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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
11
Have pride in your block by repairing painting mowing weeds and keeping sidewalks and fences in good shape. Avoid litter and cultivate shrubs to create beauty. Urge neighbors to compete in improving yards, so travelers notice the town and property values rise.
Joe and Erp Gmble returned from Montpelier with a different smile after Sultan, owned by Vetner ros, narrowly beat rival horse by a head in 53 seconds for the half mile at Buf. Buff rode by Henry Geribner, Sultan credited to John Ireland of Elsekfeet. over 1300 dollars wagered on the event.
The Lincoln county Miners hospital nurses celebrate the first graduate who earned a diploma after a year at Rock Hospital. She plans to take the state exam for the state diploma and then pursue professional nursing wherever she goes, after forming many friendships at the hospital in Missoula Falls, Montana.
Three large Green River Valley cattlemen T D O Neil James Mickelson Amos Smith drive from Big Piney to Cheyenne for the State Board of Equalization hearing on county land valuations. Rosenberg and county officials also travel with data to argue reclassification of land from first to second class to avoid higher valuations. state-wide equalization planned with southern counties joining. The meeting began yesterday with initial discussion and a reference to further action. the party plans to return home today.
The Labor Day program for September 6 in Kemmerer lists a parade at 9120 West of O street, with honorees marching through principal streets. Decorations prizes for best business and residence, three top floats, best decorated automobile, and three specially dressed children. A greased pig contest for boys under 16, a baseball game among Frontier Sublet and Cumberland for under 18s, and races for women of various categories are scheduled after the parade. Roy McAllister chairs the day with James T. Lord presiding over the department.
The schedule lists a relay race with three men per team running six laps around Triangle offering prizes of 15 the first 10 the second and multiple open events including 100 yard dashes. Old men's handicap 50 yard dash for men 56 plus and a Pat Man's race 50 yards. A trishmen automobile race requires one wheel and 175 lb passengers with 10 and 5 prizes. Bear drinking contest 4 prize 4 with 36 cent entry and judge panel. Pig chasing contest 25 cent entry with round trip transport details. Second day travel arrangements note free passenger trains and transportation committee members listed.
Wildlife and county officials brief reports describe J. Hic McMine and Deputy Sheriff Dan Marrity of Kewmerer visiting Afton en route to Jackson Hole to address livestock rustling concerns. The pair are noted as observers in the ongoing regional enforcement effort.
Lydia J Lyle of Budget Pennsylvania seeks word from her son Frank Bunnell who once worked near a border area. A letter he sent a year ago remains unanswered as the mother clings to hope for any news or message before he dies.
Fred Steinberger was arrested Sunday on a warrant charging violating marriage laws after marrying Minnie Haddenham in Diamondville. He posted $1,000 bond to appear in court, while questions arose over Minnie's age and prior marriages. The couple remained at the Jansen home as the case was continued for ten days.
Colonel Bill Moreland of Butte visited the district before week’s end to tend Cordove Cigar customers and promote the Grand Lodge of Elka in Los Angeles. He praised Butte’s current activity at copper mines and smelters running at full capacity.
In reply to US inquiry over the sinking of the liner Arable by a German submarine the German government through the American ambassador asked the United States to refrain from a final stand and to wait for further developments. Villa agency reports Carranza forces suffered severe defeat and heavy losses at Scamore. Frank Hong dies by hanging. eleven witnesses cannot identify the parties responsible.
Lawrence Bots flew in from Big Piney bringing Mr and Mrs Sutton Mr Woods a son and Mrs Price daughter Mrs Clementsen sister to visit the ailing Mrs Sarah Woods and other relatives at the bedside including Mia Milliken John Milliken Carbon Walter Wright Rube Miller Ed Sutton and Harry Sutton with awaited arrival of Mrs J C Rich of Nevada and Mrs Chas Brown of Colorado Rose Woods daughter last night
Passed during the night at two o clock Mrs Woods died after about 48 hours at death s door. The large family is in deep mourning and several years after rupture caused death. Sons James Harry and William take charge of funeral plans. Services at the Episcopal church this afternoon at 3 30. Remains go to Evanston on No 18 for burial beside her husband.
Union Pacific System announces EXCURSIONS EAST tickets available for August 18 25 and September 1 8 15 22 with a limit October 11 See agents for rates and details.
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