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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1913
Page
9
The State Senator from Unita County championed the Lincoln county bill in the Legislature, despite strong county opposition. He then helped secure a large popular victory at the polls for division and Kemmerer as county seat. Tom is shown with a county division smile in the photograph.
Kemmerer Lodge No. 3 A F and A M held Christmas day installation in old Odd Fellows rooms. Worthy Master E L Smith led a strong showing as the lodge, now in its first year, prepared to move to the new Odd Fellows hall. Wm Downey becomes first past Worthy Master thanks to pivotal efforts enabling the lodge’s formation.
From Salt Lake, cattleman and acting Lincoln County commissioner Mr. Joe Black reported Star Valley residents seek Elk County separation from Lincoln. Attorney Sammon of Kemmerer shared the view. Black had previously run for the legislature and lost. Hoe served in the capacity several times, Evanston.
Lincoln County will be recognized as a legal entity on the first Monday in January when new officers take oaths and assume duties. The county commission lists include Erwin from Jackson Hole, O Neal and Mrs Nicholson from Green River, Peterson Harrison Hanson Cook from Star Valley, Tanner and Ried from Cokeville, and Jones Bell Embree from the mining district.
John Br Arnold of Evanston sends a holiday message to Lincoln praising friendship and shared trails from the mountains westward. Frank Curtis went to Boise for holidays and has not yet returned, worrying friends who fear no vacant house is available in Kemmerer.
A rugged reminiscence of frontier life near Uinta County with the narrator debating how to provide for livestock and hens while facing local skepticism. The letter references Bill Magee and a steadfast scout image, ending with praise for the scout and a Christmas visit by A Blickfeldt of Tuy CAMERA in Rawlins.
John Ishlick was arrested at No 4 mine last week by Constable Joe Gudmannven charged with assault and battery. He was arraigned before Judge Rosenberg found extremely guilty fined 5 dollars costs total 17 dollars admonished to be more careful and promised to be good.
Attorney General Doug Preston married Mrs Anna Clark in Detroit on Oct 16 and kept it secret until events before Christmas. The Cheyenne Tribune notes a public celebration at the Plains with rice, cigars, and a hush between schedules. Preston plans Cheyenne home life once legislature ends as Encampment Herald ceases publication due to legal entanglements. Drury moves to Cheyenne to join Daily Leader.
George W. Tanner, Cokeville County Assessor, is portrayed in a modest cut that belies his true heft, a contrast readers should grasp while noting the image helped him clinch the victory.
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