Official Council Proceedings Kemmerer April 1914
The Kemmerer town council met in regular session with Hibte presiding in the mayor's absence. Actions included publishing a municipal election proclamation for May 18 1914 and approving various bills and salaries including Palmer, Hibbs, Whitney, and Craig. a police justice vacancy was filled by Lee Craig. and work orders for streets, gas tank installation, and concrete sidewalks were discussed while a Cedar avenue grade and Cedar street sidewalk project were authorized pending notice to affected properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Wyo
Cuntington
L. B Ualbert
G. Watt Hrandenellman
DJ. Brown
Hibte
South Pine Avenue
Wounell
Halbert
Embree
Sexton
John Mason
F. L. Palmer
Lee Craig
McMinn
Piz
N. Taylor
Joe Apodeca
A. Salva
Syth-Pargo Toskins Co
Froitier Supply Co
Ida 4
Proutier Supply Co
Froutier Supply Co
Kemmerer ,di, & Fur, Co
Frank Rosenstein
A. Locker
Spears & Payne
Tiechstead & Bell
Hay
AD Sullivan & Bickley
Hoskins Hotel
Palmer
Cubrington
Cunnington
Mayers
St. Lee Craig
Maloney
Cary
Himbs
Wye
Connell
Watt Brandon
Coonehoet
C. Connington
Brown
J. E. Malvert
Connedman
HL Hibbs
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph
Vetton
Cedar Avenue
Emerald Street
Agile Street
Agile Street Road, Ohtation By Conneilman Malbert
Counliege Conwington
Emerall
Agate Streets
M.A. L. Hosking
Blyth Pargo Hosking
Conneilingy Coonington
Corneilman Ualbert
Lyth Fargo Hoskins Co
Wie
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Water Inidegraded Streets Hit by Melted Dew Issue
Water injures street after hillside runoff floods Bine Avenue. City plans to grade near the crater to restore drainage. Dirt to be removed from the Cal on the school house bill. Work to start once grading reaches higher ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bers
Belew
Aif
Bill
Abd Sabi
NOTES OF THE RAIL MANAGEMENT TALKS AND DYNAMICS
Rail industry notes from Pocatello to Chicago cover the death of former trainmaster C. F. Smith from Bright's disease and a sequence of railroad management changes. The Oregon Short Line cuts services and staff, merges dining car routes to LaGrange and Nampa, removes certain crew positions, and requires air examinations for carmen and trainmen by May first. Rumors place the Pumpkin Vine line under OSL influence. Payette valley line ownership shifts involve the Northern Pacific. Also noted are staff moves, timekeeping roles, and social visits in Kemmerer and Nyassa Oregon.
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C. F. Smith
Nompe
Montaes
Pocatello
Chicago
Bright
Garth
Lem Tham
Boise
Nemps-Huntington
Carmen
0.S. L
P. V. Railway
Pumpkin Vine
Payette
Emmett
Welser
Northern Pacific
Fred Ward
Awitchman
Kemmerer Yards
Nyassa
Oregon
New Postmaster at Diamondville Appointed
Ernest Bertolino, son of Angelo Mollani, receives postmaster appointment at Diamondville. Bonds prepared and sent to Washington. Bertolino is a popular local merchant. post office now run by Nellie Smith who has served since her father’s death with good service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bertolino
Angelo Mollani
Diamondville
Washington
Ernest
Misa Nellie Smith
Lefors Cattle Thief Case Linked to Sargents in Sheridan
Detective Lefors who helped unmask Tom Horn era cattle thefts across the state and into Montana has led to the arrest of H A and Halley Sargent father and son for cattle theft accessories. The criminals allegedly stole cattle to Montana and Wyoming, killed some in another state, and sold carcasses around Sheridan. More arrests are anticipated as the case unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lefors
Tom Hornaly
Montana
H. A
Halley Sargent
Wyoming
Sargents
Sheridan
LeFors
School Notes and Friday Assembly at Mise Bailey’s Rooms
Marie Gordon was absent last week and Bensie Lehmer missed three days due to illness. Friday afternoon the Mise Bailey program in the assembly hall featured Florence Simpson, Helen Stellwagen, Erma Downey, Anna Johnyom, Chas Valk, Griff Chronicles, Barbara Vourutt, Musto Lillian Webster. Recitation by David Eynon. Debate on foreign immigration. Orchestra expected for this week’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bensie Lehmer
Mise Bailey
Assembly Hall
Ong
Florence Simpson
Helen ‘Stellwagen
Erma Downey
Anna Johpyom
Chall Valk Chas
Griff
Barbara VooUrtt
Musto Lillian Webster
Iruas Tire
Aston Smith
Garnest Thomas
Harold Harris
Jobe Anyder
David Eynon
Baseball league motion stirs Kemmerer fans meeting planned
A movement to form a Western Wyoming Base ball League will be discussed at a Kemmerer Commercial club meeting Thursday night. Organizers aim to include mining towns Cokeville Green River Evanston and Rock Springs with home players favored. Race track talk also slated as fans show strong interest. Victor Erickson visits and reports Gus Larson ranch development near Piney.
