Kemmerer opens new steam laundry with Swansen in charge
The Camera reports Kemmerer unveils a modern steam laundry this week under Manager Swansen. The attractive building near the depot houses a private and general office, a main work room with about twenty machines, drying and boiler rooms, and a back garage for delivery trucks. About twelve workers start, with plans to expand. Swansen, experienced laundryman, previously ran the largest laundry in Pocatello.
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Kemmerers
Swenven
Swansen
Pocatello
Wyoming lawyers hold a playful gathering in Kemmerer
A cheeky inventory notes a dozen plus lawyers from various towns meeting in Kemmerer for what reads like a Wyoming bar association session. Key figures include P. W. Spaniing Evanston vice president and Patterson Laramie court reporter. They discuss cooling weather and adjourn Friday as a “cooling” joke.
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Wyoming Har Association
Kemmerer
Wyoming
Wyoming Bar Association
P. W. Spaniing
Evanston
Patterson
Laramie
Seasion
Gene Donzelman
Cheyenne
L. Rigdon
W. J. Tidball
Taliaferro
Rock Springs
Arnold
Reese Walton
Donzelman
Women May Still Register in Kemmerer Precincts
Mrs J H Stoner says county arrangements allow women who missed July 17 registration to sign up by August 1 at their convenience. Nellie Rathbun operates precinct 1 and Mrs Ben Bagnell precinct 2 with free food savings pamphlet credit from Mr Hoover of Washington.
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J. H. Stoner
Kemmerer
N Kemmerer
Nellie Rathbun
Ben Bagnell
Mr. Hoover
Washington
Italian Doctor DiGiacomo Held on Death Charge in Diamondville
Dr. F DiGiacomo a local physician was arraigned before Justice McDonald on a charge of causing the death of Virginia Enz Jese on June 16. He posted a $10 000 bond to await trial at the next district court term in November. Attorneys Taliaferro and Melvin defend. Mrs Symeson reported very sick.
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F. Difacomo
Kemmerer
DiGiacomo
Soldiers Leaving for Cheyenne Today
A large crowd will gather at the depot to bid farewell as No. 6 departs with the boys bound for Cheyenne. The send off is arranged by Fol's at Home.
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Cheyenne
Depot
No. 6
Fol
Public march to depot after patriotic meeting at Triangle Park
Public meeting at Triangle Park will feature a brief address to soldiers and a band playing patriotic music. Afterward, attendees are urged to march to the depot to say goodbye and show support.
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Triangle Park
Soldiers thank Kemmerer for warm treat ment and support
A message from CAPT Hl. H. WAUGH of Company H Wyoming Infantry, along with the officers and members of Wyoming's machine gun company, expresses deep thanks to the people of Kemmerer and Lincoln County for their kindness during the unit's stay. The letter notes a warm spot in their hearts for Kemmerer people and states that duty calls them elsewhere.
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Kemmerer
Lincoln County
Wyoming
Hl. H, Waugh
Company H
Wyoming Infantry
Soldiers from Company H Meet Machine Gun Company here
Today at 12 15 the members of Company H and the machine gun company stationed here gathered for routine formation and parade drills.
Troops Entail for Cheyenne Preparations Reported
The article notes special cars waiting at local yards and a two day stir of readiness. Soldiers head to Cheyenne first, then to California for intensive training at Palo Alto until August 4 before moving to France. A portion of the machine gun company joins local troops at Rock Springs led by Captain G F P Myers, with William Chamberlain among the lieutenants.
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Cheyenne
Lo Camp
Palo Alto
Calif
France
Rock Springs
Ln G
Myers
Kemmerer
Pinedale
Aad
William Chamberlain
Sargeant
Leutenants
Oil Plans and Chautauqua Burgeon in Kemmerer
News from Kemmerer reports a lively oil discussion in Lincoln county as the Pyramid rig nears drilling in the Green River holdings with a camp established. The Idaho Wyoming 61l company’s Fossil field investments total about 20000 dollars. The chamber of commerce touts the upcoming chautauqua with ticket sales and broader county promotion. Attention to improving Lincoln county roads grows, with demand for better links statewide.
