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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1919
Page
13
The school board voted to reopen Monday with attendance around 75 percent as a flu season disrupted the prior term. Efforts will lengthen the year to make up losses and promotions will occur as planned, with classes meeting on alternate Saturdays to clear the schedule.
In a proceeding before Sheriff Oakley, a hearing examined Hughes’ fitness with thorough questions from Country Physicians and the court. The defendant’s responses and the judge’s observations shaped the case as witnesses noted remarkable care for detail and the defendant’s unstable mental condition emerged during testimony.
Board hearing reveals Potash Company sought an unapproved road alteration to move rock from Sage to Green River plant. Sage residents and delegates argued traffic, safety, and public access concerns. The commission denied the proposed change after vigorous opposition and a public hearing.
In Kemmerer Wyoming on April 7 1919 a committee led by J B Bureh H R Him Frank May and others urged action to promote road improvements linking Granger via Laramie to Kemmerer and Lincoln County. The State Highway Commission planned funds after the April 22 bond election and the Kemmerer Chamber of Commerce authorized outreach to gain aid and state funds.
D L Crain secured a lease on the Kemmerer Type 6 hotel property last week. The plan includes extending the annex, updating furnishings, new floors on the second floor, and fresh rugs and night stands. The popular hotel community anticipates a major interior revamp.
A Wyoming voter urges support for a bond plan to fund road building, noting the state must borrow to build and the US government will match funds. The plan promises twenty years to repay with auto license revenue likely covering costs, urging residents across Kemmerer Frontier Cokeville Afton Jackson Big Piney Din and the Cumberland areas to vote on April 22 and register if needed.
Fragmentary OCR summary notes allocations from the land income fund to Lincoln County charting per capita figures and children counts. The legible elements reference Mrs Kath and a 4 am timestamp, but concrete amounts, dates, and recipient details are unreadable.
Last Sunday night Charles Levere reported to police that about 120 in cash and a 60 Liberty bond were stolen. Ruby Wayne was taken into custody on suspicion after a search found the missing items later in a street scene.
Carpenters remodel the Blyth-Fargo-Hoskins store interior to expand the ladies ready to wear department on the second floor. A new 24 by 48 foot room with mahogany finish and Jasper linoleum will house revolving suit and coat cases, mirror alcove, and floor cases. Manager Mr Whitney plans a suitable opening ceremony when the department is ready.
Justice of the Peace Glasgow heard the State of Wyoming versus James Pappas on a charge of larceny as bailee. A $10 loan backed by an ancient watch was made to Sigmund John, but when the borrower tried to redeem the timepiece a legal dispute over its value arose. The judge dismissed the defendant after long argument.
Robbers entered the depot night during a lapse of the usual attendant. About 10 in cash was stolen from the office cash box. No description or clues to the robbers found yet.
Lincoln County Treasurer Gilbert Tays reports a delinquent tax payment of 18.40 with 43 cents interest included. The notice notes unfair charges amid confusion over unpaid taxes and references a collection pattern tied to county procedures and a disputed amount.
The Lincoln County Woolgrowers association meeting called by T Hunter Salmon at Cokeville drew a large turnout. Topics included forest reserve actions cutting grazing for elk, dipping and scab prevention, with Doctors Howe and Springer present. A second dipping may be needed and a shift to time and sulphur solution is discussed under Wyoming authorization.
The Spanish Influenza appeared in Kemmerer about three weeks ago and caused anxiety and deaths. Dr. C. D. Stafford, city health officer, reports no new cases and overall health is good aside from routine illnesses. Quarantined cases are convalescent and no recurrence is expected.
Work on the Lincoln Idaho Oil Co well at Waterfall has resumed after mishaps caused delays. Tools lost in the hole were fished out and repairs completed. Mr Inton, president, has returned and John Tunnebill is in charge of drilling operations.
A Lake City capitalist, MeeKay, completed a large sheep purchase from Star Valley Livestock Company, with ownership transferring to Valley for the summer. Details indicate regional dealings and a planned foregone arrangement surrounding the livestock assets.
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