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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1913
Page
1
A maintenance worker at Fouil died after a brief stop for clothing change while en route to his duties. He was last seen with T B Almld, a bridge foremast, and a speeder near the fanaral area. Authorities report a fatal incident with deep sympathy from Montpelisr.
An ordination service will be held at St James church in Kemmerer on Wednesday morning at 11 o clock. Reverend Wel Maan Desbeun, Wooing, will be advanced to the priesthood of the Anglican Church of Great Britain. attendance is invited.
A fragmentary item notes the Star Valley region backing its representative and admiration from the public. The text references Lincoln county and mentions Wells Howe and Oranney in a partial, garbled report about election or seating at a meeting.
Mrs Child of Lima Montana returned from Honolulu last week with her daughter Miss Alice who was seriously ill. They visited Mrs Frank and are noted for Alice's beautiful singing voice. Many Kemmerer friends will be glad to hear of her complete recovery.
The Mountain Home Hotel in Big Piney burned to the ground on Thursday evening. The fire spread quickly, leaving little salvage. Proprietor Dennis reported about 100 in furniture and clothing lost, while Walter Shiedier, owner of the beer stand, estimated similar losses. Firemen fought the blaze for an hour with several sustaining burns during efforts to save the building.
Rock Springs Rocket reports No. 4 coal mine in Wyoming is hoisting coal in a car way and dumping on the outside. Miners prepare the mine for operation and plan to bring first coal to market soon. The mine had been closed for about twenty years.
Diamond drill at Prouder under Kemmerer Coal Co confirms large No 1 vein remains, boosting potential output beyond 1000 tons. Faced with a fault and flooded lower entries, crews plan to drain water via a pumping reservoir as they re-enter the No 1 slope from 1200 feet ahead, with surface access to follow.
In a House speech on February 7 Hon. Frank W. Mondell criticizes federal bird protection efforts. He argues such laws would empower bureaucrats, threaten private property, and impose broad penalties for mere actions affecting birds, asserting no clear link to insect control or crop protection.
News from Fossil reports the death of Ernest Newtown Peckinpaugh aged about 26 after weeks of illness and past health issues. Born June 17 1887 in Central City Nebraska he died from complications believed to be an abscess of the brain following an appendicitis operation and rheumatism. Services were held in Fossil with Rev Mayor Kemmerer officiating, his remains later buried in Kemmerer cemetery, mourned by his mother two sisters and two brothers.
Piney booster visits town from Kemmerer after a trip to Gokeville. He speaks on Ford cars, helped secure a new garage and a light plant to serve Piney residents. He notes a possible $810,000 school house and $18,000 new store building for Piney Mercantile Co, foreseeing a bright future for the town.
Work has begun to remove the old turntable at 0.5 Lyard and install a new electric table, the latest model, to accommodate large engines. The project, estimated to take two months, will modernize the facility and improve operation.
Women of the Congregational church in Sheridan Wyoming will publish an edition on March 12 with Scaridee Rater serving as editor and pocketing proceeds. The effort aims to raise funds for a pipe organ and support the church’s pipe fund.
Fragmented testimony notes general support for bird protection, faith in legislative action, and belief that most states will enact adequate laws. The writer expresses confidence in self government and the public duty to protect wildlife, while cautioning against exploiting one species at the expense of others.
The Cokeville Register notes Uncle Tim Kinney in Palm Beach sending a letter and postcard book of Florida scenes, planning stops at Havana and Cuban points, Porto Rico, with delays as boats to the Panama Canal zone were booked. He hoped to return by mid next month.
A Demented Austrian Signorita Oliva appeared before District Court Commissioner Bob Christmas for inquiry on vanity. A jury including Christmas and Clark found alcoholic dementia to be the cause. Once an asylum inmate for about two years, she was discovered recently and armed with a knife threatened to eat her child. Overpowered by Marshal Con Brady, she was taken into custody and returned to the state asylum at Evanston.
Freight traffic on the Oregon Short Line increases earlier in the year and now taxes the system moving large volumes. Nearly seven percent of freight is west bound to Idaho and coast points, with substantial coal handling both directions. Last week three carloads of Idaho potatoes passed through Kemmerer for points.
Concrete work on the new double bridge between Kemmerer and Diamondville is finished despite cold weather. With spring arrival, the project will be rushed to completion as crews move to temporary points and contractors push ahead.
Edward Poer, employed by Standard Meat and Live Stock Co, surrendered to Montana authorities for the June killing of a Mexican sheepherder near Fossil. He pleaded not guilty in Justice Craig's court, with $10,000 bail set for February 4 awaiting a preliminary hearing. he admits shooting in self defense after a quarrel where the Mexican reached for a gun. Poer, described as quiet and reputable, traveled from Billings to Kemmerer to surrender after thinking over the incident. The prosecution was led by H. E. & H. Rt, with J. B. Smith signing the preliminary papers. Poer was unrepresented at arraignment.
Deputy U S Marshal Jimmy Downs visited Evanston from Wyoming during a blizzard to report prosperity in Uinta County. He notes continuing county division reforms and predicts reduced operating expenses and taxes, with the anticipated return of business to Evanston as costs drop.
An engineer identified as H. H. Maguire was injured last week while thawing a headlight on a switch engine. The incident did not involve an explosion and will keep him from work for some time.
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