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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1916
Page
16
A dramatic promotion describes the bare knuckle fight scene in The Plunderer with star William Farnum. It details eight weeks of rigorous training including early runs and icy swims at Sag Harbor to portray a brutal Western brawl. The piece emphasizes Farnum’s intensity and the intense realism of the fight sequence.
Citizens of Afton met to support Adlobert F. Wilde for postmaster but Washington appointed C. D. Cazier, the current fourth class holder, as third class postmaster instead. Reportedly Senate delays blocked Wilde’s appointment, allowing Cazier to advance.
Vealey visited the area last week for business and met with Mr. Vealey and Thos. Dneddon, proprietors of a moving picture theatre. The editor enjoyed a pleasant city visit and noted the boys producing high quality Stat-night pictures to crowded Louies. The shop is one of the city’s most prosperous picture shows.
A compact community roundup recalls dance nights at the College Inn and Green River, Leap Year plans, and local visits. It notes visits by Mrs. Joe Fields of Lyman to her daughter, court attendance by K Price Chas Howell and Fred Alion, and a severe heart episode for Happy. Also mentions a 14 month old burn incident, a Ladies Club meeting at Mrs. Bagley’s home, and locals discussing ranch affairs with Baker and Bagley seeking buyers nearby.
About sixty couples attended the Invitation dance organized by the Bachelor Boys at the Lyceum. Music was by Fred Jenning, Morgan Kavanaugh, and Andrew Morrow. Fruit punch was served and Misses Anna Johnson and Florence Simpson presided. Dancing continued past 1 o'clock as attendees praised the event and anticipated the next affair.
Bisdager Company in East Lake City Utah advertises high market prices for hides pelts and tare. They invite new customers to consign shipments with prompt returns and best attention, noting a banking standard in service. J McCarty is listed as contact.
Mr Young of the American Federation of Labor spoke in Kemmerer to stir interest in forming a central labor body. He traced organized labor from early times, praised shorter hours, and urged cooperation with employers. The meeting, led by Andrew Morrow, ended with a banquet as the local Clerks' union grows to about 45 members. Young then left for Pocatello to continue outreach and plans a Trades Council with around fifteen locals. George Woodhouse serves as temporary secretary.
Glencoe Saturday evening features Miss Hicks guiding pupils in a play titled Mr. Bob with Billie Miller as leading youth among a large cast including Margaret Sneddon Philip Royson and David Mill. Other notes mention a birth, fall, hospital stay, and community visits plus honor roll names and a planned photo feature next month.
A man from the United States with regular visits to Kemmerer left town recently after leaving several bad checks. It is probable that action will be taken to prevent a repetition, as authorities understand he has done this before.
Menace purchasers of alycerine Et Ka are amazed by the instant effect of a single spoonful. Edg is described as a complete bowel cleanser used in appendicitis and acting on both bowels. One spoonful relieves almost any constipation or gas. Gas and rumbling pass within a minute after ingestion according to The City Drug Store.
A woman arriving from Hanna was detained in town jail after a Sunday afternoon disturbance. She appeared in Justice Carnahan's court Monday and was fined $10 plus costs, which were paid.
A garbled OCR excerpt describes widespread catarrh in the region and mentions local remedies. It references medical opinions and mentions individuals such as Pitts and Malte in a fragmented manner, reflecting a community health note with uncertain details.
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