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The Kemmerer Camera

Location

Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1913

Page

6

Legislative grind sparks debate in high stakes session

In a tense round of legislative maneuvering, Manton faces scrutiny as a three member committee may investigate charges while a pension bill for aging teachers advances. House and Senate clash over tax, corporate, and pure foods measures amid slow progress and partisan tensions.

Cheyenne Wye Lee Manson Sweet Matec County Ite Manton Wentene Mansi West Virginia Crook County Ie Verma Senate Ubla House of Venate

Community Notes and Local Appointments in Kemmerer

Long list of social engagements visits and notices in Kemmerer including theatre plans at the Downey building on Thursday, upcoming dances at Frontier, and Sunday events. Residents mentioned include Hilson of Rock Springs, O'Brien from Camberland, Charley Rathbon, Andy Malman, Mine Val La Chapelle, Mrs Jadot, Mr and Mrs Al Morton, P. J. Quealy, Gus Helbig, Arthur L. Thomas, James H. Bary, D. Brown, Marty Clark, and Mrs Halbert. Also noted are housing plans, sup pers served by the Ladies Aid, a bank advertisement, and various travel, medical, and business updates.

Tandy Phrna Te Hilson Rock Springs Visetor H. O'Brien Camberland Charley Rathbon Andy Malman Opeom Satorday Val la Chapelle Hennaton Mrs. C P. J. Quealy Tad Salt Lake Gus Helbig Arthur L. Thomas James H. Bary Casper Imerer Camas A. Murray Hoskins Hotel J. W. Jones Viola Ivan Merrill Jones Kenmierer Ladies Aid Society

Humane Officer Visits Kemmerer

Kemmerer officials welcome Humane Officer Harry B Kort who inspected local cases in need of attention. Kort notes ongoing delays in serving tim in Ubeanit to recover 10,000 down Termeht by a revilent of Caper while praising frontline officers and their dedication amid public scrutiny.

Harry B. Kort Kemmerer Mr. Kort Mr. Kert Trent

Social and Supper at L.DS Church This Friday

The Ladies of this Holief Eoelory will host a social and refreshments at the L.DS. Church Friday evening. Admission 10 and 1? Everybody invited.

L.ds Adunieion

Delightful Card Party Hostess Miss Ethel Ivy Hosts Suff fray Night

Miss Ethel M Ivy hosted a bachelor girls card party at Sirs BH Embrie home on Friday. Irene Elliott won first prize a cut glass olive dish, followed by Miss Goemar taking second in a pleasant evening with red and white heart cards. Visitors Mrs Plat Wilson and Miss Goemar attended. candy and peach cider preceded a lunch of scalloped oysters salad olives lettuce sandwiches coffee strawberry Jello in heart shapes whipped cream and cake.

Ethel M. Ivy Sirs Embrie Alk Irene Elliott Glaws Miss Goemar Plat Wilson

Association Makes Good Showing in Green River Valley

John Badd, secretary of the Green River Valley Cattle and Horse Growers Association, reports growing membership and substantial livestock activity. The group has about 0 stockmen in good standing and has overseen shipments at railroad points, inspecting over 14,000 head of cattle in two years and addressing stray head.

John Badd Piney Green River Valley Cattle and Horse Growers Association Opal, Merer Green River Ery Rock Springs

Elk County Bill Sparks Lincoln County War of Division

Olson warns against Lincoln County split as Elk County bill stirs opposition in Colville area. A plan calls for a southern line through township 47 to create Elk County, with supporters pressing despite committee's no pass stance and warnings of costly divisive wrangles. Pete is described as a fierce fighter in public discourse.

Olson Marer Lotwoentralia Twinlay Cheyenne Cokeville Olwaty Lincoln County Colville Canso Collinville Township 47 Sweetwater County Elk County Pete Sven

Runaway Drag Team Causes Chaos in Kemmerer Streets

A runaway drag team owned by M. Dolur ran amuck in Kemmerer on Thursday, colliding with another team at the depot and brushing the Spears and Payne team. It toppled a four horse wagon, smashed windows at Ben Bagnell’s blacksmith shop, and then halted after causing scattered damage along the sidewalk and toward the triangle corner.

M. ©. Dolur Kemmerer Thurailay Kemmerer Mercantile Spears and Payne Ben Bagnell

Fire boys receive $100 after early alarm

Fire alarm sounded at 7 o clock Saturday evening at Isabella Burns home in the town. Fire department arrived after the blaze was extinguished. The fire boys were paid $100 for their quick response, a tidy sum for the department’s funds.

