09 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1919
Page
1
The board approved reopening Monday as attendance is expected near 75 percent after flu disruptions. Schools will operate with limited days and retain most pupils in seats while efforts to lengthen the year and promote students continue.
A hearing in a case involving defendant Hughes before Sheriff Oakley examined by Country Physicians and a jury. Attorney Christmas faced questions as the defendant withdrew and mental condition noted. The court planned further action including potential commitment to the state in Bronson, with observers notified of the proceedings.
At a recent board meeting, Potash Company of Green River sought an unauthorized change to Sage Road to move rock to the main plant. Sage residents and delegates vigorously opposed altering the established road. The board unanimously denied the request after a public hearing, citing traffic and residence concerns.
A Kemmerer chamber of commerce note outlines a road committee led by J B Bureh and H R Him to push county road improvements linking Kemmerer to Lincoin County. The group seeks state funds under an upcoming bond election, with plans to advocate extending the old Oregon Trail route toward Pocatello, Portland and Seattle.
D L Crain secured a lease on the Kemmerer six for a major hotel revamp. Boss plans include an annex, new furniture, oiling floors, and updated rugs on the second floor. Invitations and specifics are debated among local hotel men as work begins.
An editorial urges voters to approve a bond issue on April 22 to fund road building in Wyoming. It explains that the state will receive matching federal funds, bringing total funding to about $5.6 million, with twenty years to repay. It notes low interest, slow payments in the first decade, and automobile tax revenue expected to retire the bonds. It emphasizes the need for registration and lists communities in which voters must register to participate.
Fragmentary report shows per capita allocations from the land income fund to Lincoln County. Details on distribution, number of children, and related figures are incomplete, with missing names and dates.
Last Sunday night Charles Levere complained to police that about 120 in cash and a 60 Liberty bond were stolen. Later in the evening Ruby Wayne was taken into custody on suspicion amid a messy investigation that yielded scattered clues and no clear reconstruction of the events.
Carpenters are remodeling the Blyth-Fargo-Hoskins store second floor to expand the ladies ready to wear department. The space will be 24 by 48 feet with mahogany finish, Jasper linoleum, and up-to-date fixtures including revolving suit and coat cases and mirror alcove. Manager Mr Whitney plans a formal opening ceremony when completed.
Justice of the Peace Glasgow heard the case State of Wyoming vs James Pappas on lar ceny as bailee. George Kosimos sought a $10 loan with no security, using an antique watch as security. Pappas loaned to Sigmund John, but when Kosimos attempted redemption a dispute over watch value arose and the judge dismissed the defendant.
Robbers slipped into a depot during the night while the regular attendant was absent. About 10 in cash was taken from the office area and no arrests have been made yet. An investigation is ongoing to identify the robbers and recover the funds.
County Treasurer Gilbert Tays reports a delinquent tax payment amounting to 18.40 with 43 in interest. The notice criticizes unfair charges and cites ongoing failures by local officials to address the issue. The report mentions a Lincoln county location and references a scheduled event on a Sunday in June.
The Lincoln County Woolgrowers association meeting called by T Hunter Salmon at Cokeville drew a large turnout. Topics included forest reserve elk grazing impact on sheep, dipping for scab, and treatment options with time and sulphur or previous black leaf compounds as proposed by Wyoming and federal authorities. The discussion featured J D Ell, Frank May, Fred Roberts, Doctors Howe, Springer, and Balmer.
The Spanish influenza last appeared in Kemmerer about three weeks ago and caused anxiety and deaths. Dr. C. D. Stafford reports no new cases and general health is good aside from usual sickroom cases. Quarantined cases are convalescent, and no recurrence is expected.
Work on the Lincoln Idaho Oil Company well at Waterfall has resumed after misadventures delayed operations. Tools lost in the hole were recovered and redeployed as drilling proceeds. President Mr Inton and John Tunnebill, in charge of drilling operations, have returned to oversee the efforts.
A Lake City based investor named Man MeKay completed a large sheep purchase last week from Star Valley Livestock Company. The deal involves the stock and breeding stock and will affect ownership of the company’s holdings. The sale proceeds are expected to be managed through existing arrangements with Valley farming interests.
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