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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1916
Page
16
Sweetwater county will open the largest state shearing plant next season at Bitter Creek. Rise and Hay plant is being remodelled to install 24 modern machines with thick and thin comb attachments for close or hanger stubble shorn. Over 100000 sheep expected to be shorn during the season.
The Thornton estate ranch on Green River below Piney changed hands to F A Fear. The 500 acre property near Tarter, one of the pioneer ranches, becomes part of Fear's 2600 acres, with holdings in Big Piney and Phoenix. The sale price is not disclosed, but estimated at about ten dollars per acre.
Eilman praises Kemmerer businessmen for upgrading Holland Bros billiard hall with 4 Bilson Diamond Die units ordered with a Victrola. The phonograph elevates the venue beyond a talking machine to a fine musical instrument attracting patrons nightly. Electric sign features a pool table motif, adding metropolitan flair to Kemmerer’s streets and street lamps.
Governor Kenarer issues a proclamation changing Wyoming quarantine rules for live stock imports. It auto-bars imports whenever the U S Department of Agriculture declares a federal quarantine. The move aims to standardize proclamations and reduce future planning. Illinois remains the only state under federal quarantine for foot and mouth disease.
Wyoming rancher Joan Hunton reported shooting a large bull elk that invaded his pasture and attacked a valuable bull. Hunton said the elk was gaining control in a fight for leadership of cows, and fear the animal would kill the bull. The elk had strayed from a herd planted years ago near Laramie Peak.
The Ladien Aid at the Methodist Church drew about forty attendees with Mrs Rathbun Spears and Hoskine entertaining. Upcoming events include April 12s luncheon hosted by Mrs Nicholson Lewis and Parmenter and an Easter Sunday program with a baptismal service. The Sunday service time was moved to 8:00 PM from 7:30.
Real estate firm Kemmerer Abstract and Realty Co announces property purchases and offers to tailor options to buyers. Contact their annex office for guidance on suitable listings and brokerage assistance.
Rev Saunders leads a 15 night series at St James starting 7 15 each evening with an orchestra. Rev Woods prepared the program and asks for broad attendance as the sermons aim to link faith to daily life. The church notes its fine choir and singer service inviting Raster thoes and others to attend regularly.
Marti Carello of Diamondrity dies after illness and poor health. I. Carollo, husband of the deceased, survives with a wife and two children. A brother is mentioned as also affected by hardships dating from the previous winter. The community notes the respected memory of Mrs Ca rahe.
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