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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1917
Page
18
The Kemmerer Band invites new musicians to join. Interested persons should inquire with Fred Hancey. The band aims for a strong season with promising dates ahead.
A small blaze around 6 15 afternoon near the triangle area involved a restaurant and nearby frame structures. Firefighters faced street conditions while connecting hoses to a hydrant, but inmates helped extinguish most of the flames after a coffee heater caused a wall scar.
Opal resident George Monk was seen in Kommerer yesterday, with no other details provided about his activities or purpose of visit.
In Diamondville the Card Club met at the Remmatrer meeting house on Saturday evening with members present and Miss Liatie Neil departing Wednesday to teach in Cokeville for the rest of the term. County Commissioner C. H. Pete visited Mr. and Mrs. W. Scofield last Friday. Mrs. John Bahem, early last week, visited relatives in Kan.
Hillyer made a business trip to Opal. Harry Case of State Creek arrived in Kemmerer. C Watt Brandon returned from Lava Hot Springs. Assessor George Tanner visits Hamsfork. Roy Johnson heads to Salt City to explore relocation. Mrs. Tom Sneddon travels to Anaconda for a daughter visit. Miss Carrie Elliott returns to county clerk’s office. Several short regional trips and business activities noted among Kemmerer residents.
Diamondville installs a 60-foot Mag pole in the city park to symbolize wartime unity as conflict looms. The display stands at the center of town during the escalating crisis.
Miss Elizabeth Woods and Miss Ethel KeKay of the University report Laramie was quarantined for scarlet fever restricting travel home. The quarantine has now been lifted as spring vacation proceeds and the students return to campus duties.
The company announces ready to deliver badges for customers featuring a small bow shape American flag design. Each badge is worn to add a neat look and show patriotic color.
Local residents and visitors are noted in Kemmerer and area. Siegel family relocates. Matthews rents a shearing corral. Glasgow family travels to Pinckneyville and Jackson. Newbroughs from New York visit, and Dr. Hollman heads east for training. Mason McAllister serves as night marshal. church services and social events announced. Texas-bound or Idaho-bound moves, oil interests, and irrigation tree sales appear among notices and travel plans.
The Ladies' Guild dance at the Lyceum on Monday evening was warmly praised. Attendees said the music was excellent, and everyone had the time of the season after a long Lent period, despite a modest crowd.
2400 acres irrigated hay land with five herd Hereford and Durham cattle. Good high grade Percheron horses and plenty of fine range. Suitable for sheep or cattle. Contact B. M. Fox, LaBarge, Wyoming.
Dr. W. A. Hocker, previously suffering from an injured foot, shows nice recovery after last week surgery. Mrs. P. W. Comer is with her father in Rock Springs, and they expect to return home by week’s end.
The L D S church group will stage a home talent play soon with cast members practicing. The show features "Above the Clouded Mountain" or "A Mountain Hermit," about a woman torn between two lovers.
Dr. Cannington Kemmerer well known dentist suffered a severe appendicitis attack last Friday night and underwent surgery Sunday. He is reported to be recovering. Livestock Inspector Balmer arrived in Kemmerer yesterday. Mrs Calvin and Mr Barnes went to Kemmerer to support Dr Cannington’s bedside. Attorney Sammon returned from Salt Lake City reporting Mrs Borino of Diamondville pleaded not guilty to a federal white slave charge with trial planned this summer.
Public notice lists new soda fountain charges in Kemmerer from April fifteenth. Items include Banana A La Mode Malted Milk and Malted Milk Plain with ice cream, fruit add-ons, and bulk cream pricing at Whiston's Confectionery City Drug Store and Kemmerer Bakery.
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