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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
2
Opal notes ranch owners George Monk and his wife near Opal welcomed a pair of twin boys last Thursday. One infant weighed about seven and a half pounds at birth. Mother and babies are thriving and George is said to be recovering well, drawing envy from neighbors.
Blooded stock owners James Noble and Bennion Brothers of Cora imported Aberdeen Angus bulls and ten Herefords to Lincoln County from Omaha. The shipment was driven from Opal, as Lee Payne and Al Payne move to a new house site near tracks after discovering an artesian well. Miss Caroline Skinner teaching at Opal. I arrived from Galesburg Illinois to take charge of the school. Miss Rose Facinelli traveled from Rock Springs to visit Mrs. Peter B. Petrie and attended the Woolgrowers dance at Kemmerer.
The Bow Dance drew a large crowd at the town hall with partners chosen by men using bows. A new player piano, bought by Opal area ladies, provided music. Abner Luman and Prof Sam mers of Daniel were notable visitors from Opal last week, shipping out 34 cars on the 28th.
Pleased with shipment, E. Enos and J. B. Martin loaded a train of cattle at Opal for the Omaha market. The 111 feeders weighed about a thousand pounds and sold at 7.75 per cwt, while 21 head of beef steers brought 8.50. The quality highlighted Enos' breeding skill and the flesh producing features of his range. Shipment handled at Omaha by Johnny Cook and Ed Cahow of the Great Western Commission, men well known among stockmen. Martin, visiting Kemmerer, praised the shipment highly.
B F Bondurant returned to Kemmerer from Lava Hot Springs on Friday and traveled to his Hoback Canyon ranch Saturday morning. He sought rheumatism treatment and to compare Granite Springs in Fal River basin with Lava Hot Springs. He believes Granite Springs are not suitable for cures and plans a move to urge Wyoming state control, as Idaho controls Lava Hot Springs. He notes no scenic comparison between Granite Springs and Lava Hot Springs.
An ad extols Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney weakness with a local testimonial from Mr. W. Sydenham of Walnut at Rawlina Wye. The ad claims kidneys affect overall health and cites back pain and urinary issues as symptoms. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY manufactures the pills and promotes their efficacy.
Mr and Mrs Joe Haddentem welcomed a baby born last Wednesday morning. Many residents attended dances at Cafetria club and Finn Hall. Jessie Beebe, Flossie Smith, Margaret May and others traveled for visits during Thanksgiving. R K Vail, civil engineer for Diamond Coal and Coke Co., returned after a three month absence.
Three carloads of cattle belonging to W. M. Murphy of Shoshoni Idaho were unloaded at Kemmerer Friday to be fed and watered. Owing to contested conditions on the Oregon Short Line stock train, the owner paused the shipment as the stock train lagged behind schedule and would not reach the usual feeding point. Beckstead-Bell Co. operated the stockyards and fed the cattle.
John Inchauspe and Miss Mary Etcheverry of Cokeville were married Sunday at the Catholic church with Father Lynch officiating. Inchauspe, part owner of a large ranch about 15 miles from Cokeville in the Border country, and Dominic Etcheverry, the bride’s father, were partners in the ranch venture. The couple will reside on the Cokeville-area ranch.
Green Hunt owner of a cabin at Fremont lake was sentenced to six to years in the state prison after aiding escapee D C Whited. Deputy Sheriff T L Clementson of Pinedale was shot when attempting to arrest Whited at Hunt’s cabin. Hunt refused entry, leading to the shooting before Whited fled and was later captured.
In Cheyenne on December 4, 1916, Governor Joby B. Kendrick signs the revocation of the November 27, 1916 quarantine prohibiting livestock imports from several states and restricting movement of feed and railroad cars. Livestock may enter Wyoming from any state if meeting health requirements or per prior proclamations.
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