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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1915
Page
8
J. L. Fleming of Mason, Wyoming, visiting this week to inquire about stock cattle. He plans to secure about 300 head for next year or as soon as possible and expresses strong confidence in the Green River valley ranching future.
St James Church offers a children's service of one hour on Christmas Eve from 7 to 8 in Christman Street with many Episcopal church schoolchildren participating. The Sunday schedule on Dec 26 lists 5 am Communion, 10 am Sunday School, 11 am Morning Prayer, and 7:20 pm Evening Prayer. Simpson escorts Boson hostras to the table, he asks to sit on your right hand, she says she must eat with you.
Five part photoplay The Flash of the Emerald stars Robert Warwick as a complex thief who robs a girl of a jewel then faces fate after his own actions. William H. Crane appears in a priorstage triumph adapted for film.
Lasky Belasca presents The Warrens of Virginia with Dianele Sweet in a starry portrayal. The production dramatizes the southern family’s trial in the closing days of the war, showing shared strife and endurance amid hunger. Sunday December 26 at the Kemmerer theatre.
A large turnout of about 27 couples attended the Married Folks dance, with music by the Morgan Ka dempsey ensemble. The evening featured coffee, simple lunch, and socializing, as guests praised the fun and looked forward to future gatherings after the holiday rush and grippe illness subsided.
A Take-Off Tree party at the Rathbun Thursday night featured Helen Stuby Amy Frink Verona Vollack and guests Paul Nott C O Brown and Henry Har per Moyer Jr. Henry acted as Santa Claus distributing presents to the tree, causing much amusement. Ladies served luncheon and the group enjoyed cards and conversation.
The 15 month old child of Mr and Mrs George Fabian died in Cumberland on Thursday afternoon after eating eight strychnine tablets left for the mother and placed in the machine belt safe keeping. Dr Arbogast attended but could not save the child. Mrs Fabian had just given birth to another baby that week.
The Young Men's Social Club held its first dance at Finn Hall in Diamontville on Saturday night. A large crowd attended including four couples from Kemmerer and enjoyed the popular one step with Pred Jeeninge leading on the piano. A supper was served at midnight and dancing continued with lively attendance throughout the event.
Over a week in late March 1916, deeds were recorded by the county clerk for numerous properties across multiple townships. Notable transfers include Mary H. Porter to William A. Hyde, D. L. Rathbun to Geo. L. Rathbun, and Ellen J. Fenn to Joe B. Carollo, with prices and parcel descriptions listed among many others.
Reported rescue team Mine Hescue Cer No 5 led by Kiess stops near Kemmerer en route to Evanston. The crew trained many workers in care and rescue procedures as part of a Cumberland operation.
Angus and Budd arrived from the upper country last Wednesday with a pleasant journey from Big Viney. Mr Angee left Bat, accompanied by his wife who plans a Denver trip. Mr Budd came to Kemmerer to meet Mr Gadd and Mia Deervut and daughter Josephine, returning from the Comet, who learned they had stopped at Opal and received a swift drive there.
A Derby resident reports relief from backache and kidney pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad claims the product cured daily back pain and kidney issues previously endured for years, advising readers to buy from all dealers.
A notice explains we provide selection of magazines and periodicals for winter reading. The firm offers redweed rates to subscribers and handles all correspondence for them, aiding in acquiring suitable publications.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a ceremonial oath or pledge involving named individuals and places, but the text is garbled. Key names and terms are unreadable, making precise identification of persons or events impossible without source restoration.
Mise Kethryn Kiltette pushes the County Clerk to accept a heavier workload this week as many deeds and large abstracts are recorded. The volume grows, and Mr. Harrison and his office force strive to handle the increased duties efficiently.
Local notes from Sage near Gage include Hugh Gustin building a bungalow on his homestead, Kara Pate reporting coal vein finds at Cane ranch, and residents like Jim Ellis, Bertha Swanson, and Joseph Harris visiting Kemmerer or Diamondville. Christmas events, contests, and school activities are noted, with several residents traveling for work or visiting relatives.
A damaged account describes a Juniors dance in the assembly hall, featuring hay bales and simple fare like pies. The scene is portrayed as one of the school’s happiest events with a festive, rustic mood despite minimal decorations and no elaborate menu.
Mrs Maye Geer Johnston resigns as a Frontier teacher and moves to Pocatello Idaho to settle. Miss Martha Penley Ming Martha resigns as teacher amid rumors. Maude Hardman spends holidays in Salt Lake City. Others, including Minnie Gowns, Anna Anderson, Anns Shreve, Helen Stuby, Amy Frink, Cayfert, and Chas Bruce, are visiting relatives in Wyoming Utah and Colorado.
James Astbury plans a Christ man gathering with friends in Sublet. Amy Fink will replace Miss Penberthy in charge of the Domestic Science and Arts department. Two young ladies, graduates of the same class, include Wesowie’s teacher to the seventh grade and Miss She-Deen, who will teach at Kemmerer. Mary Bury, a former teacher, will fill Frink's position, welcomed by many friends.
The state and county probate court in the area announce a probate matter for the estate of John Mibas. Creditors are advised of administrative steps and timelines per local law. The notice provides case details and required actions for claims against the estate.
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