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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1916
Page
15
A party member seeks to change partition rules ten days before the primary, a provision judges largely overlooked. The GOP vote ran larger than expected due to many ticket contests, while the Democratic tally was small with few contests beyond precinct officers.
Dr Kindall and Miss Kammerer wed in Berkeley with bridesmaids in pink and white gowns. The ceremony featured Miss Gladys Coyle of Boston as maid of honor and Edgar Bennett of Oakland as beat man. A buffet reception at the Hall home followed, with yellow decor and abundant blossoms.
The piece argues voters should judge local candidates by efficiency and integrity rather than party loyalty. It stresses personal friendship and sympathy as factors but warns they can mislead, urging support for honest, capable, independent candidates to ensure good local government.
President Wilson presses for a settlement as unions and employers prep for possible strike action. A proposed eight hour day and overtime hours are to be settled by arbitration, while rail revenue and service concerns complicate negotiations and public impact.
A garbled report outlines a court matter with Judge Arnold and Attorney Geanrelemo. It notes a dispute over a person named Reston and mentions Armald and Camelen in a legal context. Details are unclear due to damaged text and misspellings.
The passage discusses the merit of a democratically chosen and temperate candidate for judge, noting the dominance of party machinery in primaries. It critiques the Drewent system versus old conventions, cites objections about self-nomination, party bosses, and the cost of campaigns, especially in large counties where travel by car doubles campaigning costs.
The text states that voters at the primary election must be allowed to vote only on the ballot of the party to which they belong and notes debates over party access and enforcement. It reflects partisan voting restrictions and legislative context without detailing specific dates or locations.
County Coroner Fitzpatrick and Kemmerer Justice Precinct official results listed. Road Supervisor No. 4 J B Matthews and Kemmerer Constable EB J Long appear with Republican vote tallies. Names including Clark Mondell Mickelson Harrington White Salmon Snyder Thoma Palmer among the top nominees.
Rumors spread about a marriage between a prominent panel meter business figure and a member of the Kemming and Pope firm, believed started by practical jokers. No confirmation from official sources.
Walters and William Graham attempted to start a 1 1 Case gasoline engine on a Gra ham ranch from Opal Walters. The kick knocked Walters unconscious, left him with a bruised lip and eye, and drove a false tooth 15 feet away. Dr. Marquis treated him in Kemmerer.
Senator Clark of Evanston arrived in Kemmerer last Saturday evening and stayed until Sunday morning greeting many friends. He left for Star Valley and nearby counties with County Attorney March and A. D. Hoskins to tour the Tpaeeen Hole country in support of the coming campaign.
Union Pacific Coal Company prospector Gus Paulson arrives in Kemmerer on Monday and will prospect between that camp and Spring Valley. He surveyed Superior mine and timberland lands for Valenta, regarded as one of the best in the West. He plans to work in Amberland country for about a month.
An early motor party traveled to Bingham Canyon Utah on Sunday with Charles Sammon as escort. Henry Sammon son of Mr and Mrs Sammon accompanied the group along with his wife. Henry Kee resigned from the Kemmerer Hotel Harbor position and plans to seek a new post in a few days. The party expected to return in the near future.
Felix Alstes, warden of the State Penitentiary at Rawlins, arrived in Kemmerer seeking information on four escaped convicts who had been working the Afton Cokeville road under supervisor George Mead. The escapees Bernard Wilig James Dobey Warren Tollman and Elmer Tollman fled into the hills last week, with two hailing from Star Valley. Authorities plan to widen the hunt toward Auish.
A night hunting trip was made by Platt Wilson and a Camera member along to Jake Herachier ranch in a new Chandler la. The return journey followed the same dark roads by Graham ranch and Low Creek gap where sage chickens allegedly roosted in large numbers. The car sped through the area as occupants enjoyed sport shooting at dawn, with a cautionary note about traversing the road by night to avoid danger and misadventure.
Rev B H Wood visited Cokeville to mark Hartholomew Episcopal Church's first anniversary. Over 100 warraled contributed funding to clear debt and enable the purchase of a building lot. Joe Kinney led gifts while Mrs Nannie Stoner boosted the fund with 250. HL Wood honored guest and announced a church history display.
We report the death of Mrs Dick Fearn following injuries from a shooting and lockjaw contracted in hospital. She leaves a husband and three children among many relatives. Funeral was held at Diamondville cemetery with attendance from Mrs J Fearn of Hanna and Mrs Strennan Martin, Kemmerer, among others.
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