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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1915
Page
15
The item notes German politics within the Prussian diet and calls war unwanted by all sides. It also reports a St Paul agreement where railroads and city council plan a spring start on a new fifteen million dollar union depot, suggesting improving prospects despite conflicts.
In Kemmerer the CAMERA editor thanks the children for their cheerful compliance with quarantine rules to curb a contagious disease. He notes a few lapses but commends the collective effort to keep streets and schools safe and hopes for more smiling faces after the epidemic ends. He also references political and legal quirks and mentions Norman B. Ream’s death and Lent observances.
The Sullivans entertained Senator Patrick Sullivan of Casper and his wife at a large Plains Cheyenne dinner Friday evening. The event honored the Cadet team and sponsor Miss Hanna Wilson with Natrona county delegation and Casper guests. Flowers graced the tables and merriment filled the room until train time as the Cadets carried their laurels home.
Maurice Groshon state pure food inspector arrived in Kemmerer from Cheyenne with Dr. Stafford and Marshal Pia to inspect sanitary conditions. They investigate contagion affecting camps in the district and plan further inquiries to locate the cause. Groshon’s reappointment for four years meets with broad approval.
Ladies staying at the Plains with their legislator husbands have been entertained in Cheyenne. They will host Cheyenne ladies who have hosted on various occasions at the Plains next Thursday afternoon from three to six. Hostesses include Mesdames W. W. Daley KG Metrew W. A. McGoy A. W. McDattie Henry Gray J. M. Graham W. A. Carter Meulah Posterd A. Delfelder B Yoder A. H. Beyer L Beatty Stobert Girleve Oscar Heek J O Marts.
A father discusses hiring a girl to do housework while warning about consequences if a neighbor or husband suspects. The dialogue includes plans to test honesty, prepare aprons, and manage chores, with talk of cooking, dressings, and recipes as incentives.
The Kemmerer Town Councilmen D. J. Brown G. H. Hibbs and W. C. Cunnington deny press claims that the mayor acted improperly in removing the night marshal. They state the mayor acted within his jurisdiction to enforce ordinances and protect the town, urging the public to view his actions in a proper light.
Residents urge staging mail from Kemmerer to Pine Dale with bids now called from Opal. Dissatisfaction with past Kemmerer contract and aim to avoid winter road delays to the Green River Valley. Signers hope Congress and the Postmaster General back the petition for a safe, direct route.
Mrs Chas P Budd elected mayor of Marbleton Wyoming succeeding K J Lomas. A sister of Mrs D Stafford of Kemmerer she is long familiar with frontier life and ranch work. Residents anticipate fair administration and celebrate the town’s progress amid regional pride. Reports note improving health services and a recovering child named Carpal.
The county clerk reported marriage licenses issued in the past week. Names include Harold J Harrison and Lily Mae Stoper of Baise Idaho, with ceremonies performed February 16 by district court official Christus. Other entries list Wm Edward Dulm and Gertrude Gorwin of Kew, and Joseph Honkuskt and Ku toe Sell of Sabet.
The City Health Commissioner ordered Thompson living beyond the north end of Pine Avenue to remove all livestock from his premises. A dangerous condition was found with dead sheep and other animals on the site. The house and nearby structures will be torn down and fumigated, and the residence will be renovated.
A special term of court in Kemmerer will hear Thursday pleas from three county residents for grand larceny. Joe Garcia is to plead before Judge David H. Craig. The case involves theft at the Golden Hole store and other items. Shakey and Pete Elden faced grand larceny charges but were dismissed from Kemp Beles.
In a Monday committee of the whole vote the relief bill for dividing Uinta and Lincoln counties assets was defeated. Lincoln county may avoid claims for liabilities while assets exceeded debts, as the county advances in development and resources.
U H Going of Pocatello arrived last week to relieve J H Howard at the Frontier office of the Oregon Short Line. Howard has taken a nine day leave of absence and will go to Linele to farm, with no plan to return if successful.
Mr. Welst and his wife Mir and daughter travel on Train No 1 Sunday toward Springfield New York to make a future home. Welst, a Cokeville Mercantile Co. longtime employee, is a cousin of M Whivoey and has bought a farm back east.
Sam Metier and Hen Lamas printed a Business and Telephone directory serving Kennerw Ole wundville and Proutier showing a concise view of the district merchants and services. The directory marks a notable advertising effort and a helpful quick reference for local business listings.
Judge David H. Craig presided a brief Green River District Court session. Probates touched and guilty pleas accepted in several cases with prison terms outlined: Geo Lincoln burglary sentence 1 to 16 months, Matt Hubta grand larceny 1 year to 2 years, John Heikkile grand larceny 1 to 18 months, Gust Mattila grand larceny 1 year to 13 months, Earnest Martions felonious assault 2 to 30 months, Martin Musick felonious assault 18 months to 9 years, George Houston malicious trespass 60 days in county jail. Little Jane Chapin recovering from fever. Grandpa Chapin awaiting quarantine relief.
A stockholders meeting was announced for the annual schedule with plans to discuss corporate governance and upcoming shareholder actions. Key officers will outline financial results and strategic directives.
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