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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1903
Page
1
Murky fragments report Evanston Monday events, shipments, and social notes. Mentions include local officials, business visits, dress and spring styles, Easter plans, and community updates from Kemmerer and surrounding areas.
A dated April 1 1903 greeting on a cigar box lid celebrates Francis J Fedder born that day in Kemmerer. The message, signed Puavets J Peovun, praises Fedder as a box of cigars passed around to celebrate his 26th year with a pledge of kindness and labor for mankind.
An old advertising snippet touts Bucklen's Amion Salve as the best remedy for skin sores boils cuts and rashes. It claims fast relief and guarantees satisfaction through a Drageists endorsement, noting wide use for various skin issues.
Property listing describes a dwelling house and other improvements for sale northwest of Kennerer town in Wyoming. Agent Mi IL Be. Chintinme is named as the contact.
A notice from Joe Gaoewocky of Diamondsville Wyoming requests applicants to purouane a team of horses. Individuals timely providing bids or contact details are asked to respond.
Train movements include Traiutnster Daschilewon from Pocatello on No 6. The yard crew hauls nine or ten cars daily to the quarry with a work train to distribute ties on the first district. A ballast train will start on the 16th and 200 to 800 men will be employed on the new rock foundation project between Granger and Kemmerer. Short Line prepares stock cars for upcoming shipments and staff changes see Pocatello billing clerk shifts to Cumberland and Kemmerer officials touring the line.
The Fossil oil fields show strong activity with 160 acres in section 12 township 20 range 114 held by its company. Eastern firm represented by W F Short received a large machinery shipment last week and more is expected soon. Drillers from Evanston expected Monday as Itato Wyoming Oil plans round the clock operations. Mr Curtis, an investor, notes a New York company with 75000 capital may hire all five Standard rigs in Uintah and place rigs in Fossil fields.
In Leesville Tusk Wo Hy Beown nearly died but Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption saved him. He testifies it gave immediate relief from asthma and led to a complete recovery. The notice touts cures for consumption bronchitis and grip, priced at 81.00 with free trial bottles.
On sale daily to June for routes to Helena Garritan Auagond and intermediate points including Spokane and Seattle Portland Tacoma and Seattle listed with fare 2 dollars and intermediates 82500 for full particulars call or write to DS Lowan local agent
A Kemmerer group of prominent citizens met at Smith's Opera House to discuss mayoral candidates for the May 12 election. They endorsed Wm O Connell as a suitable and capable candidate, pledging support if he allows his name to stand, and noted other considered names like Victor Smith and C J Hosted.
Local notes report Wm Pope leasing Andrus ranch and HL Johnston buying Andrus cattle. Visitors include W L Snider from Burns Mountain, Hartley from Horse Creek, Dodge from Merita, Boos and J V Johnston returning from Fontenelle, and others traveling to Fontenelle Evanston and Big Piney for loads of furniture provisions and visits. Ranchers along Keen River area report cattle dying. Ira Dodge returns from Evanston and Curly Dehnone trial. Mrs Hill and neighbors enjoy social visits and hunts.
A Kemmerer newspaper recounts April Fools antics at town sites. Chief Potter is teased when the curfew bell is tampered with though the prank backfires, as Marshal Naylin identifies the ringleaders. Students enact detours to extend recess while a tower-prison stunt unsettles culprits until they mend behavior. Older pranksters deploy a dummy at Casey's saloon and Willie receives a playful scare.
The mayor of Kemmerer announces a regular annual election to be held May 12, 1903, for one mayor and two council seats. Polls open at 10 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. at the city hall in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Dated April 4, 1903, the mayor and clerk certify the notice.
The dates for sale of cheap one way and second class settlers tickets from the East to points on our line have been extended to June 1903. Round trip to East Lake City offered at $2.00 with selling dates April 2 to April 8 and final limit April 1903. Local agent DS Lownie announces details.
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