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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1917
Page
9
A prominent tattiemas visitor to Kemmerer reports an upcoming amendment to the Mothers Pension law aimed at curbing outside benefit seekers. The proposed change includes a two to three year state residency requirement and may shift benefit awards to county commissioners.
The Massey brothers, trappers near Wilson Jackson county, were crossing a gulch when a massive snowslide buried Sam Massey. Jim Massey alerted help. searchers from Wilson and Jackson finally recovered Sam on the slide’s far side. Funeral held at Wilson. Widow and seven year old son remain.
Henry McBride aged 43 died at Lincoln County Miners Hospital after two weeks in Kemmerer. He was brought there for treatment of a failing mind and died after illness at the hospital. The body was shipped to American Fork Utah for burial under directions from Roy McBride. Roy, an 18 year old rancher from Jackson Hole, is named as a son.
A forthcoming Kemmerer Cam era Industrial Edition promises a 0 page booster magazine for Lincoln County. It will feature a county history, stock raising and coal mining stories, oil fields map, forests and roads, tourism potential, and agricultural boosts.
State Veterinarian A W French arrived in Kemmerer from Cheyenne after an urgent call from Merle Wright. He found calf diphtheria prevalent in Lincoln County herds but not highly dangerous if treated properly with isolation, throat cleaning, antiseptic care, and soft foods and water for the afflicted calves.
A letter to the Kemmerer Camera urges citizens to unite in building a bigger and better town through cooperative effort. The writer argues growth hinges on people joining with money and initiative, notes missing industries, and calls everyone to pull together to raise revenue and property values.
In Eikol a Sunday night quarrel between Bint Majala and Andrew Hanga ended with Majala drawing a knife and slashing Hanga. Hanga sustained a belt wound and facial injuries. Sheriff McMinn arrested Pajain on assault and battery charges after a Monday morning trip to Bl kol. The case proceeded in court.
A new girl arrived Saturday to Mr and Mrs Ed Flogere in Pocatello while the child’s parents reside in Kemmerer and plan a homecoming soon.
Jake Herscher, prominent Fontenelle rancher, reports 100 sick sheep killed or missing in past weeks. He suspects a toxic hay diet or poisoning as the cause, noting daily losses up to 12 head. Changes to a mixed diet offer hope, while neighbors report no similar incidents. Spring thaw may curb the outbreak.
A Denver promoter reports Lincoln County is favored by oil capitalists and a new company with vast funds is forming to develop the county’s fields. An accurate map of the land exists and planners expect immediate active development once the most promising field is identified.
F. B. Brooks confined in the local jail for weeks on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses was arraigned before Justice Holland on Tuesday and entered a not guilty plea. He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on the 17th. Attorney Melvin represents the defendant. Brooks obtained $25 from Mischler Brothers in a legal manner.
The county commissioners resolved to revoke licenses of saloons allowing bear dancing and permitting girls in bars if the practice continues. By next Friday they must stop. Dan Griff’s saloon was denied a license and is reportedly closed after vowing to admit dancing girls.
Charles Rossi was rushed to Jincoln County Mineral Hospital after a mine accident at Frontier No 4. He suffered a broken collarbone and a dislocated hip but a doctor reported he is progressing well this morning.
The Superintendent of Water Division No. 4 will be in Kemmerer on March 1 and 2 and in Cokeville March 5 and 6 to take proof of water under permits issued by the State Engineer's office. R. B. Carron, Superintendent.
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