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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1913
Page
9
A handwritten poem collection notes a gift from father David G. Thomas of Rock Springs Wyoming. It includes the piece Weoming on Tse and others bound with a dedication to the editor and a June date. The owner, believed a state official, recalls prior reprintings and seeks permission to publish the poems.
The text shows an uncertain plan about grading work and temporary employment, with unclear details. It mentions the city, work being done, private tracing, guarding ground, and camps related to a beast or pestation. The content is garbled and lacks clear facts.
Hon. Frank P. Cranney and Hon. Thos. White visited Kemmerer en route to Cheyenne where they serve in the looming legislature. They report strong sentiment for dividing Lincoln County along existing lines, with the new county name Sho shbonn. Both favor early action on county division and on amending the primary law to allow filing a certificate and fee to appear on the primary ballot. They unite across parties on county division and primary reform.
Miss Henrietta May Dent of Ginn Idaho and Henry Cleve Danham wed in Glenn Idaho on a Monday after Dent taught at Big Piney. Danham, son of O. H. Danham of Big Piney, was joined in Kommerer last Thursday. The couple plan a home on the gee ranch in the upper country.
A fragmentary report recalls Lt Casey Ed. Casey a former townsman and mayor J G Cassy visiting Kemmerer from Lon glad the Philippines. He served about five years in the Peace error? and returned by bus in Oglen. The town remembers him and his service.
The Conroy coal camp of United States Coal Co. near readiness to ship as railroad links nearing completion. V Gould of Chicago supervises design and progress with a 300 foot tipple, 60 gpm pumps, and a 150 hp generator. About 100 men employed, eight cottages ready, more housing to follow. superintendent Walter T Harris leads operations.
Miss Edna Sammon led a Friday night social event for the Bachelor Girle at 500 Club with rooms decorated in club colors and art lights. Prizes were awarded with Jones losing to Miss Hocker in a stated contest, and La Chapelle Wilson noted in a second place showing amid a LaFeir arrangement and assorted dishes including meat, deli, potato, and sandwic.
Tom Went visiting A. D. Hoskins of Kemmerer in Branaton on business. The gentleman who in past years developed famous political primers and color of the Times was seen with pres ates.
A Wyoming crime report reveals eight hundred aged steers stolen from Tensleep Big Horn forest reserve, valued at 40000 to 850000. Owners Milo Burk O W Arnett and G A Sutherland live in Tensleep. a $108 reward is offered for information leading to recovery. Basin residents anticipate further details next week.
One of the first duties of Sheriff Hanson and Deputy Gudmundsen was to sequester a man in Diamondville who had visions of a baseball umpire and appeared to have altered judgment. The incident, Johnny Morrison’s second confinement for hallucinations, led to his commitment after the deputy left him in custody.
Coroner B H Embree was summoned to Diamondville last week to hold an inquest over Angelo Cecarello, a miner who died when coal fell at No 1 mine. Evidence suggests the accident resulted from carelessness by Gegmecd.
The Wyoming State Wool Growers Association met in Cheyenne last week and elected Hon. Pat Sullivan as president for the coming year. John C. Kinney of Cokeville was named vice president. Sullivan was chosen as the representative on the National Association's executive committee, with selection of a member to 1914 left to the state executive committee. B. W. Olson of Cokeville was named to quartering duties. annual renting details were to be announced later as the conference moves toward Salt Lake City.
The new home of Rock Springs Lodge No 19 A F and A M is nearly finished and will be formally opened with a red letter day in Masonry. Six o clock service will be held and a commemorative event planned for members and guests as the temple is dedicated.
The Harriman system has placed an order for Witmen locomotives in the Union Pacific and Line. Debates rise as prices and marchings remain concealed until completion. Delayed stakes and cogs reportedly involve Russia and Kaunworth market, described as appalling.
A fatal train collision near a viaduct last Thursday morning killed a prominent team from a grading outfit. The engine failed to stop, striking the crew as they neared the chutes, severing a leg and necessitating urgent action. Officials urge extreme caution on the short distance tracks as daily travel poses risks. Also noted is a note on Eastern millionaires selling radio assets amid looming financial storms.
Robert Harvey, a Sublet councilman and Owl Order president, died of freezing after being found by the roadside between Sublet and his home. Coroner Embree and Sheriff Ed Hanson led the inquest concluding death by freezing. Burial occurred in Rock Springs with Mayor Hood and Order of Owls representative Alex Revel present.
Dr Hocker returned from Evanston last week and tendered his resignation as a county commissioner with two years left to serve due to Lincoln county residence. Tom Painter was named to fill the unexpired term. The Republican board named Joseph B Martin purchasing agent and cut a deputy sheriff salary at Granger, with potential retention if Lincoln county pays part of the salary.
J Hill has moved his harness shop to the former Kemmerer Savings Bank building. Hill is an expert leather worker with a stock of horse tack and supplies. The community welcomes the new shop as a needed institution for local horse owners.
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