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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1913
Page
13
A fragmented report notes efforts to organize a Woodrat stake presidency and a push for a full fledged group. Mentions Kemmerer and local fire department terms, with a reward offered for information on hydrants and hydrant tampering.
Neil plans to leave Kemmerer after selling all shares in Kemmerer Hardware and Furniture Co to E L Smith. Smith will not run the store but may place a successor. Neil will stay on with the firm alongside a new partner. Neil will move to Utah near Garden City to farm and raise pigs, while Kemmerer residents anticipate Jimmy Neil and his family departing.
Rev. W. N. Pierson of St. James Episcopal Church Kemmerer declined a call to Rochester New York to lead a large church. He remains devoted to Kemmerer and its work, with a new church nearing consecration on May 23.
Notice of foreclosure sale in Lincoln County Wyoming outlines Willan Crawford as plaintiff and George H Laue, Ehekie Hy 5 wig, and Charles W Beagle as defendants. Sale set for May 20 at 10 AM at the Lincoln County Courthouse front door to liquidate Lots 2 3 4 in section 28 and lots 3 4 in section 29 township 40 north range 116 west, including improvements and water rights.
Community events include Evening night gatherings at Kemmerst theater April 61 with an Easter lunch and a Palmer House banquet. Local news covers new post cards at the Emporium, visits by George Watta, N. P. Nelson from Cokeville, and several trips from Opal, Green River City, Fossil, and Lava Hot Springs. Births, personnel changes, and law matters are noted, including a new baby boy to Howard Holts and staffing moves at the Lincoln Barn and Kemmerer Livery Stable, plus a minor stabbing case and two Japanese gamblers held on bonds.
A jumble of ads proposes new novels at the book room and fresh crusts. Readers are offered a four or five room house for rent, a three room cottage, and daily groceries at a store. Jobs listed include nurse trainees, general work, and town postings in Kemmerer and Lincoln County.
Traders report a tight wool market with buyers cautious on large contracts as prices edge toward 20 cents. Sheep numbers and favorable weather push toward early lambing, with shearing starting at Willow Creek and other yards as crews prepare to move flocks to summer ranges.
Kemmerer Lodge No. 31 Odd Fellows will host their annual dance at the Lyceum Theater next Saturday to celebrate the order’s anniversary. A supper will follow in the new building banquet room, with efforts under way to ensure a memorable evening for attendees.
Fragments describe a boy named Pete Pellygerint who fell into the river near Diamondville while walking with his mother. Rescue efforts succeeded and he was carried to safety as bystanders cried out for help. The report notes he remained shaken and was recovering from the incident in hospital.
John Pellegrini, a miner in Diamondville, was seriously injured Sunday while working in the No 1 mine. He was taken to Lincoln County Miners' Hospital after an accident involving a trip car in a burrow. Pellegrini is the father of a boy who drowned near Diamondville last Thursday.
Deputy Sheriff Frank L. Paterson of Jackson Hole arrived Sunday with an eight prisoner detachment. Among them was Pfeiffer, accused of a listed offense. Hy Wille oe was fined 100 with another $2.85 added for failure to pay, sentence to serve. Sosa also cited.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet at 2 o clock in the Episcopal church hall. An afternoon lunch will be served beginning at Bovcock. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
A correction clarifies that Tommy Norman was not dismembered. The camera misreported that his legs were cut off through being run over. The accident occurred on the lane track when he was struck by a pit car.
An ice jam washed away the Green River bridge near the Mule Bhoe ranch on Big Piney. Built by local ranchers, its loss harms the community. a movement to rebuild before summer is underway. Oil location blanks for sale at the Camera office, 50 cents per dozen.
The United States files a broad complaint against Oregon Short Line Railroad, led by US Attorney Lingenfelter, citing 30 causes of action for failure to report employee work hours as required by the interstate commerce law. Counts allege daily penalties for each of 28 days, plus prior violations, marking the third government complaint against the line in two days per the Pocatello Tribune.
Mrs Embree, visiting Laramie, underwent an appendicitis operation Saturday at Grand Avenue hospital. The operation was successful and she is recovering well. Mrs Embree had suffered for some time and chose surgery with Mr Kanbree present.
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