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Newspaper

The Kemmerer Camera

Location

Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1920

Page

9

Emplote Killed In Railroad Yard Accident

J W Scheidegger, 26, ex serviceman, was run over by engine 6 586 in the cinder pit near the roundhouse. He died about an hour later at Marquis hospital. Wife with a ten day old baby notified. body sent to Paris Idaho via No 17 after services by American Legion members.

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 before Judge A I in the district court. Preliminary examinations were held on the 10th. Eight ex service men will be admitted without declarations or the two year waiting period due to service. Names include Covela, Pasquale Daniel, Gillard, Corollo, Faery Geo, Boras, F Rollo and Geo H Smith. Others under the old law include Stremfels, Sabec, Kral, Saxon, Galicie, Piz, McNalley, Pasini, Gillis, Jasiouwsky, de Barnardi, Marcon, Visco, Serafini, Threlkeld, Veltri, Gulassi, Van Leerdam, Gantenaya, Shay, Brunner, Algot Tarson. Some alien enemy applications await government clearance and 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 Receipts From Forest Department Details

The write up outlines how federal forest funds are shared with Wyoming counties under the law. It notes twenty five percent of state forest receipts revert to states for distribution among counties where forests lie. At least ten percent is for schools, or roads may be funded with remaining portions, with ninety percent of reverting funds to Lincoln County eligible for roads if co ordinations agree, else remaining must go to schools. It cites Bridger Grant net receipts for the Cheal vane ending June 30, 1910 as 902410.08, with part paid to the state by the federal government.

Wyoming National Forest Lincoln County

Problems Facing Stricken World Series Opens

Frank Oomerford, renowned writer, recalls Europe during World War I and shares views on life, civilization, and the rise of anarchy. The Camera, via Western Newspaper Union, begins serial publications presenting his observations and proposed remedies. A vivid, urgent exploration of the postwar global crisis.

Europe America Frank Oomerford Union

Australian Soldier Delivers Stirring Lecture at Theatre

A Kemmerer audience heard Australian soldier Skeyhill recount his wartime service from enlistment at eighteen to front-line trenches and postwar reconstruction. He warned of famine risks in Europe, urged rebuilding worldwide through health culture, religion, and democracy, and urged American towns to lead in preserving democracy.

Kemmerer America Australia Skeyhill Austi Britain Europe Cover Thistown Ker

Kemmerer Plans Summer Children's Playground Project

Kemmerer plans a fully equipped playground to open next summer. The City Council discussed a fundraising event in about 30 days to raise four to five hundred dollars for equipment. Final action set marshal salaries at 145.00 day and 125.00 night. Dissension arose over handling confiscated liquor with police jurisdiction unclear.

Kemmerer Glasgow Makley

Youth is Accidently Shot Massey Laid to Rest

The 17 year old William Massey was accidentally killed while skiing near Wilson. A loaded 10 86 rifle fell from his back and a cartridge exploded after striking Aspen trees. A jury verdict followed the scene investigation. Massey, son of William and Matilda, had a brother killed in a snow slide two years earlier. He was buried at Wilson last Saturday. The article also notes the funeral of Mrs William Solliday in Opal with many attendees from the Green River valley.

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 Committed Suicide by Carbolic Acid in Rock Springs

Mrs Laura Costello took her own life by drinking carbolic acid in Rock Springs days ago while her husband attended a union meeting there. She was 29 and left a family of seven children. Parents could offer no explanation for her act as she remained in excellent spirits all day.

Laura Costello

Legion Post 17 to Elect Officers in February Meet

American Legion Post 17 calls all members to attend Monday evening February 20 for the election of permanent officers for the ensuing year. The temporary commander urges participation to ensure a full slate and orderly proceedings.

American Legion

Miner Ted Owens Fined 624 and Costs for Assault

Ted Owens a miner at 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 sharpening a devit with an ig drill, where Owens struck Kurino on the head, causing a slight wound.

Ted Owens Frontier Glaskow T. Kurino Minies Owens

Uinta County Publishes History of Its Soldiers

A county memorial volume honors men from Uinta during the war. The book, produced under the county Memorial, lists all service members and serves as a tribute to those who carried duties in the conflict. The editors are praised for compiling a comprehensive muster and for the project as a lasting record.

