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Newspaper

The Kemmerer Camera

Location

Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1920

Page

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Emplote Dies in Railroad Yard Accident Near Roundhouse

J W Scheidegger, 26, former A E F service member, was killed when struck by engine F6 586 while tending hot cinders in the cinder pit near the rail yard. He died an hour later at Marquis hospital. Widow with a ten day old baby notified. body sent to Paris Idaho with his father. Local American Legion posted the arrangements.

Yhursday J. W. Scheidegger Mim Marquis Hospital France American Legion Fitspatrick Paris Idaho

Citizenship Hearings Set For Thursday In District Court

Thirty three applications for citizenship are scheduled for Thursday in district court before Judge A I. Preliminary exams were held on the tenth. Eight ex service men will be admitted under exemptions for their service without declarations of intention or waiting periods. Names include Covela, Pasquale Daniel, Joseph A. Gillard, John Corollo, Leander Faery Geo, Boras, Jos, F. Rollo and Geo. H. Smith. Others listed as admitted under the old law include Stremfels, Sabec, Kral, Saxon, Galicie, Piz, McNalley, Pasini, Leon ard Gillis, Jasiouwsky, de Barnardi, Marcon, Visco, Serafini, Threlkeld, Veltri, Gulassi, Van Leerdam, Gantenaya, Shay, Brunner, Algot Tarson. Several alien enemy applications will not be heard yet as government approvals are pending. investigations are underway and some names may be examined on the 26th.

A I Mtaige “Covela Pasquale Daniel Joseph A. Gillard Celio Marcon Rovvo Visco Giovanni Serafini Thomas Threlkeld Pasquale Veltri Peter Gulassi Eliza van Leerdam Jobin Gantenaya George R. Smith Joseph Shay Emil Brunner John Algot Tarson

State collects from Forest Department funds for schools and roads

Wyoming state receives part of national forest receipts for the year ending June 40 1910 with 25 percent allotted to states and allocations to counties for roads and schools. Lincoln County’s share governs school and road spending under a 90 percent road allowance and a 10 percent school mandate. The Bridger Grant ending June 30 1910 shows receipts of 902410.08 with portions paid to the state by the federal government.

Wyoming National Forest Lincoln County

Problems Facing Stricken World

The article introduces a serialized series by Frank Oomerford detailing postwar life, causes of European upheaval, and ways to meet civilization’s menace. It promises vivid, vigorous prose from wartime Europe and urges readers to follow each instalment in this series.

Europe America Frank Oomerford Union

Australian Soldier Delivers Stirring Lecture at Theatre

Australian Army veteran Skeyhill spoke at Kemmerer Theatre about world war roles and rebuilding civilization. He recounted enlisting at eighteen, serving in trenches, and urged reconstruction through health, culture, religion, and American democracy to save eight million from starvation and secure global democracy.

Kemmerer America Australia Skeyhill Austi Britain Europe Cover Thistown Ker

Kemmerer Plans Playgrounds and Summer Fundraiser

Kemmerer will gain a fully equipped playground this summer as the City Council plans a large entertainment and dance about thirty days from now to raise four to five hundred dollars for equipment. Final actions set marshal salaries at day $145 and night $125, with debate over handling confiscated liquor and a police case involving contraband liquor delivery to the sheriff.

Kemmerer Glasgow Makley

Youth is Accidentally Shot Massey Laid to Rest

William Massey a 17 year old skiing accident killed when a rifle strapped to his back discharged after hitting Aspen trees. A jury found the verdict per the facts. Massey buried at Wilson. Mrs. Willam Solliday funeral held at M E church Opal with many attending. double pneumonia claimed her after two weeks illness.

