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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1915
Page
16
J. L. Fleming visiting from Mason, Wyoming, comes from the ranch to inquire about stock cattle. He aims to acquire about 300 head for his Green River valley ranch next year or as soon as they can be secured. He expresses strong confidence in the future of ranching and cattlemen in the valley.
St James church to host a one hour Children's service on Christmas Eve at Christman St from 7 30 to 8 30 with church school children participating. Parent and friends invited. Christmas Sunday schedule includes 5 a m communion 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m morning prayer and sermon 7 20 p m evening prayer and sermon. Simpson escorts Bos ton host to table joke ends with a shy reply about seating.
Five part photoplay The Flash of the Emerald starring Robert Warwick plays at New Kemmerer theatre on Christmas night amid other screen offerings. Warwick portrays a complex thief turned revolutionary, with the plot centered on a jeweled emerald and a deadly self chosen fate. William H. Crane appears in a separate stage to screen adaptation of David Harum in Paramount program of the era.
The Lasky Belasca production of The Warrens of Virginia stars Dianele Sweet in a strife filled Civil War tale. The film depicts southern Camillus in the war’s closing days as starvation looms, with the cast delivering pathos amid family conflict. The show plays Sunday December 26 at Kemmerer Theatre.
A local ballroom saw about 27 couples dancing past 1 am as disease fears eased and the season closed. Hosts Mrs Naylin and Mrs Peterson poured coffee while Mr Gordon and friends shared a simple lunch that revived spirits and sparked renewed plans for future dances. Though several popular pairs were absent due to illnesses, attendees enjoyed relaxed dress codes and the comforting return of the club’s social calendar.
A Take-Off Tree party at the Rathbun Thursday night featured Misses Helen Stuby Amy Frink and Verona Vollack with Messrs Paul Nott C O Brown and Henry Har per Moyer Jr. The latter portrayed a Santa Claus as the presents from the tree drew much amusement. The ladies served luncheon and guests enjoyed cards and fellowship.
The 15 month old child of Mr and Mrs George Fabian died at Cumberland on Thursday after eating eight strychnine tablets left for the mother and stored in the machine basket. Dr Arbogast attended but could not save the child. Mrs Fabian gave birth to another baby the next week.
The Young Men's Social Club held the first in a series of dances at Finn Hall Diamontville on Saturday evening. A large crowd attended including many from Kemmerer and enjoyed the one step with Pred Jeeninge on the floor. A supper was served at midnight and the dancing continued with all reluctant to leave.
Weekly record of warranty deeds filed with the county clerk from March 25 1916. Notable transfers include Mary H Porter to William A Hyde land in Afton area and multiple transactions across sections 6 7 and 14 townships 32 42 and others with prices ranging from 10 to 21000 dollars. Also notes on quit claims and final receipts involving Grover Cokeville Jackson Big Piney and Colletts Addition with various dates from 1900 to 1916.
A damaged clipping describes Mine Rescue Car No. 5 under Kiess, en route from Kemmerer toward Evanston. It notes volunteers trained in seamanship like emmitm, with mention of Cumberland and a crew’s efforts during the event.
Angu s and Budd parties travel from the upper country reaching Wednesday. They report a pleasant run from Big Viney with Mr Angee and his wife heading to Denver for a short visit. Mr Budd travels to Kemmerer to meet Mr Gadd and Mia Deervut and daughter Josephing return from the Comet but halt at Opal en route, where a swift drive with a horse is noted.
A resident testimonial from Derby claims Livan's Kidney Pills eased chronic back and kidney pain after trying multiple remedies. The speaker reports persistent ache, then relief after using the product, noting the pills’ effectiveness and urging purchase at all dealers.
The camere offers low rates on magazines and periodicals for winter reading. We will be glad to subscribers and handle all correspondence for them, ensuring access to redweed rates and the best selections for long winter evenings.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a dated oath or pledge reference with unclear names and places. The readable parts mention an oath, a portion of a name, and possible references to Cheney and Shae Pith. No clear event, date, or organization is established.
Mise Kethryn Kiltette presses the county clerk to accept the offer this week as recordings of deeds and large abstracts increase. The clerk’s office workload grows, with efficiency emphasized by Mr. Harrison and his staff to manage the rise in tasks.
Local column reports as Hugh Gustin builds a bungalow west of Gage and Kara Pate arrives from Cane ranch claiming a coal vein. Residents attend visits, travels, and dances, with holiday greetings and school events noted.
A school assembly hall event by the Juniors mingled hay scattered around and a simple pie spread. The gathering, noted as one of the happiest scenes witnessed by the K. H. &, drew a joyous mood as the jovial dance continued with hearty service and good humor.
Mrs Maye Geer Johnston resigns as Frontier teaching staff and plans to settle in Pocatello Idaho. Miss Edith Penley and Miss Martha Ming Penley resign from teaching amid rumors. Maude Hardman spends holidays in Salt Lake City. Minnie Gowns visits Newcastle Wyoming with her mother. Anna Anderson visits her sister in Manti Utah. Ann Shreve visits Salt Lake friends. Helen Stuby visits sister in Cheyenne. Amy Frink visits Serena in Newman Grove Nebraska. Cayfert visiting Rock Springs. Chas Bruce visits friends in Denver.
James Astbury plans a Christman gathering with friends in Sublet. Miss Amy Fink replaces Miss Penberthy in charge of the Domestic Science and Arts department. The two young ladies, graduates of the same class, will teach Wesowie seventh grade and related classes. Mary Bury, a former Kemmerer teacher, will assume Frink’s position, welcomed by many friends.
The State of 4 County of ieee In the Lae gry Court in and for sald County In Probate In the Matter of the Estate of John Mibas.
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