for home. Hell-to-vay Austin shown at Kemmerer Theatre to mixed applause and praise from locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Fn
M. B
W. Brammer
Salt Lake City
Progressive Road
New Hotel
Utah
Albert Catson
Piney State Bank
Big Piney
New Kemmerer Theatre
Post Office Runs Smoothly in McNamara Absence
During Postmaster John McNamara's absence the local Post Office was led by Miss Mary McNamara and her brother James who also attended high school. The community lauds their efficient management and notes no complaints or howls from the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McNamara
Mary McNamara
James
Uncle Sam
Christmas Returns From Salt Lake Trip in City News
Mrs. C. A. Christmas came home from Salt Lake City on Tuesday. Platt Wilson visited Salt Lake City last week and returned with James Petrie in Petrie's car. Dr and Mrs L. E. Kindall plan to move into a new cottage Thursday noted as one of the prettiest in the city. Ike Hilson, a Salt Lake City salesman, is calling on his Yasessee friend in Kemmerer this week. Nursing services offered for confinement cases. Birs J. A. Gove mentioned in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Christmas
Salt Lake City
Ike Hilson
Yasessee
Kemmerer
Platt Wilson
James Petrie
Lost in Storm Carl Pfaff Strays From Lincoln County Roads
Carl Pfaff of Lincoln County Garage and a female companion drove into a snow storm near LaBarge and became lost for hours. They sought shelter at a ranch house overnight and awoke to find they had wandered far off course. Carl returned to Kemmerer Monday instead of Sunday night as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Pfaff
Lincoln County
LaBarge Country
Carl
Kemmerer
The Miracle of Life at New Kemmerer Theatre Friday
Mia M Naylin returns from Salt Lake City after a weeks long medical stay with temporary nervous breakdown but shows improvement. The item notes that all estate items are reserved on sale at City Drug Store and advertises a Lincoln County GI Wooltex suit sale at Fell Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Kemmerer Theatre
City Drug Store
Donors Gift High Cost Artificial Limbs to Youth
Job Kiddy, famed for losing both legs, will receive two top quality artificial limbs valued around $300. The donation comes from the Central Trades and Labor Council of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job Kiddy
Donners
Central Trades and Labor Council
Becomes Missionary Becomes Missionary
Ogden reports 17 year old Miss Lillian Broadbent plans to become a missionary to Japan for the L D S church. The article outlines her life and the steps she must take to pursue the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eTed Hancey
Ogden
Lillian Broadbent
Japan
Prominent Rancher Sells Holdings in Big Piney Deal
It is reported in Kemmerer that Al Osterhout, a leading Big Piney ranchman, sold extensive holdings including stock to Gull Whitman and financier D. E. Balm of Omaha. The total price is said to be about $170,000 though the report is not yet verified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
al Osterhout
Big Piney
Gull Whitman
D. E. Balm
Omaha
Whitman
Osterhout
Keystone Coal Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice is given that the Keystone Coal Company stockholders meet November 6, 1916 at 8:00 PM at the law office of Robert R. Rose in Kemmerer Lincoln Wyoming to elect directors and conduct other proper business. Robert R. Rose, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Coal Company
Heling
Robert R. Rose
Kemmerer
Lincoln
Wyoming
Quarterly Conference Set for Randolph Utah Next Weekend
Bishop Evans of Frontier announces the stake quarterly conference will be held in Randolph Utah next Saturday and Sunday. He expects many local residents to attend the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Frontier
Randolph
Utah
Methodist conference arrives in Kemp for quarterly meeting
Reverend T. W. DuMm or Uneyenne, superintendent of the Southern Wyoming district, visited Kemp to conduct the quarterly Methodist Episcopal Conference at the local church. The event followed by the preliminarily scheduled church gathering last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. DuMm Or
Uneyenne
Wyoming
Methodist Church of Wyoming
Kempmeter
Auto Crash Leaves Tony Shumlar Injured On Frontier Road
Tony Shumlar driving a Dart along Frontier road Tuesday was rear ended by a McKay delivery car. The impact hurlled the Dart into a ditch, turning a complete somersault. Shumlar lay unconscious briefly, revived by Dr. Sanders. The Dart sustained heavy damage with two wheels knocked off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Shumlar
No. B
Frontier Road
McKay
Ford
Shumlar
Dr. Sanders
Card of Thanks From the McPhie Family
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends for kindness and floral contributions during the illness and loss of our beloved wife mother and daughter, Mrs McPhie. Willies, steko and relatives extend gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
End Mther
McPhie
Willies Steko
Christmas Greeting Card Order Open This Year
Local notice invites orders for engraved Christmas greeting cards with samples shown. The camera office asks readers to place orders now and mentions payment terms per pound, indicating a promotional or listing notice for custom card production.
Pitt Reliable Plumber Offers Guaranteed Plumbing Service
WM. E. PITT presents plumbing and heating services with a guarantee on all work. Contact details implied by the ad emphasize reliable repair and installation work for home systems.
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Andrew Morrow
aiyth-Fargo-Hosklas Co
Wooltex
Wood
NRW
Coyotes
Bon Ton Restaurant
Mmerer, Wyoming
Mivalo
Iten
Ted
Bob Hocker
Rock Springs
J. M. Edwards
Hamsfork
Edwalde
Sanderson
Ke. K. Curtis
C. C
Layton
Internal Revenue
Washington
Harry James
Charles Robinson
Cokeville
Andy Hansen
Jamieson Ranch
Fontenelle
Kemmerer Shoe Store
Pete Sullivan
Episcopal
Guild Hall
Maggie Nicholson
Star Valley
Triple J
Andrew Beyda
Wye
Oyster Ridge
Fred Howard
Pocatello
A. J. Hogan
W. E. Pitt
Walter Fenner
Joe Clark
Aan C. Steinberger
Thisdine
L. McKay
R. M. Turner of
Bridge Club
Mra. H. A.trost
Claude Reader
R. R. Rose
P. J. Quealy
JT. Boyle
John Mirehier
Studebaker
F. E. Curtis
Caveneying
Kent Curtin
B.F.H. Ce
Mra. H. Jadot
Mra
Pasneee
Jus
Mina Ada Collins
Mise Mary Geeaty
Misa Ruther Geesey
Prontier Acon
Willerd Bellle
THE
Lyceum
Stinson & Swartz
YALE
Mutual
Stewart & Stevens
BON OF the Immortals
Love
Lyon Rathbun
Kemmerer Tupsday
Schwalbe & Sanderson
W. R. Hocker
Birs
J. A. Gove
A. L. Gray
Mia. M. F. Naylin
Clifford Rosenberg Te
Wcoltex
Wm. Farnum
Cyril Scott
Peg O’the Ring
Stingaree
Edwin August
Henry Wathall
Fox
Big Deal Reported
Notice OF Stockholders Annual Meeting
M. E
Jonathan
Lemn
Ong Motel
Datroit
Hipaus Anger
Grant
Sitka
John Walters
WM. E. Pitt
A. Gewaye
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