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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1917
Page
8
New high grade piano located in Kemmerer since November offered for immediate sale. No reasonable offer refused with liberal terms. Act quickly to purchase a fine piano cheaply. For particulars write to The Denver Music Company Denver Colorado.
A wire from the local depot reports poor stock conditions around Granger due to a heavy run. It orders immediate shipments from Montpelier of several carloads of hay to aid starving sheep nearby. A Nutria sheepman reportedly lost hundreds of head by Sunday morning amid severe weather.
Sam Adams, a prominent Hamsfork rancher, warns of potential flooding on the lower Hama fork as snow melts from the upper Hamsfork country. He notes about three feet of snow at his ranch and a warm spell that could release a rapid flood, advising residents of the Kemmerer flat to be vigilant. Adams recounts a blizzard ordeal last Sunday night with W. B. Fenn and Alfred Fenn, where they lost visibility, freed the horses, and trudged six miles to Kemmerer, unharmed.
The Rev Paul James of Cheyenne announced he'll conduct regular Sunday morning services at the local Episcopal church. Sunday school will be held each Sunday at 10 AM.
G Kuyama a Japanese porter at the depot was arrested on a charge of assault and battery with E W Weicker a German car inspector as complainant. Testimony said Kuyama, under liquor influence, attacked with a shovel but only caused minor bruises. At trial Kuyama agreed to pay costs and the case was dismissed after they settled differences.
Three new typhoid cases developed in Glencoe over the past week. The victims, J Hood F Hansgard and Morlono Kavala, are now patients at Lincoln County Miners Hospital.
Marshall Reynolds visited Cokeville early in the week with Albert Fenn also in town to inspect stock. Fred Chapin traveled to Salt Lake City for business, and Mrs. Emil Lilegrose occupies the Wilkes house after a recent vacancy. Everett Price resigned from the College Inn in Granger and moved to Kemmerer. Mrs. Andrew Morrow recovering in hospital from illness. J. Allen and M. D. Watterson of Cokeville came with coyote hides. hired farm loan agents.
J Whit Thompson, a local fur dealer, puts on the market a large line of fur offerings including coats and beaver pieces. He boasts expertise in handling furs and notes recent winter hides he bought. Thompson, formerly of Cokeville, advertises below cost pricing to attract Kemmerer shoppers and says cash is needed to buy more raw furs. He seeks to dispose of goods to locals as furs are not bought annually.
Marshall Reynolds was notified this week of his appointment as Court Commissioner in Kemmerer joining Robert Christmas, the existing commissioner. The addition creates two commissioners as needed in the district.
remodeling plans at the Golden Rule Store under Harry Trost include cabinet services replacing current shelving. right side will house mens furnishings while left side opens exclusive ladies and children's ready to wear with new cabinets. shoe department between them. office moved to rear. parcel and change carriers installed. aims to create a modern, updated store.
County Assessor George W. Tanner and his brother rode to their Beckwith ranch a few days ago. They described the sleighing as good but fear the trip may be impractical if the recent heavy snow does not persist.
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