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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
4
Residents floated a plan to install a bowling and boxing alley in the basement of the Odd Fellows Building where the county hall has been housed for years. Officials expect the project to create several alleys after the new year.
In wartime Europe many relatives await news of loved ones in action. Last week Ed. Fagnant received a letter from a cousin who earned a king's medal in the field, illustrating the distant ties of heroism during the conflict.
A local wool sale boosted by 110000 pounds from Douglas Enterprise and about 65000 pounds from Boot Livestock Company. The Chicago Hide Fur and Wool House purchased over a third of stored wool, with prices above eastern bids. The remainder is expected to move soon to save wool growers money.
In Cheyenne federal court Charles Porter of Star Valley was fined 500 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in Lincoln county jail for cutting 50 270 board feet of timber on public land. The case notes the value difference and a customary practice surrounding the law.
Recovered horse and saddle from ranch owner Tobe Huston, a prominent Bronx rancher in the upper Green River Valley, arrived during his visit to Kemmerer last week. Huston notes the early winter and hay scarcity are driving the valley’s market pressures.
Pat Conwell visited Kemmerer after returning from Omaha where his cattle sale joined Austin Richardson Billy Sargent and Pred Pape. He earned $6.85 for steers and $6.25 for cows, while others ranged from $6.80 to $7.40. He says west bay fed stock fetches better prices than east corn fed stock as eastern feeders grow discouraged due to a poor corn crop this year.
T. Albert of Bronx is hospitalized in Salt Lake City with a dislocated hip. He had suffered rheumatism for some time and sought relief at Hot Springs before traveling for an examination. The hip injury may stem from muscle contraction, and he will remain in the hospital for an extended period.
In Kemmerer last week Augusta R. Lane of Montpelier sold N. Hayakawa, owners of the Kemmerer Steam Woundry, the foundry and chili parlor property with two rear residences. The three lots and all improvements sold for $10.
The ad touts The Hoy Hicks Almanac 1914 as finest and largest ever printed. It claims accuracy for storm and weather forecasts and promotes Word and Works Publishing Company at 4101 Franklin Ave, Louie, offering a yearly or four year subscription for one dollar.
WME and Pitt the Reliable Plumber announce phumbing and heating services expansion. Local customers gain improved plumbing support and emergency repair availability through the joint effort.
Phi Upsilon Omicron becomes the first honorary Greek letter society in Wyoming, with Emeline Whitcomb among its honorary members. The chapter strengthens the Home Economics program, while the German club reports its third prosperous year under Eawin Payson of Montrose as president. The UW Varsity basketball team heads into practice ahead of the season, led by Harry J. Craig.
F G Abel of the Kemmerer Cigar Factory stays busy producing cigars to meet heavy demand from Lincoln county boosters. He is issuing many boxes and covering orders as locals enjoy cigars in every way.
Mrs. Quealy counts days until Mahlon returns from Andover Massachusetts where he attends school. Expected to arrive for a ten day visit around December 20. During his absence he has written daily letters, the first note marks the day, but the letters are disappearing. This is his first extended absence from home.
Bryan Ball, son of Charley Ball of Hantel, visited Kemmerer on Saturday from Opal. He joined the drive of his father’s ca and Bob Martin, who shipped to Omaha on Friday. Ball and Martin plan a return visit to Kemmerer.
W E Enos of Daniel Wyoming plans a sale of sixteen cattle cars while hay prices rise due to a short crop. Prices span eight to ten dollars per ton for mostly wild hay and timothy. Stockmen expect winter feeding to keep cattle in good condition despite quieter markets caused by foot and mouth disease fears in eastern states. A remaining shipment from Big Piney and a next week arrival from Charlie Ball are noted.
Eddie Burke reports on oil field activity across central and northern Wyoming where land profits rise as royalties of 143 dollars a day flow from a Greybull foreman’s land parcel. Burke also attended the 39th annual American Humane Society convention in St Augustine Florida and was named assistant secretary of the organization. He urges readers to seek full value for hides and pelts, advertising Sandie more goods and Bissinger & Company’s consignment services in City, Utah.
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