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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
12
The Fleming case against Brodie was discharged but the matter was held over until the next term. Judge presiding indicated no immediate action and scheduled further proceedings for a later date.
Court in Evanston opens April on a busy docket with multiple Wyoming cases. The trial docket includes Barr the cattle theft case and a guilty verdict against White for murder in the second degree.
Lander Journal calls for honest tariff revision to reduce refined sugar duties and curb sugar and leather trusts. It argues the 61.01 per hundred pounds tariff benefits only trusts, urges long term stability, fair distribution, and a square deal for all Americans.
Governor J H K Brooks issues a proclamation designating Friday April 30 100 as Arbor Day. People are urged to observe the day by planting trees around homes schools ditches and along country roads to show gratitude for spring and gain moral intellectual and economic benefits for communities in Wyoming.
The Hock springs Miner will shift to a weekly publication under Editor Crumey, ending a year as a demi weekly. Experience shows a semi weekly paper cannot sustain growth in smaller western cities. The people want a good paper once a week containing home news in full.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a death at home in a Mudwin month era. Cause listed as heart trouble after an illness of two weeks. Remains to lie in a vault in Los Angeles until arrangements are settled.
Kemmerer society news highlights a spring fashion push at the Golden Rule with new ladies waists skirts and suits. Community notices cover Kroger, Owl orders, band reorganizing, court attendance, and upcoming dances and theater at the Golden Rule and nearby venues.
A garbled report notes Pete Pisher of Payette Idaho tendered resignation effective March 12. The fragment mentions a successor or commission post but is unclear on details.
The column lists numerous named visitors and locals from nearby towns such as Fumsil Moulay Paris Idaho Evanston Big Piney and Kemmerer. It notes court attendance church services plans for dances and upcoming events along with business travels and sheep ranching notes in the area.
The Kemmerer event features Jack Tippett of Salt Lake City vs James McDonald of Denver in a two round bout. Tippett has defeated Ben Smith and Andy Malloy at Rock Springs and predicts a tough test against the famed McDonald who previously fought Kid Gleeson. Both fighters arrive ahead of the card while local fans anticipate a strong undercard.
The Senate finance committee moves toward consideration of the Payne tariff plan this week with house-sourced changes likely. Major issues center on wool duties and enal and hides while Philippine sugar imports are tied to tobacco duties. Free entry of 300 thousand pounds of tobacco and Philippine sugar remains.
Coroner reports Curtis was called to Knight last Tuesday after Melvin A. Hrodiey, a brakeman, was fatally run over between his train cars. He died en route to Evanston where preparations were made for shipment to Missouri. Hewshey leaves a wife and two children who had just arrived in Evanston two days before his death.
Nephi Giluure and Mig Keg Hinson were married in a quiet ceremony on Wednesday in Three River City. The vows took place at a local venue with a small gathering.
The Diamondville camp miners work daily with prospeers active at the big bend cutting a new water channel. Clara Marshall burned her arm on Monday. Matt Fassio reports property improvements in Coatec townsite Nevada for his wife and child. H Brows returned from Evanston. Mr and Mrs Thomas Evans plan to move to Agdes. T L Stewart visited Lake last week. Mrs Thos Loveday attended Theos’s f u ses. Cowlishaw connected to The Mormon church set for occupancy next Sunday. M D Fitch back to work after illness. Crortla Sneddon suffered grip last week. Easter service at Diamondrike moved to next Sunday April 7 at M E church. George Housley on the stage line near Udale end returned from Evanston.
First to Cress reports the Covey herds crossing Memmerer on Tuesday, with the Moyer bill afternoon passage noted and good feed observed beyond the crossing. The Masks herds followed closely, with expectations of about a dozen bands crossing the west work.
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