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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1913
Page
9
The Kemmerer Camera reports a small town notice about publication dates and charging rates. It notes a weekly or alternate week charge of $1.00 per hour for a service with references to local lines and printers.
The many friends of Geo. 5. Walker will be glad to hear he has returned to Wyoming and will again reside in Cheyenne. A veteran newspaper man and progressive figure, he previously handled Associated Press reports for the state, contributing to favorable advertising. He will resume his role as a correspondent and seek out factual stories.
News from Evanston reports the death of J E Chapman after an accidental discharge of a 32 caliber rifle, knocked over by a dog in the room where he prepared for a hunting trip. He died after 24 hours in Salt Lake hospital. Chapman served as state senator for Uinta county and had led an irrigation project opening planned near Evanston on August 7 with settlers arriving.
No Show Manager Whitten of the New Kemmerer theatre reports no picture show on Wednesday night due to Carnival. An excellent program will be presented on Sunday evening.
A Granger report says a shooting occurred one night this week leaving a man badly wounded. A husband and wife with a young baby waited at the depot for a train. the wife stepped out and vanished with another man. The husband pursued and found the couple with the wounded man, who was taken to a hospital in Rock Springs. No arrests were reported.
Report notes workers from Notn wooker and Walter Less were 70m down the Daniel country above Piney yesterday with two metitobiles seeking jobs. It says there is evident demand for labor to assist in the harvest of the Green River wiley and implies all who go there can find work.
Fred Each, longtime manager of the Pretier Sapphy Cue dry goods and clothing department, announced his departure that week. Cron his vueation thet week, and ex To leave about sey her first for Oregon, where he ran in the store justines for Wluest Eawh believes he has a gaa lova fon. gail while there is opportunity for further development of a tempureefal d ountry. 'The town hike wheat Population awed be located on the come.
A garbled notice outlines county clerk fee disputes and port charges, claiming substantial sums for processing and payments. It mentions an overstate of work, mounting costs for services, and misrecords affecting the overall receipted accounts. The fragment hints at forged or misnamed items and calls into question the accuracy of fee tallies and related rewards.
Joe Long, from a Sage-area ranch, arrived unconscious after riding home on horseback. He was treated at Litcon County Miner Hospital and remains unconscious. Friends say he rode in a circle after his horse brought him to the house. possible lightning strike linked to recent storms, though no injuries are visible. He was later moved to Kemmerer on Monday.
Distributing fry game warden Alex Revel received 40000 rainbow and mountain trout fry for streams nearby. The 10000 each went to On tenelle and LaBarge and Hamafork, 6000 to Slate Creek, 5000 to Rock Creel, with Happy Walters delivering the final transport.
Perry Hendricks enjoys varied driving experiences with his new car amid challenging road conditions before his overland trip to California. Friends expect he will get through, though no guarantee is stated. Revie Tat and Mrs Henaie] teks, Claude Bears, and Bud Payne visited Sage area for a chicken pan. mud nearly hindered toting home a load of chickens.
Wool sales rise as mills seek supplies and buy only what is needed. In the West the Montina clip stands out, about two thirds sold, with later sales improving on earlier prices. The demand is growing and overall market strength increases.
The Sutton Carnival Company pitches tents on the Quealy tract above the depot with twelve shows and strong town endorsement. Leddy Bears and Spitz Dogs entertain children while the Midway hosts a bustling carnival atmosphere. Two free acts daily include a striking barrel huckle act where a rider powers a mule to the top of a barrel shaped incline.
The ceremony took place Sunday afternoon at the Rathbun hotel officiated by the mayor for Mine Lizaie Motto and Tabert Bloom. Both are well known locally and will reside in Kon inerer after the wedding. Immediate friends and relatives attended.
A useful citizen passes away in Aberdeen after a long illness. J H Rowenterg, born in Austin Texas forty three years ago, lived in Oregon and Washington and was remembered for his cheerful helpful nature. He leaves a widow and four daughters, plus four brothers and a mother, with services held at the temple.
Deputy Sheriff A L Hale of Afton and town marshal visited this week amid discussion of the arrest of John Connors for horse theft. Hale notes rising parcel demands on Star Route carriers may force contract changes, with weighs under one pound soon allowing parcels by mail and risking bid stability. Joe Letenjue and Alma Jensen visited town. Jensen has a contract to carry mail and stage to Sublet starting August 15 and considers making it a route.
Kemmerer suffers blackout as storm damages the Frontier Supply Co boiler house, causing about 55 000 in loss. Fire spread quickly at 5 30 p m Thursday, six large rollers destroyed, hindering salvage efforts. Plant shutdown affected electric service and No 1 mine operation until restoration by Saturday night. Fred Canada and family return from Pennsylvania and New York and occupy rear rooms over City Drug Store.
From Coal Age we learn United States Coal Co of Kemmerer secured contracts to furnish coal to Idaho for the coming year. Contracts include Albion 430 tons of No 1 Jump at 7.05 per ton, Pocatello 575 tons at 4.40, Gooding 225 tons at 5.10, St Anthony 1500 tons at 4.95, Lewiston 440 last year, Moscow 550 tons at 7 per ton, Kamor Jump 200 tons at 16.90, Evelyn Jump 1000 tons at 1.23, with comparative last year figures.
John Connors pleaded guilty before Justice K Lee Craig on Monday for horse stealing. Deputized by Deputy Sheriff Roe Hale of Star Valley he faced the rider of the stolen horse and denied breaking into the Rangers cabin, claiming he was asleep at the time.
Public notices announce publication of time for probate of John Uadley Sargent estate and appointment of Carl Cook as clerk. Also included is bankruptcy notice for Frank Herries with filing details and discharge request in Wyoming District Court. Notices reference dates in August 1913 and July 1913 and list interested creditors and participants.
The district presents a detailed annual financial statement ending June 30, 1912 including receipts and expenditures. Items listed cover janitors, building repairs, watchman rent, hauling, livery hire, books and supplies, phone charges, graduating exercises, piano and organ turning, and a balance carried forward. Treasurer Turner notes sub rent of building and other miscellaneous items.
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