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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
4
This note urges residents to use letter writing to reach neighbors when in person contact fails. It argues letters save time, reduce misunderstandings, and ensure messages arrive even in a busy town. The piece notes mail delivery is reliable even when personal meetings are hard.
Douglas records show more than 250000 dollars worth of buildings erected in 1915. The Douglas Enterprise notes the year was unusually prosperous and reports plans are already forming for further construction activity in the current year.
Quotation from Herbert Kauffman notes a world of men claiming 22-calibre prowess to execute 42-centimeter tasks. The line blends metaphor with a jab at overconfident operators.
Reports say President and Mrs. Wilson faced constant Secret Service supervision during their southbound honeymoon trip as the press followed their movements.
The Western Wool Growers convention in Salt Lake attracted several thousand sheepmen and industry supporters from western states. Lincoln County figures J. I. Noblitt and Peter W. Olson received honorary seats on key committees as plans emerged for future efforts. Many attendees traveled on to Center to attend the national stock show in season.
Owing to a persistent jam in the pam causing a water burst at the Linowde Kemmerer Company mint, boilers have been idle for a week. Superintendent Ban Colishaw says repairs are expected daily and operations will resume when work is complete.
Bryanston reports the death of A. E. Bradbury a pioneer of Uinta County and a dominant figure in Wyoming politics for thirty years. He managed stage lines in early days served as Sweetwater County treasurer and later entered livestock business. Survived by his wife and three sons including Senator O. E. Bradbury of Evanston.
Pioneer western merchants Lyman Fargo of Pocatello and Thos Blyth of Evanston attended the annual stockholders meeting of the Blyth Fargo Hoskins Co in Kemmerer on Monday and also joined a Cokeville Mercantile Co meeting in Cokeville that morning. J W Rennie, manager of the Evanston store, was a Kemmerer visitor.
In accordance with a town ordinance the City of Kemmerer requires sidewalk snow removal by 10 a m the day after snowfall. If not attended to the city will order the work and charge it to the abutting property, per Town Marshal Alvin W Anderson.
Alfred Hamp of Fontenelle Wyoming filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish claim to land described in Homestead Entry No 03481. The hearing before J.R. Christmas at Kemmerer Wyoming on February 9 1916 names witnesses Ed Mahaffey Archie Mahaffey Howard Abatley and Jacob King all of Fontenelle. Alea Nisbet Register.
The piece defines an editorial as the newspaper's expression of belief shaping public sentiment. It argues editors must be independent, informed, and frank, with responsibility to present news first then comment. It notes editors should study subjects seriously before forming opinions and stand by well founded views.
No. 1 mine of the Meter Coal Co. at Frontier resumed operations on Monday in the fourth and sixth north entries of the new slope. Cae Vaughn, foreman and ex inspector at No. 5, leads about 40 men. The first coal shipped yesterday amid strong demand from railroads. Prospects point to continued demand, but labor shortages persist as camps improve after two tough years.
A state game warden report to the governor shows Lincoln County accounts for nearly one third of license receipts from the past year amid broad hunting activity in the region. Park County and Fremont County follow as major contributors in a lengthy review of enforcement efforts and wildlife protection.
The season offers great sleighing as many residents enjoy rides while snow lasts aided by jingling bells and a classic one horse open sleigh motif describing festive outdoor activity.
The county clerk recorded numerous filings from June 1915 to December 1916 including patents and warranty deeds. Names such as John P. Simpson Mary E. Moulton Rose Twitchel Frank P. Cranney and J. G. Gudmundsen are listed with parcels in sections and townships across Kemmerer Smoot and surrounding areas, with values from $1 to $4,000.
Notice is given that under order of TB Carnahan Justice of the Fence, Lincoln County Wyoming, a certain Word automobile runabout from County Garage will be sold at public auction for cash at 11 o'clock on February 22 at the Kemmerer town hall to satisfy the lien of Platt Wilson and the costs of appraisal, sale, and attorney fees.
The Shetland pony prize will arrive tomorrow as businessmen of Kemmerer host a week long voting contest ending January 29. Winners are determined by the highest votes, with voting cards available at merchants and through participating firms including The S Blyth Fargo Hoskine Co Frontier Supply Co City Drug Store and others.
Report of the condition of Kemmerer Savings Bank at close of business December 31 1915. Assets include loans and discounts 165096.87 overdrafts 1880.51 bank premises 5045.60 due from banks 834. | Liabilities show capital 25000 surplus 0 undivided profits 9984.08 deposits 2 106 07 total 200697.99. A Wyoming notary confirms accuracy with cashier E L Smith.
Wyoming Wool Growers association holds its twelfth annual convention February 23-24 in Casper with low rail rates and a potential sheep show. Delegates will discuss grazing lease legislation expected from Congress and work to influence features to avoid. Nationally known speakers will address the crowd and Casper plans events and entertainment.
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