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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
12
A reader discussion urges residents to favor written letters over unreliable in person meetings to convey important messages. It argues letters reach neighbors at leisure and reduce miscommunication and delays. The note highlights the convenience of mail in a busy town and the value of contacting townsmen directly.
In Douglas the mast year proves unusually prosperous with more than 250000 dollars worth of buildings erected in 1915. The Douglas Enterprise notes that plans are already forming for further building activity in the current year.
Herbert Kauffman is quoted saying the world is filled with 22 caliber men attempting 42 centimeter tasks. The remark critiques dangerous ambitions and risky ventures with a satirical edge.
Press reports note constant presence of Secret Service around President and Mrs. Wilson during their honeymoon in the south. The coverage reflects heightened security concerns for the time.
The Western Wool Growers convention in Salt Lake City drew several thousand sheepmen and industry figures from western states. Prominent Lincoln County men J. I. Noblitt and Peter W. Olson were honored with chairs on key committees. Attendees traveled on to Center to attend the national stock show underway there.
Owing to the bursting of a water pump in the Linowde Kemmerer Com mine, boilers at the mint have run idle all week. Superintendent Ban Colishaw says repairs are expected daily and operations will resume when work is completed.
Bryanston reports the death of A E Bradbury a pioneer of Uint a county and a key figure in Wyoming politics. He arrived after the war served as stage company superintendent in Fryan Green River and South Pass and later in livestock. He and his wife had three sons including Senator O E Bradbury of Evanston.
Lyman Fargo of Pocatello and Thos Blyth of Evanston attended the annual stockholders meeting of the Blyth Fargo Hoskins Co in Kemmerer and also met with Cokeville Mercantile Co officials that morning. J W Rennie manager Evanston Store joined as a visitor.
In accordance with town ordinance, sidewalks must be cleaned by 10 a m the day after snowfall. If not attended, the city will do the work and charge the abutting property owner. Alvin W. Anderson, Town Marshal.
Alfred Hamp of Fontenelle, Wyoming, holder of Homestead Entry No. 03481 filed January 6 1916 to prove final three year proof for parcels 2 6 7 and 5 in township 4 north range 112 west sixth meridian. Hearing before I B Christmas at Kemmerer February 16 1916 witnesses Ed Mahaffey Archie Mahaffey Howard Abatley Jacob King all of Fontenelle and Alea Nisbet register.
A discussion on the purpose and duties of editorials in newspapers. It argues editorials express the paper’s sentiment, require reputability and impartial study, and should present frank, informed opinions while guiding public thought on political, educational, social, or religious issues.
The No 1 mine of the Meter Coal Co at Frontier resumed operations after about a year idle. Vaughn, foreman of No 5, and about 40 men are now employed in the fourth and sixth north entries of the new slope. First coal shipped yesterday amid strong railroad demand and optimistic prospects. Coal camps report better conditions than in the past two years, with ongoing difficulty finding workers.
State game warden report to the governor notes Lincoln County leads in license revenue from the past year with about seven thousand dollars of the total collected in the state. Park County is second, Fremont County third, and the document emphasizes the wardens’ work protecting game and enforcing laws.
The sleighing is wonderful this year and many people take advantage while snow lasts. Jingle bells ring as riders glide in one horse open sleighs through town.
Land patents and warranty deeds filed with the county clerk in the past week include transfers by Simpson to Verda Wilson in sec 24 tp 41 n r 116 for 289. Moulton to Nephi Moulton in sec 15 tp 42 116 for 2. Banks to John Grover in town of 0. Germain to A. of A. in sec 15 tp 41 n r 116 for 4000. Twitchel to John Milleson in sec 13 tp 27 n r 118 for 800. Others include Mechant to Cranney in Smoot, Penner to Gudmundsen in Kemmerer for 400. Roberts in sec 6 tp 28 nr 110 for 600. Taft to Jamieson in sec 14 tp 25 mor 1 for 2. Taft to Hassieeon in sec 12 tp 25 o a for 2. Wilson to Elle Cook in sec 2 tp 5 m for 119. Wilson to James Roberts in sec 9 tp 23 p for 118. Taft to Sonny in por 10 tp 42 0 for 0. Witeom to Ed Freeniets in sec 27 tp 16 is r on Wilden to Holden tract 39 tp 25 118. Wilden to Chas ne in sec 12 tp 22 a rl August 5 1015 to Wilde to HL Wilde in sec 19.
Notice is given that under an appraisement on order of TB Carnahan Justice of the Fence Kemmerer district Lincoln County Wyoming a Word automobile runabout will be sold at public auction for cash at 11 o clock the 22nd day of February at the front door of the Kemmerer town hall to satisfy the lien of Platt Wilson and the costs of appraisement obt sale Platt Wilson HR Boas attorney.
The Shetland pony will arrive tomorrow for next week’s vote contest run by Kemmerer merchants. The race ends January 29 with the top voter winning the pony outfit. Players earn votes via ecards with purchases at listed local businesses and banks.
A Wyoming bank report shows assets totaling 200 697.99 dollars with loans 165 096.87 and deposits near 244 607.89. Cash reserves include 11 599.30 in specie and 83 453.63 due from national banks. The statement is sworn by Cashier E L Smith before Notary A D Hoskins on December 10, 1916.
Wyoming sheepmen plan the twelfth annual Wyoming Wool Growers convention in Casper February 23 24 with low railroad rates. A sheep show may accompany the event as national speakers discuss grazing and power site leasing bills and possible federal open range regulation. The gathering aims to shape response to looming legislation and future plans for the industry.
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