29 Apr 1909
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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
1
Repairs on the Mugian Fouil road near Mugian were completed Monday causing train delays to end. Superintendent W H James notes work will continue in summer to address high water damage and expected costs.
Residents of Local 2 UMW in Cumberland Wyoming call for extending an invitation to all locals and affiliated groups within Wyoming to elect delegates to attend a convention in Cheyenne or another city three days prior to the state convention. The motion seeks Pederssion of Laker and related matters.
Reports from the High Country state Ed Eaton, an early cowhand, is jailed for alleged complicity in a murder tied to a violent feud over disputed range. A sheriff's warning letter demands halting the hunt for the perpetrators, with threats of death. The region sees arrests, evictions, and warnings amid a deadly camp war over grazing rights and cattlemen turning to sheep. Rewards totaling 2400 have been offered for the guilty parties as authorities vow prosecutions.
Peter Nelson, foreman, led wagons with supplies to town on Friday amid sheep herding activity. Three bands moved toward Cokeville after foraging at Mossil and Mossil area. A bridge incident near Tey Cove caused drownings and repairs followed.
The 1008 year saw slower growth for Christian churches in the United States, as tallied by religious bodies with over 2000 communicants each. Dr. H. K. Carroll reports the year’s figures show less rapid expansion than the prior years, outlining the membership shifts across denominations.
A branded mare strayed from a ranch near Diamondville. The owner offers a reward for the return of the all branded mare described as marked with O11 and another brand on the hindquarters. Contact Meduater for information.
Ordinance No 6 authorizes annual appropriation using town funds for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 1900. It repeals earlier ordinances or parts thereof and declares the ordinance an emergency measure in effect immediately upon passage by Mayor W. Makar.
The Fins Ladies hosted a well received informal dance at the Kik’s Andis hall with pink and green decorations, mirrored walls, and a centerpiece of Japanese umbrellas. The Kemmerer Orchestra played to 2:30 am while lunch and coffee aided revelers.
Successful in his bout with Gilroy, one of the principals is set for a big Ogden match soon, having received a telegram Monday. Both fighters train hard for the contest and word from the camp says fans will witness real classy boxing. Two preliminaries between local boys are planned, promising fast, interesting bouts.
Notes report Fossil Hotel purchased by Thomas Daniels and Joe Condie with IH Lewis, Condie a long time local businessman, and Daniels from Randolph with land and stock. Spring Hoodydamages in Fossil wash dams bridges and debris fill Hell. Handalph Utah and Loveland Idaho residents take hotel positions. Track at Nugnet washed out halting trains. Walsh to Opal for shearer job. Lewis back from Evanston after court absence.
First class assistance will be furnished by telephoning No 8 Arcade Cafe. W Thomas proprietor Kemmerer Wyoming.
In a tense meeting on an unspecified May day, members discussed renaming the group previously known as Queens of the Purest to a new title deemed clearer. Attendees debated clarity and tradition as plans for future weekly gatherings were mentioned.
The Pathfinder, a famous car from New York to Paris, arrived in Kemmerer at 7 p.m. amid war-hone atmosphere and scrutiny. The journey heads toward Seattle for the Alaska Yukon exposition with stops through Chicago St Louis Topeka Denver Granger and along the Oregon Short Line. The crew includes L W Reddington, W Eaton, J S Mily, George J Miller, and Clarence Hanford of Seattle, who helped map the route and will publish a detailed illustrated report after Seattle arrival.
The contract for a two story brick store for Blyth-Fargo-Hoskins Co. is awarded to Allison & Luman of Cheyenne. Work begins after the old oil building is moved off the site. Bids are sought to move and excavate. The old building becomes a rooming house or hotel. The post office annex will be moved. a new separate post office building will be used later at the current site. The project costs near 80000 dollars.
Movers Prichard and Symes of the opera house announce a two night return engagement by the Arington Comedians on April 1 and 2. After a four week run at Grand Theatre Salt Lake City they head to Curtis Theatre Denver with new plays and acts including the four act comedy melodrama A Runaway Tramp. Tickets at City Drug Store.
A May promotion in the Wyoming Tribune offers payment options with a 20 percent deduction on subscription prices. For example 646 secures The Daily Tribune for a year and 610 secures the Semi Weekly Tribune for a year, with payment sent to the Tribune.
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