WAGNER, Ed. who was seriously injured a week ago Sunday on the Big Piney highway died at the Marquis hospital Wednesday evening. Wagners injuries were of a most serious nature and from the time he was brought to Kemmerer for medical attention little if any hope had been held out for his recovery so his death was not unexpected. The deceased is survived by his wife and three small children. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at St. Patricks Catholic church, the Rev Father Short officiating. Interment was in the local cemetery.  Kemmerer Camera May 25, 1921

WALTON, Sarah the beloved wife of Harry Walton of Auburn, departed from this life about 3 oclock on Monday morning after a short illness of general debility and lung trouble.  Deceased was the mother of John Walton of Auburn.  Her age was 60 years and two days.  Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m.  Star Valley Independent Friday May 26 1905

WINN, George age 57, born in Nephi, Utab. died last Friday in the Marqui hospital following an attack of heart trouble.

Mr. Winn has resided in Kemmerer for some time and was well acquainted here. Funeral services were conducted in the Embree Funeral chapel Tuesday morning at 11 oclock, Bishop Jensen officiating.

The speakers were   Bishop  Jensen, Singing was by the L. D. S. choir.  Following the services his body placed on No. 17, and shipped to Paris, Idaho, from which point it will be taken to St. Charles, Idaho , for interment.

He is survived by two brothers.  E. C. of Glencoe and William of Oregon, and one sister. Mrs. Bertha Johns of Cobert, Oregon.  Kemmerer Camera June 22, 1921

WYMAN, William H. passed away at 4 o'clock last Tuesday morning July 4, after being confined to his bed less than a week suffering from a paralytic stroke of which he received an attack while on his way home on Wednesday evening of last week.

.Mr. Wyman never fully regained conscience from the time of the attack until his death although at times he seemed to recognize those about him.

Although expected, the news of his death cast a gloom over the people of Cokeville and a great many were in favor of calling off the celebration but by request of the family it was continued.

They told the men in charge that they were sure that it would have been his wish that the celebration should go on.

The funeral .services were held from the home Thursday morning at 11 o'clock and were in charge of the Rev. Gilespie of the Episcopal Mission and local members of the Elks Lodge, the latter also acting as pallbearer.. Practically every business house in town closed during the services.

Mr. Wyman was born in Illinois August 18, 1851.   He was educated for a druggist and for several years ran a drug store in Chicago . The big fire in October 1871 destroyed his place of business in Chicago and he quit the drug business and moved west.

He came to Cokeville over 35 years ago and for a number of years was foreman at the Beckwith ranch. He continued in the ranch until he came to town and started the saloon of which he was the owner up to the time of his death.

He served a term in the Legislature and was twice mayor of Cokeville. During his term as mayor he worked hard to get the water system and was responsible for the school building and a great deal of the sidewalks that have been constructed. He was always known to be a public spirited citizen and at the time that he was elected to office his main object was for the good of the community and not for personal gain.

Mr. Wyman is survived by his wife and little adopted daughter and step son, L A. Woodward besides a brother  two sisters who live in the east. The sympathies of the entire community go to the family in the loss of their good husband and father.

In the passing away of Mr. Wyman the city has lost one of its best citizens. Mr. Wyman could always be depended upon when it came to boosting for something that was for the good of the community. Twice he was elected mayor of Cokeville and during both terms he succeeded in having some improvements made. The water system, which is one of the best in the country, was built through the efforts of Mr. Wyman and this was his main object in running for the office of mayor on one term. The cement sidewalks, of which Cokeville has several miles, were built largely through his efforts of Mr. Wyman   All who knew him spoke of him as being a square old man whose word was as good as gold and who was always able to talk on any subject from a broad point of view.  Cokeville Register July 8, 1916

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