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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
5
A fragmentary column parries Christmas giving with political critique, mentioning a two dollar weekly gift plan and a 80 percent American citizen requirement in industries. It references H M Knabe’s dismissal from Oak Creek Times, a Denver origin, and notes economic ideas about exporting finished goods and expanding manufacturing.
Ogiwara a Japanese foreman at New 4 and Mings of Kemmerer Cael Cojend plans to depart for Japan this week with his wife. He has been in the Wie country for a year and will spend three weeks with relatives in Matsumoto City Nagano Prefecture.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe The Youths Companion Calendar for 1915 with references to subscribers and paid calendar issues. The garbled text hints at a decorative page and calendar purpose for the new year, mentioning subscription payments and decorative wording.
Governor Carey informs Clerk of Court Carl Cook that new passport rules take effect. Applicants must file applications in their district court and name foreign countries they expect to visit, noting wars if any. Placards will urge submitting applications in the clerk’s office.
A trio of bridal parties visited Kemmerer last week and stayed at the T. H. Salmon home from Saturday to Monday. The guests included J. O. Salmon A. O. Salmon and Frank Salmon with Frank a nephew of the Salmons. The party then traveled to Coalville Utah and Salt Lake City to visit relatives before J. C. Salmon and wife return to the Labarge ranch to establish their future home.
Two Mexicans were arrested Monday evening after stealing about $30 in skirts from the Golden Rule store and a few knives from Frontier Supply Co. Joe Garcia was bound over to district court on grand larceny. his partner was released. A later confession was made to the marshal.
In Montreal a sister reports three nephews joining the King's service to fight the German war. One is with the First Canadian Contingent in Moyland, another is on special guard duty on the Victoria Bridge for three months, and the third trains with the Home Guard with leave for England anticipated.
Absent clear details, the article notes Luman a Girwen Ives Valley pioneer rancher and stockman traveling from Hig Piney to Wat Meakey car, planning to reach Book Springs and then Los Angeles. It mentions his business responsibilities passing to Kenneth and references a market meet with various unusual names and items.
The second hearing of coroner Em bree’s inquest into Miss Josephine Aldous’s death at Kemmerer hospital convened Friday in Town Hall. Witnesses described the girl seeking work at the Lincoln Bar, being given liquor for illness, later taken to an upstairs room, then to a hospital where four physicians testified. The jury Hawkins Bell and Smith returned a verdict of death after a necessary operation.
At Monday evening’s council session the saloon licenses for E. J. Mott and Scott and Sanberg were restored. Angelo Molinar’s closing was found unfounded as no complaint existed. The mayor urged permanent revocation, but the resolution failed 2 to 1. L. E. Halbert’s council seat resigned due to city removal. vacancy to wait until next municipal election. A large citizen turnout attended.
Clarence L Holden and family motor from Fontenelle ranch on Saturday for Christmas shopping and theater. They returned Sunday. He experimented on a small planting, yielding about 40 bushels per acre and 36 pounds per bushel, plans larger grain acreage next year with cow peas and alfalfa. He runs about 260 head of cattle on an excellent ranch.
Fire alarms rang at 2 90 o'clock Monday morning drawing out firemen and residents to fight a blaze in a sleeping shack behind the Hong Ton Restaurant. The flames were checked quickly with smoldering timbers, causing no spread to adjacent structures. Hong Sam, owner, cannot explain origin. A night shift worker, who slept in the room, lent clothes and money, and the fire crew earned praise for their handling of equipment.
The Frank Mich Musical Comedy Company performed at the New Kemmerer Theatre Friday Saturday and Sunday nights. Audiences highest praise for Iluleking Gir and the Girl from Manama and The Buffragetion. Knight and Turton, the Splath and Dutch, plus Hurwo, delivered strong acts in a lively program. The troupe featured one special scenery and left Kemmerer with lasting recollection.
Eddie Burke visited Kemmerer part of the week and discussed criminal and family support matters with local officials. John Mason was arrested for non support and pled guilty in justice court, with a district court appearance pending. another case involving Lavison was postponed. Burke praised the humane officer work improving homes and placing destitute children in good homes, with strong citizen support.
In Kemmerer area members of the Wool Growers association paid about 23 each to cover banquet and dance costs aside from ticket sales. Local businessmen donated funds including Blyth Fargo Hoskins Co 20 Frontier Supply Co 20 Kemmerer Savings Bank 15 Peter Gordon Jr 25 D J Brown 20 Scott Sandberg 20 First National Bank 20 Union Merc & Supply Co 10 Mischler Brow 20.08 Kemmerer Hardware Furni 15 Hotel Kemmerer 40.00 total 245.00.
A new modern white enameled outlet adds to Dr Bud Hook er’s dental parlor improving the operating room and patient convenience. The setup includes a hydraulic chair, instrument cabinet, cuspidor, lavatory, electric motor in enamel case, water heater for sterilizing, and complete up-to-date amenities. Mr Hocker has built a fine trade since locating in Kemmerer and earns congratulations for his success.
The Arcade Cafe enters new management led by Moriya and K with Tomono as cooks. Owners the Mischler Bros installed a Bronawick partition separating bar and dining area with four swinging doors and leaded glass antique decorations.
Rich McMinn arrived in town Monday after a manhunt that stretched from Green River City to Craig Colorado. He chased three thieves for 14 days but reached them eight days late at Craig, with Bicha now employed by a Sweetwater County association and planning a new trip into the Mark country to the south.
H. Kelly and a large ranching party visited Kemmerer over Friday and Saturday en route to Denver. The party plans to winter there and await transportation to their destination.
The Kemmerer Cigar Factory announces a new high grade brand named Gate City and Lincoln City Master. Abel plans to hire more workers this week, totaling three plus himself, as production meets growing demand. The cigars are said to be inform tarde.
Visited with son Mr and Mee Chas Ha from Neb, accompanied by the ty danguet Laienle. They were enjoying travel over Friday and Saturday, inspecting farming interests in Neteneha, and plan to remain in Long Beach Cal for future work. They intend to buy a hotel in California, with plans to relocate after Saturday night.
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