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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
8
A fragmentary discussion quotes a Christmas rhyme and argues the case for redrawing county lines. It criticizes the Kemmerer and Pinkdale contention, contending the plan serves selfish interests and would burden taxpayers while advocating equal representation and shared county governance after division.
County officers elect prepare to assume duties in Evanston court house with two changes. M N Wolf succeeds Mr Martin as treasurer and Abraham Crawford becomes county prosecuting attorney. New assessor position goes to Kim er Rathbun. Wolf may name an assistant. potential candidates include John Graff and Alex Nisbet. Charles H Morgan to continue as chief deputy if he accepts. Sheriff’s office changes not anticipated by Jonathan Jones.
The Rock Springs Miner issue for Wednesday Der 16 features an illustration of Santa Claus in his automobile delivering gifts. Local business men of Rock Springs are praised for their advertising and promotional efforts.
The Board of County Commissioners will hold their final meeting of the year on the last day of the month to clear old business and resume regular sessions on January 5. The appropriation for the year will likely be prepared at the February meeting to determine remaining work.
The report submitted to Governor Brooks urges the appointment of two tax commissioners to supervise county assessors and take up the work of the State Board of Equalization. The commission would oversee tax assessment and ensure uniformity across counties.
The letter disputes federal forest taxes and regulation, arguing western ranchers should control their own forests. It cites President Roosevelt and Chief Pinchot, urges tax elimination, and notes supporters offer subscriptions to a magazine, while local residents discuss holiday plans and moves.
Notice states a publication date in Cheyenne Wyoming on December 18 1908. The readable fragment references selected signs and parties to their cases and mentions a court or legal filing action with unclear specifics.
An incoherent collection of community items mentions deliveries, services, gatherings, and personal notices. Names such as Kemmerer, Curry, Sublet, and M. W. MW appear with scattered details about meetings, land, and social events, but specifics are unclear.
Fragmentary OCR text mentioning Mrs Mary Smell and Mr end Mr unusual person, with references to Rock end and year trip to York, Peonsy, but details are indeterminate.
A fragmentary OCR note mentions individuals and places, including Vista and Diamantrita, with unclear context. The readable elements suggest actions on a porch and alternating routines, but specifics remain obscured.
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