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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
5
A hotel visit turns strange as a woman in a kimono asks a dentist to trim his core and keep quiet. He agrees then protests when she begins to remove her kimono claiming she came from Colorado in a Ford and knows where her coins are.
James Mickelsen of Big Piney promotes feeding oil cake to cattle as a cost reducing winter ration. He plans to start with calves after weaning and expects hay use to drop if pasture is available. Oil cake costs about 2 1/2 cents per pound delivered to the ranch. L E Erickson named Cokeville Register manager, arriving from Paonia with prior newspaper experience.
The Casper Record hints Pat Sulivan could be governor, while casting doubt on his election as Natrona County school trustee. The Douglas Enterprise notes Sulivan has represented Natrona in the State Senate and would likely carry Natrona if nominated for governor, suggesting strong local support.
The Lincoln county sheepmen closed a harmonious session praising cattle interests and prosperity. Resolutions urged a wool tariff and a national $3,000,000 appropriation to fund a bounty for destroying predator wild animals, per the Laramie Republican.
The Kemmerer shopping scene opens with displays drawing buyers from surrounding camps and ranches. Merchants urge early buying to ease clerks’ workload and prevent end of season rush, noting purchases can be laid away until needed.
Hon Geo E Pexton travels to Washington D C to attend the Republican National Committee session on December 14 1915 as Wyoming’s committeeman He predicts a strong Republican candidate will be nominated next year with little chance for a Democrat victory given general conditions in the nation
Game Warden Wil con and deputy Jen Snyder prepare to move a carload of elk from Caryhurat Wind River canyon to a county with scarcer elk. The animals have damaged fences hay stacks and crops and proved difficult to manage.
The Wisconsin Ale Sales Com was found guilty of padding claims related to damage claims for a shipment. A judge imposed a $500 fine on an official and $200 on a salesman. Federal officials stated the machine’s damage amounted to only 16, while a railroad bill cited $100. The case appeared in the Wilwaukee Sentinel.
Wm Carpenter reported a stint of coyote trapping between Opal and Dinamoville with about sixty hides. He claims bounties of 400 per pelt though hides are prime and may fetch 4 to 6 dollars each. The large take benefits sheep industry by reducing losses to flocks.
Arrangements are made to present Why Smith Left Home at Finn Hall Diamondville on Saturday evening. Kemmerer High School students and faculty have produced a high quality show with three Diamondville residents in the cast. Proceeds benefit the High School Athletic fund and curtain rises at 8 20 followed by dancing.
Hann's Jubilee Singers, a renowned group of colored talent, headline a Kemmerer show by the Altar Society. The versatile troupe, featuring Mme Florence Cole Talbert and others, offers varied music from old chant jubilees to grand operas in a refined, wholesome program.
Fragmented text lists Lincoln County officers including commissioners Chase Veteraan OG H Pa worth Afton T D O’Neill Piney and clerk Moree A Herrison Ben Bell. Also mentions courthouse actions, a May date, and a subscription to a local periodical.
The trial of Chas Bellin of Fall River basin for the murder of Richard Grant in his business place ended with a jury verdict of acquittal after an all night session. Key witnesses included K Swarth and the state chemist, with John Dillon defending Bellin. The case contrasted with an earlier coroner verdict, leaving the crime without a likely penalty. Also note an upcoming high school play and a job ad for Falstar Cafe.
Boston wool buyers push strong demand with large sales and firm prices. Leather and pigskin trade expands amid war shocks, with Texas steers and Colorado cattle active and native cows trading at firm to modest levels. Scarcity of raw material limits pigskin production.
The ad promotes storing cars at the Lineola County Garage and says the Camera will record orders for engraved cards and calling cards printed in the latest type. It also advertises a leather bound 1912 Brand Books with about ten thousand registered brands available for $1.00 from the Secretary of the Board in Cheyenne Wyoming.
Covneil convenes in Town Hall on the first Monday each month by order of the select board. The town haymorf paper receives copies with all paid subscriptions to The Camere.
Claude and Roy Hird, facing charges in a killing case, had the trial postponed multiple times. Their plea changes and potential new federal charges increase county expenses, with witnesses and a May district court date looming.
At the Kemmerer Lodge No. 33 meeting last Friday night officers were elected for the A F and A M present were Worshipful Master Olaf Jetson Senator Warden C M Whitney Junior Warden J A Christmas Senior Deacon W J Witherspool Junior Deacon Walter McDoula Bereaney Treasurer A D Noakine Stewarte W H Pitt Roy Mason Tyler Lawrence Holland An installation will be followed by refreshments and a smoker at the next regular communication On Sun Dec 26 Bt John s day Masons will attend services in body.
George Furney won the Marbleton mayoral seat in a Wednesday special election to succeed E J Hallihan. After the tally, supporters searched for His Honor and escorted him through Marbleton and Piney in an illuminated car but could not locate him.
Lincoln Lodge No 27 Knights of Pythias announces a grand ball at Frontier Hall on December 31. Refreshments and lunch will be served. committee in charge includes Ivar Hallen, Chas Crone, Jan Hackett, W B Richmond, J H Harris, Jon Marinelli, J D Coletti, Thos Jackoletti, E Callo Theos Roberts and T F Eynon.
Attendance at Kemmerer Sunday school 35 and Diamondville 23. Junior League had 20. a large evening session led by Mrs. Parmenter. Nest Sunday's service will be by Mrs. Noibel. League elected Mrs Neby secretary. Funeral and church services noted. Wm. Tait died from a rock accident near Diamondville. baria at Diamondville and burial in Olencoe.
Peter Moss of Frontier died at the No. 3 mine face after a centry accident. The Humane Society took the baby and three months old child. questions arise if the mother may draw compensation under Workmen's Comp. The case echoes a prior incident where a mother fled with children from hospital care. Five children were placed in state homes, some returning to the Humane Society. Under current law a widow receives $1000 and $40 per child, but total limits affect the family. Funeral held yesterday. interment Kemmerer cemetery.
The text notes Mrs. Orr visiting in Los Angeles to see Mr. Orr and mentions the Thanksgiving meal and rare flowers prepared for the diner table. It hints at plans for several months and a casual remark about safety and arrangements.
Ambiguity surrounds attorney Bob Rose as he prepares to depart for an unspecified destination. He feels nervous about his crew’s reaction and his own future prospects, hoping for a positive reception and a hopeful outcome.
A fragmented note thanks the people for support during difficult days, mentions modest financial figures and efforts, and expresses appreciation for community resilience and care. The text is incomplete, but conveys gratitude and collective effort.
GEO FAIRCHILD dies agements came to him until 5. so what employment for a time with the sheep bands and later he drank heavily. His strange actions worried friends until one day he began to chew off his fingers. He was arrested and arraigned before Court Commissioner Rod Christmas. A jury of Ben Johnvim Anderson adjudged him insane. A deputy from Evanston found he had two to take back shape and one arm loose. The body remains in Evanston under instructions from a sister in Missouri to hold it for de Feuer.
Fragmentary OCR reports Angelo Buchanan returning from Coal Date to Komme after an November 16 marriage to the daughter of Mr and Mrs Buchan. T Hunte Salmon reportedly knows her, and she has visited locally. Expected back at the wheel where they may travel to Camere in ill prop sity.
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