10 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1912
Page
1
Representative Mondell works to allow entry of vast coal withdrawn areas for exploration and development of water power under new laws. The plan aims to permit taking up lands withdrawn for coal and, if approved, would regulate sales of products and development of resources.
Joe Leavitt a longtime Hirsch Go representative visited Kemmerer last week and reconnected with old friends. Now head of Evans Cahns Leavitt Distilling Co Kansas City he promotes Old Evans Bourbon and Creig Heed Rye and plans new dry goods ventures in Evanston.
The Cheyenne Tribune Publishing Co introduces a weekly edition to meet readers demand for a state news resume of the prior week. It promises to keep subscribers in touch with state and world events when daily papers are not convenient. The venture is presented as worthy of support.
Mrs. F H Chapin left for Salt Lake last week with little Paul to undergo an operation for adenoids and tonsillitis at the Holy Cross hospital. His hearing has suffered and the family hopes for a successful recovery so he can return to play with his friends.
William Pitt will start work next week on a five room Averoun cottage at the corner of Beach Avenue and Topas Street near the ball grounds. The plans include a bath room and a large pantry with a modern front, signalling further town improvements this season.
A local notice reports Joe Bagley closing on a property in Idaho near Main Great and the Fires National bank area. Neighbors watch for possible building this year while the exact purchase price remains unspecified.
Increasing spring interest in Tencoin County oil fields shows local capital backing prospecting efforts. LaBarge Oil Company, mainly local, owns 640 acres with multiple wells and plans more plants. P J Quealy joins as director and vice president. L R Henderson is president and E L Smith secretary treasurer. Drilling outfits are in service and more equipment is en route. A producing field here would boost Kommerer and the Green River valley economy.
Iva Thomas Irish signs apportioned total for Spring Valley High School District and Star Valley area. J P Monemberg acts as justice of the peace and county central committee chair. The document lists 26 districts with treasurers and apportioned amounts. Additional political notes reference a Democrats gathering and call for party members to engage in upcoming elections.
Mayor Frank Pfeiffer invites all citizens of Fron tier Diamondville Oakley Susie Elliot and Kemmerer to a hospital proposition meeting at Kemmerer Opera House on Sunday April 14 1912 at 2 PM. Directors appointed by Miners Organizations are urged to attend. This is a very important meeting.
The Utah State Board of Health ends quarantine for smallpox. Flags will mark homes, vaccination offered free to boost immunity. Officials argue quarantine is ineffective and patients can carry on with daily duties while treatment reduces illness.
Rumors of Mr. Thornton's death circulated before verification. He is alive on his ranch near Bennington Idaho recovering from a late illness and expects to return soon to Dry Piney ranch.
Community meeting outlines forming a Kemmerer baseball team using only local players with at least 80 days residency. Residents favor homegrown talent over imports and suggest a regional league of similar locally sourced squads to boost summer play and local pride. Diamondville also considering local-only teams to spur ongoing competition.
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