Local Brevities Roll Through Kemmerer Scene At Dance
Kemmerer residents attend a series of social events including a Friday dance at Smiths Hall with music by Barretts Park band, and notices of upcoming dances, fashion items, and local visits. The column notes visitors from Cumberland, a funeral, orchestra performances, and community notices surrounding Valentine’s Day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar- Riffs Hall
Oakley
St. Valentine's Day
Oakley Social Club
A. Ligold
Mins
Myrtle Lancaster
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Peddled as Genuine Remedy
An apparent advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a universal cure for piles, cuts, abrasions, and related ailments claiming it is unadulterated and superior to counterfeit imitations sold by others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HeWitt
BP Gayon
He Was No Indian A Prisoner Who Forgot to Come Back
Charles Boyle of Cumberland released a prisoner who promised to return and then fled the scene. Robert Smith was arrested in Cumberland for stealing a cow from Chews. Smith was found guilty by Judge Peterson and fined with 30 days in jail, while Boyle escorted him toward Evanston before the prisoner fled toward Kewmorer and authorities intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jair
Chas. Boyle
Prioner
Evanston
Clothes Missing at Kemmerer Hotel
A Kemmerer hotel incident involved a missing suit of clothes from Mr Naylin with undergarments and a cigar box found in a room shared by Robert Taylor the “wheel-legged boy.” Taylor was arrested but released after Naylin urged leniency due to his crippled condition. the case ended without further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer Hotel
Maf Naylin
Mirabel
Robert Taylor
Taylor
Arrese
Rosenbers
Mer. Naylin
A Fossil Wedding
Judge Rosenberg officiated at a Fossil wedding last Sunday uniting Miss Susie Lewis and Charles H Lushon. The ceremony was at the bride’s residence. Ella McGeehan, a local schoolteacher, served as bridesmaid and William Lewis supported the groom. Festivities continued next day with hospitality from Mr and Mrs Lewis. The judge says more Sunday weddings will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Rosenberg
Susie Lewis
Charles H Lushon
Mie Ella McGeehan
William Lewis
Bow Teans
Lewis
Forsil
Wyoming industrial convention selects Sheridan for 1904 reunion
At Cheyenne February 4 the Wyoming Industrial Convention debated exhibit funding and printed proceedings for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Sheridan won the two thirds vote for the 1904 reunion site over Rawlins as delegates urged an $85,000 exhibit and a pamphlet on proceedings. The meeting endorsed actions on Pacific strike issues, appointed three citizens to confer with authorities, and elected Richards chair and M B Campbell vice chair with G Countant as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Sheridan
Reunion
Rawlins
Carbon
Resulu
de Richards Wan
Escaped an Awful Fate by Kings New Discovery
Melbourne Florida resident Haggins credits Dr Kings New Discovery for saving his life after a diagnosis of consumption. He reports remarkable recovery and urges others with throat and lung diseases to try the remedy. Kemmerer Drug Co. and Chax Henderton offer free trial bottles and discounts.
