Two Juveniles Arrested in Cokeville Store Burglary
Deputy Smalley traced two youths Robert Richards aged 15 and William A Lawton 16 from Cokeville to Soda Springs Idaho, where they were arrested with stolen goods from the Cokeville Mercantile Co. The pair, previously sentenced to the Worland Industrial School, were retrieved from Evanston after escaping. They wore stolen western style outfits and were bound for the school to serve their sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cokeville Mercantile Co
Cokeville
Smalley
Soda Springs
Idaho
Kemmerer
Robert Richards
Wm. A. Lawton
Wiona
Minn
Hart
Stetson
Evanston
Wyoming to Hold Statewide Fair Price Conference
Governor Carey calls for a statewide meeting at the state capitol on Friday October 31 to discuss the high cost of living and curb profiteering. Mayors county attorneys and Fair Price committee delegates will attend with Attorney General and state Fair Price Commission. Federal cooperation may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
Atate
Wyoming
Good Roads
Capitol
W. L. Walls
State “Fair Price Commission
T. C. Diers
Sheridan
United States
Department of
Lincoln-Idaho to Drill No 3 Well
Lincoln Idaho plans to move its rig to a site about a mile east of the No 2 well for No 3. Workers have been hired to pad the rig in within ten days. No 2 continues to emit oil when opened, with prospects of steady production around 160 barrels daily. The No 4 well is expected to finish in about five weeks before shifting to a midway site between No 2 and No 4 for further drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Kemmerer
Lin Idaho Company
Lincoln-Idaho
Lincoln-Idaho Company
Jazy Danne Tonight At The Billys Orchestra
A fragment notes a Billys orchestra appearance tonight featuring Jazy Danne. The garbled text makes details unclear but indicates a performance event at a local venue with the band.
Oil Activities In Dry Piney Field
The National rig recently purchased by Mr. Chase, Sashaenee, will spud a well on a southwest quarter section 28-114 within a few days. Some drilling parts ordered weeks ago have not arrived yet but are expected soon. Geologist Mr. Wrang of California oil interests has spent two weeks examining Dry Piney holdings and is reportedly highly pleased with the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Sashaenee
Wrang
California
Penny Company Increases Capital Stock To 15 Million
J C Penney grows from a single store to a 15 million dollar corporation with 197 stores. The increase in authorized capital from 3 million to 15 million funds further expansion across the west and east, with main offices in Salt Lake City. Stores listed include Kemmerer Cokeville Laramie and Rawlins Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penney Company
Secretary of State
Kemmerer
Cokeville
Compatty
Utah
Idaho
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Kemmerer Cokeville
Laramie
Rawlins
Salt Lake
Hiunters Return Successful Trip
Undersheriff Conroy and Sam Ly Ett returned Friday from a two week hunting trip along Grays river. They traveled via Star Valley with guides Ollie Brown and Bill Oakley from Afton. Each hunter claimed an elk and reported abundant game despite heavy mountain snow.
