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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1915
Page
8
National Bank Examiner Weston says a ruling to take effect February 1 will end overdrafts. Banks will be fined for overdrafts and undergo a special exam if one occurs. The term overdraft means a draft beyond a depositor’s available funds.
George D. Ross sold his Three Bar ranch at the mouth of New York in the Greep River valley near Big Piney. Cheyenne buyers Hirsig and Daiber acquired the property with stock for about 50 000 dollars. Mr and Mrs Rose plan a Boise home.
The state legislature passed a bill establishing two annual terms of court in Lincoln County. The first term starts on the third Monday in May and the second on the second Monday in October. An amendment moved the October term to accommodate Uinta County.
A citizen testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved severe kidney attacks and prevented a disablement. McCarthy and others recount long-standing kidney trouble and endorse the remedy, urging buyers to ask for Doan's at dealers and noting distributors in Buffalo.
Charley K Rathbun a pioneer of southwestern Wyoming died after a brief illness in Kemmerer. He was 62, born in Courtland County New York, and worked as a railroad fireman before ranching and sheep herding in Fontenelle and the Palisade ranch. He later built the Rathbun hotel and engaged in livery and auto transit. He leaves a wife and four daughters and was mourned by the Green River valley community. Funeral held at his Kemmerer home with interment in the family lot.
The Thirteenth Wyoming legislature adjourned sine die after a deadlock over a $21,000 immigration commission appropriation. The final bill carried about $1.1 million. Major acts included workmen’s compensation and farm loan fund measures. A new seventh judicial district was created. Tokens of esteem were exchanged between leaders.
Wyoming National Forest officials and Botkmasters gathered in Cokeville to review grazing land reapportionment, new grazing permit applications, and range conditions. A. D. Noblitt reported over 800 coyote pelts submitted for a $3 bounty per animal, with additional levies on sheep represented losses.
The Lincoln County Garage in Kemmerer nears completion as a premier satomobile shop with modern machinery and skilled mechanics. Owner Mr. McKenna emphasizes rapid, quality work and plans to duplicate parts if needed, with final setup expected by March 10.
Senator Kendall’s measure for a Daniel Wyoming fish hatchery near Daniel Lincoln County received broad support and carries a 7000 dollar appropriation. A planned Pinedale hatchery was defeated earlier. upper Green River Valley needs a branch hatchery considered in the Daniel project. Facilities will be built under the district superintendent supervision.
Visitor from Opal Mrs George Harton spent the latter part of the week at the Symes home in Kewmerer. She was accompanied by Miss Chrystal Syme, who will visit the Barlowe after touring Opal with Mr Barton, the new agent. Mrs Barton is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Teddy Marke of Cokeville.
Firefighters from Kemmerer early Saturday morning contained a rear barn fire behind the Galardi salon on Plasere Avenue. The blaze was deemed incendiary with a positive clue pointing to the perpetrators as the investigation proceeded.
Daviney was arraigned in the Carsabas court on a charge of assault and battery brought by H Kipa a clerk for J A Quealy Coal Co at Bikol. The case details show minor timing and ensuing legal actions with Wkfastans noted.
Disappointment from last Saturday's theatre run due to an advert error listing March 20 instead of February 20. Mr. Whitten has signed a 1915-1916 Lyceum contract adding six parts instead of five. Subscribers will receive the six shows next season for the price of five. The course has already drawn strong attractions, with future programs promised to be excellent.
The Kemmerer Men's Club called off its Monday February 22 gathering due to an unspecified issue. The next meeting is set for March 1 with a program arranged by Whitlock including scientific sparring and a discussion on America and the approach to war in Europe.
Attorney Ivan and Jane and De W Whitlock secure the large sample room in Hutul Kemmerer annex. Chapain has remedated it into three offices. The front becomes a reception room and a private rear office. The entrance faces Sapphire Street.
Fragmentary note mentions vacant lands in Lincoln County with unclear descriptors and potential public notice. No specific owners, parcels, or dates could be determined from the readable text.
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