Local Kemmerer Notes Include Weddings and Arrivals
Local Kemmerer items report Peter Etcheverry and Miss Mary Fuller wed by Rev. Lynch, the couple settling in Rock Springs. A string of travelers and residents move through Kemmerer, including A D Hawkins leaving for Cheyenne to become state treasurer, Sammon’s illness, and Ted Blickfelt returning to work at the Camera office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Havkine
Kemmerer
Cheyenne
Peter Etcheverry
Mary Fuller
Kemmeer
T. D. Lynch
Etcheverry
Joseph Fuller
Cokeville
Rock Springs
Forsyth Likely New State Land Commissioner
Cheyenne reports say Rock Springs auditor R B Forsyth will become state land commissioner after his current term ends. He would replace Ray W Lee and succeed 8 G Hop king who left for Washington. Forsyth has been offered the post and may accept, remaining at the state capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
R. B. Forsyth
Rock Springs
Ray W .Lee
G. Hopking
Nortice
Washington
Laramie
Forsyth
Vernon Johnston Leaves For Home In Tennessee
Vernon Johnston, connected with the Camera for five weeks, handed in his resignation effective Saturday January 11. He will depart Saturday night for Sunny Tennessee to spend the winter, citing South business matters. He enjoyed his stay in Kemmerer and regrets leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Johnston
Mr. Johnston
Sunny
Tennessee
Kemmerer
South
Spectacular Cheyenne Fire Ignores Lumber Yard Blaze
A major blaze erupted at the Union Pacific lumber piles in Cheyenne around 1 30 pm on the 2nd, drawing both fire stations. Firefighters fought the flames for some time before gaining control, with damage limited to a large bridge timber pile. The blaze was one of Cheyenne’s most spectacular in recent memory.
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Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Pioneer Dies in Colorado Springs Leads to Local Mourning
News from Kommerer reports the death of W. N. Apperson of Daniel in Colorado Springs. He was a long time real estate owner in the upper Green River country and left a widow and several sons and daughters. He had recently traveled there with W. A. Garter and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kommerer
W. N. Apperson
Daniel
Colorado Springs
Apperson
Green River
Wyoming Governor Houx Pledges Home Ties and Oregon Basin Plan
Governor Houx announces he will remain in Wyoming and participate in the Oregon Basin irrigation project with Independence Irrigation Co. He says the project will irrigate 100000 acres and employ returning soldiers. He plans to stay in Cheyenne and educate his children locally, denying any move to California.
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Hous
Houx
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Cody
Oregon Basin
Independence Irrigation Company
Mr Weat
West & Hazlett
Robert Black
Independence
Kan
W. H. Taylor
East 1
Franklin B. Lape
Interior
Reclamation Service
California
University of Wyoming
Wyoming Tribune
Whiston Returns to Cokeville After Time in Kemmerer
Misa Mae Whiston returns to Cokeville today after a long stay in Kemmerer. She had worked at the Cokeville School before the epidemic.
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Misa Mae Whiston
Cokeville
Kemmerer
Mrs Whiston
Coble
Local Parties To Drill In Texas Oil Field
Mr F A Brozovnik returns from Wichita Falls with Dan Sullivan and others to lease 40 acres in the Burk Burnett field near Wichita Falls. He plans to drill within ten days and aims for a first well at about 1700 feet. The group has funds to spud several wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Brozovnik
Kemmerer
Wichita Falls
Dan Sullivan
Fenn
Burk Burnett
Bresovnik
Oil Excitement Seen as Green River Near Oil Boom
Green River City nears a possible oil rush as reports claim California drillers three miles north have struck at 200 feet and begun a second hole. Officials offer no confirmation or denial, but locals expect Green River to join Wyoming boom towns.
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Green River City
Green River Star
California
Green River
Green River Sar
Former Gov Brooks Recovering After Mayo Hospital Operation
Ex Governor B. B. Brooks of Casper lies in Mayo Brothers hospital Rochester Minnesota recovering from an appendicitis operation. He became ill while away and was rushed to the hospital where doctors report he is progressing well.
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B. B. Brooks
Casper
Mayo Brothers
Rochester
Minn
Brooks
Nurses Host Delightful Dancing Party at Miners Hospital
Nurses held a pleasant dancing party Thursday evening in the reception room of the Nurses Home at Lincoln County Miners Hospital. The program featured many frolics and attendance enjoyed by all. Light refreshments and punch were served.
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Lincoln County Miners’ Hospital
Royal Soirée Hosts Notables Amid Evening Dance
The gathering featured hostesses and a notable guest list including Menare Snow Malroy Frank Davis Benny Cousins Dr Madison and wife Dr Bud Hocker and wife John Matthew John Hainsworth and Al Gilebriat with others in attendance during the Thursday event at Hinera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinera
Menare Snow
Malroy
Frank Davis
Benny Cousins
Dr. Madison
Bud Hocker
John Matthew
John Hainsworth
al Gilebriat
Gamblers Mix In Casper Ends With Fatal Wound
In Casper last Friday night a man named Jack Priccera was shot in the stomach by Slim Davis alias Eagieston during a Center street gambling joint. Priccera died at the State Hospital about 6 PM Saturday. Eagieston and Sam Larson the Swede are jailed in county on first degree murder charges.
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Jack Priccera
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Here
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