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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1916
Page
16
At the board meeting a ratifying financial report praised improved patient care and hospital upgrades under current management. The statement highlights interior changes, room expansion, and a brighter, cleaner ward environment. Dr. Kindall is credited with best efforts in managing affairs.
In Evanston at the Palace Saloon a morning gunfight left Cal Hickel, a night bartender, dead after a scuffle with Clem Morrison, an Oil Industry worker from Spring Valley. Hickel drew a revolver and Morrison was shot in the lungs, Morrison later shot Hickel through the neck, dying at once. Morrison is in precarious condition with hopes for recovery. both men are known in Uinta County.
At Mines for 35 years among visitors from Cumberland the veteran W. W. and A. Lk. Wilson, long time Union Pacific Coal Company employee, began service in June 1650 and claims 150 years on payroll. He spent six years at Grass Creek Utah six years at Almy 14 years at Spring Valley Cumberland around 1906. He helped in five mines and spoke for the town.
A Buffalo reader recounts relief from chronic backache and kidney trouble after using Deans Kidney Pills. He states that he suffered severe pain and mobility limits for years and credits the remedy with restoring health.
Louie Pelligrini baker at Kemmerer Bakery is hospitalized Sunday night with rupture and gangrenous appendix in very serious condition. Mrs J A Quealy from Ethel arrives by special train to the hospital and is not seriously ill. William Armstrong of Diamondville, in hospital six weeks, leaves for home Monday. Mrs Bartolett of Oakley to leave hospital this week after last week’s operation. John Motto recovering from appendix operation and plans to go home soon while attending Kemmer school.
Generosity from Pt Quealy funds a new stairway at the Nurses Home to replace a damaged, leaking stairway from last winter. The project aims to repair woodwork and improve rooms now used as sleeping quarters for horses, with efforts to furnish the room and secure a home plane. Public liberal support sought.
James W. Nel reports completion of emmer harvest at Ideal Beach resort on Bear Lake. He notes no new garage or pow project underway and a hotel expected to be finished before the season. Several lots have been sold to prominent Saltate and Ogden figures who plan spring construction on the new beach.
A warrant sworn yesterday for Jobe Berro follows a theft of about $80 from Ernest Colletti in Cumberland. Berro recently arrived from Denver with a woman and is believed to be hiding in Cumberland.
Parley Smith son of Mr and Mrs J B Smith Kemmerer Wyoming wed Miss Eiten beth Wilson of Price Utah at the Price church with Rev Oscar Smith officiating. They visited Salt Lake City and returned to Price to begin their life together. Parley known in Kemmerer for schooling and sheep camp work. The musical entertainment segment previews Raith Hockerson Fay Ingram Ethel Garten and Miss Garten’s engaging talents. The program features songs readings duets and ensembles at the Kommercr theatre on February 26.
A midweek surprise greeted Mrs. Turner at her Frontier residence when about a dozen couples arrived with a casual lunch and playful gifts to honor her birthday. The gathering featured light refreshments and friendly anecdotes from neighbors and friends.
J B Hurch superintendent of District No 1 left for Detroit Michigan on Thursday. He plans to visit northern schools and expects to be back about March 5.
Fragmentary entry notes Dr. Cunnington and family in Evanston. Mentions pain and rheumatic trouble of a 69 year old father and a 53 year old son. States Soller has served as family physician for 46 years and references Mrs Hassel subscribing to The Camere.
Opal notes D C Kelso and wife visited Denver after coming from Cora to oversee irrigation. Mayor Solliday returned from Lava Hot Springs with disappointing bath results. Thomas Anson and E Y Megath tried to secure blooded stock in town. Andrew Homer arrived from Salt Lake and heads to Hig Piney to manage stock interests. George Baldwin of Boulder Mercantile loaded two four horse loads of supplies. Rock Springs roads remain closed for freighting. John Hopking of Evanston visited Big Piney to see his sister Mrs W S Nichols.
Notice of final three year proof for land described in Section 15 Township 24 North Range 112 West to establish claim before H. E. Christmas U S Commissioner at Kemmerer Wyoming on March 20 1916. Witnesses include Ivan Jones of Kemmerer and Twirt Wisdom of Big Island Wyoming. Alex Nisbet Registrar.
A lively High School week features a junior named Fred Wan who was nipped by a snowball during a party, while a senior social included a post office prank with anonymous letters. Teachers and students attend concerts, lectures, and a German talk, and visiting school board members tour facilities as Kemmerer plans vocational and domestic arts programs.
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