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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1916
Page
4
The writer counsels Bill to vote for the right reasons, skip straight party lines, and choose candidates by merit. He urges supporting the needy, endorsing honest officials, and attending church, noting the country’s gradual improvement and the value of civic engagement.
The County Clerk’s office and the Camera are busy as primaries require early mailings to reach remote precincts like Jackson Hole and Bondurant. Six changes on each Lincoln County ballot demand careful printing across 52 precincts to avoid mistakes. K. K. Curtis visits Kemmerer seeking hay hands for his Hame Fork ranch amid nationwide labor tightness.
H J Oswald of the Wood Oswald Commission firm of Omaha, a business visitor to the Camera office on Saturday, returns Friday from a trip through Green River and Pinedale country. He reports ranchers rushing hay stacks amid heavy rains and short-handed workers, and he left for Star Valley by automobile.
Mrs. Alice Ward, a longtime Rock Springs resident born in Bedford Leigh England nearly 70 years ago, died suddenly this morning after visiting her son James following a period of illness. Her sons were present and she passed away with a smile.
A district court civil suit claims Guido and Ernest Scholte of Afton built a garage for Chas Viegel and seek about 600 dollars they allege is unpaid. Viegel counters that the pair did not fulfill their contract. A court date will be set at the next term. Walter Hanks of Rock Springs visited Kemmerer on Tuesday. A Wyoming certificate records cattle hides and brands in Lincoln County with 1916 filing details.
Rock Springs Lodge 469 delegate C P Sorenson returned from a 1200 mile auto trip to the Loyal Order of Moose convention in Kansas City. He praised Mooseheart near Aurora Illinois, a 1600 acre institution valued at $2 5300000 with $30000 cost for land and $2 500 000 in stock and buildings. 388 children receive education and trades training plus elder residents have lifetime homes.
Diamondville residents enjoy the Cafeteria Club and Card Club gatherings at local homes. Changes in town include the Diamond Coal Eves leaving for Montana, a ball park fence removal, and A Z Stewart resigning from the Mountain Company. The Finn orchestra held a Saturday dance, Labor Day committee work began, and residents Mr and Mrs Scofield and Ruth Spedden are mentioned among health and travel notes.
Creditors are notified that all aid accounts owed to the firm of Canada and Peterson are payable to F Canada. The notice indicates the firm is settling debts and directs payment to the named individual.
Lava Hot Springs inspector of the Lava Hot Springs visited Kemmerer last Wednesday. Mr. Wilson says the springs are rapidly gaining fame for healing powers and cites improvements this year under State Sanitary Anne JK. White, including grounds beautification and a more sanitary resort. Kemmerer leads in visitors to the springs locally.
A county inspector certifies shipment of hides from Lincoln County Wyoming. The document lists hides with brands and notes the official witnesses. Dated July in the year 1916, filed for record in Keary, Wyoming.
Denver visitors Mranches WB Reynole cheered at the KH Ruse home over Sunday. Mr Reynolds, a prominent Denver business man, had been touring Yellowstone Park and are returning Denver with a favorable report of the wonderful progress for Tombats.
A large crew works on the Oregon Short Line tunnel base to repair a leak. A worker fell about the tunnel bottom last week, sustaining serious burns from the incident.
Dr W RK Hocker and Frank De vie plan a two week trip to Jackson Hole next week for about three weeks of hunting and fishing at the famous resort. Dr Paul Wobbler and Dr G H Brethan will accompany, Mrs Brethan staying with Mrs Hocker during the absence. The party aims for record trout catches, though the public is warned to beware of a tall fish story upon their return.
Jonnie VeNamace Pipi suffered severe rheumatic pain for over a week and was carried to a train on a stretcher as he left for Lava Hot Springs seeking relief. Friends hope his return in a few weeks with improved mobility. B. B. Pizley of Daniel was a risk in Kemmerer Friday.
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