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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1913
Page
3
The 1805 wage scale for Wyoming county officers is criticized as outdated while other sectors show large hikes. The piece urges a substantial increase, up to the constitutional limit, citing rail, mine, and labor wage rises and noting current county salaries are far below those in first class counties and against rising living costs.
The piece argues paying spot cash at local stores beats mail order credit. It claims mail order houses advance profits by acting as purchasing agents and may delay or withhold shipments, while home merchants stock goods and can serve customers with large cash orders promptly, urging readers to try local merchants.
Mr and Mrs Frank Ball arrived in Kommerer from the Cottonwood ranch. They return with their children who are at school there but went home for holidays. The Balls plan a visit, possibly spending the rest of winter in the south. Bill Ball spent most of last winter in poor health and may travel to Mayo Brothers Institute in Mockenter Minnesota for treatment.
The Kemmerer Fire Department reported a smaller turnout for its New Year’s Eve dance than hoped, leaving the treasury in the red by about 40. Decorations impressed, uniforms neat, the moonlight waltz and punch pleased attendees, while the program halted the grand march due to crowd size.
Low fares to San Francisco and Los Angeles with diverse routes through U S L agents for rates and farther details. April 1st. See United States L agents for rates and further particulars.
Several graduates of Kemmerer High School teaching this winter spent the holidays in Kemmerer. Kathryn Elliott from Susie, Emma Roberts from Hamfork, and Elizabeth Woods from Fontenelle visited their families. They are progressing well in their school work, pleasing many friends. Kemmerer Bakery advertises hot coffee tea lemon aid and warm soft drinks.
Farrell assistant superintendent and road master for the O. S. S. at Kemmerer has been transferred to the Glenn's Ferry district in Idaho with his family. The move comes due to Mrs. Farrell's health and the high altitude, with hopes the change will help. John McGreevy has arrived to take over his work in this district. Heo the new No. H0 Sit-Straight White sewing machine and other styles at our store. Kemmerer Hardware & Furniture Co.
HL Grontage of Sublet, a pioneer miner since 1806 and town justice of the peace, traveled to Kemmerer on Friday on the way to Cumberland to visit his grandchildren over Sunday. He has spent years mining and has been active outside in recent times. The Kemmerer market promises delicious steaks chops roasts and more.
Gus Ackerland of Cumberland purchased equipment for his team this winter while his vehicle awaited hospital repair. An incident during a cold night caused several gasoline pipes to freeze and burst after four cans supposedly containing gasoline, leading to water contamination and damage.
Wm Sutton spent a week in Kemmerer and Diamondville with a severe grip. He recently bought a home in Erie Colorado north of Denver where he plans to settle. He returned to Kemmerer aiming for a ranch near Pinedale but postponed the trip due to slick roads and will return in spring.
A Board of Inquiry met in Kemmerer Wyoming on December 29 1912 to determine the derailment of the O B L Dieersain train No 18 at mile post forty three quarters on December 27 1912. The board found the rear wheel on the south side of the west track fork Diner 63 was loose and dropped into the south rail due to a worn axle journal. The wheel had been inspected but the axle was worn nine and fourteen seventeenths inches and likely loose when the train arrived. The inspection at Pocatello failed to reveal the loose wheel and Car Inspector Walter Poulson is named responsible. Personnel on the board included J Husted assistant superintendent C A Christmas citizen R H Hunter assistant superintendent and Wm Farrell roadmaster with minutes noting improper fit and wear on axle and wheel.
President Daniway of the University of Wyoming visits Ithaca New York to confer with Dr Liberty Hyde Bailey of the New York Agricultural College. Bailey agrees to deliver the formal address at the laying of the new Agricultural Hall cornerstone at Wyoming in January.
The Wealy incorporation filing lists stock of ten thousand dollars, value ten dollars each, with term fifty years. Three directors are E Fisher, AL Thomas Jr, and AA Venley. principal office in Eikol, Uint County. Annual meeting for Kemmerer Savings Bank and Trust Company noted for January 18, 1919 at 7 PM with A D Hopkins as president and Casbier as cashier.
A $10 reward is offered for the return of an iron gray bores at Gann, ation Wy. The notice seeks the animal's safe recovery and names the finder in the reward agreement.
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