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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1912
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a public reading notices item with pricing and employment mentions. The readable phrases reference wages per hour and a pending charge increase. Names, places, and precise actions are unclear due to garbled text.
The Camera responds to criticism of local papers by publishing a free Christmas edition with town features and ads at the editor's expense. It notes delays in soliciting advertisers and promises more half tones and New Year content funded by the paper itself, praising enterprising local businesspeople.
In Lith county a letter from officials warns residents about overdue payables and penalties. Affected households face a January deadline as the county urges settling all bills to avoid penalties. Officials indicate the Linear county committee will enforce payment reviews and potential legal actions.
Four newly elected Lincoln County commissioners including Mowers Thos D ONeill and H Peterson gather in Kemmerer for initial steps to open offices January 7. They secure South Side suites in First National Bank building with a fireproof vault for records and plan furnishings and start up logistics as they miss Erwin’s presence. Mayor Anderson of Rock Springs reportedly helps the needy with turkeys and meals. Birney Sage and Patrick Sullivan are linked to Senate prospects, with Frank C Hunter eyed for speaker, while Uinta County may seek recognition.
R A Bostieman of the Salt Lake Remington Typewriter Co visited Kemmerer this week and sold two machines The Camera received a No 10 model and the First National Bank a No 11 The Remington line includes base standard machines and the visitor showcased a typewriter with an adding machine attachment likely to stay in town for the rest of the week.
The Strays of the Brother present a Tuesday Lyceum event with B R T and railroad trainmen leading the program. Tickets and a guaranteed good time are promised as a fun opening to the evening, with refreshments served.
The Wyoming House on Wednesday amended the Warren bill to fund a Snake River bridge at Jackson Hole. Costs split half by pension service and half by repeal authorities, total not to exceed 10000. Mondell led the fight as supporters aim to push a favorable arrangement through committee to secure the needed bridge.
The ad promotes escaping bondage by joining a park valley farm scheme offering easy farming. It touts affordable land, minimal worries, and potential good living financed through a local bank in Salt Lake City. The copy targets readers seeking independence and farm opportunities with claims of low cost and quick payoff.
A batch of short local items from Kemmerer and nearby areas. Notices include dances at Lyceum and Finn club, service ads, lost ring, housekeepers, toy shop line, clothing and barber outfits, and community events. Mentions include Carrie Johnson, Sam W. Potter, Dr. Stafford, Mrs. Jas. W. Neil, and others with various phone contacts and addresses. Also reports on Leap Day, Turkey feast plans, Oscar Peterson moving to Emerald Street, property and school happenings, and a Christmas tree event at the M E Church.
Harel4 R Harriam, Lincols county clerk, to Kemmerer Ganday for a week of duties linked to building a new home on Emerald Avenue lot 11 block 7. Harrison accompanied by Fred Hancey of Thayne, named chief deputy pending commissioners' approval. Hancey ready to take the appointment and may handle a land project in Kemmerer.
The sad news reports the death of Whitelaw Reid at his London residence Dorchester House on Sunday afternoon. He served the U S government in England for seven years and was beloved by Britons and Americans alike, reflecting a warm request from the British government and a note of sorrow in the press.
Mr. Whitney the picture man offers a free program for school children on Christmas Day. The New Kemmerer theater shows at 4 p m Finn Hall Diamondvills 5 p m and Frontier ball 8 p m with six reels including Cinderella and The Glam Slipper. Adults 20 cents. Special program at New Kemmerer theater Christmas night at 8 p m.
Notorious woman criminal known as Fainting Bertha was escorted by the sheriff of Doug lase county and two deputies from Seattle to Omaha last week. The procession traveled through Kemmerer on Wednesday as authorities clarified her long record of thefts across the United States and Romania.
Fragmentary notice announces tickets on sale December 10 for holiday events. Details unreadable due to garbled text.
Notes report on a district meeting at Kemmerer school with teachers participating in a Round Table format. Mentions monthly gatherings, Christmas vacation starting Friday for two weeks, and teachers planning vacations to East Lake City Hawkins Big Piney. Everett and George Matteson entered primary grades Monday. Two Christmas programs slated at Kemmerer building Friday at 1 and 2 PM.
Griff Roberts and wife of Kemmerer mourn the death of their seven weeks old daughter who passed Monday after a brief illness. Funeral held at home and burial in Diamondville cemetery. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and Rebekah sisters for support and flowers.
A terse item from a Wyoming dis place notes a ten dollar reward. The brief mentions a person named A M iblet or similar and references branding on the hip. The sparse text implies a lost cow or horse reward context common to rural notices.
A rough notice reports a young stray, about 19 years old, with a stout build and rope on wheel. Reward offered for information leading to recovery, contact Brandon Lott Sheabler at Dubn Grants Deni, near Fonall, two miles away.
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