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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1913
Page
7
The Medicine Bow Times reports on Wyoming legislative issues including a proposed bounty bill to address rising wolves and coyotes, a push to increase appropriations, and opposition to a reactionary governor. Editorials urge reform of the direct primary, suggesting fees to place names on ballots to reflect voter choice.
The article reports a major officer loss in the United Mine Workers district and notes internecine divisions between conservative and radical factions led by Julion and Arthur Morgan. It mentions a line inspector position at a company, a front-page attack in Idaho, and references to Theodore Roosevelt, capital laws, and the Capital News with unclear details.
In Kemmerer, 7th, 1 7th, commissioners J A Black T Hunter Salmon and Leo Nelson with Clerk J P Folger met to organize the new Lincoln County board. Thomas D ONeil was elected chairman. bonds for Harold H Harrison and other officials were approved or qualified. Deputies, notaries, and liquor license matters were handled. plans for staffing and appropriations were set, with activity continuing through the week.
C C Davis resumes control of the Cokeville Register after an eastern trip while Frank Tischborne visits Kemmerer and plans to move to Encampment for new paper prospects. The piece notes sentiment on Elk County creation, recalls Evanston’s division fight, and cites Lincoln County’s expected valuation of thirteen to fourteen million with needs for roads and bridges.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a county action involving Elk movement and a figure named John in Great La, Kemmerer, and a winter journey. It mentions a cage, meat, and a winter house, with unclear sequence and several garbled names. The readable items reference weather and travel hardship during a cold trip and possible official involvement.
The column lists guests and visitors across Kemmerer including Dave Bores, Prof. Bresnahan, Rev. BM, Harry Cane, and Mrs. Carnahan. It notes the Misses Carnabin taking over Hoskins Cafe, Mrs. W. B.S visiting in Burlington, and various trips to Salt Lake City, Denver, and Ogden. Also mentioned are theatre events, hardware gifts, weather snippets, and community happenings.
Superintendent J E Hurch returned from Sheridan with news Kemmerer was chosen as the next nesting place for the State Teachers Association. Committees favored Doogina, but the waterline issue and funding shaped the final selection. Over 150 attendees, old banquet in the coal mine noted as a novelty.
Carl Cook and wife with three children occupy the Mayor cottage after his election as clerk of the court last fall. The Star Valley Independent notes a farewell party from friends and relatives and describes Cook as qualified and well regarded as he begins his duties.
A. L Bale and D. C. Oakley of At won visited Monday. Oakley, on his first trip here in years, was surprised by the town and noted a curious scene at Montpalier. Hale, a county official, and six gentlemen received their friendly call, signaling cordial local ties.
Wm Clark visits from his ranch near Cokerilla for a community gathering at a parish hall with a supper. Mrs J Guttmondsen and children visit her sister Markham. A Polish and Slavish parish matter is noted with Fr Gruenacher. Deputy Kienander and W J Jomeen are mentioned in civic notes. social events and a burn injury are recorded in scattered items.
The Linewli County Miners Hospital board met Sunday afternoon and approved key matters including the tender of a chief surgeon and superintendent position to Dr. A Whitlock. Whitlock, educated at Francisco Abeveland Stanford, has hospital experience in San Francisco Dayton Utah Evanston and Kemmerer and is set to open the hospital mid January.
Morgan, once deputy county clerk in Evanston, serves as assistant examiner in Kemmerer this week. He helped the commission with tasks for new work and is noted for his prior efficient county service. The piece mentions upcoming duties for various county offices and staff.
The annual Wyoming Sheep Growers meeting convenes in Cheyenne today and will adjourn tonight to permit the National Wool Growers congestion to convene and allow all to attend.
A dynamite blast in a railroad cut near Diamondville injures Jose Guthfrey, a Mexican laborer for the Utah wash. He suffers an eye injury and other wounds. treated by Dr Marquis and taken to the hospital.
The Yankee Doodle Stock Co presents a comedic program at New Kem Porter Theater with lively performances and appreciative audiences. A review notes strong acting and stage restraint amid a lively cast, praising the troupe's effort and crowd reaction.
Christmas morn marks the opening of the firms new offices in the Fir National Book Building with four bright rooms atop the structure. The practice has grown, filling the old space beyond its capacity, and attorney Jack Christmas, a University of Minnesota graduate, leads the expanded firm to meet rising client demands while promising renewed service to the community.
The article records a staff shift at Frontier with a transfer replacing a teacher in ill health. Miss Ethel Amidon is chosen for the Frontier vacancy. It also lists new entrants Rollin Bradley, David, Albert and Eather Alwn Burton, Raby, Blaine, Dan Hanson, Alice Tirole, and Thelma Ep aes Leora Cink mt ike ene. The faithful janitor is absent due to illness, with hopes for a quick return. Kemmerer Bakery and Candy Kitchen advertises meals at the Kemmerer market.
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