Road movement urged for Grand Canyon connection route
The Star Valley Independent endorses a $25,000 congressional appropriation to build a Grand Canyon road linking the Snake River bridge on the Wyoming Idaho line to Jackson Hole and the Lincoln Highway toward Yellowstone Park. It cites regional tax costs, praises Lincoln County leaders, notes Cokeville Register support, and mentions Senator Clark’s openness to the plan.
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Star Valley
Lincoln County
Congress
Grand Canyon
Snake River
Wyoming-Idaho
Jackson Hole
Lincoln Highway
Yellowstone Rk
Wyoming
Chain of Mountains
Lincoln County Ia
Ceene
Cokeville Register
Independent
Snake
Cong
Clark
Perfect Confidence in Kidney Remedy Stirs Local Faith
A letter from A Bybee of Lander reports relief from backache and urinary issues after using Deon’s Kidney Mille. The testimonial claims long-term freedom from symptoms and urges others in the area to try the remedy, noting it is available at dealers.
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Deon
Lander
Bybee
Voneldur
Quiet Marriage in Green River of Cokeville Couple
Stoner Larsen couple eloped and wed quietly in Green River on Thursday evening after leaving Cokeville by train. The bride, daughter of Mrs Stoner, studied at Sacred Heart academy Ogden after Cokeville school. The groom, a Cokeville merchant vice president and brother of vert Larsen, will reside in Cokeville with many friends wishing them happiness.
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Green River
Cokeville
Opal
Salt Lake City
Coker
Ready Money to Debut at New Kemmerer Theatre
Edward Abelea, famed for Brewster's Millions and The Making of Bobby Burnit, premieres Ready Money at the New Kemmerer Theatre. The city debut follows its world run in seven capitals and seven languages, with a two season run at Maxine Elliott Theatre.
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Edward Abelea
Bobby Burnit
Maxine Elliott
Pension awards and citizenship exams set by Judge Arnold
Judge Arnold, visiting from Evanston, approved widow pensions of 50 dollars a month for Daisy Jewell of Afton for three months, 25 dollars monthly for Mrs. Alonzo Shumway of Fairview for six months, and 20 dollars monthly for Mrs. Minnie Carter of Grover for six months. He also set October 25 for final examinations of 48 citizenship applications, one of the largest numbers in years, likely keeping him busy several days.
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Judge Arnold
Evanston
Daisy Jewell
Afton
Alonzo Shumway
Fairview
Mra
Minnie Carter
Grover
Exploits of Elaine Serial Shown at New Kemmerer
A dramatic moving picture feature highlights Arthur B. Reeve’s Craig Kennedy detective tales. Kennedy, acclaimed creator, is praised as a genius whose work elevates photoplay drama. The piece promises sublime action and sharp plotting, attracting readers and audiences alike. Screening occurs every Wednesday night at the New Kemmerer theatre.
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Sion
Marvel
Forever Remember
Ig Kennedy
Arthur B. Reeve
Craig Kennedy
Cosmopolitan
Gatorday Evening Post
Hearst's
Reeve
New Kemmerer Theatre
Opal Notes Visitors From Nearby Towns In Weeklong Run
Opal residents hosted and visited many guests last week. Annie and Lacie Dykes of Hook Springs traveled with their aunt Mrs Lee Pagaw to Opal. Mrs Hoy Osborne of Kemmerer visited Opal along with Miss Annie Likes. Mary Stevens and Miss Myrile Graham joined Ed Parmenter for Rathbun couch Fontenelle Week activities.
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Hennin Brown
Arthur Robins
Wathan
Hehioal
Annie
Lacie Dykes
Hook Springs
Mra Lee
Vlomenet Viet
Mary Stevens
Keannear
Aire
Mary Brows
Mery Stevens
Mra Marie Hienie
Bachelor Hall party and school notes at Kemmerer High
School notes recount a Bachelor Hall invitation and lively teachers’ party with 500 games, a new talking machine from Mr Moyer, and social events at Kemmerer grades. Principal Dav is attends a teacher institute in Laramie. Reports on athletic gear, seniors’ postures, and staff movements.
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Mr. Moyer
H. H. Moyer, Jr
God Beechue
Bachelor's Hall
Johnson
Anderson
Vollack
Gownes
Kemmerer
Moer
Davis
Burch
Laramie
Kemmarer High School
Wyoming
Lincoln County Fair Week Attracts State Officials Visit
The Lincoln County Fair week runs September 20 to 25 in Star Valley with events on September 22 to 24. Governor Kendrick and several state officials are expected to attend in Afton, drawn by Star Valley’s prominence. Exhibitors are inquiring about prizes and the race program as roads and weather cooperate.
