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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
5
Organizers announce the first Kemmerer Lincoln County Chautauqua from August 28 to September 2 with season tickets at 2.50. Eleven hundred twenty five dollars in guarantors backsers the effort as supporters urged to buy early.
The piece notes hopeful trends in Europe with western front gains by Britain and France, resistance in Russia, and the deposition of Emperor Charles I. It critiques the new monarch’s press liaison and argues for reforms to make government responsive and prevent future wars.
Senator Kendrick gains appointment of 3 G Mopking of Cheyenne to the post left by the late H O Sweeney. Mopking’s selection signals Kendrick’s strong national influence and Wyoming’s vital stake in interior affairs. Hopkins has long served Wyoming and will bring extensive knowledge and energy to the role for the nation and state.
Fragmentary text from a Washington news note references a regiment and dates with unclear names and numbers. It lists names and places like Camila saver Tolley and Laval Ctfien Woe Dena Uentaeled, with scattered figures such as 80 and 28 51 Aobra, indicating a military or regimental record fragment.
Senators Myers and Ferris seek a bill to count homestead absences as residence for workers on farms in Wyoming and other western states. The plan aims to boost labor supply for the harvest, with opposition from Lenroot in the House despite committee support. Action depends on bills moving, amid extended revenue debate.
Henry Bertagnolli died this morning at St Luke's Hospital in Denver after gallstone trouble. He had undergone surgery on Monday and relatives awaited Mrs Bertagnolli's arrival from Denver. Bertagnolli was a longtime mine operator and prominent citizen in the community.
In Cheyenne 8 G Hopkins, longtime Wyoming Democrat leader and former state land commissioner, was appointed by the president to succeed the late B O Sweeney as assistant secretary of the interior. Hopkins, previously state land commissioner and Democratic state central committee secretary, expressed initial surprise but indicated plans to accept after Senator Kendrick urged reconsideration.
A letter from Judge Tidball informed R. R. Rose that judgment favors C. P. Budd in the case involving Sarah Roy. The escrow agreement tied land on Cottonwood Creek to Guy Jaycox for 3000 with Moers Dryer and Bunker later owning the equity. Payment was not made on April 20, 1916, and Roy refused to deed. The dispute hinged on whether Roy waived the payment deadline as Budd sought a deed upon payment. The land had significantly increased in value since the original contract.
A woman fled the noon train with two small children to the county attorney in Kemmerer seeking relief for a deserted infant. Sheriff’s wife Mrs McMinn agreed to care for the child, while adoption talks with local homes were attempted but complicated. The case, with custody and guardianship issues, stretched over years and involved Lincoln County.
Wyoming young men are among 1400 that received commissions after three months of training begun May 1 at the Presidio California. One Lincoln county man, R R Bacon, was named second lieutenant. Tacon of Kemmerer Star Valley mentored at Afton High School and with Star Valley Independent. Edmund Silverbrand and M E Cortell of Laramie earned first lieutenants. Cortell is son of a prominent Laramie attorney. F Arnold of Laramie received a second lieutenant commission. he is son of Connie Arnold a leading Wyoming lawyer and of Judge John R Arnold.
F B Van Vieck brands spring crop with stock in fine condition due to good range. Nate Davis builds roads in Hoback canyon while Dr R Wight of Salt Lake City visits for fishing. The group plans a short stay as Dr Wight may be called to France.
A chaotic scene erupts as a mysterious talking entity wanders through the registration office and hallways. County Attorney Bob Rose, Judge Holland, and Con Brady witness the surreal spectacle as the object talks to itself then falls, yet remains unharmed despite its fall from a window.
The fifth annual teachers institute will convene in Kemmerer from August 28 to September 2 inclusive. Teachers must present certificates for registration during the session. The notice cites extracts from School Laws 1915 and requires teachers to register certificates and attend unless excused in writing by the County Superintendent.
Three pet bears of H company reportedly caused a ruckus near Fort Russell as they broke their tethers in rain. A corporal awake from a dream of going over the top found a bear cuddled beside him, while others fled. The bears later warmed themselves in the tent of Stable Sergeant Chaney before morning.
The Ladies of the Red Cross in Kemmerer hold weekly sewing sessions at Town Hall from 2 20 to 4 30 PM each Tuesday. They project hospital garment work and invite knitters to request pamphlets via Mrs Quealy.
A report describes a pair of punchboard thieves in Utah Idaho and Cokeville Wyoming using fake numbers to win prizes. Sheriff McMinn traced stolen horses linked to a former ranch employee and headed toward Ovid Idaho with Lige Christensen. Local society notes mention St Margaret’s guild at Mrs C D Stafford’s home and several Kemmerer visitors and travelers in the week.
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