Wyoming Move Proposed to Grab Idaho Territory
Albert Rolph, prominent rancher, claims Idaho residents want to transfer a border belt from Idaho to Wyoming. Petitioners seek a line from Bear Lake County to Swan Valley to shift jurisdiction, reducing two states need for business. Rolph calls Idaho tax and labor systems a farce and urges residents to move to Wyoming.
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Albert Rolph
Freedom
Far Valley
Rolph
Wit Pe Net Beck
Chet
Rente of
Idaho
Carioon Range
Nett
Bearlake County
Swan Valley
Idano
Wyomii
State Line
Wyoming
Sts
Diffree
Bannock County
Mr. Rolph
Independent
Rot
Clerks Charter Arrival Sparks Union Meeting
The new retail clerk union reports its charter finally arrived and a meeting will be held at Odd Hall tonight at o'clock. Signed members and interested participants are urged to attend as officers will be elected and installed, with plans for the union's future progress discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interteanae Aa Sete
Old Timer Dies in Upper Country After Stroke
Old Timer Griffin, a long time resident of the upper country, died suddenly last Sunday after his third stroke. He was a horseman for Amon Smith for many years and left an estate of about 65 to 70 years of activity. The body was brought to Piney and embalmed by Undertaker Embree. Funeral plans await Amos Saint’s arrival from the east, expected today.
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Griffin
Amon Smith
Ai ‘Lertaker
Amos Saint
Beem
Breaks Record for Range Steer at Big Piney Market
Charles Noble returned from South Omaha with cattle as seven carloads sold last Thursday. ATop price steer for the range topped the market at 149.90 with one steer selling high while cows averaged 6.10. Another shipment of four carloads Monday saw steers around 7.50 and cows 1.90. Stock consigned to Wood-Oswald.
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Charles Noble
South Omaha
Emile
Fall River Basin
Wood-Oswald
Grovont Guides Report Grain Crop and Tourist Traffic
J. P. Neon of Grovont, renowned guide to Jackson Hole, notes an eerelent grain crop this year and that raunchers may be forced to give up grain raising or move out. He reports many tourists passing through the area. Neon is accompanied by John Delts and Fred Four, who plans to take final nat' papers, with the others acting as witnesses.
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J.P. Neon
Jackson Hole
Grovont
John Delts
Fred Four
Nicely Furnished Rooms For Rent By Mrs Hemel Potter
Mrs Hemel Potter advertises neatly furnished rooms available by the day or week. Bright, comfortable accommodations with convenient board and housekeeping options.
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Hemel Potter
Ransom Is Found Dead After Jackson Hole Search
The hunter Dr. L. Ransom who vanished September 17 in the Jackson Hole country was found dead after a weeks long search by friends and relatives. His brother had offered a 500 reward, and early indications pointed to an accidental death from a discharged gun while hunting elk or bear.
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L. Ransom
Jackson Hole
Ward
Ransom
Haley Plans Move to Idaho From Cottonwood
W. Haley, recently visiting Idaho with Ralph Bugher, states he will relocate this fall to what he regards as an excellent site. Haley spoke of a pleasant trip and his decision after reviewing a Water-area location.
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Lot W. Haley
Cottonwood
Ralph Bugher
Mr. Haley
Idaho
Cokeville Resident Reports Local Success in County Seat Visit
In Cokeville Steve Bartek of Rock Creek in the Coke Ville district toured the county seat last Thursday on business. He claimed homestead status years ago and reports growing success from his ventures, noting improved prospects and progress.
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Steve Bartek
Rock Creek
Coke Ville
Harry Marquis Heads to New York for Winter Music Studies
Harry Marquis leaves for New York City to study music at a prominent institution. He has many friends there and will be missed in local musical circles while he enjoys a season in the metropolis.
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Harry Marquis
New York City
Harry
Interesting Letter from Miss Ivey
A 1915 Cheyenne newspaper prints a letter from Ethel Ivey, formerly from Kemmerer, now teaching in Cheyenne. It discusses Brandon, family, the Laramie Den football game, and notes about university prep plans.
