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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
2
Our newspaper emphasizes the subscription book as its main asset and asks readers to check their address slip for payment dates. It invites arrears payers to respond to avoid statements in January and promotes prepaid combinations with magazines, noting Kemmerer coal orders and early Christmas shopping.
Howard M Holden of Fontenelle and Miessylvia Percy of Paxton wed in Gallagher Nebraska. The wedding drew many ranching families and local professionals, with plans for future schooling, social gatherings, and community involvement noted in a period report.
A newly formed entity with a capital of one and a quarter million pounds sterling seeks to transform the market for electric power across Europe. It plans liner aes beaut 400 and aims to mobilize funds and technology through partnerships with key players in Iran and Europe to harness power and advance transmission.
Telephoned report from Kemmerer states Robt. Knackstedt of Halfway shot himself in his yard with a shotgun. Witnesses were present. He had prior cattle killing charges and was on bond. Drove him to mental unbalance. burial expected to be in Chicago with his mother.
Alex Revel near Sublet nine miles north of here killed a large Golden Eagle suspected of preying on his chickens after noticing the bird hovering near the coop. He shot the eagle as it swooped, sending the specimen to Kemmerer for mounting.
M Friedman retires after managing Hotel Kemmerer last Monday and departs to Battle Mountain Nevada to start a new business, expecting to be away about a week. George Spencer of Elliot becomes hotel manager. The piece also notes new county officers taking oath, 1008 catermlars arriving, and various local notices about ranch occupancy, horse theft reports, a Kemmerer orchestra dance, and cattle market updates.
A four year old horse weighing about 40 withers is missing from a ranch near Fossil around November. A reward is offered for information leading to the animal's return. Contact Lewis in Fossil, Wyoming for details.
A hodgepodge of society notes and town updates from Kemmerer and Diamondville including restaurant chatter at the Bon Ton and CaMina, wedding invitation trends, job moves such as Ida Foote becoming clerk at Kemmer City Drug Store, and plans for a bazaar and supper in the opera house. Also listed are travel notes, theater plans, and community events with multiple local residents and businesses mentioned.
Reports from coal regions indicate a dearth of Union Pacific coal for the Oregon Short Line and San Pedro lines. The Cumberland mines have curtailed output, rooms are shut in No 2 and No 8, and a day or more of silence reduces daily coal car capacity. The Oregon Short Line may lose coal transit as output drops.
W. J. Shanley and J. A. Lovatt returned from Omaha with top steers at 64.75 a head and four cows at 4.0. 18 Belknap steers netted 0.45 each. Twelve Jense Cowdell head, four cows and eight steers, averaged about 6.44 per head. Both shipments were similar, Shanley staying in Kemmerer until Friday morning then departing on the stage. First National Bank of Kemmerer authorized to collect county taxes and issue receipts. Also an advertisement for jewelry in Antelope County Cleveland area with a request for a catalogue.
A squeeze in the No 3 mine forced closing 13 rooms for debris removal and roof settling. A rope-runner was injured at Glen cos Monday with unknown severity. Many locals cited by name discuss travel, work changes, social events, illnesses, and visits including Mrs Tim Eyane, J A Pobjola, Miss Lizzie Thomas, Owls club at Cumberland, and a public installation of officers. Mr Irondale died from complications of illness after a fall six months earlier.
A historic-sounding notice advertises Repton's magnificent production The Cowboy's Girl at Kemuserer Opera Modes next Friday night. It promises high standards, original scenery and story, with a refreshing interlude and a reward of 100 for arrest of premises trespassers. It also offers 10 reward for return of two branded bay horses, ages about five and seven years, with unique branding on the right shoulder.
Notice states the State of Wyoming filed in this office an application to select a land lot in township 25 north range 119 west. Public inspection of the list is allowed. interested parties may protest before certification. Land Office action to be sent to Washington DC. Thomas V. Davis, Register.
Proprietor reports quarry operations halted due to severe weather and plans to resume with a large force at Balt Lake for the winter. A note mentions a large urier hand and forthcoming work, while advertising copy about tools and home diamlog products appears in the segment. The overall item reflects local business disruption and seasonal shift.
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