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Star Valley
Lincoln County
Lincoln County Fair Association
Kendrick
Afton
Leo Essman Passes Away at Ten in City Home
Leo Essman ten, son of Mr and Mrs John Essman, died at 12 50 Tuesday morning at home from scarlet fever and diphtheria after a week of good health. Several doctors treated him but death followed a prolonged struggle. Born in Welleston he had lived here five years and was loved by friends and playmates. Interment was in Kenmare cemetery with services by Rev Seheffies of Rock Springs. Charles Huff called to Montpelier by illness of daughter.
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Leo
John Essman
USA
Po Awell
Welleston
Kenmare
Seheffies
Rock Springs
He Removed the Danger Signal For Sale Everpetors
Fragmented OCR text mentions danger signal removal and sale. Names and places are unclear. The readable portion notes a warning signal action and a sale listing with several garbled terms.
County Schools Expenditures and Enrollment 1915 Summary
Maggie F Nicholson county superintendent lists 1914 receipts totaling 173 000 plus state apportionment and bond sale funds. Expenditures cover teachers salaries 72 055.61 repairs 5 001.84 construction 19 637.69 apparatus 7 390.78 books 6 061.28 and various categories. balance 480.00. Enrolled children 3 431 and 125 teachers at an average salary of 70.54. Census 1915 notes 54 children of school age 6 to 21.
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Maggie F. Nicholson
Treas
Janeous
Old Uinta County
Intercou
Worth Their Weight in Gold
“I have used Chamberlain's Tablets and found them to be just what I needed for head aches and dizziness,” writes Clara A. Driggs of Kike. The letter lauds the product as ‘worth their weight in gold’ and notes availability everywhere.
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Clara A. Driggs
Company Incorporates In Coboville Transport Firm Formed
Articles of incorporation filed with the Secretary of State yesterday establish the Coboville and Afton Transport Company. The new venture, granted a charter by the government, lists Watt Kerk, Wyman, and JH Webbitt as partners.
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Coboville Afton Transportalion
Goneville and Afton
Sant
Governmant
Thearguratore
Watt Kerk i Wyman
Webbitt Ruel
Horse Race at Afton During Lincoln County Fair
Joe Smith of Kemmerer visits Afton for business and to follow backers of the Venter race horse. He notes a large side bet on Bul 10 with a match for a second horse, old Buff, from Salt Lake. The Smith Brothers have another horse in Salt Lake and will run during the same fair program.
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Joe Smith
Kemmerer
Smoot
Joe
Afton
Lincoln County
Smith Brothers
Salt Lake
Lnd
Relief for Bloating and Constipation Claims
A letter from Mrs. Chas. Park of Gates New York praises Cham for relief from bloating and constipation stating that several bottles provided comfort at low cost. The note reflects typical 19th or early 20th century patent medicine wording.
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Chas. Park
Gates
N. Y
Wetting on Way to New Mexico Delayed by Mud
A caravan of three wagons drawn by mules and horses moved through Kemmerer en route from New Mexico. Recent rein storms left heavy mud hindering progress and raising concerns of illness among the travelers. Mrs. is noted among the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mouney
ETARI
Kemmerer
New Mexico
Notice of land selection by Wyoming institutions
Folloe of Publication serial No. 05037 announces that Wyoming has filed to select lands for State Charitable Educational Penal and Reformatory Institutions. The areas cover portions of sections 5 2 32 35 township 23 north range 116 west, totaling about 362.50 acres. Objections may be filed based on the land’s character or for other statutory grounds.
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Department of the Interior
United States
Evanston
Wyo
State of
Wyoming
Wyoming land selection notice for state institutions
Serial No. 05638 Interior United Land Office Evanston Wyoming August 39 1915 describes Wyoming Selection List No. 41 Serial No. 06023 for State Charitable Educational Penal and Reformatory Institutions covering 301.50 acres in township 34 north range 115 west sixth principal meridian all claims must file affidavits by September 20 1915 detailing mineral rights or objections.
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Interior
United Land Ofice
Evanston
Wyo
Wyoming
Tewaailp
Adam Hed
North Range
Ales Nisbet
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Department Grove
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Bachelor’s Hall
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Wil Grren
Marie Rinker
California
Lenore Neil
Srs Fouer
Vaughn Lyons
First National Bank
Frankie Wilson
Big Piney
Sam Rows
State University
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LeRoy Rosenberg
Mary Macks
Mayme Jones
Frontier
Nora Stewart
Lincoln County Fair
Leo Essman
Charles Huff
Montpelier
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Rexall
John F. Fitapatrick
Aftonmene Valley
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