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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1915
Page
8
Joe Smith, back from the desert, collects proof for bounty as Lincoln County Growers Association pays 2.50 per bounty for wolves, cats, and coyotes. Four other board members also collect proofs, with over 200 coyotes already taken. State adds 1.00, possibly rising to 1.25, making total bounty 3.75 per coyote.
Vacant school sections totaling 68 000 acres in Lincoln County are available for lease. Descriptions and leasing details will be provided upon request. S. G. Hopkins, Commissioner of Public Lands, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
On Saturday a charter was issued to the First National Bank of Green River replacing the Green River State bank. Officers include T. S. Taliferro Jr president Henry Franklin vice president Wesley Dunn cashier and Otto E. Rouse assistant cashier. Capital stock stands at 50 000 with a 10 000 surplus.
A letter from W. L. Snyder reports he sold his Daniel area ranch and livestock holdings and will forward his paper to Los Angeles where he spends the winter with his family. He says they are enjoying themselves and having a good time. Also mentions Chinese novelties and immigrant boots in stock.
Buying Horses JH DMarymple a horse buyer from Montpelier arrived in Kemmerer Friday and was driven to Hoberteen in the Charley Rathbun car to inspect possible horse purchases in the area. His purpose for the horses is not advised.
An old advertisement proclaims Dowh’s Kidney Pills as a remedy for rheumatic back pain and kidney complaints. It features testimonials from a user named Bond, describing relief after taking the product and urging readers to buy through local dealers.
The Diamondville community faces criticism for alleged illegal saloon activities where underage girls mingle with men, drawing business and dancing with liquor. Residents accuse officials of tolerance, noting state laws gaps and frequent turnover of dancers as venues brag of near-30 day limits. County leaders traveled to Cheyenne to meet with the legislature.
House Bill 20 passed the House and went to the Senate proposing a daily sheriff’s board allowance rising from 0 to 1 cent and barring county commissioners from granting $26 monthly house rent when Jai accommodations exist. The measure was killed amid debate over dependent support and possible substitutes.
Governor Kendrick re appoints Douglas A Prenton as attorney general of Wyoming with broad support from statewide friends. Prenton from Rock Springs has long resided in Sweetwater county and won a congressional vote plurality. John McGill also re appointed as state tax commissioner. both confirmations were unanimous in the senate.
Patrick Harkins and Ella Siebert were married by Justice T. B. Carnahan on Saturday in Bancroft Idaho. The groom is a Bancroft section foreman who has lived there for years. The couple traveled by the afternoon train to Bancroft after the ceremony.
R W Cort of the Madison Square Theatre Co presented a fine comedy drama with song and dance in Kea on Thursday. Mrs Cort née Mr Ray Gibbs, a Cumberland native, is with the company and is a daughter of Mrs William Gibbe. she visited Cumberland on Friday.
Mrs M J Robinson of Susie has stored her household goods and left Friday for Salt Lake City to live with her daughter Stella until school ends. Stella attends Henniger business college and is finishing bookkeeping and starting shorthand training.
Mrs Maggie Campbell Nisbet born Glasgow August 29 1872 came to America in 1888 living in Evanston Otter Creek near Randolph later. She married Alexander Nisbet June 24 1892 and left five children Alexander C Matthew M and Maggie surviving with husband. Funeral held February 2 at L D church with Bishop Brown officiating. Pallbearers named and family relatives in attendance. Also an unrelated ad notes sale of store building and lot with business inquire at Wab Sing Chong Co Kemmerer Wyoming.
A reader from Mountaville reports using Chamberlains Cough Remedy for twenty years with quick relief from coughs colds and ordinary eruptions. The testimonial notes it is free from harmful drugs and suitable for sharing with children.
The county board approves delaying all claims received after the mid month cutoff to the next regular meeting. County Clerk Harold Harrison notes the policy applies to claims against Lincoln County and directs timely handling.
Fragmented text describes a man named Davia and a child sick with a bad cold. It mentions a remedy and unclear references to doctors or remedies. The readable words are garbled and do not provide a clear sequence or outcome.
County officials approved studying a Kemmerer jail plan and discussed an interstate Snake River bridge in Star Valley. Wyoming provides 10000 and Idaho 5500 with Bonneville County adding 400, to be maintained by Lincoln and Bonneville counties. A motion set ballot deadlines for county liens with 30 day payment delays.
Angus McDougal drives the Ruby with Brig Smith and Joe McDonald as helpers while Charley Rathban steers the Lizzie. The Ruby leads but Angus claims the Lizzie could not do better. They reach Cumberland after a push and lift effort, Brig grows mad at faster start, then he plows in on foot. Thursday is Fish Day at Kemerser Meat Market. come early.
An irritable fault finding mindset is blamed on poor digestion and nerves. The passage notes many people have endured years of suffering and used Chamberlain's Tablets to aid stomach function and natural work, accessible everywhere.
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