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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1914
Page
16
Reports from the desert winter range describe extreme conditions harming flocks. Snow depths reach two to three feet over the Table Hook and Point of Rocks areas, hindering feed and rail access. Handfeeding efforts by herders persist amid heavy losses and dire conditions on correlated rangelands and roads.
Reports detail a severe storm across Piney Valley delaying mails and scatter ing stage lines. Coal to Slate Creek travel was halted by deep snow and dangerous darkness with crews evacuating mills for safety. Snow levels reach up to eight feet in basins while livestock and sheep face distress and demands for hay and teams.
Snow bound painters Mesers Stienberger and Schwalbe finished contracts at iguiney and Marbieton and returned to Kemmerer last week. Schwalbe faced a stormbound stretch when the horses failed between Pontenelle and Slate creek stations, was led back to Monteavire to the blinding storm, a fresh team secured at Orion ranch, and the pair finished the journey after three days, with memories that linger.
The report lists several ranchers George Watts Chevy Tarker Sam Curtin and Al Gardner at Twiles north of Bolt of Rocks near the snow border. The Quealy Meterson sheep are near Hanca Task north of Rock Springy with some bands shipped to Cokeville ranch from Rock springs. Gilligan Franklin and others keep flocks at Tracksfork and Geeun Hive with good feeding conditions, while Barret feud with Leas and Hock Springs. Heavy wind Monday may have piled some snow though grazing remains active and Chapman Sros report feeding efforts underway.
Readable listings show theatre and dance events at Lyceum and Arombly Hall. February 21 features a Washington's Birthday dance, with demonstrations by Connert, Davin pictures, and a Bigh Show.
A collage of Kemmerer news items lists visits by Dr Whitlock and optician Harry Zick, theater shows by Frank Davis, stock show reports from Denver, and local residents like J. F. McDonald and Matt Jetters. Snow depth, road chatter, and family visits color a snapshot of early 20th century small town life with weddings, illnesses, and travel.
Numerous town entries record residents visiting relatives in Akron and Salt Lake City, teachers arriving to take posts, and a new bartender starting at the Kemmerer hotel. A rough winter impacts travel and mining crews, with snow blocking roads and trains briefly halted. Community events include an Elks social, and locals prepare for holiday travel and temple journeys.
Fragmentary OCR note shows a coal notice referencing Maroly and Vayan with implied legal action and delivery details. The readable fragment mentions delivery obligations and potential impairment but lacks concrete dates or parties. Further readable context is needed to produce a complete, accurate summary.
Fragmented OCR text shows a chaotic note mentioning Roomson & Co and unclear references to prices and a quote about a route or page. The readable parts are sparse and lack coherent facts, names, or dates to form a clear news item.
Court House Notes report commissioners in session amid severe storm disruption in the upper Green River valley. O'Neill and Irwin describe deep snow, limited road access, and halted mail on Teton Pass. Treasurer Bell and Mrs Nicholson plan county school fund distributions totaling about 1 3/4 million, with funds allocated by district and for road and bridge projects.
Thirty eight certificates numbered 1338 to 1700 will be paid on presentation at the County Treasurer office in Kemmerer Wyoming. Interest on these certificates will cease February 20, 1914. Ben Bell County Treasurer.
The Diamantville Concert Band plans a program at the Lyceum on Saturday night February 1 inviting the public to attend after the concert portion. Names and pieces appear in the readable lines, with program notes and performers listed for the event.
Mrs M J Blake longtime Kem merer Lincoln House proprietor died last Friday in St Josephs hospital Denver after a brief illness. Born Nicholayville Virginia she lived in Wyoming since moving here 14 years ago. Married in Salt Lake City 19 years ago to Mr Blake then mine superintendent at Comberlain. Fune rals held in Denver Catholic cemetery with her children cared for by Denver Sisters of Charity.
Sheep around Linnoal near the Utah state line are being fed due to snow. Reported bands include Dan McKay Staley Brow Keith Smith Brinniger M McKay Pete Wall and Homer Conlick and all are on feed with no unusual deaths. Bryn expects a brief thaw to improve range feed and prevent further losses.
Mrs Turner of Frontier is reported to have renamed Sigiday from Idaho, returning after a four minute health improvement. In Pocatello she praised Brent for his care, though she plans to depart again. The message notes her high regard for his treatment while in the city.
The stepfather of M. Clay, killed by a gunshot last Saturday morning, arrived in the city yesterday and will accompany the lady to Kansas City on the first. The body is under the care of the Brotherhood of Hallway Trainmen.
Delinquent taxes incur eight percent penalty for failure to pay by December due date. The addition attaches to the tax amount and becomes due December 1. Funds collected go to the City Treasurer. Also notes penalties on delinquent fares and related charges.
The fragment mentions Chambrlain's and a city place, urging readers to give remedies a trial. It appears as an old advertisement or public notice encouraging people to try a product claimed to relieve constipation, with garbled text around spellings and phrases.
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