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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
12
Local officials report to fill vacancies in the National Forests with examinations at Pinedale on October 25 and 9 open to all. An additional test will be held at Atton in Star Valley as part of staffing efforts.
New Boating Company led by M. Johnson of Pinedale plans lake shore facilities to cater to tourists at Fremont Lake. A half interest was sold to W. Peck of Pinedale Hotel. visitors will travel to the head of the lake to view wild mountain scenery and glacier beds in a few hours travel.
A lively Diamonlville game between the Dymaridsie and Frontier drew a large crowd as a 5 to 4 victory by the Frontier team thrilled fans. Pitcher Larson and catcher Mi Vanagh starred, while the umpire drew both praise and ire for calls amid the heated crowd.
Labor Day events set for Frontier Diamondville and Cumberland plus unions from Oakley and Glencoe. A 9:30 a.m. parade led by the Diamondville Band opens the day, with candy for children, a bull game, and a grand ball in the evening. Organizer cites David Armstrong as marshal. local committee includes John Kinghors, John B. Smith, FB Painter, Andrew Cristastun, and Peter God. Cumberland also slated to celebrate, but details unavailable.
Frank A. Mau of Cokeville and others spent hours Monday with Willie in Cheyenne regarding Frontier days. A sheepmen grievance concerns powers of forest reserve administration and livestock grazing limits affecting large operators versus small ranches. The meeting aims to seek justice and clarify reserve range allocations.
Local notes report Kemmerer residents visiting nearby towns, business openings, and ongoing construction. Rumors of property improvements, hotel changes, and market offerings fill the week's social and commercial updates, with residents traveling to Denver Cheyenne and Rock Springs.
The United Mine Workers District 23 held a meeting in Haiwe Montana electing Thomas Gilson as president and James as secretary. Matthew Morrow was chosen as board member for district No 6. The group discussed district division and appointed officers, with legislative duties to be handled by a state committee and James Huckley named Wyoming member.
Fragmented report mentions Quealy and Peterson planning large bars on Cokeville Ranch and staged barn construction. The piece also notes Lincoln pennies minted and a poisoning incident involving Hoy Holmes, 14, after eating berries with a medical opening. it warns children about tasting berries and reports a death.
George W. Fairchild in town after supplies visits Mrs. Margaret Uli of Lund Ida, mother of Mrs. Dr. Brown. Western Land Company seeks ranch lend details and prices. Frontier drive for patents and station moves described. church pastorate and local events noted with names and places in Kemmerer and nearby areas.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a community event with Owls United and local figures. It references a planned reunion or gathering, with phrases about up town, chambers, and awaiting the next meeting. No clear names dates or concrete details are discernible.
A fragmented local notice outlines a district meeting for teachers on High Avenue with references to school boards, state education officials, and required work. It mentions Kate Smith, county superintendent, and notes about foundation work and contracts. Some lines reference an estray pickup and a separate Alaska exhibit item.
Fragmentary text mentions a desire for a pie and a place or event. No clear names, dates, or locations provided. The readable portion marshals no distinct actions or outcomes to summarize as a valid news item.
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