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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1916
Page
5
A party member sought a change to party partition before the primary, a move judges largely overlooked. The Republican vote exceeded expectations due to numerous ticket contests, while Democratic turnout was small with only precinct officer races contested in some areas.
Dr Kindall and Miss Katherine Plercy wed in Berkeley with a large wedding party including Miss Gladys Coyle of Boston as maid of honor. The ceremony was followed by a buffet reception at the Hall home with yellow decorations and abundant floral arrangements.
The piece argues voters should weigh personal ties sympathy and party loyalty against a candidate’s fitness for local offices. It emphasizes selecting honest independent and capable individuals who can run county affairs efficiently, noting one ticket may be better overall while urging impartial judgment for good government.
President Wilson pushes mediation between unions and employers over an eight hour day and overtime. proposal to submit eight hour day and other issues to arbitration accepted by the unions. Concerns rise about railway disruptions and potential revenue impacts if a strike persists.
The article reports a courtroom battle over the office of District Judge. Judge Arnold is challenged by Mr Reston by about three hundred votes. Obrietas case is referenced with Obrietas and Camelen of Armald involved in prior legal practice in the district.
The article discusses objections to and support for the current primary election system. It notes concerns about party machines influencing outcomes, the expense of running two campaigns, and the self-nomination requirement. Voters and factions weigh whether the primary or old convention system better serves the electorate.
The text notes that voters must use a ballot of the party they belong to in the primary. It mentions Republicans allowed to vote Democratic ballots and Democrats to vote Republican ballots when requested, and that the law requires voters to be limited to their own party's ballot.
County coroner Fitzpatrick and Justice of the Peace Kemmerer precinct Holland Mott appear among top names. Road Supervisor J B Matthews and Kemmerer constable EB J Long listed with Republican votes. Nominations include Clark Mondell Mickelson Harrington White Salmon Snyder Thoma Palmer as top seven.
Rumor spread in the town about a supposed marriage between a panel meter business man and a member of the Kemming and Pope firm. The tale appears to have been started by practical jokers and remains unverified.
Walters was knocked unconscious and left with a bruised lip and eye after an attempt to crank a Case gasoline engine. The incident occurred while Graham tampered with another part of the equipment near the Gra ham ranch from Opal Walters, sending Walters several feet away. He was rushed to Kemmerer for treatment by Dr. Marquis for a bad lip wound and a badly injured eye. A false tooth ejected during the accident landed about 15 feet away.
Senator Clark of Evanston arrived in Kemmerer last Saturday evening and greeted friends during his stay. He left Sunday morning with County Attorney Marah and A. D. Hoskins to survey Star Valley and the Tpaeeen Hole country in support of his coming campaign.
Pioneer prospector for Union Pacite Coal Company Gus Paulson arrived in Kemmerer this Monday to prospect coal between that camp and Cumberland and later Spring Valley. He is famed as a top miner, having repaired up l. superior mine and timberland wines for the Valenta nite, and will spend a month in Amberland country.
A motor party traveling to Lake City was rear ended Sunday near Bingham Canyon Utah by a car driven by Charles Sammon. Henry Sammon, son of Mr and Mrs Sammon, and his wife were in the party. Henry Sammon had been working at the Kemmerer Hotel Harbor for weeks but resigned his position and planned to seek another job in the coming days. The remainder of the party intended to rejoin soon and return.
Felix Alstes, warden of the State Penitentiary at Rawlins, arrived in Kemmerer seeking information on four escaped convicts who worked on the Afton Cokeville road under George Mead. The escapees Bernard Wilig James Dobey Warren Tollman and Elmer Tollman fled into the hills last week. two were from Star Valley. The warden plans to push the search to a wash.
Platt Wilson and a Camera member chased game along the Fontenelle country last Thursday afternoon in a new Chandler car. A night return trip showed the car speeding through Graham ranch and Low Creek Gap as sage chickens roosted ahead. Voices describe sport shooting and a pistol at the prow, urging readers to try real sport along the Funtenelle road at night.
Rev. B H Wood attended the Episcopal Church anniversary in Cokeville as Hartholomew Church marked its establishment anniversary. Over 100 parishioners contributed to clear the debt and fund a church lot, with Joe Kinney the largest giver and Mrs Nanie Stoner donating 250 dollars. HL Wood as guest of honor announced a gift and church history notes.
Our Glencoe letter reports the death of Mrs Dick Fearn from complications after her arm injury and lockjaw contracted in hospital. She leaves a widow and three children among many relatives. the funeral was held at Diamondville Cemetery with attendance including Sr Jie Fearn and wife of Hanna and others, as details from Oakley and Kemmerer indicate with extended family visiting.
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