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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1903
Page
9
A jumble of notices from Kemmerer area sources reports store activity at the Golden Rule Barrett's, shoe styles at Post's, repairs and sales, church events, and visitors. Outdoor events include sermons at Oakley and Diamondville, a new toll line, tax stamps, and upcoming town election notices.
The Wyoming Tribune reports incorporation of a Union Pacific route from Hampton to Cumberland in Uinta County. The proposed line would run west northwest from Hampton, then southwest to form a large arc, offering a direct link to Cumberland mines and spring valley oil fields, with construction hoped to start soon and finish within the year.
Reports from Wyoming and Utah cover a range of local items. Notes include a corner stone ceremony for a sugar factory, oil and mining developments near Hartville and the Doug oil fields, public brush burning pledges in Thermopolis, a potential railway line for Deep Creek, Utah rubber company plans with 1 000 000 trees, and Brigham Young’s death at his Utah home.
W H Brown of Leesville Ind survived a near death moment after using Kings New Discovery for Consumption. He reports immediate relief from asthma and a subsequent cure. The ad also claims cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and throat troubles with trial bottles offered by Olaf Henderson, druggist.
A runaway nearly claimed a life at Pracklin Grove El Pur tour, as trapped victim faced dire injuries. Hat Hincklen’s Aruion Salve reportedly failed to heal, while Kammerer Drag Co and Chas Hone Jorsia’s drag azure are noted in the damaged text.
Modern Woodmen of America announces ticket sales from Uck Springs to Tock Springs with returns under redwood rates. Tickets on sale May 4, limited continuous passage each direction, return by May 1903. Apply DS Lowur, Tint Agent, Yams wanted around May 16. Kendall, Wyo notice from N Barnhart, Supt Wyowing.
A vintage ad claims that colds and grip threaten pneumonia but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents this danger. It asserts the remedy cures grip quickly, is pleasant and safe, and available from all dealers.
Easter Monday night social by Kemmerer Aerie members featured lively music and dancing. The event drew many local families and supporters, with guests noting the smooth flow and festive atmosphere throughout the evening.
An ad extols Backlen's Arnica Salve as a thorough fix for bruises cuts boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles. It claims fast healing and offers a money back guarantee. The pitch mentions Chas Henderson as the draggist.
Property description from Blick 10 lists land in Kemworar Wyoming with a small building and improvements. Includes a complete tar cutfit, bar bottles, back hor UN ambror, slow gas in released reputy tool, and agent names mentioned.
The Camera reports a second analysis confirming L R Henderson's claim of petroleum wealth in Willow Creek canyon and Slave Creek region. Mayor J Casey and Ex-Mayor Keenan Henry Morrow lead influential backers who oversee a large area with surface signs of oil and gas potential.
Frontier notes report assistant deputy sheriff Richard McDermid on official business last Saturday. Visitors include Alex Sharp and Robi Sneddon at Jno Sneddon’s home last Sunday. Several residents plan trips to Green River and Willow Creek. Mines are half-time, reducing staff. MacMillan returns as Mormon bishop. Gardener Dominick Pauli starts a larger garden, promising more cashohsdrates. John Singo loses a valuable bore while driving. animal death, rescue efforts fail. Hibbs abandons wheel for horse and buggy after vehicle seating issue. Anna MacLean notes agricultural labor. trout projects aim to stock Montonello, La Barge, Hang Park areas.
Sheep men begin arriving from the winter range as camps and herds return to the homestead. The scene marks the transition from winter grazing to spring herding and market preparation.
The town of Kemmerer Wyoming will hold a city election on May 12 1903 to elect one mayor and two councilmen. Polls open at 10 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. at the city house. Casey is the mayor and D S Laware is the town clerk.
Notices from the United States Land Office Evanston Wyoming dated Feb 24 1908 announce filings to purchase timber and stone lands including Sec 26 Tp 22 N R 11W and a desert land final proof notice for Big Piney with witnesses from Piney and Frontier. The dates of publication range Feb 28 1908 and May 25 1908 with named registrars and witnesses present in Evanston and Fontenelle Wyoming.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local notice referencing a public sale or event. It mentions Hig Piney and references a person or entity H. p.ntow, with dates around February 20 and a crane or machinery context. The readable items are disjoint and unclear.
Public notice concerns desert land proceedings with references to suitable actions and officials. Names appear garbled but indicate motions, hearings, and publication steps related to land transfer or claim.
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