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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1917
Page
2
Jackson residents report a car shortage delaying cattle shipments to Omaha markets. Ranchers fear a hay shortage if cattle remain unsold, despite ample hay in normal years. Market prices in Omaha have fallen, worsening the outlook for Jackson valley stock.
Harold R Harrison, Lincoln County clerk, reports his daughter was born last Saturday. Mother and child are doing well and both are in good health.
Beatrice Hood Weir wife of John Weir and mother of four died last Friday after weeks of illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Mormon church in Diamondville with interment in Diamondville cemetery. She was about 60 years old, well known in Evanston and Almy, leaving a husband, four children, and a sister Mary Smith of Kemmerer. Eldest daughter Ethel was away teaching in the Midway country during her mother’s illness.
Frank Melergue, employed on P. J. Quealy’s ranch near Cokeville, died last Tuesday night at Miners' Hospital from stomach cancer. Burial took place Sunday in the city cemetery. no relatives are known to exist.
Two large Red Cross boxes from Kemmerer shipped Monday contain comfort items for soldiers. Included are pajamas bath robes shoulder throws hospital garments and bed socks among other articles. Boxes were sent to the Denver headquarters.
Mr and Mrs John Peternal of dhi rty mourn the death of their infant daughter Mary who died suddenly at home Monday An hour before death she appeared in good health Heart trouble is suspected Funeral services are held at the home and interment follows in the local cemetery
T D O Neal of Big Piney toured Kemmerer Monday and Tuesday after returning from Omaha with 724 head of cattle. Some tan steers sold for 12 cents, most at around 10.05 a head, cows at 8.50. Floyd Norris joined the sale and fetched similar prices, the market down over a dollar since.
Kenneth Symes son of Mr and Mrs George Symes sustained a badly broken leg when coasting with other children in the city limits Saturday afternoon. He swerved to avoid stepping urchins and hit a telegraph pole near Ep piscopal church on Kemmerer main street. J R Marquis was summoned to the Symes home to assist the injured youth. The Weight girl in the same mishap received minor injuries. all are reported to be recovering.
Week long cattle and herd stock activity shows prices steady with cattle selling mostly 9.00 to 10.00 per cwt and cows and heifers trading 6.00 to 8.00 with fair to good quality. Market notes include light turnover and a staff change as the sales manager departs for Chicago.
The district plans a two week Christmas break starting Friday with most teachers staying near home or visiting friends out of the city. Supt. Joseph E. Burch will visit family in Los Angeles, while Principal Porter will travel to Colorado Grover and beyond. Mr. Gibbons expects a Los Angeles trip and Misses Kennedy Craft and Seyfert will vacation out of town, with Seyfert visiting Idaho.
Marriage certificates issued for Ernest Benson of Merna and Miss Lucile Pugmire from the upper Green River country, Bert Blackmore of Baggs and Miss Lillian Allen of this vicinity, and John W. Haley with Miss Inez Hereford.
The Sunday School of the Methodist church plans a Christmas Eve program featuring a Christmas tree. Rev Clower is scheduled to conduct a Masonic service at the church next Sunday under 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 a Christmas party at the Guild hall on Monday evening for children and parents. An old fashioned children's party with a Christmas tree will be a central attraction as members work to ensure an enjoyable affair for all attendees.
Snowbound season spared the upper country as residents from Fonte nelle La Barge and the Upper Green River country arrived by motor for Christmas shopping in the county seat. Many noticed unusually mild weather allowing a rare preholiday shopping day out.
Miss Bollin departed last Sunday with Miss Esther Holla, bound for a tour through Western states. They plan visits to Los Angeles and San Francisco before returning to Columbus Montana, where E J Lavis serves as principal. An apron shower hosted by Mrs J M Embree honored the bride with twelve teachers and friends in attendance.
The Red Cross chapter hosted a dance at Cook's pavilion last Saturday and raised about $100. Pavilion owner Mons Cook donated room charges totaling 78.05, while patrons added over 29 from the launch and luncheon sales. Local organizers include Mrs Snyder and Mrs Arthur Peckinpaugh.
A recent junior versus sophomore basketball clash ended 26 to 19 with the Sophomores triumphing. The 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. Several students left or joined activities: Fagnant left for a bank position, Scofield joined Mountain Trading Co, Berquest returned home for about three weeks, and Arnold Olgon was ill but returned to class.
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