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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1919
Page
6
A Kemmerer man and leading flockmaster arrives to vote for roads bonds and discuss wool prices. He urges at least 50 cents per pound for wool, notes labor demands on shearers are excessive, and argues liberty bonds are a safe investment while predicting scattered pre-lambing shearings amid market pressures.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Fisher of Sublet welcomed their son John Fisher home last Friday after his return from military service. He had served overseas and was awarded the rank of Socersan following treatment at Fort Douglas, Salt Lake City. Fisher sustained shrapnel wounds in France and arrived in New York early in March before being sent to Fort Douglas for continued care.
Earl Zeigler, a member of the 146th Machine Gun Battalion, has returned to Kemmerer from Indianapolis after more than a year in France. He recently completed training at Greene, North Carolina, and was discharged in Kansas.
Two men were injured in a rock fall at the mine. Responders rushed to the scene as rescue efforts continued and authorities opened an investigation into the incident.
El fayne, a chambermaid, ran afoul of the law three weeks ago and faced a hotel case. Wayne was examined and bound over to appear. A local judge noted slim chances for conviction before a jury.
Andrew Morrow member of the Board of County Commissioners and Kemmerer Town Council with County Clerk H. R. Harrison left yesterday for Beckwith to take possession of the new county road building machinery purchased in Salt Lake and shipped to Beckwith. They aim to inspect and accept the machinery which is to be put to road work in the county.
A fragment notes a party departing in a Lizzie wagon heavily stocked with provisions. Reports of their safe arrival are awaited with interest as they begin a six mile road building mission.
Roy Mason entertained New Kemmerer Theatre patrons by singing the film’s theme song during a screening of the famous picture Mickey. On Saturday he performed the catchy melody to enthusiastic applause as the chorus funded by volunteers joined in.
A Salt Lake wedding tomorrow will unite Miss Carrie Johnson and Olaf Jefson. Jefson is known in local business circles as Blyth-Fargo-Hoskins Co manager. Johnson has been with the First National Bank. The event draws Kemmerer interest as families reside nearby and attend.
A government inspector reportedly visited the Dry Piney oil field yesterday to inspect a well recently brought in as part of preparations for a Land Office hearing at Evanston on the 28th. The dispute pits Cretaceous Oil Co against Mrs Nelida Durnford over eighty acres claimed under oil locations and a coal declaratory statement filed earlier.
Sheriff D. C. Oakley visited the depot on a Tuesday morning as Nash automobiles were unloaded. He decided he had reached an age when walking was no longer pleasant and chose to ride instead. After the first car was unloaded and the assembly completed, he declared that the car would be used to take a ride. Oakley issued the command and began riding the three blocks from his residence downtown.
The southern part of the county largely supported the bond issue with a 457 to 12 vote. The Star Valley area showed strong approval and local readers are thanked for the favorable result as returns near press deadline.
Miss Lillian Miller announced her engagement to Clarence Dickey of Keokuk Iowa at a bridge gathering hosted by Mrs H A Trost and Mrs R R Rowe. Guests included Mrs E L Smith Mrs Roy Mason and others as cards with poetry revealed the news during refreshments at the guest of honor’s home in Kemmerer. The couple plan a spring wedding in Kemmerer with Dickey an attorney.
Steve A. and John Enos faced Justice Glasgow on Tuesday accused of stealing a check and attempting to convert it for themselves. The crime occurred last fall. they have been in custody since and each pleaded guilty to petty larceny, receiving a $50 fine plus costs. Bill Danvers arrived early this morning.
The annual school board election will be held May 6. Current officers include Je B Smith president, Roy A Mason clerk, and R M Turner treasurer. Smith resigns due to relocation. Mason’s term expires, leaving two seats open and a 44 mills school tax on the ballot, the same as last year.
Alex Scott, long time Kemmerer resident and former city police officer, was named deputy sheriff and jailer by Sheriff Oakley. He has headed the Kemmet hotel connection, led Union circles, and serves as dictator of Spral Moose Lodge No 1047. His new duties began Monday.
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