Isabella Burns Totn

Mayor Proclaims School Closure In Kommerer Wyoming

Acting Mayor Hibbs orders local schools closed in Kommerer on February 11 1913 instructing parents to keep children home until smallpox epidemic status is known. The measure aims to slow possible spread as several cases develop and officials seek authoritative guidance from health authorities.

Kommerer Wyo Kémierer Chl Hibbs

Local visitors and travel notes from Kemmerer and Green River

A crowded page records numerous residents and visitors in Wyoming towns Kemmerer Green River Rock Springs and Cheyenne. Notables include Hon A D Poeies Mira Kathryn Yuk and E B Tanner with trips to Chicago and Cokeville J W Tanner’s brother visiting Kemmerer Dan Levin returning from Chicago to purchase goods Mrs Gouls Jones and Mr Mrs Albert Heitz improving at home Wilda Burnhany Monik and Bessie Lehner are mentioned with local health and family updates.

A D. Poeies Cheyenne Mira Kathryn Yuk Rock Springs Tanner Cokeville J. W. Tanner Kemer Dan Levin Chicago Bor LanBhatot Opal Monik Emai Keimeree Butueday George Slilets

French Leave Con J Cook Tourist Tailor Absent

Kemmerer resident tailor J Cook disappeared last Thursday taking fur garments and clothing. Hansen is handling the case and has telephoned a description to nearby points for locating the missing man.

Con J. Cook Kemmerer Hansen

Coke Dispensers Sent to Jail in Buck Springs

Huston Jonson of Buck Springs was fined ten dollars and sentenced to 100 days in jail for illicit cocaine distribution. The case reflects calls for harsher penalties for drug offenses, with officials noting current punishments are too lenient.

Huston Jonson Buck Springs Ma Joe Thane Fonidt

Ira Dodge Visits Kemmerer to Discuss County Boundaries

Ira Dodge visits Kemmerer to gather data on the proposed Green River county boundaries. He notes western Fremont county residents may secure a western boundary without legislative action, while eastern alignment could keep the county seat on the divide. He invites western Fre mont residents to join the effort and visit.

Doge Apne Kemmerer Big Piney Kvanaton Green River Fremont County

Bill to repeal primary senator McClellan’s law in Big Horn County

A bill Senate File Ua proposes repealing the direct primary law and restoring the old convention system for nominations and filling vacancies. It aims to eliminate the primary law and return to former nomination methods, affecting Big Horn County and related session law sections.

McClellan Big Horn County Haw Senate Holl

The Convict's Daughter dramatic for Kemmerer church

Kemmerer residents will witness a dramatic performance by local talent as the LD Church of Kemmerer presents The Convict's Daughter. Mr T H Cather assists. show slated for February to aid construction of a new LD church building in Kemmerer.

Kemmerer LD. 8 Church of

Educational Legislation Looks Good

Prof J E Burch returned from Cheyenne with Mrs Burch and the babies. He notes that educational bills pending in the legislature are meeting favorable response and believes most key measures will pass. The schools have a strong advocate in Hon Misa Nellie Truax, chair of the education committee.

J. E. Burch Cheyenny Mra. Burch

Operation Unnecessary for Mayo Trip

Frank D. Ball of Big Piney recently went east to undergo an operation at the Mayo Bros Institute in Rochester Minnesota but found it unnecessary. He and Mrs. Ball are visiting Illinois and may travel to New York before returning via New Orleans and Los Angeles.

Old Hine Insurance Company Gathor Melrew Tho Wood Crook County Laet Halbert Kunss Dormnion Laneay, Co Mal Anderson Mackay Beldenbeimer Flerhaim Mere Co Kasas Dlyres Kernmarer Win Milla, Jr Big Pinny Situntay Ae Sharif Redlac Smallay Cokeville Kemmerer Westnowlay C Cokeville Publishing Co Kemmerer Coal Co Chas. Petersen Hie Kea Fred Canals Ara Petrie Liman San Uoah Pwek Frank D. Ball Big Piney Mayo Bros. Institute Rochester

Death of Mrs Campbell in Cumberland

Mrs Campbell longtime Wyoming pioneer died in Cumberland last Saturday morning from Brights disease. She had lived in Carbow and Spring Valley before moving to Cumberland, where she resided for years. She was mother of Mrs Fred Canada of Kemmerer and left behind a husband, one son and two others.

Campbell Cumberland Kemmerer Wyoming Carbow Spring Valley Fred Canada Brights

Card of Thanks from Cumberland and Kemmerer

The family expresses sincere gratitude to friends in Cumberland and Kemmerer for the kindness shown during illness and the death of a beloved wife. Special thanks go to the New Order of Owls and the Catholic K. J. Campbell and Family for their support.

Cumberland Kemmerer Janis Darks New Order of Owls

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