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H. Haggins
Melbourne
Fla
de. King
Dr. King
Kemmerer Drug Co
Uhax
Henderton
Diamondville
Death of Hinery Weatts at Grave r land Nebraska
Information from Evanston reports the death of Hinery Weatts who passed away about two weeks ago at Grave r land Nebraska. A longtime resident of Bran atom for twenty five years he worked as a locomotive engraver on the Union Pacific. His remains were interred in Grand Toland cemetery with services by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
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Evanston
Hinery Weatts
Grave Rland
Nebraska
Watts
Branatom
Union Pacific
Grand Toland
Brotherhand of
Locomotive Engineers
Wyoming Press
Unusual Elk Strays Near Suttons Tower in Winter
An elk wandered down to Sutton's tower about six miles up the creek from Koumerer this week, likely driven from the hills by deep snow and cold. Mr Sutton notes such an intrusion is rare, signaling the severity of the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton
Koumerer
Anillanging
Drought Devastates NSW Stock as Losses Grow
The prolonged drought in New South Wales devastates livestock, with stock returns showing 16,000,000 sheep and 275 head of cattle struck by disaster. The report highlights severe economic impact on regional farmers and the broader agricultural sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New South Wales
Joost
Gold Discovery Sparks Teton Range Mining Fever
Ed H Trafton reports from Quais Fremont County on a new gold camp along Trail Creek near Jackson Hole six miles east of Victor. About 100 claims staked, extensive unmined terrain shows same formation and ore dyke. Assays show high values, with early pans yielding notable gold, prompting feverish excitement for a major western mining camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Trafton
The
Statesman
Quais
Fremont
Connty
Teton Range
Jackson's Hole
Victor
Yetou
Black Hills
Wyoming Lawmakers Push Spending and New Offices
In Bill Barlow's Budget, over one hundred laws were proposed in both houses. A quarter would raid the public treasury. Cities seek hospitals, colleges, normal schools, reformatories, and dormitories. Cheyenne aims for a gubernatorial mansion and state tax drains, while salaries and new offices expand across the state. Wyoming prospers yet hints at more boodle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Ble
Bungtown
Lander
Casper
Rawlins
Evanston
Rock Springs
Buffalo
Soldiers
Laramie University
Cheyenne
Abe
Bill Barlow
Smallpox at Rock Springs Crisis Contagion Broadly Declines
The Cheyenne Tribune reports eleven smallpox cases at Rock Springs with many scarlet fever and diphtheria cases in the past month. Schools closed intermittently as officials stamp out contagion, masks and closures followed by a proclamation from Dr Harvey Reed restricting movement and ordering public areas fumigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
Harvey Reed
Cheyenne Tribune
Night curfew ordinance for Kemmerer youths under sixteen
The town council of Kemmerer Wyoming enacts a curfew prohibiting anyone under sixteen from street, alley or public place presence after 9 p m March 1 to August 31 and after 8 p m September 1 to February 28 with limited exceptions. Violations carry fines up to 5 dollars per offense and possible confinement. Parents or guardians may be held liable up to 10 dollars per offense. Warning by fire alarm precedes arrests by on duty police. Effective upon passage, February 2, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Wyoming
Pebra
Kommerer
A. D
Joux G. Casky
Healthful Digestion Promised by Dr. King’s Pills
A brief ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for pale sallow looks and constipation. It claims the pills gently stimulate lazy organs to aid digestion and prevent constipation. Available for 240 at Kemmerer Drug Company and Chia in Diamondville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
Kemmerier Drug Company
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Barrett's Park
Voroe
the Groat
Brankfast Food
Red Jennings
Ub Dance
A. D. Hoskins
Berg K Emmerer
Tommie Holland
Keville
Engle Bull
Toho Ward
BV. Quinn
Cumberland
Frontier Supply Co
Clonka and
Capes
Roger of
Camber
Finn Mercantile Co
Hanna
Mies Nora Satimon
Agdeo
Tier Supply Co
Frontier
Mrs. Chas, Boyle
Washington
Swith
Bouelis
Emmerer
Lia
Brig. Swith
Salt Leake St
Coalville
PJ. Naglin
Maggie Lustie
Unis
Oscar Ikola
Finland
Fred Clark
Puccalo
Edith Chamberlin
Eyiston
Downey
Pew
Basarris
Ply Todl
W. Sammon Keuamerer
Harry Randolph
Wil
Alifornia
Billie
Kemmenar
Mike
Hock Sprite
Euing
Roel
L'oat’n
Dave
Mie
Flora Lewis
Montped
Ee Flora
Eagle
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Mra
Wm. Downey
Soviemre
P. R
Chamberlain
Willem A. Girard
Pease
Seral Tery
St. George
Rathborne
Roberts
C. B. Howard
Deo Ae
Smith's Opera House
Diamendale
Opal
Uhere
DeWitt
Onl
Roosevelt
Wantland
State Board of Trade and
Harry Watts
Elk
Odds Harner
Attest
Lownie
Tows
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