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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1915
Page
12
The Golden Rule store will receive a steel front with large plate glass windows and a single plate glam door. Interior repairs and repainting will refresh the shop, and Manager Hawke and his clerks anticipate the improvements’ completion.
Mrs. Alex Nisbet wife of the registrar of the local land office passed away at the State Mental Hospital last night. She was found dead this morning after being fine before bedtime. Funeral arrangements not definite but expected Monday afternoon from the L B church Evanston Prem.
E. J. Peabody named the Oregon Short Line agent at Diamondville succeeding W. G. Talcott who moves to Salt Lake City. Peabody is a veteran of the company having served as Fronter agent and later transfer, arriving from Fossil and well known locally.
An uplifting Union League gathering in Diamondville featured Geraldine Stewart, age Y, leading as a speaker with Gratitude. Edna Scott spoke on Helen Miller Gould and her aid to Spanish American War wounded, followed by Mrs. Jaddenham’s hymn Eternal Light and young Blanhe Stewart with Hazelsee Held singing Jesus was once a Little Child.
Wah-Sing-Chong Co store in Kemmerer offers sale of building and land with the business. Inquiries requested at the location for ownership transfer and possible pie specialty promotion.
Public schools closed and all gatherings halted in Kemmerer due to scarlet fever. Four cases reported, with quarantines and fumigation delays as officials urge home fumigation and strict use of restraint until schools reopen. Nearby towns report similar contagion and authorities enforce child supervision and patrol compliance.
The program committee of the Men’s Club plans a Smokers meeting at the Parish hall on Tuesday Feb 9 at 4 pm to discuss contagious diseases and public health. Talks will cover disease spread prevention and social moral factors, urging male turnout from all 21 and older in Kemmerer to join a movement for better public life.
One new scarlet fever case was reported yesterday, Frank Davie, prompting quarantine at eight homes and ten total cases. Several families including Reed, Mason, and Chapin have sick children, with June Chapin also ill in quarantine at the Herman Strine home. No new cases today. the paper notes precautions may have prevented spread and mentions Fish Day at the Kemmerer Meat Market Thursday.
A note attributes irritability to a disordered stomach and asserts Chamberlain's Tablets improve digestion. It claims many users benefited after long suffering and that these tablets strengthen the stomach to function naturally. observable everywhere.
A Union Pacific plan calls for immediate double tracking of 143 miles from Granger to Ogden with over 1 million dollars in expenditure, signaling revived business. Separately the Northwestern contemplates expanding westward through Wyoming from Lander via Pinedale or from Casper toward Pacific Springs and Newfork, per a grading contractor who visited Chicago.
The funeral for Austrian miner George Repateky was held Tuesday at the Catholic cemetery. He had worked in Frontier for years and belonged to two Austrian societies and the Union. Assembly No. 00 led the ceremony with others joining. he leaves two married daughters. The Kemmerer band headed the funeral procession.
County Assessor George W. Tanner starts visits this week to prepare books for district assessors. He notes a slight delay due to late livestock valuation reports and says schedules mirror last year. Tanner will cover the mining district and Cokeville, planning to begin Monday.
Joe Smith returns from Linwood on the Utah line where his bands spent a month wintering. He says the snow is light enough to permit movement and the range is in excellent condition. Ten to fifteen bands wintering in the area with all reports favorable.
An editorial critique warns mail order buyers about cash only terms in Chicago firms and urges shoppers to consider the risks of credit and unfair pricing. It argues merchants pay close attention to margins and urges prudent spending to avoid poor exchanges.
The Wyoming House debates Rep Delaney's Bear Protection bill, proposing no trapping and a September to July 1 open season. Restrictions limit kills to two black brown or cinnamon bears and one grizzly per person.
Kemmerer Lodge No 1047 Loyal Order of Moose announces a smoker and entertainment for February 13. The event promises hospitality and enjoyment for many friends, with full plans to be announced later.
Frank Mregovoik has secured the Haynes automobile agency for the area and invites prospective buyers to consult him for information on the vehicle. Also notes that Pee gelp egeendd pry and Meat Market items are very appetizing.
The Harry and Berdie Lewis Company cancels their Lyceum engagement due to temporary public gathering closures. They were booked to perform Too Much Married plus vaudeville specialties and were well recommended for a strong turnout.
State of Wyoming Lincoln County District Court case against Hert Allred, Elaise Altre, and Elle Allred related to a mortgage on property. Plaintiffs H. Hamilton and Fred Hoberts seek judgment for money owed plus costs. defendants must answer by February 27, 1916 or default will be entered.
An old advertisement promotes a kidney remedy sold by Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo New York. The misspelled text references a product named Kidney Mille and cautions against using other remedies.
Notice states a corporate name change and reorganization under state laws. Official action involves the Lincoln Livestock Company as referenced by W T Rex, president, with details per the statutes of the state.
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