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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1917
Page
2
Over the past weeks there have arrived at the local freight depot a great many sheep pelts indicating losses to sheep men as they drive flocks through snow and slush. Railroad officials report heavy pelts shipments across the West amid severe winter conditions.
A Fontenelle rancher Charles Olson sold 650 head of cattle to J E Hallman of Laramie representing the Pacific Market. Olson plans to move his family to Kemmerer shortly. Opal observer L D Tanner of Big Piney visited for days with purchases of implements and machinery for the Big Piney Mercantile Company.
J E Stinson has been seen with an ornate cane carried for days while Charles Robison and his wife recover from rheumatic fever. The Robisons arrived from Ogden and will spend the summer at their Opal ranch after sending the cane from Montana.
Ranch figures Mr and Mrs BR M Fish, prominent Big Piney residents, arrived in Kemmerer after a Salt Lake City stay. They were entertained at Diamondville by A M King and later by J W Sammon before returning home. The couple had altered plans to coast travel due to Mr Fish needing eye surgery in Salt Lake City.
New cars for sale arrived in Kemmerer including Overland and Studebaker models. Mr and Mrs P D Petrie Miss Harriet Chrisman and Miss Caroline Skinner visited. Platt Wilson hosted a gathering in the Lis-Reamanes area. Frank Curtis rented the old Hallcatine Gallery for a store room. Frank Ball and wife returned from a western trip and left for Big Piney.
Special to the Camera describes Lava Hot Springs in Portneuf canyon as it begins spring with expanding health and recreation appeals. It notes a new electric lighting system, planned water improvements, two new hotels under construction, a 25,000 bank project, and ongoing business and resident activity drawing visitors and potential property investment.
Minx Frankie Wilson and Misa Esther Downey of this city helped represent the University of Wyoming in a triangular debate among Wyoming University Colorado Agricultural College and Colorado Teachers College. Three debates were held simultaneously with the University of Wyoming taking final honors.
A Wyoming state council for national defense formed under state authority with four committees in every county. Lincoln County committee members include P. J. Quealy, Kemmerer, Mrs J. H. Stoner, Cakeville, Frank Crannie, Smoot, tasked with coordinating campaigns and safeguarding cultural productivity during the period.
Mrs Harry Stevenson recovering from an operation returns home Saturday. Mrs Thomas Sneddon came back after visiting Anaconda Montana. Card Club entertained Saturday afternoon by Mrs W C Rea. Archie Neil visited from Cokeville for a Saturday dance. Mrs J Guild returned from two weeks away. Miss Nore Stewart teaching at Hamsfork visited her parents. School session continues with plans to travel to Tontenella for remainder of term. L Y Stocks will not return to his former position.
Mountain Trading Co reports an unusually large Saturday crowd at Finn Hall dancing to music by Fred Joy. Visitors from Woodruff stake of the Mormon church attended a Sunday meeting with Pres. Baxter, Mr. West and Mr. Kennedy. W J Jemeen served as bishop in the wake of John Stevenson’s recent death.
Official orders bar mail to Germany and other war adversaries. The measure prohibits letters addressed to German forces as hostilities continue between the United States and Germany.
A community Shriners gathering is slated for the weekend in Boise with attendees including Messia Lex Christmas, Dick Turner, and Bred Chapin. Organizers say the event will feature a focal fire and Sunday activities.
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