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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
1
The speaker urges residents to improve yards and streets, repair fences, remove weeds, and avoid trash to boost neighborhood beauty. As homes compete in upkeep, neighbors boast and imitate, prompting a townwide improvement that could nearly double property values and attract travelers.
Joe and Erp Gmble returned from Montpelier with mixed smiles after Sultan edged a rival by a head in 53 seconds for the half mile. Vetner Ros owned the winning horse Buff rode by Henry Geribner, and John Ireland of Elsekfeet secured Sultan. Over $1,300 reportedly wagered on the race. a chance rematch may be planned.
A Lincoln County Miners Hospital nurse has earned her diploma after three years of training at Rock Hospital. She made many friends here and will take the state nursing exam to qualify for professional practice anywhere.
Commissioner T D O Neil James Mickelson and Amos Smith large landowners and cattlemen from Big Piney travel to Cheyenne for the State Board of Equalization session on land value classifications. Rosenberg with data argues many county lands counted as first class should be second class to avoid excessive valuations. Southern counties attend the statewide equalization meeting. The Board met yesterday and debated raises. O Neill plans to return home today.
The first day of the Labor Day program lists a city parade along principal streets, with prizes for best decorated business houses and residences, three top floats, decorated automobiles, and uniquely dressed children. A greased pig catch for boys under 16 and a baseball game for youths under 18 are featured, with entry fees and cash prizes. Roy McAllister chairs the speaking program after the parade, and James T. Lord presides. special event coverage includes various races and contests with modest prizes.
The program lists events for the second day on Sept 7 including a relay race with three-man teams, multiple prize tiers, and a 100 yard dash open event with $15 first prize and $10 second. Other races include a 50 yard old men handicap, Pat Man's 50 yard dash, Trishmen automobile race with rules on wheel count and weight, a bear drinking contest with a $4 prize and a 36 cent entry, and a pig chasing contest with entry fees. Transport logistics note free passenger trains on the second day with transportation committee members named and Cumberland, Wemmerere, Kemmerer, Sublet, Diamondville, Oakley routes.
J Hic McMine and Deputy Sheriff Dan Marrity from Kew merer visited Afton en route to the Jackson Hole coin area to bolster efforts against livestock rustlers as part of a regional coverage by the office. The pair were noted for their prior work in Thapeatian ware and current aims to strengthen security in the livestock sector.
A widow mother Lydia J Lyle of The Budget writes of her son Frank Bunnell or Waue border who worked in the region. She last heard via a letter a year ago and now fears his silence. She pleads for news and for any message from him before it is too late.
Fred Steinberger, married to Minnie Haddenham in Diamondville on Saturday, is arrested Sunday on a warrant for illegal marriage. He posted bonds, the license questioned due to Minnie’s alleged underage status. The case, involving witnesses and relatives, was continued for ten days as both sides await further proceedings.
Colonel Bill Moreland of Butte visited the district before the week’s end. He tended Cordove Cigar Co customers and promoted the Grand Lodge of Elka held recently in Los Angeles. He praised Butte’s copper mines and smelters running at full capacity.
The German government via the American ambassador urged the United States to refrain from a final stance on the Arable sinking until further developments. In Washington Villa agency reports detail fighting at Scamore with Carranza forces suffering heavy losses. In Marietta, Ga a death verdict by hanging from unknown parties left investigators without revealing the attackers.
Lawrence Bots brought family visitors from Big Piney to the bedside of Mrs. Sarah Woods who was dangerously ill. Attending relatives include Mr. Sutton, Mrs. Sutton, Wm Woods, Mrs. Clementsen of Pinedale, Mrs. Price of Daniel, and sisters Mia Milliken of Carbon and Mrs. Rich of Nevada.
Passed during the night at two oclock this morning Mrs Woods died following a rupture years ago. The large family, known for strong attachments, mourns deeply. Three sons James Harry and William oversee funeral plans. Services at the Episcopal church this afternoon around 3 to 3:30. Remains travel to Evanston by No 18 for burial beside her husband.
Union Pacific System announces EXCURSIONS EAST tickets on sale August 18 and 25 and September 1 8 15 and 22 with a final limit October 11. See agents for rates and further particulars.
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