Persistent Idaho Wyoming state line dispute prompts petitions
Albert Rolph a prominent rancher says residents of Bear Lake to Swan Valley seek annexation from Idaho to Wyoming. Petitions aim to move townships across the state line to ease business and taxation, arguing residents must operate in two states. Rolph condemns Idaho tax and residency rules as unfair.
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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
Clerks Charter Arrives as Union Plans Meeting Tonight
The new retail clerk's union charter arrived after a delay and a meeting is set at the Odd Hall tonight at o clock. All signed members and interested parties are urged to attend as officers will be elected and installed and plans for future union work will be discussed.
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Interteanae Aa Sete
Old Timer Dies in Upper County
Old Timer Griffin, a well known resident, died suddenly last Sunday after years of working as a horseman for Amon Smith. He lived about 65 to 70 years and his family has all passed away. The remains were moved to Piney and embalmed by Embree’s undertaker, with funeral to be held there once Amos Saint arrives from the east, expected today, after wire notification of the death.
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Griffin
Amon Smith
Ai ‘Lertaker
Amos Saint
Beem
Breaks Record for Range Steer at Big Piney
Charles Noble returned from South Omaha with seven carloads of cattle. one steer topped the market at 149.90 dollars, weighing over a ton. The Summer Fall River basin range stock fetched 7.75 dollars for prime steers, cows at 6.10. A four-carload shipment sent Monday averaged about 7.50 for steers and 1.90 for cows. Stock consigned to Wood-Oswald.
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Charles Noble
South Omaha
Emile
Fall River Basin
Wood-Oswald
Grovont Guide Reports Grain Crop Upswing and Tourist Influx
Grovont J P Neon, a Jackson Hole guide, says the raunchers in that area have an eerelent grain crop this year. If grain raising continues, they may move out the grain as a surplus. Neon notes many tourists passing through the region. He is joined by John Delts and Fred Four, the latter planning to take his final nat' papers, with the other two 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
Advert reads rooms for rent by the day week or month in furnished style. Mrs Hemel Potter offers comfortable accommodations with flexible terms and convenient location.
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Hemel Potter
Ransom Found After Month-Long Search
Dr L Ransom, a hunter, disappeared September 17 in Jackson Hole. Friends and relatives conducted a weeks long search before his body was found. authorities suspected accidental gun discharge after elk hunting. His brother had offered a $500 reward for information or the body.
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L. Ransom
Jackson Hole
Ward
Ransom
Haley Plans Move to Idaho After Visit
W. Haley of Cottonwood said he will relocate to Idaho this fall after a recent visit to the state. He and Ralph Bugher traveled together, and Haley chose what he believes is an excellent location for a new home.
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Lot W. Haley
Cottonwood
Ralph Bugher
Mr. Haley
Idaho
Cokeville resident reports steady business in county seat
In Cokeville Steve Bartek of Rock Creek in the Coke Ville district was in town last Thursday on business. He says he took up a claim there three or four years ago and is succeeding well, enjoying increasing success in his venture.
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Steve Bartek
Rock Creek
Coke Ville
Harry Marquis Heads to New York for Winter Music Study
Harry Marquis leaves town for New York City this morning to study music at a leading institution there. He has many friends in the city and will be missed in local musical circles, but wishes for a pleasant season in the metropolis are shared by all.
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Harry Marquis
New York City
Harry
Interesting Letter from Miss Ivey
Miss Ethel Ivey, former Kemmerer teacher now in Cheyenne, pens a note to Mia Brandon dated October 24, 1915, recounting a recent football game between Laramie and Denison and referencing local folks and school plans in Cheyenne and Laramie. It mentions Hughie in Laramie and university preparatory study, with remarks on football injuries and a wary social jab about perception and worth.
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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
Wyoming best state for roads praised by Herman Gates
State Treasurer Herman J Gates returns from a trip to California and urges Wyoming to study road building methods. He notes Californias eighteen million dollar annual road budget and argues good roads, climate, and scenery could attract more tourists and raise the states profile. He urges business groups and state law support to advance road projects.
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Herman J. Gates
Alans
California
Wyoming
Buck Marries Rancher Leonard Buck Weds East
Leonard Buck a prominent Hamafork rancher returned from an eastern trip with a bride. Details of the wedding are scarce as the couple left for their home immediately after the ceremony. Buck had previously shipped stock to eastern markets then traveled to Pennsylvania where the marriage was held.
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Leonard Buck
Hamafork
Frida Brise
Old Brand Records Lag in State Livestock Office
State Board of Livestock Commissioners reports 6 005 brands recorded to date with 3 662 old and 1 463 new accepted brands and 583 bills of sale. Only about a quarter of required old brands have been sent for recording. 1 500 new brand applications and 1 000 record applications pending as of April 15. Governor Kendrick has a copy of the report. Secretary Fred Thompson leads the effort at the Douglas office.
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State Board of Livestock Commissioners
Fred Thompson
The
Douglas
Kendrick
Thompson
Tmber
Fires at Worland Institute Us Allay Blame on Inmates
Authorities report incendiary fires at Worland Institute within days, finding no fault with inmates. Three fires damaged buildings, two outside fires scorched wheat stacks and a cate. inmates assisted with extinguishing efforts.
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Thie
Gildroy Marries in Rock Springs Wicket W W Gildroy Letter
A letter from W W Gildroy president of the State Federation of Labor announces a marriage to a union woman in Rock Springs. The missive speaks of family and trust and asks citizens to meet at home for celebration.
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Rock Springs Wicket
W. W. Gildroy
Sttate Federation of Labor
Prize Apples News Entry From Utah Visitor
Deputy county clerk Fred Hancer received prize apples from his brother in Utah. The annual fruit contest involves showcasing a special caramel apple and a yearly feature at the fair.
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Fred Hancer
Iis
Utah
Naturalization Court Admits Many Applicants in Evanston Session
Judge John R. Arnold presided a naturalization session in Evanston last Monday with forty seven petitions filed and most present with witnesses. Dozens were granted citizenship while several were continued or denied for witness absence or minor issues, marking a substantial rise in county voters.
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John R. Arnold
Evanston
Hieen
Frang Primus
Domenico Carollo
Achille
Miner Frank Gallup Arrested After Diamondville Dispute
Gallup, a miner, heatedly attacked Mrs Rochevar in Diamondville after a bill dispute. He was arrested, arraigned, and sentenced to eleven days in jail for contempt with other charges pending a later hearing.
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Diamondville
Frank Gallup
Mra. Rochevar
Mine Workers Auditor in City to Inspect Locals
George Young the state auditor of the United Mine Workers of America has been in the city for a month checking the books of the various locals. There are about twenty six mineworkers locals in the state, and he plans to visit all, many of which are widely scattered.
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George Young
United Mine Workers of
Ameras
Prominent buyer in Kemmerer targets army horses
Army horse buyer E. W. Lewis, active in Kemmerer, has traveled through Big Piney and Pinedale gathering nearly a hundred horses for shipment to France. He plans another roundup soon as supply permits.
Travis Family Vacation Plans Highlight California Trip
News from Los Angeles reports Mr and Mrs Lewis Travis enjoying a mineral hot springs resort in Murrieta and rheumatism relief. They plan to visit the Frisco fair soon with 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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New York
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Howe Lawn
Herman II
Gates
Worland Institute
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Hugh Guthrie
M. J. Sawaya
Patrick George
August Sarinen
Bam Nordy
Mike Kujan
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Geo. Kalan
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Albert Kalinski
Frank Hlachun
Travis
the Bank of Scotland
Kemmerer Savings Bank & Trust Company
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