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Lincoln County
Frank Tigner
Green River
Green River Company
James A. Wise
Idaho-Wyoming 61l Company
Kemmerer
Foanil
Ranin
Send-off Planned for Soldier Boys by Chamber of Commerce
A large citywide send-off is planned with business closures at 11 for two hours and a 11:30 public meeting at Triangle Park. Soldiers will attend in a body and a city representative will speak. At noon 15 to the depot, a patriotic gathering will bid farewell as crowds gather to see the troops off. Also notes visitors to local residents Mr and Mrs A W Steele from Salt Lake City.
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Chamber of Commerce
Enbree
Chantangua Committee
Dusiness
Kemmerer
Oregon
Iaho
Bureh
Pocatello
Lincoln County
Soldier Boys
Triangle Park
Fatal Injuries Reported After Fall
A Greek man named Tony Apagionia died from injuries suffered Saturday afternoon after a fall in Cumberland Number 2. He was rushed to Lincoln County Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. Tass burial rites followed the service.
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Tony Apagionia
Ted
Comb Berland
Lincoln County Hospital
New Willow Creek Route for Big Piney Road Planned
State Engineer E. Levison reports a new Willow Creek route for the Big Piney road replacing the present freighting line. Surveying chief Stanley Cobban sets out from Frontier area toward Ble Piney. federal approval required before construction. Levison expects completion this fall with a 6 percent maximum grade.
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E. Levison
Cheyenne
Kemmerer
Wilow Creek
Frontier
Willow Creek Road
Wang
Stanley Cobban
Ble Piney
Star Valley State Road
Jackson's
Mole
Wilton-Moran
Washington
Levison
Willow Creek
Western Conditions Report From Oregon Washington Trip
Hunter Salmon and his wife returned Saturday from a tour of Oregon and Washington. Crop conditions are good in western Oregon. eastern Oregon and parts of Idaho face moisture shortages. He noted strong interest in garden care and potato watches, and Portland seeks parking for gardens and vacant lots with standing grain. Salmon bought two truckloads of rama in Oregon.
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Hunter Salmon
Oregon
Washington
Child Dies on Elko Ranch as Flockart Son Buried
James Flockart, 21 months old, son of Mr and Mia Flockart, residents of a ranch near Elko, died Sunday morning and was buried Monday afternoon at Diamondville Cemetery.
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David Flockart
Mia
James Flockart
Elko
Diamondville
New Faculty Appointments at Kemmerer District Schools
District No. 1 announces a September 4 start with many new teachers across the Kemmerer schools. Honsken, Detha, Kiyess will lead Kemmerer High School. Miss Ileas Allen comes from uniboldt to teach English. Miss Minx Anna J. Hulihon fills the vacated chair.
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Kemmerer High School
Honsken
Bae Detha
Kiyess
Ileas Allen
James B. Jones
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Ralph Porter
Rosendale
Kansas
Kemmerer
Marguerite Kennedy
Laramie
Helen Kraft
Ogden
Utah
Elisabeth Wood
Frontier
Lucy Federson
Jas. Hibbons
Columbia University
New York City
Esther Bolln
Katherine Rouche
Emma Seyfert
Winifred Catfal
Epler
The
Frontier Archool
Bather Geesey
Ada Collins
Anna Sanders
Mary Geesey
Cora Lloyd
Rumors of Oil Gusher Halt Drilling in Dry Piney
Rumors say Cortain bushee drilling by Cretacioup Oil in the Dry Piney district encounters sands likely to gush with a few more feet, a heavy gas strike prompting temporary suspension and a precautionary cupping. Promoters Lakey and McGlasmehan were in Kemmerer on business then Cheyenne.
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Cortain Bushee
Cretacioup Oil Company
Dry Piney
Lakey and McGlasmehan
Kemmerer
Cheyenne
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Lacy Hfield
Towas
A. W. Steele
Galt Lake City
T. Huoter Salmon
Willow Greek
Big Piney Road
Fireen River
Harch
Cretaceoux Company
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