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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1915
Page
3
Lincoln County Wyoming, bordered by Idaho and Utah, reports that woolgrowers offered a 2.50 bounty per coyote killed. Through April 1,400 pelts were submitted, along with wolf and wild cat pelts, totaling over 3,600 dollars funded by local assessment for the benefit of cattlemen in the region.
Taxpayers in Star Valley are urged to consider separating from the Mining Districts to cut costs of the coming term’s district court. The paper argues most expenses arise from prosecutions of the mining district’s criminal element and that taxes would not grow if Star Valley formed its own county, reducing initial and ongoing costs.
Jerry Jempal of Frontier and member of the Kemmerer band was shot in the knee several days ago while across the river from Frontier. The bullet inflicted a severe wound and will keep him laid up for a time. No one has been identified as firing the shot, though the act is described as very careless.
John B. Kendrick proclaims Friday April 30 1915 as Arbor Day urging planting of trees and shrubbery statewide. Emphasizes trees for fuel shade and ornamentation and asks schools and officials to promote forestry and reforestation for future generations.
The state will address unnecessary cruelty at sheep shearing pens this spring. Flockmasters are urged to gather fleece with care and humane agents may inspect pens to prevent injury from rushing handling. Report abuse or neglect to the Wyoming Humane Society or State Board of Child and Animal Protection Cheyenne Wyoming with confidentiality.
Under the act passed at the last legislative session twenty five dependent mothers have filed petitions with seven district judges for relief. The state humane society reviews each petition and makes recommendations. Applicants must first apply to their district judge, who then refers the case to the humane society for merit investigation.
Bert Long, charged with stealing livestock, was tracked to El Paso by Hich McMinn and arrested, then brought to Green River with fugitive Dollie Erwin. He was brought up from county jail last week to await trial and is well known to residents of this region with many acquaintances in Kemmerer.
A man known as Kalos died of injuries from a shooting, believed to be carried out by Mike Killes who is jailed on murder charges. A coroner's jury found him responsible, marking the county's fourth capital crime detainee. The next district court session is expected to be busy.
Ed J. Brandley of Granger visited Kemmerer over the weekend and reported activity at the creek’s lower end with spring sowing and crop work underway. Land seekers arrive to inspect rich irrigable lands, while ranchers and stockmen express confidence that Granger will become surrounded by ranches in coming years. Dave Bagley expands seed acreage, guiding demonstrations as more growers join in. Brandley notes sheep crossing Green River to lamb near Trail and Camp creeks starting May 1, with lambing grounds, pens, and shearings planned for early June.
Chas A Layton deputy revenue collector based in Laramie visited Kemmerer last week to enforce internal revenue laws. He notes the new stamp act has loosened compliance and several fines will follow. Layton started duty in December with the Laramie office and plans monthly visits across Laramie and western Wyoming.
A rockfall at No 10 Rock Springs Front injured two or three miners as they came out on a trip. John Beverage suffered the worst injuries and was taken to the hospital but expected to recover. others sustained minor harm and were treated locally.
Rone Hill, visiting from Fossil, traveled to the Rock Springs lease near Bitter Creek for sheep wintering. Lambing is scheduled to start on May 8 with shearing likely after lambing, around early June at Fossil.
In Evanston the municipal campaign moves forward with Citizens and Republican tickets poised for a heated race. Both parties have called town conventions set for Thursday this week as campaign activity intensifies.
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