This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1903
Page
1
Local notes from Kemmerer and Albany County report visitors, business moves, and upcoming events. Mentions Golden Rule store, hotel Burgoyne incident, Payne Payne Opal dispatches, and plans for church programs. Also notes moves of Jimmie Clark and Arthur Robinson, plus local crime and civic chatter with scattered names and places. County clerk politics and spring prophecies color the scene.
Council met at 4 o clock p m with Mayor J Casey and councilmen Smith O Connell present. Minutes of previous meeting approved. Communication from Lewin Henderson noted sewer water measurement. Town officers reports were received and filed including town marshal and jailers, dog licenses, and treasurer receipts for March 1908 with balances shown.
From Beatrice Nebraska and the Fossil Oil Fields crew in Idaho Wyoming Oil Company drill yesterday morning and run shifts day and night. The depth reached is reported at feet with preparations to cut feet without delays. A carload of casing was unloaded this week. W Short will place figures in the field and have it operating soon. A Hubbell of Hub Griffin arrived from Angeles stating Globe Ot Co have ordered machinery and expect to be on ground by May first.
Total cash for March, .81,913 88. stockholders will discuss disbursements during month. Development Co. to meet at First National Bank Wednesday, April 6 at 8:30 p.m. for election of trustees and other business. Gain Pres't. S. Avumy, Sec'y. apr. L125.
Orn Woulmen of America Rock Springs Wye May 6 1903 announces a sale to Rock Springs and rotary Canager at reduced rates from May 6 to 7 with return limit May 8 1903. For details contact D S Lowarr local agent.
An ordinance relating to opium joints and patrons was read three times and passed on a vote of Ayes Mayor Cawy and Councilmen Stith Connell. Absent and not voting were Councilmen Gayoo Corti. The mayor empowered to act and warrants drawn to cover expenses for Peter Naglin and Ben Gibbs. City adjourned after approval by Mayor J. G. Casey and Clerk D. S. Lowa.
An ordinance bans open or enclosed places used for smoking, consuming, or preparing opium or other intoxicants within the town limits. Individuals permitting such premises face fines up to 26 dollars or a year in jail. Enactment also imposes penalties on those aiding or contributing to such operations under the same authorities. Approved and passed by Mayor John A. Carily and Attest by City Clerk A. Lawicles.
An unclear report references Chas Henderson the Drag gist and a sweep by Balves at Sa Arties Salves. Fragmentary names and terms hint at a local event, but details on place, date, teams, or outcomes remain unreadable.
An Underwood Typewriter is offered for sale at the Camera office. A coroner investigates a dead body found in a sealed box car near Spring Valley with suspected wounds. Violet Padfield, 11, of American Fork Utah, was killed by a train while crossing to school. Court witness Naylin returns from Boise on the Pre adine murder case. Local names Woiifer and Lowrie are tied to school business in Fool.
The Deseret News reports secretive operations on the Ogden Lucia cut off with a claim that a full train of engine and 16 flat cars loaded with rock sank into mire during early year fill work near Weber and Provo. Contractors and officials allegedly hushed the incident as railroad workers joke about the event and aging rolling stock.
The town of Kemmerer in Uinta County Wyoming proclaims a regular annual election on May 12 with one mayor and two council seats to be decided. Polls open 10 am to 5 pm at the city hall. Dated April 4 by Mayor J. G. Casny and Town Clerk Lown.
An old notice claims Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy prevents colds from turning into pneumonia. It asserts the remedy reduces danger, cures a cold quickly, and is safe to take, with nearly no pneumonia cases among users. Sold by all dealers.
Notice announces final proof for desert land sale. W Sammou Konuuerer is named in the filing with a bar and Hawk bar with mirror and phonemaed inoliasdask details. Public notice calls for completion of the sale process and recording.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.