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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1917
Page
12
The article notes many sheep pelts arriving at local freight, indicating losses for sheep men under heavy snow and deep slush. Railroad officials report heavy pelts shipments across the West, reflecting distress from severe winter conditions.
A Fontenelle rancher Charles Olson sold 650 head of cattle to J. E. Hallman of Laramie representing Pacific Market. Olson may relocate his family to Kemmerer. Opal also notes L. D. Tanner of Big Piney in town for several days with implements for Big Piney Mercantile Company.
Charles Robison and his wife arrived from Ogden after an attack of rheumatism. They sent a cane from Montana to Mr Stinson a few days ago. The cane is a fine opal mood willow design in good health despite advanced years. They will stay at Opal ranch for the summer.
Prominent Big Piney ranch couple Mr and Mrs BR M Fish arrived in Kemmerer after several weeks in Salt Lake City where Mr Fish underwent an eye operation. They were entertained at A M King home in Diamondville and hosted by Mr and Mrs J W Sammon before returning to Big Piney.
New cars for give and miss Harriet Chrisman arrived in Kemmerer. Miss Caroline Skinner visited last week. Platt Wilson of the Lis Reamanes greeted many friends at the garage unloading Overland and Studebaker cars. Frank Curtis rented Hallcatine Gallery for a store room. Frank Ball and wife returned from the western coast and left for Big Piney.
Spring brings rapid development to Lava Hot Springs in Portneuf canyon. Two new hotels rise near the natatorium while a sanitary water system progresses and bond talks begin. Residents and visitors enjoy improved electric lighting and bath access as local businesses plan a busy summer season.
Local girls Frankie Wilson and Esther Downey represented the University of Wyoming in a three campus debate against Colorado Agricultural College and Colorado Teachers College. Wyoming won the final honors after three simultaneous debates.
Lincoln County representatives formed a Wyoming State Council for National Defense to boost cultural production under state supervision. Four committees were appointed in each county, including Lincoln County members P. J. Quealy Kemmerer Mrs J H Stoner Cakeville Frank Crannie Smoot as part of the new commission guiding defense campaigns.
Mrs Harry Stevenson returned from surgery Saturday. Mrs Thomas Sneddon came back after a Montanan visit. Card Club met Saturday afternoon hosted by Mrs W C Rea. Archie Neil joined from Cokeville for a dance. Mrs Guild returned from a two week visit. Miss Nore Stewart taught at Hamsfork and visited her parents. L Y Stocks will remain at home and not return to his former position.
Mountain Trading Co reports an unusually large turnout at a Saturday Finn Hall dance with music by Fred Joy. Visitors from the Mormon church in Woodruff attended Sunday meeting led by Pres. Baxter West and Kennedy, as W. J. Jemeen served as bishop to address the recent death of Jno Stevenson.
An official note states orders forbid accepting mail addressed to Germany amid ongoing hostilities. The policy reflects wartime mail restrictions between the United States and Germany.
A weekend gathering in Boise drew notable attendees including Messia Lex Christmas Dick Turner and Brad Chapin. Reporters noted a warm reception and festive mood as the group marked the end of week events with waving and brief remarks.
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