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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1917
Page
12
Jackson residents report a vehicle shortage delaying cattle shipments to markets. Omaha prices have fallen recently, raising worries of a hay shortage in the valley if cattle cannot be moved.
A daughter was born to Mr Harold R. Harrison and his wife last Saturday. The newborn and mother are reported to be doing well. Harold R. Harrison is the well known county clerk of Lincoln county.
Beatrice Hood Weir wife of miner John Weir died last Friday after weeks of suffering. Funeral held Sunday in the Mormon church at Diamondville with burial in Diamondville cemetery. She was about 60 and leaves a husband four children including Ethel, Miss Hood earlier of Kemmerer. Sister Mary Smith of Kemmerer survives. many friends extend sympathy.
Frank Melergue, long employed on P. J. Quealy’s ranch near Cokeville, died last Tuesday night at Miners hospital from stomach cancer. He was buried in the city cemetery on Sunday, with no known relatives.
Two large Red Cross boxes shipped from Kemmerer on Monday contain soldier comfort items including pajamas bath robes shoulder throws hospital garments bandages and bed socks. The boxes were sent to the Denver headquarters for distribution.
Mr and Mrs John Peternal of dhi rty report the death of their infant daughter Mary on Monday after a sudden illness. Heart trouble is believed to be the cause. Funeral services will be held at the home today with interment in the local cemetery.
T. D. O'Neil of Big Piney visited Kemmerer returning from Omaha where he sold 724 head of cattle. A few tan steers sold for 12 cents a pound, the bulk around 10.05, cows at 8.50. Floyd Norris also sold cattle at similar prices with the bulk about five cents higher. The market has fallen over a dollar since their sale.
Kenneth Symes son of Mr and Mrs George Symes fractured both bones in one leg after coasting with companions Saturday afternoon in the city limits. He swerved to avoid colliding with another child and hit a telegraph pole. J J Marquis notified the Symes home and the injured boy was taken there for care. the Weight girl also suffered minor injuries. All are reported to be recovering.
Weeklong cattle and livestock market shows steady demand with prices ranging from $4.40 to $10.00 for cattle cows and heifers and veal products. Notable figures include 1,062 head traded and sales activity easing as markets closed. a securities manager departed for Chicago.
District No 1 schools close for two weeks over Christmas vacation. Supt Joseph E Burch plans a trip to Los Angeles to visit family. Principal Porter will travel to Colorado Grover and other trips are planned by Mr Gibbons and several female staff members to destinations including Idaho and Los Angeles.
Marriage certificates have recently been issued to Ernest Benson of Mer na and Miss Lucile Pugmire of the upper Green River country, to Bert Blackmore of Baggs and Miss Lillian Allen of this vicinity, and to John W. Haley and Miss Inez Hereford.
The Methodist church Sunday School prepares a Christmas Eve program featuring a Christmas tree. Rev Clower will lead a Masonic service at the church next Sunday per current plans.
The following have registered at local hotels since Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ball, Daniel, Gray Houston, Big Piney, Charles Lackey and wife, Big Piney, Mrs. Mac Glashan, Big Piney, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Keen, Sage, H. C. Dunham, Hillmont, William Dunham, Hillmont, William Danvers, Opal.
The Ladies' Guild plans an old fashioned children’s party at the Guild hall on Monday evening with a Christmas tree as a central attraction. Guild members are busy preparing to create an enjoyable event for parents and children alike.
Local residents from Fonte nelle La Barge and the Upper Green River country traveled to the county seat for Christmas shopping. This season offers unusually favorable weather allowing many to escape snowed-in conditions and visit shops and markets.
Miss Bollin departed last Sunday with Miss Esther Holla for a journey through the Western states. They will visit Los Angeles and San Francisco before returning to Columbus Montana to meet Mr. Davie, superintendent of schools. An apron shower in her honor, hosted by Mrs. J HM Embree, drew twelve local teachers and friends, with many gifts exchanged.
The Red Cross chapter held a dance at Cook's pavilion last Saturday, yielding about $100. Proceeds included $78.05 donated by proprietor Mons Cook, who offered the venue free of expenses. Additional funds came from the ladies with a laneh contribution.
A lively high school basketball match last Wednesday saw the Sophomores edge the Juniors 26 to 19. Lineups featured Arnold Olson Bert Jones Clarence Esaman Russell Aiey Blaine Hanson for the Juniors and Emmanuel Berquest Ralph Rosenberg Elmer Siefast Dale Bell Wm Stinehour Ferdinand Fagnant for the Sophomores.
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