William Massey Massey Wilson Puller Jackson William Matilda Massey Samuel Massey Jackson Hole Williem Solliday M. E Opal Green River Valley Rev. Dickson Methodist Church Jacob Hererhler al Payne James Chrisman Ly D. Tanner Louis Jones James Davison Lulu Martin Seattle Nash Solliday Estherville Town Wyoming Messrs Mesdames Pete Petrie Finley Petrie Lee James Petrie A. W John Stevens O. J. Allen Walter McIlvain Frank Trimmer Lucy Ritz Jacob Herachler Lyon Rathbun Justin Perey Nk Pomeroy Fontenelle L. D. Tanner Jesse Budd Henry McDonald Big Piney

Woman Commits Suicide in Rock Springs

Mrs Laura Costello killed herself by drinking carbolic acid in Rock Springs a few days ago while her husband attended a union meeting. She was 29 and leaves seven children. She appeared to be in excellent spirits that day and her parents cannot explain the act.

Laura Costello

Legion Post to Elect Officers

A call has been renewed by the temporary commander of Post 17 American Legion for a meeting Monday evening February 20 at which the election of permanent officers for the post for the ensuing year will take place and all members are urged to be present.

American Legion

Ted Owens Fined 624 and Costs for Assault

Miner Ted Owens of Frontier was fined 624 and costs by Judge Glaskow on Monday evening for assault and battery. The case involved a dispute with T Kurino, a Japanese blacksmith, over a sharpening job when Owens struck Kurino with a drill, causing a slight wound.

Ted Owens Frontier Glaskow T. Kurino Minies Owens

Uinta County Publishes History of Its Soldiers

A new county memorial publication honors all men from Uinta County who served in the war. The book, edited and issued by the Uinta County Memorial Museum, is described as a fine tribute to the service members and a lasting record of their efforts.

Uinta County UW County Service Uinta County Memorial

Notice to drivers on missing license rule

Public notice warns automobile owners about driving without the required license. The fragment cites enforcement by authorities and mentions Oakley as an official. details are garbled but indicate possible arrest if violations occur.

Moyet Oakley

Card of Thanks from Solliday and family expresses gratitude

Card of Thanks Wi Solliday and family wish to express their appreciation for the great kindness and sympathy shown after a recent bereavement. The sympathy of friends in such a time will not be forgotten. Signed by Wit Solliday Chas Lancaster Mrs Margaret Petrie Mrs Muriel Braze Mrs Rail Martin Mrs Pernin

Solliday Sawa Chas Lancaster Margaret Petrie Muriel Braze Rail Martin Pernin

Scout World Good Turn Week Inspires Kemmerer Effort

The Scouts report a successful Good Turn Week in Kemmerer with lower 1,000 goodies handed out and pledged daily to wear. On Lincoln's birthday, Scouts Young, Hogan, Hatten, Heady, Rose and others hiked the hills, while others prepared meals and organized service. More volunteers are sought to boost future tasks and cluries conduct.

Kemmerer Lincoln Scoute Young Hogan Hatten Heady Rose Hrammer Reed Salmon Welwan Ryburn Edmonds Whitten Wilkes Wellman Hocher Frontier Terri-Bedes Cluries Ares Rey Dickson Mesers Platt Row Connor Janes Nutt Boson Paul

Opal Granger Road to Be Rebuilt This Summer

County Commissioner Andrew Morrow told a Camera representative that work on the Opal to Granger road will begin after frost leaves the ground once the State Highway Commission completes its survey. The Opal to Kemmerer route will be finished next summer except where Narrows is required, with the state handling construction and maintenance from Kemmerer to the state line. Travel disruptions ailing Kemmerer Cokeville and Opal have routed traffic via Evanston on the Lincoln Highway, but improvements are expected to shift travel back to Lincoln County towns once finished.

Opal Granger State Highway Commission Tin Aaid Andrew Morrow Kemmerer Morrow Suray Narrows State Line Cokeville Evanston Lincoln Highway Lincoln County

Local Railroad Men Patent New Locomotive Shale Burner

Ben G Grigs and Wm B O'Brien patent a shale burner and stoker for locomotives using an endless chain elevator to feed air phase coal from the hopper into the fire box. They claim no prior patent and foresee shale fuel revolutionizing locomotive fuel in the region, with abundant local shale and potential oil shale use on engines.

