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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1912
Page
2
The piece notes ongoing Democrat gridlock on wool tariff schedules in Congress. It reports Progressive Republicans distancing from La Follette, Sen Borah and Dixon deserting, and mentions evolving Chinese Republic finances and the ascent of Dr Sun Yat Sen as provisional president amid U S support.
E T Payton, long time Cheyenne Tribune figure, visited Kemmerer Wyoming last week in support of the paper. He reports good health and notes readers’ warm reception despite recent troubles, thanking local press and noting his association with state journalism.
A weather system caused widespread travel disruption as storms damaged roads and delayed trains. Early reports mention the Weather Bureau and local authorities coordinating road closures and passenger delays across multiple routes.
John Nagle, who was severely beaten and tortured at Opal last week, can now be released. He called The Camera office to express gratitude to the local residents for the concern shown during his misfortune, noting the terrible ordeal he endured.
We have in stock 200 large wall pocket calendars for 1912 ordered for a person who found they would not need them. They are neatly patterned and were promptly paid for. We are authorized to offer them as a bargain to someone who may still issue calendars for this year.
Fremont County commissioners approve the incorporation of the Town of Pinedale and have appointed election inspectors. Every voter signed the petition, making the vote essentially a formality to decide the incorporation.
C M Whitey leads the dry goods and clothing department of Birth Fargo Hoskins Co accompanied by Mrs Whitney for a five week eastern trip. They will visit Chicago Cleveland Rochester and New York City with Rochester重点 staying longer to visit Mr Whitney's parents. In Cleveland he will select the latest fashions and patterns for spring and summer goods.
Pioneer rancher 1 M Vandervoort of Daniel visited Opal on Monday driving from the Grey River Valley region. He described heavy traffic conditions and noted ongoing ranch activity as improving prospects for the valley with new arrivals anticipated, including a stop at Kies Springs and a visit to Big Piney to see his daughter before returning home.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Jak Hower and Moey Keane with unclear context. It references a divinity and a Pivese Maker Abaleut, but meaning is largely unreadable and names appear misspelled. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable text.
J Alexander manager for the above company offers regular trips and services at Velief and the Last far to ote wrer will lat at the Himking Hotel Saturday afternoon. Labour on Tuesday work at your home available. those with trouble with their tires should not fail to call.
Weekly items list theatre and dance dates, bakery and stationery ads, real estate pitches, and social notices from Kemmerer and surrounding towns. Mentions Jan 13 18 events, local visitors, births, church christening, club meetings, and business updates across Kemmerer, Diamondville, Pocatello, Cokeville, Opal, and surrounding communities.
The CAsMan has received a letter from EB TL Boyd Paawai New Jersey making inquiry about George Boyd. The party desires to convey information of interest and asks Mr Boyd to call at the office where the letter will be shown.
Enla Ursula a Finnish miner aged 40 was instantly killed yesterday afternoon at No 1 Fron tier mine on the north side. Death followed a rock fall after he failed to remove the bone roof as was custom. He leaves a wife with no further particulars available.
A collage of small town notices shows kitchen items like bone delicious drinks at Joe Pellegrini's, rentals, guild meetings, real estate growth in Pocatello and Kemmerer, a Kemmerer orchestra event, and residents visiting relatives. It mentions Mrs. Lane hosting a St Margaret’s Guild gathering, various travels, and local commerce improvements at The Golden Bale store.
A joint installation took place last Saturday evening at Odd Fellows Hall. Officers elected for Remporor Lodge No. 31 and the Rebekah lodge were installed in the presence of about 55 members with district deputy grand master Arthur Robinson presiding. A social hour and refreshments followed. Officers included Ralph W. Smith as Past Grand, Alvin Anderson as Noble Grand, Calvin Bart as Great Grand, James Edmunds as secretary, J. B. Joanson as treasurer, and for the Rebekah lodge Miss Carrie Joanson as Noble Grand with Emma Roberts as vice grand and Alvin Anderson as financial secretary.
Marriage notice for Mable Home Stellwagen and Albers F D Labey announces the ceremony Saturday evening at the bride's parents home in Wayne Michigan. The bride taught in Kemmerac and Diamondville. groom Leroy is a Western Union operator at Frontier. The Lileys expect to return this week and reside in Prattier after February.
Donald McAllister, formerly a vivator in Kemmerer, informs readers he is now a resident of Lincoln County and serves as outside foreman of the Glencoe mine. His family remains on a Utah farm for the winter, with plans to join him in Glencon later.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. A. deweys died Monday afternoon while playing on a bed. Doctors report the cause as a bursting of a blood vessel in the head. Funeral services are held at the Catholic church with Father Land officiating, burial in Kemmerer cemetery. The bereaved family has widespread community sympathy.
Mr and Mrs Pratt Wilson entertained the Bachelor's girls and boys at their Frontier home on Saturday evening with games and prizes. Mewwn Chas Christmas Olaf Jeffer and others participated. Charlie won a teat prize a pair of silk socks and Tommy Timmins the booby prize. Delights included refreshments after the games and a pleasant evening.
700 acres of food farming land under the Covey canal in Bear River valley and on the old Pixley ranch. Water plentiful. Ground to be plowed and sowed to oats. Price fifty dollars per acre. Sold in large or small tracts. Write or call to inspect the land.
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