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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1913
Page
22
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a future action or stance, with unclear names and places, yielding a terse, ambiguous record suitable as a brief local item. The readable text centers on an anticipated outcome and a comparison to a prior event, without concrete details.
The G A C Girls opened the dancing season with a highly enjoyable event last Saturday. The hall was attractively decorated in red and white, earning praise for the decoration committee. Although not crowded, the enthusiasm confirmed another forthcoming dance.
Police Judge Palmer heard Geo Builth and Dan A Parker a saloon melee case. The two colored men were arrested at Gregor Strucel’s saloon after rough fighting and threats. They pleaded guilty and each fined ten dollars for fighting and disturbance.
The Lander Eagle dated Aug 16 reports a circulating tale that Dr. Padget a former Lander resident and Fremont County state senator was shot and killed in Kemmerer. The report cannot be verified and friends doubt it while Dr. Padget says he is alive and plans to stay.
Returned from Fontenelle trip H D Clark Iona and Claude Woods report fishing in Fontenelle Creek is a thing of the past with signs of dynamizing. Ranchers saw dead fish in the creek on several occasions while bay crop prospects and grain readiness are strong with a heavy yield and ready to cut in about two weeks.
Attorney General D A Preston of Chayenne examined the Kemmerer school bond proceedings on Saturday to assess legality. After reviewing the original records and finding them satisfactory, he returned home Saturday afternoon.
The G A C Girls of Kemmerer hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Christmas home for Miss Ethel Rows on Tuesday of that week. Miss Boss received many beautiful and useful gifts as a sign of the high regard in which she is held by her friends in and about Kemmerer. Mim Boss is the niece of A D Hoslas, the pioneer merchant of this town.
Information from R. I H Embros states Union Pacific grants a fare of one and one third to Masons and Order of Eastern Star members for meetings at Evanston. Oregon Short Line will match. Tickets on sale Aug 31 through Sept 1 and 2 with return until Sept 6. Grand Chapter O E S meets Sept and Masonic Grand Lodge meets Sept 3.
The corner stone of the new city hall will be laid on Wednesday August 27 with services by the Kemmerer Masonic Lodge. William Peugh Grand Master of Wyoming will likely officiate. The stone weighs about 1500 to 1600 pounds.
Marshal Rich McMinn enforces city ordinances banning livestock roaming streets and cars speeding. Stock found at large goes to the city pound with fees for owners to reclaim. The force signals stricter traffic rules and enforcement ahead. Calendar orders and freight options appear in a later ad note.
Courses of study include eighth grade and four years of High School work. A safe home life for boys and girls in the dormitories, day students also enrolled. Ideal location, a large campus, outdoor athletics, new buildings, expense law, and many opportunities for self-help. Send for catalog. (principal B Gweamy, Salt Lake City)
The Cheyenne Business College urges attendance highlighting its best equipment, best preparation for business, and state of Wyoming teaching methods. It advertises a two page catalogue and a tuition offer, noting enrollment opens in September with details to be obtained.
Event listings outline shows at Kiermmerer theater on Sunday and The Lycen on Saturday evenings with owner ee Be tare show andVol gers aan details. Patrons receive updated room times and performances across the weekend.
Local columns list new perfumes at City Drug Store and room rentals at the Palmer House. Residents and visitors include Earl Lancaster from Billings, Dr. C C Wainwright of Fossil, Frank Lauder from Arizona, Col H E Christmas to Evanston, and many in-town trips for business, hunting trips, and health.
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