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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1914
Page
2
Last Monday evening an eastbound train crew blocked a town crossing for an unwarranted length of time. George Bourne filed a complaint. the conductors were brought to court and fined 210 with 2.50 costs. The law limits train holding at crossings to five minutes, but railroad workers often disregard this, prompting the town’s demand for respect for the public.
Attendance fell due to bad weather. County Superintendent Mrs Nicholson visited district schools last week. Miss Norris resigned to care for her sister in Sunnyside Utah. Mrs Hartrain of Tamora Nebraska elected to finish the year and has begun duties. Attendance for the month ending January 10, 1914.
Deputy State Game Warden C P Sorenson visited Kemmerer over Friday and Saturday to assess game conditions amid severe weather. Antelope near Granger and Cumberland are thriving, elk around Pinion Ridge and Roaring Fork number about 500 with lighter snow. some elk have wintered in the valley but not yet need feeding. A carload will ship elk to Rock Springs for domestication. Sorenson notes a growing rabbit market in Rock Springs and urges a closed season on cotontail rabbits during May to July to prevent breeding losses.
A miner near Frontier was injured when a porcupine embedded quills in his hands during a hunting trip last week. Dr. W A Hocker removed the quills, and timber areas now host many porcupines feeding on bark. The note ends with an advertisement for The CAMERA office printing services.
Official notice to Benj Bell treasurer of Lincoln County Wyoming certifying today's apportionment of school funds to the districts under Section 1299 Behou Laws. Text indicates funds distributed and warrants drawn to carry out the allocation as required by law.
The body of Firmin Fagnant, killed in a rock river snowslide, was brought to Kemmerer last Thursday. It lay in the Kemmerer Hardware & Furniture Co. parlors before burial from the Catholic church on Friday. Interment followed at Hamafork cemetery with relatives nearby. Fagnant was a brother of F. D. Fagnant and a half-brother of N. D. Gaspard of Cumberland.
The family of Firmin Fagnant thanks residents of Rock River Wyo and Kemmerer for aiding after a spowalide killed him near Rock River. They extend gratitude for recovery of the body and help in receiving and preparing it for burial. Signed F. D. Fagnant Dempsey Idaho N. D. Gaspard Cumberland Wyo.
Lige Christensen, prominent Cokeville rancher, bought 14 acres in a state land sale near Cokeville. His ranch now exceeds 100 acres and includes use of water feeding for 2000 head of sheep wintering on the property. He also grows high quality vegetables and grain in western Wyoming.
George M. Winkleman assumes management at the Sweet Minting Company printing office in Cheyenne. A nearby magazine known for caustic editorials is intermittently published. whether its publication will continue remains uncertain.
Mrs Le Wolliaman returns to Ely after a visit to Frontier. Williamson plans to visit Frottier to view the contruction work. Mr Dwener and son William visited recently. Friends note her stay influenced local news and homeward plans for Porabelly later Sunday.
A Friday evening gathering in Lowur of Mina Greta Dean featured Ming Mesele Lebmier hosting a group of guests. Present were Whint, tinete Dean, Marie Hordon, and Crseial Syme among others, noted as attendees at the event.
Notice of foreclosure sale due to default on a January 1 1918 mortgage by James Fontana and Guiseppina Fontana to Carl Rogers. Public auction set April 6 1914 at Kemmerer Town Hall, Lot 8 Block 15 Diamondville with coal rights reserved beneath the land. Deb franchise details include principal 1400.00, interest 136.30, attorney 125.00, and costs.
An advertisement extols a medicine named Mexall Clive Owl Eaiulston as a gentle, non alcoholic remedy that calms nerves, aids digestion, and steadies the stomach. It claims beneficial effects for a tired, ailing child, with no harsh ingredients, and promises quick relief without harming the stomach. It positions the product as safe for pediatric use and suitable for relief from general discomfort.
Hon W E H Wyman visit in Kemmerer discusses Cokeville water project delays due to cold weather. Contractors expect completion about 15 days after thaw. water sourced from two springs north of town, main 16 000 feet from railroad, sealed with vitrified pipe. Estimated cost per home under $1.50 monthly. possible $1. Wetted by a large wooden pipe with varying pressure.
Lincoln County sheriff certifies inspection near Cokeville Wyoming of 12 horses headed out of state to New York New Haven Hartford railway No. 81020 destination Cornish. Shipper Epherain Borges and inspector Ed Hansen sign the document dated February 10, 1914.
Lincoln County Sheriff notes inspection of two horses near Kerumorer Wyoming for shipment out of state. Animals branded brown and bay owned and shipped by Carl Bahme of Frontier Wyoming, with Carl Bahme as shipper. Document dated February 12. Sheriff Ed Hannens signs as inspector.
Governor Carey and son-in-law Robert D Carey were photographed by Saibes Weekly on a plane awaiting departure for Europe. The moving picture footage is being shown by general theatres across the country.
Notice is given that Jette of administration was granted on February 1914 in Livecla County Wyoming for the matter of Charles Bickel. Creditors must present their claims with vouchers within the stated period or be barred from share of the estate. All claims must be filed in county probate court or with the administrator Harileen B. M. er.
Rev James A Lewis Milara Mini endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a long trusted home aid for coughs croup and colds. He urges readers to trial the remedy and notes others have done so successfully. Sold at the Oily Drug Store.
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