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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1912
Page
10
Local newspaper item notes the Kemmerer Camera published on Wednesdays with a recurring cadence. The brief irregular entry references Wednesdays and a February 6 date fragment, implying a regular weekly schedule for the publication.
The piece notes Mondell promoting a January section altering entry requirements, claiming it will reclaim land and attract settlers to Wyoming. It mentions opposition to abandonment rules, December to April residence constraints, and reverberations through Western states along with editorials on other regional topics.
The upcoming Monday February election will decide if Pine Isle becomes part of the town of Wyoming. The piece argues against liquor sales restrictions in remote districts and favors allowing incorporation to regulate the liquor trade, claiming current law fails to curb demand and protects illicit stock offerings. It contends that communities with legal salons enjoy tranquility while opposition cries of reform persist.
A fragmented report notes Stinson of Granger, proprietor, visiting Saturday with a plan to operate in the area. It mentions a nearby location called Se ton bela and nearby impacts on the community, urging methodical growth and local cooperation.
A horseman identified as Natria worker Wan was struck and killed by No 10 fast mail near Nutria and Waterfall while riding a speeder. Coroner T. S. Carnahan ordered an inquest in Kemmerer with possible jury visit to Opal and the scene of the accident.
State Game Warden C P Sorenson visited Kemmerer from Opal to investigate elk and beaver law violations. He noted elk numbers of about 25 to 40 in Diamond country and predicted travel toward Jackson Hole with Hine. The Jackson Hole elk conditions are good, possibly avoiding feeding this year.
A large Lyceum gathering Sunday watched motion pictures by Mr. Whitney and enjoyed several excellent reels. Next Wednesday evening February 15 The Fall of Troy will be shown, with patrons urged not to miss the event.
Chas Winters of Washington Iowa has been visiting with sister Mrs BB Berdo and plans to move west. He lists his Iowa farm of 234 acres to the Berds for 269 per acre, describing it as one of the best farms in the area joining Washington. buyers will not operate it but the property is expected to grow in value. Mr Gerde is a militant cashier with the Remarror Savings Bank and Trust Go.
BG Thomas, recently named special inspector of mines for the U P Coal Company, will leave Evanston this month to inspect company properties. He plans to return to Evanston and continue efforts to move his family and papers to support his residency claim. The coal man is expected to figure prominently in West Virginia politics, with prohibition factions split and the state organization of farmers and lumbermen already on record.
News briefs list multiple February and March social events across towns. Fights, dances, masquerades, and theater are scheduled at venues such as Masquerade Hall Big Piney Finn Hall Diamondville and Lyceum Theater, with dates Feb 13 to March 31 and St Patrick's themed performances noted.
A collage of small town notices: services offered from a Tandy man and a complete line of valentines at City Drug Store, along with encounters and visits by residents Roy Mason, Earl Jones, Charley Olsen, John Walters, Mrs. Quealy, Mrs. McFadden, and others. Local announcements cover rooming, millinery patterns, theater and musical instrument displays, hospital calls, and community events in Kemmerer and nearby areas.
D Nobbte of Cokeville, a Kemmerer visitor and sheep enthusiast, discusses a monthly report prepared by foremen. The document lists each employee, their work time, and captures sheep losses, feed, and grain, aiding flockmasters in tracking industry details. Several copies were left with the local chamber for review.
A business visitor A D Homkins arrives in Cokeville while E J Brantiey of Granger visits Kemmerer for shopping. EM Puller, civil engineer, plans to reopen his Kemmerer office next month. Leo Carey plans to remain in Kemmerer after arriving from Montpelier. Fragmented notes on weather and spring, St Margarets Guild meeting postponed, and social visits at Kemmerer homes. Birth announcement for Nell child weighing ten pounds, Harry Krup travels to Salt Lake for family visit and plans to move home, J P Joyce returns to prepare papers for insurance payment. Dizon killed in mine accident. Dr W A Hocker in Branston for county board meeting. Capital appropriations and jury list for April term at court noted.
Local talent from Kemmerer High School and others preps a comedy drama titled The Trouble at Satterlee's plus a musicale. Proceeds go to St. James church. After the program, Mandolin Olive Rathban and Howard Embree perform with a male quartette.
Runaway cars rolled from a mine incline at No 2wins Oakley on Monday afternoon causing a lengthy delay on the main line. The cars struck a freight car, which overturned, blocking traffic for several hours as investigators work to clear the wreck and restore service.
Knights of Pythias lodge No 18 Diamondville plans a February 1 anniversary celebration for the order. Details of program were incomplete in the source, but the event marks the group’s long-standing presence in the community.
Feeding sheep near Cokeville is described with garbled text about Olson and Pete, noting winter feeding efforts and a likely distress or mishap. The fragmentary passage mentions a vial, a cough, and health concerns affecting livestock and a person named Olson, amid winter chores.
J B Levey and family from Kem erat visited Banda. Warren Burke returned from Oklahoma after a month away, arriving Monday. B Lambert from Mon M pempellarer pion, house sights included games and recitations, a fine lunch, and dancing. Humane Officer Harry Kerr observed in the vicinity after cases brought to the state board. New books and novelties at City Drug Store. Kemmerer Bakery notes.
Fragmentary OCR snippet referencing Serena and others, unclear event or date, no coherent actions or context readable. Potential names appear but origin and purpose uncertain.
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