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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
11
Oil official E Lay, tied to the Dutch John company formed to develop the Fossil Oil Field, visited Kemmerer last Thursday to review operations and the drilling outfit. The event followed the ring of activity centered on the Fossil Field with the plan dated for completion.
Report from Deep Snow Visitors notes heavy seas of snow between Jackson and Idaho line. Freight carriers suffer from poor passes with accidents and halted traffic as cargo and travel grind to a halt.
Two carloads of hogs were unloaded at the local yards last week to feed before continuing to eastern markets. The shipment, owned by an Idaho shipper, should have been unloaded at Green River where facilities are better, but schedule delays forced the stop here.
Train services report unprecedented congestion on the O B S and red storm conditions in many states. All trains run 1 to 10 hours late with the last eastbound service through to arrive around 7 AM delayed to 6 30 AM Monday. Weather and Ketmas rush contribute to the lateness.
Herman Strine won a superb box of candy from a punch board at the Joe Piz Bakery last week. The town notes his fortune as he has been busy with barber trades, crediting the lucky bite for his success.
The Kemmerer yards now operate four switch engines with the latest unit installed to handle traffic from the newly opened Conroy mine. Increased activity at the Elko mine also necessitated the additional engine.
Will give dance by one of five fraternal orders in the city the Moose Lodge. The annual event draws many attendees and will feature the Gages on Christmas Eve with careful preparations for a good time at Lyceum Hall.
Household items including Davenport leather set, oak finish pieces, dining table and 61 chairs, bedroom set, rugs from England, blue china, Paragon range, Hot Blast heater, kitchen cabinet and more. James Astbury announces sale at his home on L D 8 beginning soon and invites responsible buyers to view.
The Neil Hood Oil Company reorganized and renamed Carter Oil & Gas Co with development planned at Carter 30 miles south. New board includes Bailey Chicago president and Thomas Hood Fairview vice president. The firm increases authorized stock from 250000 to 500000 shares amid interests from Kemmerer and Cumberland residents.
Early Sunday at 5 o clock Frontier residents woke to a blaze in Emoto the Japanese miner’s house. Mrs Tony Roletto alerted neighbors who drew a quick response. Firefighters contained the fire with two thirds of the roof needing repairs before re inhabitation.
An empty car rolled from its track at the mouth of No. 5 mine causing a cave in and halting operation for the day. No injuries were reported. Multiple town residents are noted for hospital visits, new births, and work changes. Frontier concert drew a good crowd despite bad roads. New miners arrive and output rises.
Frank Christmas, a student at Kearney Military School in Kearney Nebraska, arrived home for Christmas last Friday and praises his work while insisting his course stresses graftless effort. Other local students expected home for the holidays include Miss Rather Downey Miss Ethel McKay Miss Julia Platt Olive Rathbun Mahlon Quealy Bryan Sam wava and Kilabeth Wood.
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