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Miss Ivey
C. Watt Brandon
Ethel Ivey
Kemmerer
Cheyenne
Wyo
Warren Ave
Mia
Brandon
Fontaine
Hughie
Laramie
Piant
University Preparatory
den of the
Laramie Boys
Uiver
Chick
Downey
Olive
I Think Wyoming Best State For Roads Says Gates
State treasurer Herman J Gates praises Wyoming after a trip to Alans noting Californias eighteen million dollar road budget this year as a model He argues Wyoming has superior opportunities and good roads plus climate and scenery would draw tourists if locals organize and study road building methods for upkeep and state laws aid.
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Herman J. Gates
Alans
California
Wyoming
Leonard Buck Marries in Eastern Ceremony
Leonard Buck a prominent citizen and rancher of the Hamafork section returns from an eastern trip with a new wife. The couple hastened to their home after the wedding and Buck had recently shipped stock to eastern markets before traveling to Pennsylvania for the ceremony. Friends extend wishes for a long life of happiness and prosperity.
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Leonard Buck
Hamafork
Frida Brise
Old Brand Recording Lag Report Reveals Delays
State Board of Livestock Commissioners reports 6005 brands on file with 1197 recorded before April 15 when Fred Thompson took charge. Of all records, 3662 are old brands, 1463 new accepted brands and 583 bills of sale. Over 1500 new brand applications and about 1000 record applications were pending as of April 15.
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State Board of Livestock Commissioners
Fred Thompson
The
Douglas
Kendrick
Thompson
Tmber
Fires at Worland Institute Reported Incendiary
Authorities say fires at Worland Institute were incendiary but inmates are blameless. Three fires damaged the building while two started outside. three stacks of wheat and one cate were destroyed. Inmates reportedly helped by cooking during the blaze.
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Thie
Gildroy Marries in Rock Springs in Unclear Letter
A muddled OCR fragment notes W. W. Gildroy, president of a state labor federation, listing a marriage to a union woman and urging citizens to meet at home. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or locations.
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Rock Springs Wicket
W. W. Gildroy
Sttate Federation of Labor
Prize Apples Claim Shrouded in Family Tale
A deputy county clerk in Utah receives apples described as a yearly prize from a brother with a vague, fragmentary account. The snippet mentions a fruit company and a community event with honey noted among the items. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Fred Hancer
Iis
Utah
Naturalization Session Grants Dozens of Admissions
Judge John R. Arnold presided in Evanston last Monday over a naturalization session with forty seven petitions filed. Most applicants were admitted or continued for minor reasons while several were denied. several absences and continuations noted.
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John R. Arnold
Evanston
Hieen
Frang Primus
Domenico Carollo
Achille
Miner in Diamondville Jailed on Contempt Charge
Frank Gallup, a miner, became abusive after a dispute over a bill at the Diamondville store. He struck the woman proprietor, Mrs Rochevar, fled, was arrested, and arraigned. The court sentenced him to eleven days in jail for contempt, with further hearing on the other charges to follow.
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Diamondville
Frank Gallup
Mra. Rochevar
Mine Workers Auditor Here
George Young the state auditor for the United Mine Workers spent time in the city and will stay in the region for about a month checking the books of twenty six locals scattered across the state.
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George Young
United Mine Workers of
Ameras
Prominent Buyer Harvests Horses for Army Effort
Army horse buyer E. W. Lewis roams Kemmerer area and nearby stock centers. He reportedly secured about a hundred horses for shipment to France and plans another roundup soon.
Travis News from Los Angeles Visitors in Murrieta
Mr and Mrs Lewis Travis of Los Angeles report enjoying Mineral Hot Springs resort at Murrieta where Mr Travis sought relief from rheumatism. They plan to attend the Frisco fair with their son Lewis and wife, traveling from Los Angeles to Frisco. Old papers for sale at this office.
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Lewis Travis
Los Angeles
Murrieta
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Oregon
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New York
Howe Lawn
Herman II
Gates
Worland Institute
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Gottfield Fova
Hugh Guthrie
M. J. Sawaya
Patrick George
August Sarinen
Bam Nordy
Mike Kujan
Lake
G. J. Ba
Geo. Kalan
Barto Strum
Albert Kalinski
Frank Hlachun
Travis
the Bank of Scotland
Kemmerer Savings Bank & Trust Company
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