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Conroy
Sam Lyett
Grays River
Star Valley
Afton
Ollie Brown
Bill Oakley
Kemmerer Ward Organized with New Church Officers
Kemmerer Ward of the LDS church organized last week with H. B. Harrison as bishop Ed Sutton as first counselor John R. McPhie as second counselor and George Williams as ward clerk Their appointments were confirmed in the local church last week A party traveled to Randolph for ordination at the Woodruff Stake quarterly conference in whose jurisdiction Kemmerer Ward lies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer Ward
LD. & Church
H. RB. Harrison
Ed Sutton
John R. McPhie
George Williams
Randolph
Woodruff Stake
Kemmerer
Orphaned Smith Children Taken to Home in Wyoming
Mrs Ollie Jewell of Wheatland states Lind of the Wyoming Children's Home found two orphaned Smith girls in Kemmerer on Monday. The Inter. and Mrs. Smith of Sublet are among those affected by last year's influenza deaths. A worthy society will place the children in good homes for education and opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Jewell
Wheatland
Lind
Wyoming
Strike May Be Averted In Kemmerer District 22
Officials in District 22 Kemmerer report optimism that a United Mine Workers strike slated for Saturday November 1 may be averted. President Lewis calls district delegates to Indianapolis to discuss Wilson's arbitration message and seek a settlement. Local leaders like Martin Cahill expect a favorable outcome, though a breakdown could impact thousands in the mining area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
Nlianapolis
Indianapolis
Martin Cahill
Kemmerer
Washington oil man visits Kemmerer
W. W. Davis of Fiyeeeigns Wash, vice president and general manager of Puget Sound Wyoming Oil Co, traveled to Kemmerer this week to inspect Piney field holdings. Bad weather delayed his visit. he left Sunday for Salt Lake City to attend Crocensil Co meeting as a major stockholder and plans to return in about two weeks to tour the fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Davis
Fiyeeeigns Wash
Puget Sound
Wyoming ‘Oil Co
Interis Company
Salt Lake City
Crocensil Co
Army recruiting team visits Kemmerer from Ft. D. A. Russell
Recruiting officers and two sergeants spent several days in Kemmerer this week seeking volunteers for all army branches with preference for World War II veterans. A few locals reportedly enlisted, though names are not confirmed. A permanent recruiting sergeant is expected to be stationed here soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mte
Ft. D
A. Russell
Kemmerer
Pioneer ranchman reports strong cattle market in Green River valley
E R Noble, one of the valley's early ranchers, visited the Camera office after returning from market. He says steers averaged 11.60 and cows 8. A standout two year old steer weighing 1 60 pounds topped the market at a high price. He notes ample hay in the Stari River valley and expects no feed shortage this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Noble
Green River Valley
Mr. Noble
Stari River
Whitcomb Whitcomb and Miss Strange wed in Kemmerer home
Whitcomb and Miss Chloe Strange of Bancroft Idaho became man and wife last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Whitcomb. William Whitcomb long-time Kemmerer resident and navy veteran works as night express agent. Mrs. Whitcomb, former Kemmerer High School girl, had been living in Bancroft with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Harrison
Whitcomb
William Whitcomb
Kemmerer
Chloe Strange
Bancroft
Idaho
Navy
Night Express
Mrs Graham Frontier Resident Dies at LA Hospital
Mrs L Graham of Frontier died Tuesday morning at the LA hospital after a long illness. She leaves her husband and a 15 year old son. Funeral arrangements could not be learned as press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Graham
Frontier
L. A. M. Hospital
Le Petit Ranger shines with school news roast
The regular monthly issue from Kemmerer High School by the Senior Class is issued Monday. It features well edited content and a playful roast section showcasing student perspectives and campus happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Patitema Mie
Kemmerer High School
Death of Glencoe Woman After Typhoid Fever
Mrs Nelson Rantio of Glencoe died Tuesday morning at the S C hospital from typhoid fever and complications. She underwent an operation about six weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Nelson Rantio
Glencoe
S. C. Hospital
Rantio
Woolgrowers to Convene in Cokeville
The Lincoln County Woolgrowers Association holds its annual convention in Cokeville on November 24 and 25. New topics will be discussed after delays caused by the influenza epidemic, with expectations of a profitable gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County Woolgrowers’ Association
Cokeville
Lanti
Shall We Prove Ourself Less Able in Peace Time
A president urges Americans to uphold democracy after World War I praising national unity during the war and warning against complacency in peace. He emphasizes individual liberty, intelligent argument, and mutual effort by labor, capital, and society to safeguard democracy and meet postwar challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Stats
America
United States of America
New Company Plans First Well at Dry Piney
Mr. A. G. Burritt and Mr. George W. Danley of Salt Lake City returned to Kemmerer after selecting a site for the first well by their Wyoming Dry Piney LaBarge company. The drilling rig was purchased and shipped from Farmington Utah and expected to be in Opal then hauled to the field pending weather. The leaders show strong confidence and say financial arrangements are complete to test the lower sands. If oil is found the Dry Piney area could prove extensive with further rigs anticipated in spring.
