First Rodeo Big Piney Draws Wide Welcome
The First Aust Hodeo at Big Piney in Lincoln County drew a vast crowd, with hundreds of farms and 40 000 tons of hay on view. Charley Potter and Zeph Jones showcased top horses from Idaho and Wiredale, while wild horse races and bucking contests thrilled spectators. Dance crowds, moving pictures by George Whitten, and generous hospitality highlighted a festive, prosperous valley celebration.
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Big Piney
Lincoln County
Camera
Lane Road
Bores
Charley Potter
Lava Hot Springs
Idaho
Cheyenne
Kemmerer Orchestra
Kemmerer Band
George Whitten
State Candidates Entertained at Big Piney Home
Mr and Mrs James Dickerson hosted a two day celebration drawing state candidates for governor state treasurer and secretary of state. Guests included Hon H S Ridgely Hon John I Kendrick Herman B Gates Kirney Sage Frank L Houx with Mrs Quealy and the editor and Mrs Brando also in attendance. Guests traveled by Pierce Arrow car from Kemmerer and Opal then returned home Sunday morning after a warm, hospitable visit at Hig Piney where the gathering served a bounteous dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dickerson
H.S. Ridgely
John i. Kendrick
Herman B. Gates
Repubelican
Kirney Sage
Frank L. Houx
Mra
C. Quealy
Jrandon
Kendrick and
Houx
Mrs. Quealy
Pierce Arcow
Kemmerer
Ridgely
Gates
Sage
Opal
Jas. Chrisman
J. F. Petrie
Ali
Mr. Quealy
Ridgley Named Republican Governor Candidate in Primary Victory
Hon I S Ridgely a Republican governor candidate carried Hig Horn Basin by over two to one over Democratic and Progressive foes. A lawyer of proven ability he praised his US District Attorney record including the Montgomery white slavery conviction. Supporters expect his election in November as capable for the highest office. list of local supporters and band names follow.
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I. S. Ridgely
Ucket
Wasmerly
Hig Horn Basin
Ridgely
Basie
U. S
Montgomery
Campbell County
Gillette
Kidgely
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
First National Bank of
Beckstead Bell & Co
City Drug Store
C. A. Christmas
Prop
Wyoming
Hig Piney
Rumwag Minee
Low
Mr. Stidgely
How
J. B. Reedrich
Wirawy Sage
Fraok L Hows
Herusy & Gatee
Fred Lb. Thomneon
Hiarold H. Martian Tod Harry D. Clerk
Twuinty Eles
Marsiall 3
Loemey
C. W F. Harrison
Qounty Serveyor
Big Viney
H. S. Ridgley
Quealy
W. Witherspoon
Watt Brandon
J. Wosam
Christmas
Mrs. Nott
Bob
Jarry Marquis
Raynchoud Corra
Pred Jervings
Gin Hetbig
Andrew Morrow
Thos, Jones
John Seeger
Jerry Jempsie
Eduwr Carlson
John Nelson
Valentine Veto
Kemmerer Savings Bank and Trust Co
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