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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1916
Page
6
The Star Valley Independent reports County Commissioner C. T. Papworth and wife were visiting Kemmerer when a thief entered the room in Cheyenne and stole a pair of trousers and $25 in cash from their belongings. The items were recovered in the hotel hallway and the incident sparked talk of a crime during the stay.
The report states Palmer was hanged at the Carbon County Penitentiary in January 1915 after entering a jealous frenzy and killing a woman by slashing her throat with a razor. He attempted suicide multiple times, with the latest effort noted just before his execution.
The St James Episcopal Church Sunday School children are scheduled to picnic today at County Bridge on Hamafork. Rev Wood leads the event with transport by Platt Wilson Up-to-Date Garage Ernest Holmes and others. A trained nurse from County Minors Hospital will oversee a mothers’ rest area and give lessons.
Fractures skull of Rolla Lowe son of Bishop Osborne Lowe after he fell through a feeding vole in its Beats Sean at the ce head. He remains unconscious though doctors are optimistic. Earlier a family car accident preceded this incident.
A $12 mattress and a $10 bed spring are offered for $6 cash. The set is described as good as new but may require cleaning. Inquiries at the camera.
A Star Valley report announced extensive plans for the annual fair at Afton on September 14 15 16 with significant county funding and expectations of strong turnout from Kemmerer and nearby areas. Organizers highlight improved Afton Cokeville road access and promise elaborate prizes and fast races at the fairgrounds. Local sportsmen are seen entering the event including a potential ball game between Cokeville and Afton and a possible Kemmerer Band appearance.
Dr. McGill, once a leading physician in Big Piney, spent last Thursday in Kemmerer visiting old friends. He had been in Big Piney recently and is now practicing medicine in McCammon, Idaho, before continuing his travels by vehicle from here.
A. G. Joneson says the construction crew of 15 is placing a line between Sub- Jet and Frontier and expects completion within two weeks. Residents of Sublet should welcome the update.
J M Mott of Kemmerer visits Rock Springs friends as he runs for Justice of the Peace nomination at Kemmerer primaries on August 22. His six years as Rock Springs JP are cited as a strong record.
Bob Stersic of Cokeville accidentally discharged a twenty two rifle while playing. The bullet pierced a toe and the wound went untreated for days. Dr Madera later treated him and the patient is now recovering. He vows to ensure the gun is unloaded in future play.
Twenty five thousand young trout were received at Cokeville last Saturday from the State Hatchery at Laramie. Half were planted in the upper tributaries of Hame Fork and the rest in Star Valley streams. The activity supports Lincoln County as a tourist fishing mecca for years, noted Walter Ganson of Craven Creek who visited Kemmerer last Saturday.
A Sweetwater Wyoming resident, A A Bybee, testifies backache and kidney pain were relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills. Two years later she repeats the praise, saying the remedy cured all symptoms and her family has used it with fine results. Price set by Fuster Milvare Co. for local distribution.
Austin traveler J age from Electra Texas spent a few hours in Kemmerer en route home to Texas after two months on the road. He crossed Wyoming and Montana with a touring car journey totaling about eight thousand miles. He praised western scenery and reported fine fishing and hunting in Montana and Wyoming. George B. Blacker from Rock Springs joined the stop en route to Cumberland.
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