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Kemmerer
Cokeville
Green River
Evanston
Rock Springs
Herse
Rigdon Named United States Attorney for Wyoming
Charles L. Rigdon of Cheyenne succeeds Hilliard I. Ridgely as United States Attorney for the district of Wyoming and assumed duty on Thursday. Rigdon, a leading Democratic attorney, takes over after Ridgely, a Republican, was removed for political reasons and had served efficiently with a solid record and wide respect in the state. Ridgely was from Dig Horn county and plans to remain in Cheyenne to practice law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dig Horn County
Cheyenne
Easter Program at Avery M. E. Church Draws Crowds
Easter program held last Sunday evening at the M. E. Church in Avery, with a crowded house. The event featured a chorus, scripture reading and prayer, various solos and recitations by different classes and individuals, songs including Bright Little Sunbeams and The Lord is King, and an offering. Notable participants included Miss Woods, Edna Holmen, Bernice Morrow, Mary Long, and the mayor’s class.
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Avery
M. HB
Rayer
Nicholson
Miss Woods
Bernice Morrow
Hawke
Mary Long
Mayor's
Lord
King
Hehold the Savior
Windy Big House and Contents Destroyed by Fire
A fire at about 10 am Monday razed the Windy Big residence of Fred Morkr and family, destroying the building and all contents except their clothing. Fred woke, alerted others, who escaped in night clothes. The home lay outside hydrant protection, the chemical engine unable to help as the structure burned out. Mrs. Morris, already ill, has worsened due to the alarm and they now occupy a nearby cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Morkr
Windy Big
Fred
Altho
Nevada prospect shines for Gethin mine holder
Back from the Nevada Yada with large winning interests, Levy mine stake in Gethin at Silver Tetend appears strong. Silver Slipper mine ships ore with a car expected to Salt Lake City. ore valued over 66,000 dollars. Silver and lead dominate the output as Lint plans a Salt Lake return after a brief local visit.
Correction on location of inmate fight reported
A correction notes the earlier claim of a fight among two girl inmates occurred in a dance hall on the road between Kemmerer and Diamonds. The fight actually happened in Diamondville town proper. The note expresses opposition to the dance hall but aims to do no injustice.
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Kemmerer and
Diamonds
Trovise
Railroad officials inspect motor car trip to Granger
A party of Locatelio railroad officials visited Kemmerer on Thursday to review the condition of a large motor car on a trip of inspection. The group included Supt. J. B. Stevenson Chief Engineer 8 11 Osborne and Signal Supervisor Js Orr, with Roadmate Mlaser. Stevenson returned to Vacatello on No 5 Friday morning.
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Locatelio
Kemmerer
Granger
J. B. Stevenson
Osborne
Js Orr
Granger Tln
Mlaser
Stevenson
Vacatello
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Penh
Furthur
Milver Jules Madun
Mil Cere
Joe Colletti
Secnnd
Zotto
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Oe Police Justion Keront Votice Justice
R. Lee Craig
House of Ill Fame
Emee Nan
Cieneral Fund
Eds McLean
Big Piney
Idaho
Randa
Marie Gordon
Western Wyoming Association
Victor Erickson
Gus Larson
Cottonwood
Piney
Gus
The
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Tor
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Tale of
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co
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