Kemmerer notes and social round from Cumberland area
A collage of Kemmerer and Cumberland gossip reports includes dance and theater plans at Smiths Opera House, visits by Ed Harvey and residents from Ogden to Evans ton and Montpelier, a barber shop reopening, a Kinetoscope show, and local business notes. Attendees, travels, and upcoming events are listed with multiple names and local places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Harvey
Montpelier
Hart
Oubley
Vevey
C. J. Hunsacker
Kemmerer
Marbal
P. J. Naylin
Cumberland
Jimmie Townson
Hick Spriogs
Tha Kemmerer Orchestra
Owl Club
Dan Porter
Fossil
Governor Shot Editor in Granger Controversy
Columbia police report editor Gonzales shot by Lieutenant Governor Tillman amid fierce gubernatorial campaign. Gonzales receives critical injuries. Tillman arrested and jailed after surrendering two pistols. The incident follows harsh accusations during the race and ties to Tillman’s political feud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
D. C
Maneinalt Gener Gonzales
Columbia Hospital
James H. Tillman
South Caroline
Med & Nephew
United States
Benjamin Tillman
Boland
Gov_ernor Tillman
Governor's Message Urges Tax Reform and Stricter Game Laws
Governor De Forest Richards urges a statewide overhaul of assessment laws and notes only about one quarter of property is taxed. He recommends taxing coal mine gross outputs and tightening game laws with five year antelope and ten year moose close seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
de Forest Richards
Wyoming
A Million Voices Numbed by Illness at Home Hall
The fragmentary text hints at patients at West Point's Home Hall suffering from a common cold or flu like illness. A patient reportedly found relief after a mysterious treatment labeled New Diney for Covsamp and claims of full recovery. The passage references a trial at a drug store named Chas Hontorsn's Drug store and mentions medical care by physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nual
Hall
West Point
Wien
Ely
Reward Offered for Information on Missing Person
A reward of 5.00 is announced for information leading to the recovery of a party’s son and a glober from the elky 8. Porras, Chief, as stated in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawp Glober
Elky 8
Porras
Big Piney Notes Show Spring Building Plans and Visitors
Community updates from Piney include plans to enlarge a building next spring, visits by quarry and bride, and residents traveling to Salt Lake City. Local figures discuss cattle work, a new store venture by Will Nichols, a wolf bounty meeting, and a petition to appoint Henry McDonald water commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duv
Daniel
Wyo
D. B. Badd
Jessie
Lake City
Y. Kendal
Helen Shannon
Pinedale
Julia Nichols
Will Nichols
Sto E
Nichols
Piney and Vicing
Henry McDonald
McDonald
Mondell Opposes Free Coal in House Debate
Washington January 14 In the debate on removing the duty on coal imports Representative Mondell vigorously opposed the bill arguing it would harm Wyoming coal by exposing it to Chinese labor driven competition from Vancouver and Assiniboine mines and hurt Montana smelters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Repreentaive Mondell
Wyoming
Vancouver
Assiniboine
Montana
For Sale One Story House at Lumber Yard Corner
Notice announces sale of a single story house on the southwest corner near Kewmerer Lumber Yard. Property owned by Dd oa. Seeks transfer to Chr iothes as purchaser. Details are obscured by OCR errors but indicate a real estate sale event at a defined corner location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.P. By. Co
Lata
Kewmerer
Border post office robbery and capture in chase
R. B. Lewin is jailed in Evanston on charges of robbing the Border post office last Sunday night and stealing two horses to escape. Deputies chased Lewin to Sods Springs where a struggle ended with his capture. authorities say the crime included stealing mail, stamps, and a file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Lewin
Evanston
Border
Carl
Tias
