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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1916
Page
5
A Green River marshal reports the fatal shooting of a man during an incident. The assailant allegedly attacked the officer before being killed in the confrontation. Details remain unclear as authorities investigate the sequence and motive.
Prize winners are listed for the Rent section with awards given in several categories. Stevenson of the Idaho division won the superintendent's prize for best depot Opal received a prize and Kemmerer was a close second.
An unclear text fragment references an omission in an effort concerning an estrad pried Sreenki and a sole evive mn. It mentions a musical program appearance linked to a person and a subsequent event or reception. The text lacks coherent details or clear entities.
The Pomeroy home on Fontenelle hosted a lively gathering as a new house warming was held for ranchers of the Fontenelle country and others. Mrs. Pomeroy's sister Mise Ritsu, teaching in the area, attended.
A Wyoming Oregon Trail Commission marked Fort Bonneville near Daniel and other sites in Lincoln County. Slabs and more dated stones note immigrant crossings, graves, and the 1832 to 1915 trail landmarks as crews traveled the Bear River and Green River corridors toward the Idaho line.
The text notes that many men have already received their passes for the coming year and that those in long service are among the recipients. It mentions specific groups and officers but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Town notices list local events and shoptalk including Schwalbe and Sanderson shooting gallery ads, Christmas greetings, and various residents like Chet Chrisman and Opal ranchman shown among festive visits. Items mention alfalfa sales, new Edison purchase, shoe repair, fur wants, and shipments from Wyoming Mail Order House.
The exodus of teachers for the holidays continued last Friday and Saturday. Miss Minne Gowans sailed home, Miss Fedderson visited in Laramie, Professor Gibbon stayed in Town, Miss Shrove and her sister traveled to Salt Lake City, Miss Stuby returned to Bhoridan, Miss Frink to Newman Grove Neb, Keene Grit-Aty of Sublet visited Colorado, and others were noted at their homes in Hovilas.
Local plumbing and heating service offers guaranteed work and timing with contact through the listed phone number. The ad emphasizes reliable repairs and prompt service for residential needs.
A 1917 New Year message thanks patrons for past support and welcomes the coming year. The note expresses intent to continue fair treatment and asks for ongoing patronage during 1917. The wording reflects a formal business greeting from local merchants to customers.
News items report Jack Eaton of Sage visiting Kemmerer as a merchant visitor. Nora Stewart of Diamondville returns from the State University to spend holidays with family. Mrs. M Mueller of Green River visiting her mother Mrs. John McNamara. Tom G Jones of Emmett Idaho spends Christmas with his parents in Kemmerer. John Sawaya back in the city for Christmas after months in Denver. Bulb planting spots offered by J B Westholder Florist in Kemmerer. George Hy Powell of Rock Springs visiting Kemmerer. old Ohio friend of Herman Strine. Powell works at Bracke Growers store in Springs. Mrs. R R Rose leaves for extended visit in eastern states turning via Muscogee Oklahoma and Lincoln Nebraska with Attorney Rose awaiting her return.
The wool market shows rising prices with strong demand from manufacturers. Dealers trade actively though holdings are tight and suitable beat staple wools are scarce. Shipments since January exceed 285 million pounds per Dun's Review.
A discussion traces the term bit to small coins and slang used by thieves in England, noting uses in 16th and 17th century writings. The piece cites colonial records and older glosses to suggest the origin is uncertain but plausibly tied to everyday “lit” or small pieces.
A mathematician notes that twelve people choosing lunches in a fixed daily order will take one and one third million years to return to the original sequence. The piece lists the number of seating permutations for group sizes from two to twelve, showing factorial growth up to 479100000 for twelve.
Archives in Genoa uncover papers valuing Columbus fleet at 3000 dollars and total discovery cost around 7000 dollars. Admiral earned 300 dollars yearly, captains 200 dollars each, crew paid 2.50 dollars per month.
Advertised furniture sold but surplus pieces remain for sale. Davenport, buffet, china chest, green tapestry chairs, fumed oak library table, bedroom set with princesa dresser and chiffonier, six dining chairs, linoleum, kitchen cabinet. Inquiries at Camera office by phone or in person.
Lincoln County officers are listed for Kemmerer with names for commissioners clerk treasurer sheriff assessor surveyor attorney superintendent of schools county physician health officer and stock inspector. Commissioners convene at the court house on the first Tuesday monthly and stay until work is finished. All county bills must be filed before the first of each month.
Relief Society and Sunday School scheduled for 10 AM with services at 11 AM. Reginald Evans of St James Church listed for morning services and parish activities. St Patricks Cathallom parish noted with Sunday programs and bands school led by the pastor.
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