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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1913
Page
5
The Kemmerer Camera, edited by C Watt Brendon, outlines subscription terms and irregular publishing details. The fragment mentions weekly publication, three month rates, and insertion charges, but the text is garbled.
A Wyoming newspaper argues the existing fish law works well with ample fish for all and warns against altering the constitution to allow direct election of U S senators. It praises the Casper jur y acquittal in a murder case and cautions about graft risks should the eastern states gain leverage. The piece defends the federal constitution as a safeguard to western interests.
Fragmentary OCR shows a discussion of proposed marriage law changes in Moho state, mentioning licenses and birth certificates. It references restrictions on marriages between specific relations and questions about legal procedures, with many garbled phrases hindering precise meaning.
A garbled OCR fragment presents scattered phrases and names with no clear event, date, or location. The text appears as a jumble of words, hindering identification of a coherent news item or subject.
Idaho ex governor James H. Howley is named as potential interior secretary under a new Wilson administration, with reactions from Jackson Courier editor who opposes immediate district division and supports consulting local voices. Princeton students escort Woodrow Wilson to inauguration. Wyoming urged water hydrant inspections. Senate backs six year presidential term with no re election. Hitchcock report hints parcel post rate cuts and civil pensions for postal workers.
Report notes a crowd attended a rag time dance at the Lyceum theatre last week. The piece mocks the grizzly bear, bunny hug, turkey trot, mud turtle flop and chicken flip as poorly executed and suggests a dancing master could improve the performances.
Jim Malloy from Opal arriving in town last week suffered a severely frozen foot. Doctors fear amputation of two toes may be necessary after a delay in treatment. Malloy is a longtime local resident, and friends will be saddened by this misfortune. Kemmerer Bakery and Candy Kitchen promotes their candies as real and likable.
Report covers the bank’s financial condition as of February 4 1918. Includes assets liabilities capital and earnings data with section headings and notes on coins loans deposits and reserves. Document presents the official balance sheet and statements for Kemmerer Wyoming institution.
County officials report district court will convene on the last Monday in May pending Lincoln county law questions. Clerk Carl notes preparations are underway while sorting the judge’s ready docket. County treasurer’s report due and a bill for railroad fare and transport of criminals to Evanston is under commission review. Marriage licenses issued to Roger Fred Carleon and Ethel Rose Greenough of Grovant Wyoming.
Transfers recorded Feb 8 involve multiple property deeds and undivided interests. Names include Kemmerer Mageto Nicholson and Frank D. fall with various rights and easements noted. The listings reference water rights, partial interests, and consideration amounts in the one to several thousand range.
Migratory stock matters were discussed by representatives of Fremont county and Lincoln county. They agreed on proposed outfits for amendments in each county and the number of months to cover. Mr Waugh had visited Evanston earlier to review inter range use from last year.
At the Cokeville town meeting the Connell granted for an electric plant to be built by Salt Lake parties. The plant will be located several miles from Oskevillen by the creek. B B Musser, promoting the plan, expects construction to begin soon. The proposed plant would provide power and light around the clock at Mc per month and may seek financial assistance for installation and operation.
A fragmentary report notes an unspecified person plans to move to Oregon and open a Golden Rule store in Albany. The brief mentions gaining support from local voters and a Baker bias or Frvende ten netion who will wish the enterprise well, but many details are unclear.
A social event took place Saturday night at Fontenelle home with Mr and Mire Julie Herchler as hosts. The gathering featured music and dancing in a warm, neighborly atmosphere. Attendees from the community enjoyed a pleasant evening together.
Elders Huffman and Res visited the L. D. & branch in Kemmerer for Sunday School and afternoon services. The Relief Society and Young Men and Young Women organizations were reorganized with new officers and a full program planned. Church events include 10 o clock Sunday School, 2 30 service, 7 80 Y M and L M L A, and choir rehearsal at 8 pm Thursday. all are invited to attend.
Construction progress on the Hotel Kemmerer annex advances as Manager Fred Chapin signs a contract for 85 telephones. The furnishings are described as fine and the hotel is promoted as among the most up to date in the state. Also noted is an attendance report for School Dist No 9 for the month ending January 1913.
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