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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1902
Page
9
Local items from Kemmerer include notes on residents, arrivals, and events. Ed. Wilson reports water issues. J Quealy travels to Salt Lake City. oil land prospects near Lane noted. Ke mmerer public figures and businesses appear, with upcoming events at Casey Grand and local ball.
Last Saturday evening news came of another oil strike at the Consolidated well with a strong oil showing but abundant water. A casing modification and water removal followed a cave-in, revealing drill progress resumed by Baisley..Casings and shipments of equipment delayed operations for the Utah Wyoming and Idaho Wyoming ventures with daily progress and local meetings planned in Kemmerer and Diamondville.
Dave McAndrews visited town briefly yesterday then moved on to Kemmerer Wyoming where he works for the telephone company. He denied reports he signed with Logan for the season and said he could not give up a good job to play baseball. He plans amateur ball this summer in Kemmerer.
In Fossil Randolph reports strong business as Mrs Callahan opens a new hotel drawing good trade. A Jango at Pu vgsil grows, while Consolidated stevek expands, and Halsey the contractor eyes larger production. Nearby, Mrs Cook’s hotel nears completion and residents expect improved accommodations and services.
The article fragment pushes land location blanks for coal claims and equipment from Colorado firms approved by Wyoming authorities. It also touts Electric Bitters as a malaria and fever remedy, claiming success in curing stomach and liver troubles with testimonials from Jula Charleston and D. Murchison.
Frontier notes summarize social visits and moves in Kemmerer and Diamondville including Robert Flockhart visiting Allen Rae, sickness of Miss L Quealy, and Jack Roberts returning to Frontier. Mentions hunting trips, transfers to Utah, a theft at Charlie Miller’s boarding place, Dr Hocker’s arrival, a birth and travel, plus editorial note on The Inter-Mountain Farm and Ranchman and subscription offers. Includes medical tablet recommendation and free samples.
Last fall I suffered a severe muscular rheumatism attack causing great pain and annoyance. After trying several prescriptions I found Chamberlain's Pain Halim effective after two applications, leaving me much better and free from pain. Available at all dealers.
The mayor of Kemmerer announces a town election to be held May 18, 1902 to elect town officials. Polls open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the city hose house. Dated March 26, 1902. Mayor J. G. Casey and Town Clerk D S Lownie certify.
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