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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1918
Page
16
A wounded veteran recounts how comrades and a ranch man aided him. They urged him to write checks when needed and promised work upon return, while the speaker stresses the pride of earning the Uncle Sam uniform.
Soldiers return home from training and fighting with lines noting delays in transportation. Names such as Nolan, Seppi, and McAllister appear amid reports of thousands of troops and hundreds wounded. The piece reflects a weary, hopeful tone as families await orders and public records track the homecoming.
The report notes John Sawaya, son of 8 Soom, discharged and en route to Septh, arriving in Balar Wee. He was connected with a prior marine service and will continue in the navy after a month of rest. An hour at Quaute iT is planned to conclude this period.
War Department credit reports Corporal Saunders of Cheyenne to have entered a Jaulfy front during January, facing severe machine gun fire and directing a dangerous assault, earning the Medal of Honor for Triangular Servion.
Two recaptured within hours and a third captured the following day after a jail delivery at the courtly jail Friday night. Escapees were Jack Stanley John Enos and William Steele all held on felony charges. Stanley used a bought file and iron piece with stolen keys to breach confinement. Steele and Stanley were recaptured at Fossil that night and Enos was seized in the Kemmerer yard the next day.
The Anglo American Society plans to set up statues of Wilson, Washington and Lincoln in London simultaneously. Washington and Lincoln statues have been offered by America, with the society seeking Wilson to permit a sculptor to create a statue of him.
In the matter of the estate of Charles L Mills deceased Birdle M Young administratrix has filed a petition asking the court to decree the whole property for the support of the deceaseds family. Objections and hearings are set for February 14 1918 at 10 am in the court room Kemmerer Lincoln County Wyoming. Publication dates end January 15 1919 and the notice marks thirty days to show cause.
Local merchants report a rising shoplifting problem in Kemmerer with several recent incidents. One man allegedly slipped a bacon side into his sack and exited through the back, highlighting ongoing concerns. Prosecutions are expected as authorities review alleged cases and enforcement steps.
Notice from the U S Land Office Evanston Wyoming dated December 19 1918 announcing Marina Pig of Kemmerer Wyoming intends to prove desert land claim No 04917 for N W 14 of section 24 township 18 north range 118 west Sixth principal meridian before U S Commissioner at Kemmerer on January 1 1919 witness list includes John C Piz John Riz Joseph Piz and Louis Pellegrini all of Kemmerer Wyoming Also a district court sale order in Lincoln County Wyoming cites Sigmund Kohn against Lincoln Securities Company for 850 with a long list of seized property to be sold at public auction January 7 1910 at 2 pm in the Lincoln County jail Kemmerer Wyoming to satisfy judgment and costs plus interest Christmas gift question and stray garbled text follow.
Tous Clinton of Buell Muto, financier for Lincoln Idaho Oil Company, inspected the McCormick well in the Cretaceous field. The well reached 024 foot depth with a hole to 800 feet, Clinton noting progress and a planned pump installation. The company plans to move operations to Waterfall within two weeks and has broad holdings in the Waterfall region.
At Cheyenne the governor elect Robert D. Carey announced M. C. Price of Casper will serve as his secretary. Price had sought a Natrona county ticket in the recent election but withdrew to join the Red Cross In Europe.
Mrs T R Jones returns to Kemmerer from Blackfoot Idaho after being called Tuesday about the illness of her father Dr J B Cooper. He died soon after her arrival. Dr Cooper, a longtime Blackfoot resident, practiced there for 25 years. Mrs Jones travels with her three brothers Joseph Richard and Wm Batten from Seamon Kansas who visited Kemmerer briefly.
Judge Arnold will hold special naturalization hearings in Kenmore on Saturday to decide dates for July and avoid new declaratory filings. Applicants listed include Gerret Hardeman Albin Palm Geo Battista Carollo Walerian Wisnewski Foetner Jeeot Raski Panl Saxon Opkir W Stanberg Ariesto Retina Nele Sandberg. Examiner Leslie Prazer of Salt Lake City will conduct the examination.
Mr and Mrs Chas Lackey arrived in Kemmerer after a ten hour ride from Piney in Mr Lackey's car. They faced two tire blowouts and subzero temps, plus radiator freezes requiring thawing with fuel and snow. The No 4 well casing was completed but failed to seal water. devices ordered by wire and air are en route. Lackey expects the new well to prove best in the Meld. Room to rent twelve by fourteen feet partially furnished in the same notice.
Mr. Guy Hayler of the International Prohibition Confederation describes widespread prohibition in 1914 era regions. The note lists Iceland, Greenland, Faroe Islands, Canada, Newfoundland, substantial U S areas including Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, parts of Mexico and Panama Zone, and portions of Asia, India, and New Zealand.
Bishop Thomas and Mrs N B Thomas departed Cheyenne for Lakewood New Jersey to care for the Bishop's seriously ill mother. The trip likely lasts a month or more.
London reports English tailors puzzled as discharged soldiers seek civvies. With postwar supply strained by army needs, many veterans fear delaying civilian dress, forcing continued khaki wear for years. War Savings Stamps promoted as sound investment.
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