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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1915
Page
22
A 1914 Wyoming note from Wadnester reports multiple laws found inoperative in Lincoln County with unclear legal status. The brief mentions Kemmerer and dated January 6 1914, but details are sparse. Stake unclear.
The 1914 wool output shows Wyoming with 28.476 million pounds, Montana leading at 30.171 million, while editorial comment notes Edit or Wendt of Wind River in Lander opposes a county Republican for state house speaker. The piece suggests Hench may gain strength in 2 years with GOP support and Frem ont delegation pride.
Cheyenne Daily Tribune cites Chicago Tribune asserting no million unemployed in the United States. It argues that even if two million unemployed each support three dependents, six million would be affected, about a sixteenth of the population, indicating broader hardship.
The speaker argues that people must fund shortages from tariff cuts and endure reduced pay to allow foreign products and manufacturers to enter the market, highlighting the hardship and job loss resulting from policy.
A Terre Haute jury returned 127 indictments last week, leading to the imprisonment of most senior city officers including the mayor, the sheriff, and the district court judge amid a crackdown on illegal voting and election irregularities.
The excerpt notes public dislike of the peace time stamp tax aimed at funding a deficit and suggests it will drive a change in how government is run in Washington.
A Canper Record note contemplates Christmas gift neckties seen in shops and the habit of choosing a lavish tie for others who might not buy one themselves. It muses on spotting many gift neckties during a forthcoming day.
The writer discusses editorial craft and the appeal of thoughtful topics. He notes the editor’s skill in shaping lines to please readers and convey themes with clarity and authority.
The Cheyenne Shrine Club announces a pilgrimage starting at the Masonic Temple on December 31 at 8:20 PM, traveling via the Panama Canal and returning next year. The commissary will provide refreshments en route and membership cards allow nobles with spouses or companions to join without uniform accommodation.
The Gladstone Entertainers, billed for Thursday through Saturday at the New Kemmerer theatre, are a high class company from Seattle Pocatello and other places. They are clean and well recommended with a changing program each night.
Mrs. James Dodge of Sublet died of peritonitis on Thursday after a stomach disorder. The remains were taken to Wisconsin for interment with Mr. Dodge and their two daughters. Mr. Dodge is manager of the Frontier Supply Co store at No. 4 Ming and the community offers sympathy.
Brief news item notes wolves killed two spring calves and a yearling heifer for J H Ubh and elk carcasses found, warning of rising danger. Observers urge action as wolves and coyotes become bolder, potentially prompting legislative response.
Hayden M. White credits Watt Brandon editor of the Buffalo Voice for the Kemmerer Camera Christmas edition. He praises Brandon's journalism, noting his ability to edit and publish a neat attractive and instructive issue despite harsh political words from the editor.
The Big Piney Examiner reports the annual Christmas number of the Kemmerer Camera arrives at the office. It is filled with writerups and boosters for Lincoln county and territory tributary to Kemmerer. A copy makes a fine Christmas present and praises Watt.
The old board of county commissioners led by T D O Neil John B Erwin and C H Peterson met to finish business and approve bonds for the new board including O T Papworth. Peterson was chosen chairman and Marshall Reynolds appointed county and prosecuting attorney. bonds for justice T B Carnahan and deputy sheriffs approved. The county finances were reported sound with funds on hand to cover indebtedness.
The Hamilton Ga rage name is changed to Lincoln County Garage with J G McKeana as owner The remodeled facility boasts steam heat and a large overhead space repurposed as a paint and store room The shop offers Ford parts and carts and will service automobiles with skilled machinists in charge
J B March departs at week end for Cheyenne to join a state legislative committee overseeing introduction and passage of bills for school intervals. Mr Burch previously served on the committee for a year and earned credit for notable work.
Fragmentary lines describe urging travel or movement with unclear names and places. The text shows garbled wording and missing context, making it hard to identify a clear event or subject.
EB Barch and Prof Creager visited Star Valley and reported strong parent interest in advancing schools to the high level. Four meetings were held at Fairview Atton and Thayne as talks begin on merging eleven school districts into a single district with a superintendent, similar to Kemmerer.
Ted Wilkes and A Buckfeldt traveled to Marbleton for the Marbleton Athletic Carnival. A draw in the amateur bout between Young Muckfeldt and Bill Thompson preceded a main event between Prof Pete Sullivan and Ted Wilkes, also ending in a draw. Sullivan suffered a dislocated jaw during the afternoon. The day included a dance and supper, with a late New Year exhibition at Big Piney Hall and a dance to close the event.
Christal Waphhuret says she will resume campaigning in England as soon as hostilities end. The note contrasts a stronger stance with Old J Bull who prefers direct action against Germany.
Local letters list residents returning from winter trips in Utah Idaho and Colorado. Names include F B Curtis J OBrien John Griff Charley Lancaster H L Bickley and Mrs J & Orr. Casualty A W Peach known as Rabbit dies in Casper of spinal meningitis. Also notices of a poverty social Jan 8 and moves to Portland and Opal.
George Gortat a 16 year old boy disarmed a 32 calibre revolver but it exploded. The bullet grazed his sister’s head causing a scalp wound and she narrowly avoided death. Mike Naylin left for Dillon Montana for a visit. W P Garvin will leave Kemmerer to manage in Provo Utah Mr Wible of Brigham City Utah succeeds him first on the 10th.
Deputy Sheriff McCarthy resigns as Sheriff Hansen plans to recommend Angus McDougal for the position. No other changes in the sheriff's force. Gudmundsen remains under sheriff and Charley Sammon stays jailer.
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