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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1915
Page
12
City officials cancelled the Saturday night Smoker due to scarlet fever and diphtheria outbreaks, with three deaths looming. Although many supported the precaution to protect homes and limit contagion, some criticized the move. Attendance plans shifted to Oakley where a later smoker event reportedly proceeded.
Mr Whitney manager of the Blyth Pargo Hrakius company store at Kem merer passes through Thranston en route to San Call to recover from a recent operation. He was formerly employed in the city and is well known here.
At the Catholic rectory last Sunday at 3 o'clock Rev T D Lynth officiated the marriage of William Dulin and Gertrude Corwin both of Kemmerer The groom is a night man in the O J I yards while the bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Steve Wade They will reside in Kemmerer
A testimonial from Lander Wyoming describes kidney trouble relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The writer, Mrs. Howdes, details overwork causing back ache and a swift improvement in three days, enabling her to straighten without pain and regain health. The notice also cites store contact in Kemmerer Wyoming.
With over half the session remaining, Wyoming lawmakers push public utilities bills, workmen compensation changes, and pension measures as debates intensify. The Sibley and McNally Mercer utilities bills face fierce house opposition while a Senate pension plan for widows with children advances, and tax and divorce residence provisions draw attention amid a crowded agenda.
The essay discusses how the archbishop of Canterbury tempered his Catholic leanings toward ghostly beliefs that align with traditional faith rather than modern scientific séance views. It contrasts his stance with Hyslop Lodge Bergeon and notes possible explanations for haunting as emotional residue or astral ideas, without needing parapsychology.
Edgar Beecher Bronson author of The Vanguard argues the West was as romantic in real life as in fiction. He cites a Cheyenne coach incident where a drunk Eastern man was restrained by a cowpuncher who drew a gun. Bronson notes the only good women recalled were mothers and sisters.
The article describes toll rates for the new bridge across the Monongahela at Smithfield Street including foot passengers two cents and various vehicle tolls. It notes a 1910 legislature bill for erection of Monongahela and Allegheny bridges, the 1813–1816 reenactment, governor holding 1,400 shares in each bridge, construction beginning in June 1815 and total cost of 110000 dollars.
The article notes Sing Chung arriving in Kemmerer for a pet market event. Local officials welcome the visitor and outline schedule details for the exhibition and trading activities.
A stray black dog was picked up along Route 1OWR between two landmarks. Authorities note no collar and are seeking the owner. If unclaimed, the dog will be held at the local shelter for a standard holding period.
Vacant lands in Lincoln County are identified for leasing and future development under county act. Officials outline anticipated guidance for property use, zoning review, and potential public bidding processes.
Wyoming laws outline quarantine powers and penalties for violations. It details disease controls for smallpox cholera typhoid scarlet fever and diphtheria and orders local and state health officials to enforce isolation and inspection rules.
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