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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1910
Page
1
Fragments from Cokeville county notes recount a town meeting at the bank site and social events. Mentions Wyman family returning from Omi, new hotel congratulation, hotel enterprise, and local residents visiting Kemmerer. Other items list residents on business and club gathering at Nolte residence with winners noted.
A Commerce Department report shows total livestock receipts for 1900 at seven leading interior markets at 99,545,785 head with hogs down sharply. Chicago cattle receipts dropped 19 percent to 2,929,505 head, while Kansas City and Omaha also declined, St Louis down 4 percent, and overall seven markets produced more cattle but Chicago fell below 8 million for the first time since 1902.
Telegraphic advices indicate the H rriman system plans a Chicago to Portland limited train to begin in March. The route runs Chicago to Omaha on the Northwestern, Omaha to Granger on the Union Pacific, and Granger to Portland via the O. L. This would add one daily train each way.
Agent Stanley Brammer of the O. S. L. reports freight traffic is heavier than in a long time with heavy trains running both directions. He notes there will be no part of the tariff left on either east or west, signaling a strong upcoming season.
Notice that Charien Walker last residence Binghan Canyon faces Susie in a divorce action in Uinta County District Court. The petition seeks divorce on grounds of habitual drunkenness or failure to provide support. Respond by April 1910 or the petition will be deemed true. John B. Johnson, Clerk District Court.
The Ladies Aid met Thursday at the parsonage with host Par nell. Attendees included Mea dov es Curtis Rathbun Payne Alshof fer Hendricks and Jones Mises Gove Curtis and Mr Caffee. The cabbage social was postponed past the twenty second to avoid conflicting with the firemen's ball. Mr Caffee provided lunch and showcased his winisteria skill as best of the dough cart. Next meeting is Thursday at Mrs Henderson's with sewing on the agenda. Sullivan Pitt plumbers announce move to a new building opposite the lumber yard and offer estimates for local work.
Hon. Frank W. Mondell extols states rights against federal control of water resources. He cites that all natural streams within state borders belong to the state and that Congress ratified this, stating he would not support federal policies violating that pledge.
District organizer T P Fahey reports from Rock Springs that the recent joint conference failed to produce results. No near changes to eastern district wage scales are expected, and prices should hold through September. A June meeting may discuss wage changes for union employees. A move to separate Montana and Wyoming into individual districts is under consideration.
A letter received this week from Lewis Travis and family, now in Los Angeles, informs that R. L. Smith known as Dick, once near Mena and Forest Service, wed Mrs Neilie Rowland. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s parents’ home in South Pike. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.
A fragmented note hints at a night event featuring Sree Eke and another performer. Details are unclear, with only partial phrases mentioning live act and evening show. Further readable context is needed to confirm timing and venue.
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