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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1913
Page
13
The Kemmerer Camera issues on Wednesdays under editor and proprietor C Watt Brendon. Subscription rates invisible due to damaged text. The notice mentions polling and advertising terms with unclear pricing and mixed legible entries.
A Wyoming editorial argues the current statewide fish law works, keeping plenty of fish and avoiding changes. It also weighs in on President-elect Wilson skipping an inaugural ball and parlor joke comparing baby parcel post to storks, then praises the Casper jury for acquitting George Edwards of the mob killing of Roy Sanders. The piece warns against altering the U.S. constitution and predicts future issues with direct senatorial elections and western influence. The editorial reflects a period concern with reform, graft, and constitutional integrity.
In session, the Moho legislature debates repealing strict marriage prohibitions and requires a life certificate of health. Proposals target marriages between various ancestry and kin categories, outlining age and consent as core criteria and raising questions on civil penalties and ministerial roles.
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Jackson County discussions surface as a western editor calls for a potential future division while favoring local autonomy in Star Valley. Princeton students escort Woodrow Wilson to inauguration day, and Wyoming lawmakers urged hydrant inspections to prevent fire delays. The Senate backs a six year presidential term with no re election, and Postmaster Hitchcock signals parcel post reforms and postal service cost cuts.
A rag-time night at the Lyceum theater last week drew a large crowd but the grizzly bear, bunny hug, turkey trot, and other dances were poorly executed. Critics suggest a dancing master could improve the show as eager patrons crave the rag.
Jim Malloy, longtime resident, came to town from Opal with a badly frozen foot. Doctors fear possible amputation of two toes as the condition has lingered, and Malloy had delayed proper care hoping it would improve. Local friends express sympathy for his misfortune. Kemmerer Bakery and Candy Kitchen notes their real candies.
Report on the condition of Kemmerer Savings Bank and Trust Company Kemmerer Wyoming as of February 4 1918. The document details assets liabilities and capital with names and figures across the bank’s financial statement.
In Kemmerer the first district court term will be held on the last Monday in May with Lincoln County law questions undecided. County officials note court convening dates, marriage licenses issued to Roger Fred Carleon and Ethel Rose Greenough of Grovant, Wyoming, and a bill to cover railroad fare for transporting criminals to Evanston.
Real estate transfers listed with partial names and locations, including Kemmerer and Frank D. Fall, showing undivided half rights and various interests. transfers reference properties on Mill Creek and related parcels with consideration amounts noted in the filing.
Migratory stock concerns were reviewed by officials from Fremont county and Lincoln county with Mr. Wengo and Mr. Waugh visiting to discuss taxation, outfit allocations, and the number of months to be used in each county. The meeting aimed to agree on amendments and intercounty arrangements for the current year.
At the Cokeville town council meeting last week a license was granted for an electric power plant to be built by Salt Lake parties. The plant site will be near the creek several miles from Oskevillen. B B Musser, promoting the plan, expects construction to start soon. The company aims to provide power and light about 26 hours daily and will seek financial aid for the installation and operation from interested backers.
A plan directs a manager from Thaden to Cumberland then to Albany Oregon where the Golden Rule store will open. The move aims to secure water supply and support from local backers as the new enterprise begins.
Mr and Mrs Julie Herchler hosted a Saturday night gathering at their country home on Fontenelle. The event was a pleasant social in the warm weather with friends from Big Piney attending.
Elders Huffman and Res visited the L. D. & branch of the Woodruff Stake in Kemmerer on Sunday, attending Sunday School and the afternoon services as part of a general reorganization. Officers and organizations, including the Relief Society, were restructured with new officers and roles. all members and the public are invited to attend. Church services schedule listed for Sunday with choir practice Thursday at 8.
The Anishing touches are near as the annex to the Hotel Kemmerer is prepared. Manager Fred Chapin signed a contract for 85 telephones to be installed. The furnishings will be fine and Kemmerer may boast of one of the state s most up to date hotels. School Dist No 9 Attendance report for month ending January 1913.
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