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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1913
Page
4
A brief dispatch notes a crime at Kammerer involving multiple suspects and a fatal shooting in a storage area. Police have issued warrants for two individuals and investigations focus on motive and timeline. Local officials urge residents to remain cautious as details unfold.
County superintendent Maggie F Nicholson returned from Star Valley last week. She reported the weather and roads were miserable on the trip from Mont pallet but the journey was made. She said the schools of the valley are doing well and she was pleased with their progress.
At a county commissioners meeting a petition from Conroy residents requested annexation of the entire district into the Kemmerer school district. The request was granted and officials note a school will be needed at Conroy soon as prospects for the camp are favorable.
Several Japanese residents of Susie engaged in a general fight last week. Sheriff Hansen was called to intervene and arrest the participants. They were brought to Kemmerer court on April 24 and fined $10 each, with costs totaling 45.45, all paid.
Sheriff Hansen took into custody three Mexican prisoners arrested at Fossil for misunderstanding themselves. They were brought to Kemmerer and fed on Friday before being allowed to go upon Sas of cas which amounted.
Louis G. Jones manager for Green River Live Stock Co. reports sheep on the Kemmerer trip are in good condition after a hard winter. Shearing is set for May 1 at the pens on Big Island about thirty miles above Green River City.
The Utah Construction Co. with large double track contracts for Oregon Short Line suffered a several day delay after an accident to its pumping plant. The plant supplies water for the steam shovel and its dirt-hauling locomotive, located on the river bank when high water caused the bank to cave in and pull the plant into the river.
Mrs R H Beibree presided at a bridal shower with attendees including Miss Vin nis Hocker and Mmes EB Smith Wilson Beck. Guests enjoyed a pleasant reception and social hour with lively conversation and shared memories.
Cottonwood rancher Frank D Ball arrived Thursday from Hot Springs Arkansas where he spent the winter taking baths for rheumatism. He was joined by Mrs Hall and Walter for medical treatment. The group traveled in a big Pine auto with Mrs Ball Kemmerer and Miss Alice and Frank Jr. not long after.
Mrs. Pratt dies leaving Lester Pratt of Frontier and a large family. She came to Utah in her youth and joined the church. Surviving siblings include Mrs. Thomas of Salt Lake, Mrs. Pratt of American, and Parley Pratt of Thoroley, with other relatives in Salt Lake and Provo. Funeral details not provided.
Anson Higby secretary of the Wyoming State Fair Association announced the dates for the annual fair at Douglas. The 80th fair is planned for late September into October with increased interest and easier access via the Great Northern and Fremont railway lines for residents from the far west and southwest regions.
Early Sunday Evanston residents were awakened by a fire that destroyed a two story residence occupied by Jam F. Carroll. Mrs. Carroll was visiting Utah at the time. Total losses included the house and furniture valued at about $1200.
City officials in Kemmerer Lincoln County Wyoming issue notice for town elections to be held on the second Wednesday in May for officers to fill terms. Mayor and two council seats in two-year terms to be elected and qualified. Dated Kemmerer August 7 with official seal and signatures of the mayor and town clerk.
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