Changing Channel Oregon Short Line Improves Right of Way
W S Haver chief engineer for the Short Line visits Kemmerer to inspect proposed improvements on the Nugget canyon right of way. Plans include widening bridges and enlarging the stream channel at a cost of 690 000 to prevent spring flood damage and relay tariff. A new Homefork Below Oakley channel cut will eliminate two bridges. 80 feet deep and 250 feet wide rock point work. Additional projects in view due to rising travel, including automatic stock signals from Pocatello to Tiesska and eventual block signals from Omaha to Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Haver
Kemmerer
Nugget
Oakley
Botton
Arrested for rape case tied to Idaho trial
Deputy W E Mille of Big Piney and son Lester seized Joe Chase and handed him to Sheriff Danielson of Blackfoot Idaho for trial on rape charges. Chase spent last winter in Blackfoot then returned to the Piney area in February and is accused of relations with a neighbor's 11 year old daughter. The girl, pregnant, was reported to be near death. The charge carries a possible ten year imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Mille
Big Piney
Lester
Joe Chase
John ‘I’, Danielson
Blackfoot
Idaho
Japa Chase
Piney Ranch
Cottonwood
Chase
Dude
Notice of Forest Ranger Examination in Wyoming
An examination for the Forest Ranger position will be held in Afton Wyoming on October 25 and 24 1900. Applicants must file Form 1003 with the Civil Service Commission Washington D C and may obtain this form by writing to Mr John Raphael Forest Supervisor Afton Wyoming or to the Civil Service Washington D C The exam will have a written test and a field test focusing on practical forest ranger duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton
Wyoming
Civil Service Commission
Washington
John Raphael
Civil Service
Washington, D.C
Sheepmen in town praise fall羊 industry outlook
In Kemmerer last week Hou. T. 8. Taliaferro and Green River Mayor Hugo Ganselen visited the office and discussed the sheep industry as buyers reported strong pasture and new district plans by Rock Springs Grazing Association. Local traders note rising home orders and critiques of eastern mail-order firms for undercutting local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Hou. T
Taliaferro
Hugo Ganselen
Green River
D. F. Clancey
Harret
Rock Springs
Bitter Creek Station
Granger
New Oil Well Near Fossil Planned by A Hubble
A. Hubbell of Fossil returns from Canada and plans a new oil well near the old Paraphine wells. A rig will be ordered from Kansas and crew will start work once it arrives. Hubbell expects the second sand at about 800 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hubbell
Fossil
Canada
Kansas
Hubbell
Willow Creek Dipping Vat Opens For Sheepmen
Dipping vat at Willow Creek is now ready and operating. water heated by steam, stock guaranteed careful handling, bookings advised. Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition rates shown via Oregon Short Line with travel from Kemmerer to Seattle and return on sale daily starting June 1. Tickets and details available from local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Creek
Matthews
Kemmerer
Oregon Short Line
Seattle
Idaho
Roulie
Pinta
Blyth Fargo Hoskins Erect New Hay Warehouse on Lignite Street
The Blyth Fargo Hoskins company is building a new hay warehouse beside the large facility on Lignite Street. The structure will store baled hay with a capacity of 100 tons and be used exclusively for hay. It addresses storage shortages and will improve supply through spring and early summer as soon as completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blyth-Fargo-Hoskins
Ois
Hosking
County approves Kemmerer Saving Bank as depository
The County Commissioners appoint Kemmerer Saving Bank as depository for county funds and authorize tax collection receipts. The bank reports confidence from the county treasury and aims to provide convenient tax payments to local residents amid growing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer Saving Bak & Trust Company
Smith
Sys
Uinta County
Saiki Denon
Dissolution Notice for Notine Firm Members
Dissolution notice announces the end of the old firm with George W. Byles and W. Frihard Keunwerer among the named parties. The text also references a transition to a new firm and officers, noting changes in ownership and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notine
Wwerebiiye
Byles
Tom
Ion
W. Frihard Keunwerer
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Oregon
Vasit
U. S. National Bank Examiner
First National Bank
Coats
Misses Coats
Calidrens
Coats, Intents
Blyth-Fargo-Hoskins Co
Yawn
Whatathouse
Latherside
Joe Chase, Jr
Waiskey
Budd Boys
Jesse Budd
Pal
Jesse
Isig Piney Mercantile Co
Whiten
Omaha
Henry Budd
Henry
Ince
Midland Grocery Company of
Denver
Alaska -Yukon
Sanford Dodge
Nero
Gladiator
Pittsy
Kammerer Opera House
Wuardsteed
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