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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1917
Page
8
The Kemmerer Band invites new players to join through Fred Hancey. They plan a strong summer schedule with promising dates in prospect.
A fire at about 6 15 P M on the Triangle corner in Kemmerer damaged a wall and threatened a cafe and restaurant, blamed on a coffee heater. Firemen faced street conditions but quickly extinguished the blaze with inmates aiding and hoses attached to a hydrant amid frame structures.
George Monk of Opal was observed in Kommerer yesterday, with local witnesses reporting the sighting and noting his movements in the town.
Report of a Diamondville gathering of the Card Club at Remmatrer meeting house on Saturday evening. Miss Liatie Neil leaves Wednesday for Cokeville to teach for the rest of the term. County Commissioner C. H. Pete visited W. Scofield and Mrs. John Bahen hosted relatives last week.
Various brief notes report travels and visits by residents including Hillyer in Opal, Harry Case in Kemmerer, C Watt Brandon from Lava Hot Springs, and J M Faddies from Cumberland. Other items mention business trips to Cokeville, Rock Springs, East Lake City, Fontenelle, and Lava Hot Springs, plus local trades and services such as shoe repair and hair work.
Diamondville posts a large public pole in the city park proclaiming wartime resolve as the declaration of war sparks a sense of urgency. Officials state the 60-foot mast will remain through the conflict zone as observers note the city’s immediate patriotic display.
Miss Elizabeth Woods and Miss Ethel KeKay from the University report Laramie faced quarantine for scarlet fever this week. They note it hindered their return home but the quarantine appears to have been lifted now.
The Reena paring Lat plans to deliver new badges this week. The badges feature a small bow-shaped design of the American flag and are designed to be neat in appearance when worn.
Shifts and travels dominate the Kemmerer brief, with Siegel and family moving to a new home, Matthews renting a shed for a shearing season, Glasgow family visitingPinckneyville and Jackson relatives, Blaser attending a funeral in Pocatello, Newbroughs at the bedside of a hospitalized relative, and doctors and residents passing through or returning. Also listed are sales of irrigation trees, and small movements of Tanner, Grierson, Porter, Follick, and other locals between Kemmerer, Beckwith, Beardaley, and nearby towns.
The advertised Ladies' Guild dance at the Lyceum on Monday evening drew a modest crowd yet many attendees found the music excellent and enjoyed the occasions as the season’s highlight after Lent.
For sale mountain meadow ranch 2400 acres irrigated hay land with five herd Hereford and Durham cattle and good high grade Percheron horses. Plenty of range suitable for sheep or cattle. Contact B M Fox LaBarge Wyoming.
Dr. W. A. Hocker recovers from a foot injury following an operation last week. Mrs. P. W. Comer stays with her father in Rock Springs and plans to return home by week’s end.
The Mutual Improvement Association of the L D S church plans a forthcoming home talent play. Cast members have been rehearsing for the event. One announced production is "Above the Clouds" or "A Mountain Hermit," a tale of a woman with two lovers.
Kemmerer dentist Dr C D Cannington suffered a serious appendicitis attack last Friday night and underwent surgery Sunday at a local hospital. He is reported to be recovering. Also in Kemmerer R Balmer, state Livestock Inspector, and Dr Cunnington's family attended the bedside of the patient. Attorney J W Sammon returned from Salt Lake City reporting Mrs Borino of Diamondville pleaded not guilty in a federal white slave case with trial set for summer.
Patrons are informed that from April fifteenth prices rise at Kemmerer soda fountains. Banana A La Mode and Malted Milk with Egg, Malted Milk Plain, Ice Cream sodas with fresh fruit, ice cream sodas plain, ice cream per quart, and bulk fruit add extra charges. Whiston's Confectionery City Drug Store Kemmerer Bakery.
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