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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1905
Page
10
Local Kemmerer items describe window promotions at Curtin the Jeweler and City Drug Store with holiday goods and jewelry offers. Visitors including W K Shanley and vendors from nearby towns are mentioned alongside theater notices and a four act melodrama at Smiths Opera House.
Reports describe a fatal explosion at a coal mine on the 8th to 15th levels leaving multiple men dead. Names listed include Jolie Johnston Hubert Marshal and William Wilkus among others as recovery continues amid debris and mud. Authorities note no gas was detected and blame dust ignition from a blast, with families grieving and miners facing stigma of negligence.
An Austrian Society of Diamondville held funeral rites for brother members Fortunato Gabardi John Marver and Anton Martigneni in Kemmerer. A large procession with Society escorts and ceremonial vehicles moved from the Catholic Church to the cemetery where the deceased were laid to rest. Additional bodies recovered from the Lingusaudville disaster were buried the same day in nearby cemeteries.
A sudden fatal episode is reported after a prolonged coughing spell. The report references unusual names and scattered phrases, mentioning a victim linked to a series of unclear events and locations, with hints of medical or personal turmoil. High confusion surrounds the details.
The Kemmerer council met in regular session with Mayor Wim O’Connell presiding. Minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved, bills were examined and paid, and town property repairs were ordered for the City Hall roof.
A freight west bound and the Overland Flyer collided west of Rock Springs early on the 7th. Both trains were destroyed by fire with nine known deaths and many injuries. Engineer Jordan of Rawlins among the injured, passenger wounds not serious. Bodies taken to Rock Springs.
Hittenger and Foss offer 120 head of choice Hamboullier Rams for sale in lots to suit. Rams may be viewed at Charles Hathbun's ranch on Foutenalle. For prices call Charles Hathbun in Palisade.
Classified notice indicates rental opportunity at the New Western Saloon building with property details directed to PRANK Priiernn, Kemmorer, W yy and unspecified contact. Requires further verification of names and location.
A damaged notice mentions property and official filings from an owner or agents. Details are unclear but refer to a city or county office and a submission for a new owner or subdivision.
Washington letter reports Cadet Meriwether’s court martial for the death of Midshipman James Kaneh. Verdict pending after Secretary of the Navy review. possible dismissal of Meriwether or charges of disorder. Also notes President Roosevelt and family Thanksgiving at Mes Madison Main dealing farm and observations on Navy Academy culture and boxing of training.
The Ladies of the Catholic Church realized $274.00 from the fair at No. 1 Friday and Saturday. John Miller won the book case at the fair. Mrs. Geo. B. Wilde welcomed a new baby girl. John Ward retired from his coast trip and Cumberland welcomes the range. Dave Faddis and Ellen Faddis attended Mrs Beil's funeral in Kew meter. Boyd Dickenson of Montana visits Cumberland.
The No 5 mine, once the unluckiest in the state, burned for weeks. A miner's lamp caused a fresh blaze after fire had previously shut the mine, with rebuilding and new tipple installed. The San Francisco owned No 5 coal mine faced supply issues and a halted Empire demand.
Notice is hereby given that the annual stockholders meeting of The First National Bank of Kemmerer will be held in the directors' rooms at Kemmerer Wyoming Tuesday January ? at ten o'clock a m for election of a board of directors and other business as may legally come before the meeting. Frank Predret, Cashier. Poh Qeeany, President
Advertisement notes a white setter bitch with black spots missing from Kemmerer Wyoming. Collar worn at time of disappearance. Reward offered. Also mentions a Pocket Diary Memorandum Book for 1908 and a patent law firm offering a Camera subscription and world calendar content.
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