Sods Springs
W. Condron
Burder
Richard McDermaid
Side Springs
Lewi
Desperate Wyoming outcast becomes trusted range guard
Cheyenne reports Kind McKinney once famed as a Wyoming criminal now to guard sheep leases at the Red Desert. He previously served time in county jail and state penitentiary with escapes and a hostage standoff. Now described as reformed and respected, he protects foreign flocks and enforces the line for Carbon and Sweetwater county outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Kind McKinney
Wyoming
Red Desert
Jye
Carbon
Sweetwater County
State
McKinney
Paxi
State Legislature Officers Named in Cheyenne
The January 14 report from Cheyenne lists state officers elected by the legislature. President is C. A. Guernsey of Laramie County, vice president J. G. Davin of Carbon County, clerk Martin Conner of Laramie, and other appointments include J. S. Atherly Albany, FP Hoo Jon Black Albany, janitor J. S. Garrett Albany, with pages Orlinda Black and stenographers Anna Lyons and Oisie Griffith from Laramie County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
C. A. Guernsey
Laramie County
J. G. Davin
Carbon County
Conmey
Garrett
Albany County
Orlinda Black
Uinta County
Anna Lyons
Oisie Griffith
Missionary Meeting Draws Crowd and Praise
A crowded Sunday evening missionary meeting at the church showcased children performers and a strong chorus. Soloists Mix Arnold and Mr Mason received hearty applause as aims for funding and support for gospel work in Asia and Africa were emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodiae
The
Camera
Thor
Mix Arnold
Mr. Mason
Asia
Africa
Annual Meeting Notice for Kemmerer Publishing Company
Notice is given of an adjourned annual meeting of Kemmerer Publishing Company stockholders in Kemmerer Wyoming. The meeting, at 8 p.m. on Tuesday January 6 1908, will elect the board of directors for the ensuing year and consider any other business brought before the meeting. President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer Publishing Company
Kemmerer
Wyo
Cas Oes
Will Divide at Granger Passenger and Freight Split
Rumor says Union Pacific may make Granger a division point for passenger and freight traffic. If true, divisions would run Rawlins to Granger and Granger to Ogden, bypassing Evanston and Green River as division stops. Engineers are reportedly surveying for yards and facilities at Granger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlings
Union Pacific
Granger
Wid
Rawlins
Ogden
Evanston
Green River
Tgineers
Ruunthouse
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barrett's Park
Force
Post's
T. P. McMahon
Enberg Kemmerer
Jonas Cohen
Mins Jewio Holland
Cokeville
Ain City
In ‘Thorpe
Kinetascope Show
Oberg
George Hoyer
TJ Geo
W. Fairchild
Gall
HE i
Wee Ham's Fork
Chas Mots
W. 8
Bes
Chemney
George Prichards
Ogdashes
Matt Vallahan
Spring Valley
Genere Rt
Famiy
Spaulding
Hvansteih
Eet Legal
Kermerer
Chicago
Misses. Mae Wid
Jennie Partar
Sacred Heart Academy
Idaho
Judge Hey Urn
United States Senate
Rice
Victor Smith
Apar
OC. B. Ridnour
Kemmerer Werlueslay
Petar Gordon
Victor
VG. Nowell
Hinds Central Rarlroad
Garbane Toast VO
Keanmener
Payor
Binwedaon
Pocavlto
L. Wer
L. D Gray
Rock Springs
David Reece
Vijay
Anil Lete
Dreasen
Ballivan
Rev
W. Ayrimble
Apt
Rock Sprigs Hospital
Gay Johnsonjif Bvanaton
Gardens Rule Syndicate
Chas
Hager
A.D. Reed
Royal Exchange
Pap
Nega
Marshal Naylin
Jack Adams
Lamon
Vis
Smith's New Opera House
Lodge of Eagles
W.J. Denny
Geo. Chas. Woiteel
Oscar Skola
Sam Clark
E. P. Myers
Suing Valley
Effie Cooper
Diamondville
Chamberlain
J Bea's
Detroit
Lighy
Governor
Tillman
South
U. P
Carolina
Kent Roosevelt
Assansin
Quarry
Bride
Prank Pear
Joseph Black
Stave Legiolature
John Angus
Border Post Office
Pressrobget
Tom Horn
Willie Nickell
State Legislature
Per
Martin Conner
Lara
William Cole
Laragr
Ges Beschnse
Till Ashford of
Laramie
Piarold Merrisn
Albany
Atherly
Jon
Robert Smith, Sweet
HL. Perry
Moody, Crook
A. B. Whitley
V. P. Carroll
Amie County
Blackery
Missionary Meeting
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!