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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1914
Page
2
An upcoming Saturday game in the assembly hall features the local boys against Montpelier in a second season match won by Montpelier before. After the contest a fundraiser will help defray expenses and dancing is planned. town enthusiasm for school sports is urged to grow.
Lincoln Chapter No. 28 0085 will hold its regular meeting Friday evening February 27 at 780. Members are urged to attend as after the meeting there will be carts and other amusements. No invitations will be sent but all Masons and families are invited to join for a social feature after future meetings.
Four members of the Methodist Sunday school enjoyed a sleigh riding party last Friday night. The group rode four sleighs around Kemmerer and nearby camps before returning to the church for refreshments, ending a pleasant evening.
Attention Sir Knights of Washington Tent No 11K in Diamondville Wyoming. They request presence in the lodge room on Monday night March 2, 1014 for a large initiation class. Visiting Knights welcome. Signed by B C Bell Jr and W A Gamble Record Keeper.
To the public native is stated that post this date no debts contracted in my name by my wife Mrs Gea Wo Pairchild Kommerer Wye. Bebe ai. 1b suai fico W. Fairchild will be acknowledged.
Assistant general manager of the Kemmerer Dual Go. describes a Havana letter dated Feb 16 with observations on Havana population about 100000 and its Spanish language culture. He notes architecture climate and civic features, bananas tobacco sugar cane principal products, and mentions travel route to Nagai Bahama islands with hydroplane flight near Miami and speed reports.
On Monday afternoon Ink Dodge and Jimmy Freeman rode a horse and cornet for a breezy run. The horse attempted to pass a buggy, causing a collision with a snow tank and overturn. Jimmy Freeman suffered a broken finger. Tra was shaken. a report of four broken ribs for Ira was incorrect.
A Hob J. Martin of Bronx describes severe storms in the area lasting about a month. He notes hardship at his Wyoming residence and references prior winters, signaling continued harsh weather and potential damage to the region.
Coming events Sunday and Wednesday nights and Tuesday and Friday evenings feature Davin pictures at the Lycwum. February 24 basketball and dances accompany the High School Assembly ball on March 4 with Chace Russell and Her Merry Minstrel Maids. Antony and Cleopatra Kreel feature at New Kemmerer Theatre on March 7.
A Kemmerer column lists residents and visitors including Ivan Jones in Cokeville, George McKay in Big Piney, A J Down and Mrs Mable Downey, Mrs A Mains in Glencoe, C W Brandon from Pocatello, L Roberts from Etna, Charley planning a new ranch house, Roxie McClintock visiting Centrall, John Callahan presenting coyote hides for bounty, Tunes Boston heading to Texas, and Fred Jennings and Jim Reggin in Kemmerer for a dance band.
Mew dW Samus stays with family in Pogatella then travels from New York City to Angelin for events. Henry Dray, brother-in-law of Samus, dies after a lengthy typhoid illness in Oregon. Dray is remembered as well known in the community.
Sheriff Hansen reports eight prisoners are now held in the county jail. Several local residents are mentioned in brief notes, including Mrs HE Case traveling between towns, Dr Hansen treatments for illnesses, and various residents visiting or returning from trips and medical care. News items cover errands, travel, and local business activity with scattered names and places.
Jame Roberts and Angus McLean visit from Cokeville Monday and Tuesday. H B Parmenter researches Brandon cottage. Miss Gretta Daan visits Granger with Wilda Burham. William Julian from Fonail reports snow halting sheep trailing. Boy Scouts enjoy a New Kemmerer theatre show despite light attendance. John Mixchler and Frank Jonley sell town property in Medicine Bow to Ed Andemon. Up to Date Auto Company advances garage progress. Frontier skiing popular. Platt Wilson named champion. Fr Lynch to resume parish duties after hospital stay. Edwards vaudeville team plans mining camp shows. Mrs Lester Pratt returns from Salt Lake City with son Alton B for eye care. no serious issue. C S Beach injures toe at pumps. confined at home. McKay & Morrow install four new sanitary counters. Lee Johnson of Opal visits Kemmerer. recently returned from California. Mrs Oscar Peterson en route to Rochester for examination and possible operation. Omar of Rock Springs accompanies. 1915 calendars displayed. W G Knox, long absent, reportedly qualified for front-row home. daughter born to Mr Knox.
A January evening social at the Odd Fellows hall drew about twenty couples. Prof Pred Jennings contributed piano music while the Bachelor Girls provided lively dancing and refreshments, making the event enjoyable.
Vaudeville act by Alpha Oe Moon and Soule featured last Sunday night at Kemmerer theatre with a superb Miserere from the opera II Trovatore. They return tonight to perform Aloha Ue the Hawaiian love song which was a big hit.
Henry Budd visited in Ken tmeter yesterday returning from Salt Lake City where he accompanied Mrs Budd who underwent an operation at St Mark's hospital. She is getting along nicely now. Henry is returning to Piney to resume work as district assessor.
The Osmundo Man Wr Moresant of Denver visited Kemmerer early this week to assist Corduve and Usamundo smokers. Mrs. Wm. Roberts, unsettled by recent childbirth, was taken to Lincoln County Miners hospital for better care.
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