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A. G. Burritt
George W. Danley
Salt Lake City
Kemmerer
Midway
Danley
Farmington
Utah
Burritt
Snd
Program Dance at Lyceum Hall Pleases Attendees
Saturday evening’s Lyceum Hall program dance drew a nice crowd. The event featured several extra numbers by the orchestra with Miss Ziller on violin and Carlson on trombone and Mulings on drums. Mrs. Frank Eynon of Goble, recently released from the hospital in Lamoana, is expected to return home late this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Hall
Miss Ziller
Deavings
Carlson
Mulings
Frank Eynon
Goble
Moana
Public officials blamed in county probe over prohibition law
The article accuses F. L. Crabbe State Prohibition Commissioner D. C. Oakley Lincoln County Sheriff Christmas County Prosecuting Attorney Hunter Salmon Kemmerer mayor of Kemmerer and others of failing to enforce the new Prohibition Act while criticizing the county and editors. It argues the law assigns duty to these figures and notes political infighting and personal attacks in the coverage.
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F. L. Crabbe
D. C. Oakley
Linewinke A
Christmas
Hunter Salmon
Kemmerer
Prohibition
Oakley
Lincoln County
Attornay
Salmon
Marshalls
Kase
District Court 10 Convenes Monday for Two Major Criminal Cases
The fall term of District Court will convene in Kemmerer on Monday with Judge Tidball presiding briefly before Judge Arnold arrives. Two major criminal cases headline the term: the Winslow brothers murder in Jackson Hole involving Joseph J. Johnson and Wim Sewell, and an livestock misbranding case against Anna Richey and Charles King. The civil docket is lengthy and the full court list appears in the Camera.
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Disstrict
Kemmerger
Tidball
Rowling
Arnold
Rawlins
Kemmerer
Joseph J. Johnson
Wim
Sewell
Winslow Brothers
Jackson Hole
Johnson
Anna Richey
Chas. King
Wyoming
Carnival Dance at Lyceum on Hallowe'en
One of the season’s grandest affairs is planned at the Lyceum this Friday for a Carnival dance. Promised schedules include confetti noise makers and a lively evening of mirth with music by Jennings Mullings Carlion and Ziller.
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Lyceum
Hallowe'en
Jennings, Mullings
Carlion
Ziller
Red Cross Holds Lincoln Chapter Annual Meeting
The Lincoln Chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual meeting with reports read and approved. Judd Witherspoon was named acting chairman in the absence of the chair and vice chair, as members approved minutes and financial statements showing balances of 1378.01 and 3687.28 in two funds. A nominating committee proposed fifteen executive members including P. J. Quealy Nellie Rathbun B L Smith L G Baker C M Whitney John Cameron D J Brown John Rizzi Orlando Curtis R M Turner A M King W J Witherspoon Frank Pfeiffer H R Harrison J P Rosenborg and A S Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
American Red Cross
Oreer
Harry A.trost
Judd Witherspoon
P. J. Quealy
Nellie Rathbun
Home Service
Frank Pfeiffer
Mesdames
B. L Smith
L. G. Baker
C. M. Whitney
John Cameron
D. J. Brown
John Rizzi
Orlando Curtis
R. M. Turner
A. M. King
Messrs
W. J. Witherapoon
H.R Harrison
J.P. Rosenborg
A. &. Jackson
Watts Tours Salt Lake City on Ranching Business
George W Watts, Hamafork sheep and ranchman, returned from a week in Salt Lake City where he conducted business. He notes Utah has heavy winter weather with unusual snowfall and a weeklong storm. The Watts sheep move toward the winter range near Big Sundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Watts
Hamafork
Salt Lake City
George
Utah
Big Sundy
Births at L. C. M. Hospital
Walter of Diamondville and a boy. Mrs Harry Julien, a boy. Mrs Jon Priaires, a boy. Andrew Noell, a boy born Sunday morning or Monday in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Aoe
Wera Resordae Hospital
Walter Fee
Diamondvilla
Harry Julien
Mra
Jon Priaries
Aig Sound
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Coneville
Moat
Jazy Danne
Billys’ Orchestre
1.C. Penny Company
Hiunters
Smith
Washington
E.R. Noble
Mrs. Grah
LE Petit Ranger
Hy Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Hee Kean
Camere
District Court
Red Cross
Watts
L. C. M. Hospital
Andrew Noell
Jonday
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