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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1917
Page
16
Oakley residents report Mr Joe York Sr hospitalized for rheumatism and John Boam Jr back home recovering from surgery. Miss Bessie Dunn and Mr Sigurd Swanson wed at Glencoe, drawing Oakley interest in Glencoe events. The new Union Hall nears completion with Thursday school entertainment set as first event.
Death claims a longtime Diamondville mine engineer who could not walk and rode to work due to rheumatism and enlarged heart. Funeral today at Assie Mormen church in Diamondville with five children and two brothers from Salt Lake City and Sunny Side. Interment in Diamondville cemetery as the community expresses deep sorrow.
The funeral of Uncle Jimmy Taylor, 79, held in this city last Sunday, drew a large crowd. Born in England in 1844, he immigrated to America in 1882 and became a noted prospector in the coal region. Survived by a son in England, he left no relatives in the United States.
February 16 deaths include Batheta Caposea, 15 days old, child of Deming Capozzo of Glencoe, from potent disease. A newborn to Mix and Peter Kirkwood of Diamondville died the same day. John Winn, son of Mrs and Mr Winn of Glencoe, age unspecified, died of diphtheria last Saturday. Alex LarkiJarvs, a Sublet blacksmith, died in hospital after long disability. Two Treek Springs brothers conducted funeral services. Four funeral services for the slave camel were held last Sunday with interment in local cemeteries.
Broken Ribs Kel Knowles, driver for Fron tier Supply Company Tumor yard, rests in a rural hospital after a Friday accident. Witnesses describe the crash as the team ret tme teinageable and rap away with the hares stieted in. Knowles sustained rib injuries and was transported by ambulance.
An unclear ad describes kidney problems and urges readers to try Tan's Kidney Pills as a remedy. It presents dubious health claims and cites a patient named Micheya and a price of 60 dollars, implying medical advice. The language is garbled but centers on kidney health and a pill-based treatment.
The February 21 1917 report notes New Orleans flooded with travelers for Mardi Gras. Hotels full, private homes crowded, rooms scarce, rates high, while cots sell for nightly prices. The piece describes city drainage, sanitation issues, and historic sites like Jackson Square and the Old Cathedral amid rapid festival-related activity.
The passage notes reforms are underway but not applied consistently to become permanent. It accuses insiders of using strict rules to impose hardship on the public, aiming to force opponents to concede the reform’s flaws.
Leg amputated above the knee at Lincoln County Mineral hospital after infection spread from two broken legs suffered weeks earlier in the Reoutier mine rope ride. The operation followed a severe shock but the patient is reported to be recovering.
Annis, manager of Rock Spornus Fuel Co. at Conroy, left for Salt Lake City. The Conroy mine, employing over a hundred men, is temporarily testing pending adjustment of matters with Wyopa Coal Co., from whom the mine was leased. FP. J. Foley of Pittsburg, Pa. is here to look after Wyopa interests.
A Board of Inquiry convened at Cumberland Wyoming on February 7 1097 found that Union Pacific train extra led by Engine Talcott derailed Car 20141 at a private crossing due to snow drift obstructing the track. The report notes crew positions and that speed was two to three miles per hour with no contributing wear or track faults. The investigation identified the derailment path and assigned responsibility among conductor Hamrick head brakeman Williamson engineer Talcott and fireman White with formal findings signed by Harrington and others representing the public and railroad officials.
The regular Cafe teria Club meeting was at Mrs. Wm. Vicars home with bridge standings won by Mrs. Thomas Sneddon and W. C. Rea. Miss Elsie Scott hosted the Girls Club and Geraldine Stewart hosted a birthday party. Mrs. Peter Kirkwood is convalescing after childbirth. baby boy died after birth. Prof. A. L. Burgoon visited Opal schools. Snider suffered neuralgia. Bishop John Stevenson died from rheumatic heart disease after serving in the Mormon church. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at the Mormon Church. he leaves three daughters and two sons.
Miss Barbara Von Ort entertained a lively young crowd at her home last Friday evening. The event centered at Cook's Pavilion with a hour of dancing followed by singing and social chat and a luncheon prepared by the hostess. Attendees included Zylpha Bell Isabel Scofeld Anna Johnson Garnet Thomas Elsie Roberts Marie Rinker Stella Rathbun Clifford Bell BU Sneddon George Aston Olle Spinner Will McVicars Bennie Young William Hebrist Fred Jones Phil Buldendick Tod Buckfeldt
Court House Notes list numerous warranty deeds filed in the county clerk’s office during 1916 1917 with transfers across sections townships ranges and amounts from 1000 to 5000. Entries include Lundberg Mayer Emery Harmon Bagley Chadwick Robinson Robison Hood and Haumach among others with properties in Kemmerer Jackson Afton and surrounding areas. A foreclosure sale notice concerns W S White mortgage with Consolidated Wagon and Machine Co scheduled February 14 1917 then moved to February 22 1917 at the vender’s ranch near Border.
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