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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1912
Page
4
A fragmented notice notes a Kemmerer publication run labeled Peblicked Every Wednesday with a stray date line reading February 6, 912. The readable item implies a periodic local listing or notice from an old newspaper page.
Mondell discusses a January section introduced by Fenny W Mondell titled Comggrama a Wit. It provides that certain entrymen may be considered resident for periods, with December to April restrictions, and clarifies that commutation proofs do not reset residency. The piece argues such changes could reclaim land and attract settlers to Wyoming, praising Mondell’s public service and noting other local items.
The piece notes a Monday Feb lth election on incorporating Pine Isle into the town of Wyoming. It argues against liquor sale restrictions in remote districts and claims incorporation would protect liquor interests while preserving cheap stock and local peace. It asserts salons already offer protections and questions enforcement of the liquor law.
A garbled note mentions Stinson of Granger as proprietor and a visitor from College. The text references Saturday events and plans to operate with arrangements in a nearby area. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR, but the context hints at local business activity and nearby impacts.
A speeding No 10 freight train struck a pedestrian named Wan while he walked along the track near Nutria and Waterfall. He died instantly. Coroner T S Carnahan ordered an inquest in Kemmerer, with a possible jury visit to Opal and the accident scene.
State Game Warden C P Sorenson visited Kemmerer from Opal to Granger seeking elk and beaver law violations. He notes elk numbers in Diamond country and plans to join Hine in Jackson Hole to monitor migrations and calf arrivals. Officials may restrict elk and deer hunting in the district if seasons end. Feed may be unnecessary if conditions stay favorable.
A large Sunday gathering at the Lyceum witnessed Whitney’s motion pictures deemed excellent. Next week on February 1, the Fall of Troy pictures will be shown, with a reminder not to miss the tonight program.
Chas Winters of Washington Iowa visiting with sister Mrs BB Berdo tests lists weeks for Pocatello and plans to settle in the west. He sold an Iowa farm of 234 acres to Mr and Mrs Berd at 269 per acre. The farm near Washington is described as among the best in the area, with expected value and interest rising on the investment. Mr Gerde is a military cashier with Remaror Savings Bank and Trust Co.
BG Thomas, appointed special inspector of mines for the U P Coal Company, plans to leave Evanston this month to inspect company properties and then return to Evanston to continue preparations for potential residence changes. The state's prohibition controversy shapes the upcoming West Virginia campaign as coal interests oppose a proposed constitutional amendment.
News items announce various social events including Valentine balls and dances across towns. Listings mention Masquerade Hall in Big Piney on February 13 and Finn Hall in Diamondville on February 20, with further March events at Leap Year Hall and Lyceum Theater.
A short parade of community items includes shop ads, names, and visits. Roy A. Mason of Kemmerer lists Plymouth Rock cockerels for sale while Frank E. Curtis offers jewelry repairs. Various residents visit Cumberland, Salt Lake City, Chicago, New York, and Oakley. The Ladies Aid hosts a gathering at the Gove home, and railway workers discuss potential Brotherhood affiliation.
A Kem merer visitor from Cokeville, D Nobbte, speaks on sheep industry specifics noting monthly mortalities, equipment, labor time, and grain needs. He cites a recent Congregational Investment Board inquiry and urges flockmasters to track detailed business metrics with the monthly report copies left for study.
A business visitor A D Homkins tours Cokeville today while E J Brantiey of Granger visits Kemmerer for shopping. Civil engineer EM Puller plans to establish a permanent office next month, and Leo Carey stays in Kemmerer after arriving from Montpelier. Fragments note dust on the street and a sense of approaching spring or a possible big storm.
Local talent from Kemmerer High School and others stage a comedy drama titled The Trouble at Satterlee's with a musicale. The program will be at the Lyceum theater to raise funds for St James church. Olive Rathban and Howard Embree to perform with a male quartet.
A runaway train incident at Oakley No 2 mine caused cars to derail on the incline and crash into a freight car, blocking the main line for several hours. Delays followed as wreckage was cleared while crews addressed the dangerous pileup and repaired track access.
Knights of Pythias Diamondville lodge No 18 will mark its forty eighth anniversary with an evening celebration on February 1. Details about entertainment and schedule were not fully readable in the source.
Feeding sheep near Cokeville described a difficult week with coughs and fevers as winter provisions are prepared. P W Olson and Pete Dewrt are mentioned among locals dealing with livestock care and seasonal chores amid strained conditions.
J B Levey and family from Kemerat visited Banda with Ivan Joss and Warren Burke returning from Oklahoma after a month. The gathering included games, recitations, a fine lunch, and dancing. Humane Officer Kerr and state board attention noted. New books and novelties at City Drug Store and Beapeed items from Kemmerer Bakery.
Fragmentary OCR text includes names and phrases about Serena with unclear context. Readable elements point to persons and a possible event but no verifiable actions, dates, or locations to form a coherent news item.
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