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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
15
The first Kemmerer Lincoln County Chautauqua will run August 28 to September 2 with 45 percent of season tickets available at 2.50 each. Guarantors have posted 1125 dollars and urged support to back the event.
The report highlights hopeful trends in World War I with British and French gains on the western front and Russian resistance to German advances. It notes Emperor Charles of Austria seeking a responsive government aided by a palace press agent, implying public will for peace and reforms to prevent future wars.
Senator Kendrick wins confirmation for 3.G. Mopking of Cheyenne to the post of assistant secretary of the interior. Mopking replaces the late H.O. Sweeney, with Wyoming interests strong in public lands and federal policy.
Fragmented OCR from a Washington News Letter appears to reference regimental matters and names in a distant era. The readable portions mention Camila Saver Tolley and several dated entries such as No 28 51 Oktober, with scattered references to regiments and marches.
Sen Myers and Rep Ferris push a bill to allow homesteaders to be absent from claims to perform farm labor, counting absence as constructive residence. Debate features Lenroot opposition and public lands committee support, with action tied to revenue and land leasing bills.
Henry Bertagnolli died at St. Luke's Hospital in Denver after gallstone troubles and complications following an operation. He had long served as a director at Union Mercantile Supply Co and was a prominent town leader. Proximity to his death and funeral notices were reported as relatives awaited Mrs. Bertagnolli’s arrival from Denver.
WYO. citizen 8 G Hopkins of Cheyenne named assistant secretary of the interior to succeed the late B O Sweeney. Hopkins, long a key Wyoming Democratic leader and former state land commissioner, initially doubted the offer but decided to accept after President Harding wired Kendrick urging reconsideration.
Judge Tidball ruled for Chas. Budd in the case involving Sarah Roy escrow and land on Cottonwood Creek. The sale to Guy Jaycox for 3000 was later assigned to Moers Dryer and Bunker and then to Budd, with payment due April 20 and a deed contested after Roy refused payment. The land value had more than doubled since the original contract.
A woman with two small children arrived by train at Kemmerer and asked the county attorney for help with an infant deserted by its mother. Mrs McMinn agreed to care for the child while officials sought a suitable home. Adoption papers were discussed as the three month old was placed under temporary care. Local events tied to Lincoln county during August included this sudden duty reshaping the county sheriff's office.
Wyoming young men are among the 1400 who earned commissions after three months of training begun May 11 at the Presidio California. R R Bacon of Lincoln County was the only man from the area to receive a commission a second lieutenant. Tacon, known in Kemmerer and Star Valley, taught at Afton High School and worked with the Star Valley Independent. Edmund Silverbrand and M E Cortell of Laramie were commissioned as first lieutenants Cortell is son of a prominent Laramie attorney. F Arnold of Laramie became a second lieutenant and is son of Connie Arnold a leading Wyoming lawyer and Judge John R Arnold’s associate.
F B Van Vieck branded his spring init crop yesterday and stock is in fine condition due to the range. Nate Davis is building roads in Hoback canyon while Dr R Wight of Salt Lake City and friends fish there. Fishing is good and a short stay is planned as Dr Wight may be called to France soon. Mr and Mrs Frank Wilhelm returned from Framton last Monday and failed to secure their car. Peawinkle and Mike assist Doc Bondurant this summer as Mr Murray and family pass through Hoback in their car. A brief hail storm hit Hoback basin last Sunday with no damage. Haying is in full swing and a good stop is anticipated.
A peculiar talking device disrupted the county registration process. It wandered from the registration desk to the hall, into Judge Holland’s office, and out to the coal cellar area while still voicing itself. Con Brady found it alive and uninjured, placing it in the shade.
Notice announces the fifth annual Teachers Institute to convene in Kemmerer from August 28 to September 7. Teachers must present certificates for registration. discusses certification requirements and attendance rules under Wyoming School Laws and the County Superintendent’s oversight.
Three pet bears from H company broke free after rain at Fort Russell. They roamed the camp, disturbing soldiers as a corporal and others woke to find the bears in tents. One bear even shared a bed with Stable Sergeant Chaney until morning.
The Ladies of the Red Cross society will meet every Tuesday afternoon from 2 20 to 4 30 at the Town Hall to sew. The room is equipped with cupboards and sewing machines for use by all attending ladies. Those unable to sew or attend may knit and request pamphlets via Mrs Quealy. Meetings occur every Tuesday Wednesday and Friday.
A pair of punchboard artists roved Utah Idaho and western Wyoming, removing $65 from punchboards in Cokeville drugstores and saloons by faking lucky numbers. Sheriff McMinn warned operators and followed leads to Ovid Idaho to pursue a former employee suspected in horse theft from Lige Christensen’s Cokeville ranch. Local social notes report guild meetings, visits, and travels among Kemmerer and Fosall residents.
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