Ben G. Griges Wm. B. O'Brien Washington Ginger Mr. O'Brien Griggs

Wilson Makes Factory Rounds

Mr. Platt Wilson manager of the Lincoln County Garage returns from a monthlong trip visiting Chandler and Dodge factories and auto shows in Chicago and Cleveland He notes Chandler production will more than double last year yet demand remains unsatisfied Four Chandlers and four Dodges will ship to Kommerer soon along with Cleveland models and the new underlady for Chandler creating a sensation in motor grom.

Platt Wilson Lincoln County Chandler Dodge Chicago Cleveland Enamioua Mr. Wilson East Wilson Kommerer

Fine for Assault and Battery in Diamondville Court

George Boris of Diamondville was fined $50 plus costs for assault and battery by the police justice on Monday evening. Merle Romanick, who filed the complaint, was arrested on a state warrant and brought before Judge Glasgow on the same charge but released on court costs totaling $15.

George Boris Diamondville P Palice Justice Ng Merle Romanick Glasgow

Couple Kangttakis Robinson Wed In Cumberland Marriage

Mike Kangttakis and Miserma Robinson wed in a Cumberland ceremony Wednesday afternoon. The couple, both employed in Cumberland, were registered in Harrison County.

Mike Kangttakis Miserma Robinson Ure Rity Caveman Pring Harrison Cumberland

Inter-Mountain Auto Show Draws Ridgecrest Interest in Salt Lake

The Inter-Mountain Auto Show at Bonneville Park Salt Lake City drew strong praise from local dealers led by Mr Sheepatn Mr Embree and Mr Klachan. Exhibits spanned Buick Chandler Nash Chevrolet Dodge and Ford while Packard designs and a unique Cokeville built car impressed attendees. The gathering boosted optimism about auto business amid rising prices and a shift toward closed cars.

Bonneville Park Salt Lake City Rocky Mountain District Sheepatn Embree Klachan Kemmerer Buick Chandler Nash Chevrolet Dodge Ford Witherspoon Inter-Mountain Auto-Motive Newhouse Hotel Utah Idaho Nevada Wyoming Russel Ridhe Avilization InterMountain Association National Automobile Association Pacvifle- Nash Motor Company Toch Hotel Nach Clint Mr. Witherspoon Cleveland Prites Automobile Wien Saltaire Packard Joe Kinney Cokeville Oxy Denver Salt Lake

Thomas Elmer Hilliard Dies in Auburn at 21

Thomas Elmer Hilliard, 21, son of Mr and Mrs Hyrum Hilliard of Auburn, died Wednesday morning at his home from pneumonia following Spanish Influenza. Dew ceased had been ill but a short time. Star Valley Independent reports.

Thomas Elmer Hyrum Hilliard Auburn City Dew Star Valley Independent

Wyoming Livestock Drops Reported by Government

The 10 live stock report shows 612000 fewer range cattle and about 600000 fewer sheep in Wyoming than a year ago. Declines are blamed on heavy shipments and feed shortages from a long drought, with average prices falling to 2.00 and 2.10 respectively.

Wyoming Department of Agriculture

Buicks Coming for Kemmerer Hardware Display

The Kemmerer Hardware & Purina Co will show six Buick tour cars at a new display room in the off frame lot. The cars are expected to arrive within a few days. A brief incident occurred when a stray shot damaged the shop, with a sheriff’s deputy on the scene.

Kemmerer Hardware & Purnitary Co Naa Ruick Tourine Thev Company Lotoley Bishree

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STATE Forest Department Wm. Massey M. E. Church Legion Post THE Scoutmaster Bunn Opal-Granger Road Kemmerer-Opal Omlt Lake Thomas Elmer Hilliard
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