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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1916
Page
12
Janes Wilkes reports July as the busiest month for freight in Kemmerer with 160 more consignments than any prior July. The freight house is insufficient, plans point to enlarging the building and adding a depot as Oregon Short Line funds outer improvements.
The Cam era last week announced F. J. Lane for Constable under For Justice of the Peace and George Tanner for County Assessor with August 23 as the primary date. This notice rectifies the errors to show Lane’s candidacy and that Tanner’s primary date is August 22.
Engineer Lloyd reports the Willow Creek gap road is finished after weeks of work. It now allows four to six horse teams from Big Piney and the upper country to reach Kemmerer directly, replacing the old narrow crooked route that forced trips to Opal and rail travel for county business.
A report notes plans for a worker to don a special outfit and assist in gathering stray sheep in Lincoln County. The item outlines preparation steps and anticipated effectiveness in handling wandering flocks.
Helen Miller of Camberland Wyoming announces candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools in Lincoln County. She pledges efficient administration and seeks Republican voter support at the primary election on the 22nd.
The Kemmerer pages list nightly film showings at Kemmerer Theatre and various residents' updates. Notables include John Angus in Daniel, Mrs. Lawrence Miller visiting Salt Lake, and several trips to Ogden and Cokeville. Repairs, heating installs, and business notices accompany social notices, horse and dog founds, and shop changes.
Expert mechanic Jackson Stowle with 22 years in Stoddard-Dayton Buick and other plants arrived in Kemmer Saturday and now acts as foreman at the Lincoln County Garage. His repair experience is expected to be invaluable to the firm.
Talks between miners and operators over District 22 wages progress in Cheyenne with no agreement yet. A special wage-drafting committee includes William Monay, P A Pape, F W White, W D Brennen for the operators and W W Gildrey, George Young, James Morgan, Paul Paulson, and P J Quealy for the United Mine Workers.
Deputy Sheriff Mills reports a man described as insane in Big Piney County who may require county custody. No name was released.
Prominent Republicans T. Blake Kennedy of Cheyenne and Patrick Sullivan of Casper met with local GOP members at a social rally held last Saturday night in the town hall.
Moyer formerly popular Kemmerer High School teacher is elected and has accepted the post as principal of the Big Piney schools. Local residents regret that he will not return to Kemmerer next year.
The Rathbun Hotel was transferred by W. F. Post to Mrs. H. Jadot in a trade deal. Jadot plans to operate it as a boarding and rooming house near the Episcopal church, with renovations this week. Mrs. Rathbun has moved out and will reside in Lincoln.
Hinckley rode to Kemmerer in a private car with Agent McPherson of Pocatello. They traveled to the Twichel ranch on the LaBargeSunday, guided by Stanley Brammer. The group enjoyed a fish dinner and a day of fishing. Attorney General Preston and his wife visited Kemmerer after touring Lincoln county.
Lincoln county forms 21 road districts following a county commissioners list meeting. County Clerk Harrison supervised the drafting to determine district inclusions, preserving districts from the former regime under the old county system.
F Canada, owner of the tall af shop since April, disposed of his interest last week to Frank Mallerick of Washington. Canada and wife plan to move to Thermopola to resume oil drilling. Mr Peterson, aided by Cwanda since last April, now assists Mallertek.
To Be Married Dr Kindall of the local hospital plans to leave in his car for Den ver next Sunday en route to Califor nia where he will be married a week from today. Frank Christmas will drive the car to Denver and leave there for the newlyweds to use on a honeyman trip through Colorado.
A candidate announces a bid for County Coroner on the Democratic ticket, seeking voter support in the upcoming primary. The statement promises faithful service if nominated and elected.
All old accounts due the firm of Canada and Peterson are payable to F. Canada.
A brief item lists painting related actions including hanging and paper work by Schwalbe, with contact details implied for further inquiry and repair.
The Central Trades and Labor Council of Lincoln County elected officers for six months. Andrew Morrow became president, William McAllister vice president, Alfred Russell secretary, and Mr Littel of Oakley treasurer. Three trustees were chosen. The notice lists local movements, arrivals, and items for sale around Kemmerer, Frontier, and nearby towns.
A Sunday promotion urges readers to visit and enjoy reduced fares and weekend rates. The note mentions halting Sunday excursions and invites inquiries for details on agents and schedules.
A northern county patent arrived at the County Clerk for registry dated 1892. The holder kept it 25 years before recording. Officials warn many deeds and patents may be unrecorded, noting a woman who sold land twice because the first deed wasn’t recorded. recording first secures better title.
A mortgage showing the Mutual Creamery Company in the county is recorded in favor of Bankers Trust Company of East Lake City. The document must be copied in ink by Assistant County Clerk Hancey. Officials urge use of free county recording blanks to save work.
A large explosion rocked Glencoe late Saturday night as an attempted bombing targeted the mine tipple entrance. The structure suffered minor damage and required Sunday work to reopen for Monday, with no suspects identified though agitator involvement is suspected.
Mrs Salma Nelson widow of a mine worker is denied a Workingmen's Compensation benefit because her husband died of sickness contracted in hospital after an injury. The coal company supports her claim but a legal technicality blocks payment unless Judge Arnold rules next week on the case.
Olaf Jeffson James Woods Bud Rosenberg and Roy Johnson were driving on a dark rainy night when their car skidded toward a bankment on Hamefork road. One front wheel went over the edge but the vehicle halted before tipping over.
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