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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1915
Page
11
Lincoln county and its woolgrowers support a bounty on predators with a $2.50 reward per coyote, reporting 1,400 pelts submitted through April. Wolves and wild cats also pelts turned in. Total payout exceeds $3,600, funded by local assessment, expected to benefit local residents.
Taxpayers in Star Valley weigh the burden of district court costs and ponder whether independence from mining district taxes could reduce overall expenses. Proponents argue division would cut major costs and align taxes with the new county's needs, potentially lowering expenditures after initial setup.
Jerry Jempal of Frontier, member of the Kemmerer band, suffered a severe knee wound from a stray bullet while across the river from Frontier. The accident occurred days ago during shooting in the neighborhood. No shooter identified yet, but described as a most careless act.
Governor Kendrick proclaims Friday April 30 Arbor Day statewide urging planting trees and shrubbery. Statewide observance to involve schools, institutions, officers and citizens in reforestation efforts for homes, schools, parks, ranches, irrigation ditches and watercourses.
The state will address unnecessary cruelty at the shearing pens this spring and has warned flockmasters to handle fleece gathering with care. Humane agents may inspect pens to prevent injuries from rushing handling. Report abuse or neglect of any dumb animal to the Wyoming Humane Society and the State Board of Child and Animal Protection Cheyenne. All information treated as confidential.
Twenty five dependent mothers have filed petitions with seven district judges for relief under a new act passed in the last session. The state humane society reviews each case to recommend approval or denial. Applicants must apply to their district judge, then the case is referred for investigation.
Bert Long, charged with stealing livestock, was brought from Kemmerer county jail after being tracked to El Saso Texas by Hich McMinn. He, with fugitive Dollie Erwin, was returned to Green River and held for court. Long is well known in this region and has many Kemmerer acquaintances.
A man using the name Kalos died about noon from a wound after being attacked by Mike Killes, who is jailed and likely to face murder charges. A coroner's jury found Killes responsible. four prisoners in the county face capital crime cases, with the next district court session expected to be busy.
Ed J Brandley of Granger visited Kemmerer over the weekend and notes activity along the creek’s lower end with spring work and crop sowing. Ranchers and stockmen show optimism as land seekers arrive to explore rich irrigable lands near Granger. Dave Bagley expands seed area, while Brandley reports his sheep crossing the Green River to lamb on the upper land near Trail and Camp creeks starting May 1, with shearing to begin early June.
Chas A Layton deputy revenue collector based in Laramie visited Kemmerer last week to enforce internal revenue laws. He highlighted the new stamp act encouraging laxity and indicated several fines will follow. Layton began service December first with the Laramie office and plans monthly visits to Wyoming territory.
A rock fall at No 10 Rock Sprines Front injured two or three miners as they exited a trip. John Beverage suffered the most, was taken to hospital for care, but his injuries are not serious. he is expected to recover soon.
Rone Hill from Fossil visits to prep for lambing start on May 8 at the Rock Springs lease near Bitter Creek. Shearing will wait until after lambing, likely around June first at Fossil. The flock wintered well on the Rock Springs lease.
Evanston’s municipal campaign proceeds with two tickets Citizens and Republican. Expect heated exchanges as both parties prepare for a town convention called for Thursday this week.
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