Uinta County UW County Service Uinta County Memorial

Automobile owners warned of arrest for unregistered car

A terse notice warns motorists that driving an unregistered vehicle will lead to arrest. The message cites a date and authority, though the wording is garbled.

Moyet Oakley

Card of Thanks from Solliday and Family

Card of Thanks from Wi Solliday and family to express appreciation for kindness and sympathy after recent bereavement. The message names Chas Solliday, Lancaster, Mrs Margaret Petrie, Mrs Muriel Brazen, Mrs Rail Martin, and Mrs Pernina, crediting friends for support during the loss.

Solliday Sawa CHAS Lancaster Margaret Petrie Muriel Braze Rail Martin Pern Ina

Scouts World Good Turn Week Gains in Kemmerer

Scouts report over 1000 good turns issued and worn as pledge badges while a group including Young Hogan Hatten Heady Rose Hrammer Reed Salmon Welwan Ryburn Edmonds Whitten Wilkes Wellman Hocher hiked the hills on Lincoln's birthday Last Thursday. Den dinner and wind relief mark the day as plans form for more in Ken morer Frontier. A brief town scout meeting offered service and hard work with cluries to be led by Rey Dickson Mesers Platt Row Connor Janes Nutt Boson and others.

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 Built This Summer

County Commissioner Andrew Morrow told a Camera representative that road work between Opal and Granger will start after frost due to survey completion by the State Highway Commission. The Opal to Kemmerer segment will be finished next summer except where Narrows requires a deviation. State to surface and maintain the full Kemmerer to Granger stretch, reducing traffic diverted through Evanston on the Lincoln Highway.

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

Local Railroad Men Perfected Invention For Locomotives

Ben G Griggs and Wm B O'Brien, two local railroad men, have perfected a shale burner and stoker for locomotive engines using an endless chain elevator to move air phase coal from the hopper to the fire box. They have applied for a patent in Washington and claim the device could revolutionize fuel and stoking with abundant regional oil shale, potentially replacing other fuel sources as it becomes common in the area.

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, returned from a monthlong trip visiting Chandler and Dodge factories and auto shows in Chicago and Cleveland. He notes Chandler production will greatly exceed last year and that demand still cannot be met. Four Chandlers and four Dodges were accepted for shipment to Kommerer, with Cleveland models and a new under-lady for Chandler creating strong market buzz.

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

Diamondville man fined for assault and battery

George Boris of Diamondville was brought before the police justice on Monday evening and fined $50 plus costs for assault and battery. Merle Romanick, the complaint, was later arrested on a state warrant and before Judge Glasgow on the same charge but released on a day’s time.

George Boris Diamondville P Palice Justice Ng Merle Romanick Glasgow

Kangttakis and Robinson Tie in Cumberland Ceremony

Mike Kangttakis and Miserma Robinson were married in a Cumberland ceremony on Wednesday afternoon as officials noted the nuptials. Both spouses are reported as residents of Cumberland and the event was conducted with county involvement.

Mike Kangttakis Miserma Robinson Ure Rity Caveman Pring Harrison Cumberland

Inter Mountain Auto Show Adorns Salt Lake City Era

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 for its success and wide display including Buick Chandler Nash Chevrolet Dodge and Ford models A new Packard designed for Joe Kinney of Cokeville cost 12000 and the show spurred optimism about vehicle prices and the closed car trend with plans for a national auto association and regional maritime ties.

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 at 21 from influenza pneumonia

Thomas Elmer Hilliard, son of Mr and Mrs Hyrum Hilliard of Auburn, died Wednesday morning at his home from pneumonia after the Spanish influenza. He had recently been ill and was 21 years old. Star Valley Independent

Thomas Elmer Hyrum Hilliard Auburn City Dew Star Valley Independent

Wyoming Livestock Decline Report Shows Sharp Losses

The 10 live stock report notes 612000 fewer range cattle and 600000 fewer sheep in Wyoming year over year. Low market prices and heavy past-season shipments due to drought caused the decline with feed shortages worsening conditions, while early year prices averaged about two dollars lower than the prior year.

Wyoming Department of Agriculture

Car Buicks Coming for Kemmerer Hardware Store

A scrambled notice describes six Buick cars destined for Kemmerer Hardware & Furnishings Co. They are due to arrive soon and will be displayed in the new room of the company in the off frame lot. A brief incident mentions a wound and a local shop being closed for a short time.

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

Also Mentioned on This Page

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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