Changing Channel Oregon Short Line to Upgrade Right of Way
W S Haver chief engineer for the Short Line toured Kemmerer and Nugget canyon to inspect improvements costing about 690 000. Projects include widening bridges to handle spring floods and relaying tariffs along the main line and cutting a new channel for Homefork Below Oakley eliminating two bridges. A new 80 foot cut through rock deepens the channel and broadens the base. Additional upgrades include auto stock signals between Pocatello and Tiesska with block signals planned along the line from Omaha to Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Haver
Kemmerer
Nugget
Oakley
Botton
Arrest of Joe Chase on rape charge connected to Big Piney case
Deputy W. E. Mille and son Lester captured Joe Chase in Big Piney and sent him to Idaho for trial on rape. Chase allegedly had relations with a neighbor’s 11 year old daughter, who gave birth recently and made a full confession. The girl’s condition was reported critical. Chase faces up to ten years in prison under local law.
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 DC in advance to gain entry. Information and forms available from John Raphael Forest Supervisor Afton Wyoming or the Civil Service Washington DC. The exam includes a written and field test and will test practical forest ranger work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton
Wyoming
Civil Service Commission
Washington
John Raphael
Civil Service
Washington, D.C
Sheepmen in town discuss grazing districts and local trade
The Kemmerer visit by Taliaferro and Mayor Ganselen highlights the Rock Springs Grazing association plans to split its 750000 acre domain into districts with securities assigned to sheep firms and individuals. Piney traders report a strong year and building activity continues as eastern mail order reps push orders, while local merchants advocate keeping business at home and oppose mail order firms tied to corruption and liquor sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Hou. T
Taliaferro
Hugo Ganselen
Green River
D. F. Clancey
Harret
Rock Springs
Bitter Creek Station
Granger
Midland Grocery Company of
Denver
New Oil Well Near Fossil Promises New Find
A. Hubbell of Fossil returns from Canada and plans oil well work near the old Paraphine wells. A Kansas rig is ordered and will start drilling soon. 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 Sheep Dipping
Notice to sheepmen announces the Willow Creek Dipping Vat is now ready and operating with heating by stew. All stock will be carefully cared for and dipping guaranteed. Booking ahead is advised. Also listed are Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition and October conference rates via Oregon Short Line with tickets from Kemmerer to Seattle and return on sale daily from June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Creek
Matthews
Kemmerer
Oregon Short Line
Seattle
Idaho
Roulie
Pinta
Blyth Fargo Hoskins Open New Hay Warehouse
The Blyth Fargo Hoskins concern erects a new hay warehouse beside the corral on Lignite Street with capacity for 100 tons of baled hay. The facility will store hay through spring and early summer and address prior storage shortages. Completion is awaited for further improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blyth-Fargo-Hoskins
Ois
Hosking
Appointed Depository for County Funds
The County Commissioners have appointed the Kemmerer Saving Bank & Trust Company a depository for county funds. This shows confidence in its stability and conservative management and allows the bank to receive tax payments, providing convenience for local taxpayers in Uinta County. The bank reports growing new accounts and business since opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer Saving Bak & Trust Company
Smith
Sys
Uinta County
Saiki Denon
Dissolution Notice of Notine Company Partners
Dissolution notice announces end of partnership involving George W. Byles and W. Frihard Keunwerer. It states the old firm dissolves as a new firm forms with changes to ownership and management. Unclear details due to OCR errors.
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
Alaska -Yukon
Sanford Dodge
Nero
Gladiator
Pittsy
Kammerer Opera House
Wuardsteed
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