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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1914
Page
11
A fringe proposal suggests a law requiring a woman to swear she is over 25 to exercise the franchise. A dissolved firm notice follows, stating Sullivan & Pitt ceasing operations and directing payments to Kemmerer or Wye Jin, with loose clerical errors in names and roles.
A gasoline stove leaked in the rear pool of City Drug Store on Friday evening nearly caused a major blaze. Clerk Alvin Hill and Cane Christmas acted quickly. the burning stove was moved to safety and the room doused with a broom and simple fire tools.
The Bachelor Girls hosted a sleighing party last Thursday night after a fresh snowfall and a clear winter sky. The group, led by Katherine Lynch, enjoyed several hours of sleighing before gathering at the Kuameree Hotel cafe for a baner. Attendees included Florence and Jennie Hocker Eden Sammon Ide TePevre Carolyn Johnson Payne Gussie Helbig Carriot Etheldry Katherine Lynch Matt Croddard Basale Rathban Mable Downey and Estelle O Boyle.
Governor Carey departs for Europe last week and will be joined by Mrs. Robert D. Carey and daughter Julen on the journey. The secretary of state will act as governor in his absence.
The Arcade improves reod cinemas and the proprietor of the Arouly Cafe introduces a new range in silted in place of the old, featuring a modern patter. A recent roof issue threatens the building, but work is underway to carry off canes from the cane Prod to the right. The innate plans to host a party there with tastings to follow.
Local bake sale plans are announced with cakes and pastries to be sold at the Downey parlor. The event invites community members to attend and support a charitable cause while enjoying assorted baked goods and beverages.
Sunday and Wednesday events highlight New Kemlose Theater Twemlay shows and Friday Lyceum nights. Davin victures headline the Friday program with music and theater acts planned across venues.
A stream of short items from Kemmerer lists business visitors and locals including Ralph Smith in Opal, J Crowley of Cokeville on week’s end, Mrs Jadot, and many others. Mentions attendances, travel plans, calenders on display, and social events with brief notes on store staff and travel.
Col B H Christmas leaves for Evanston to handle land matters. J H Doanellon plans a week in Ogden with family. Glen Tones of Viola visits with brother Ivan Jones. J L Pickell of Viola attends to business in Kemmerer. Ground broken for Ivan Jones bungalow. Mrs Clyde Settle recovers at home after illness. V Gould and wife return from a month in California. James Anderson returns to Kemmerer after Idaho trip. Peter Geeta back from two weeks across Idaho, impressed yet glad to be home. Chas McKay of McKay & Morrow, bachelor week as wife visits Ogden. Kemmerer Savings Bank promotes 3 percent CDs. Drs M H Deardon and F J Alexander visit, serving patients. Parmenter denies resignation rumor about AmEx. George Hammett leaves Kemmerer depot for Louisiana Mo to visit ill mother, away ~30 days. L C Redford to relieve him. Billey Haines visits Kemmerer from Virgelle Mont. notes wheat yields and local ranches around Virgelle.
Folger arrives in Kemmerer from Vaughn on Friday evening after being appointed receiver of public money in Evanston. Former mayor and longtime Kemmerer official, Folger led the city to prosperity during his two years in office and served as clerk to the county organizers. His appointment is greeted with strong community support and best wishes for success.
The Ladies Aid will meet next Thursday afternoon January 22 with Mia A Curtis Asonal Hesson and all ladies are requested to be present.
Town to receive sealed bids by 2 o clock pm, dian 24, for building use as town hall. Bids must include that the tendees will cover alterations or improvements for convenience. Town reserves rear lot for stable purposes and the council may reject any or all bids. John Mason, Town Clerk.
For sale a Cokeville residence with a room for minders, a hen house, running water, and a latrine. Located near George Symes, PAL, Cy, Store, Kemmerer, Wyoming. Asking price or terms not listed.
Fire alarm notice indicates the bell and signals may be sounded from the west entrance to the boat sheds, at which point all workers must respond.
Hospital bulletin reports Sera died at three o'clock this morning after the attempted double murder and suicide. Doctors say he is gravely ill and insistent he cannot live, while detailing his wounds and the motive centered on a slain woman named Amelia. The Lincoln County Miners Hospital notes a record number of patients in the quarter.
Local No 837 of the Bartenders International League in the Lyceum hosted a successful fraternity dance last Saturday. About 112 couples attended with decorations in green and pink and a novelty miniature bar offering soft drinks. Committees led by Frank M Lyons, Wm Mellinuts, Chas Bonner, Lawrence Miller, and Karl Zeigler organized the event with help from Samuel Thomas for decoration and arrangement.
Edwin R Hawke has been selected as manager of the Golden Rule store in Kemmerer. Born in Kemmerer, he has been with the gren vinve since last March and earned favor with patrons through his mercantile experience. A.J Dean, former local manager, resigns to seek a new location in the northwest, while H S Folt becomes manager of the Golden Rule store and C A Blanchard takes charge at the Lawiston Idaho location in the J C Penney company restructuring.
Julio A. Ristaie of Rock Springs led examinations for fourth class post masters in the new high school wing. No applicants appeared. four hours allotted, two hours to complete. Names not released, but attendees include M Parner Frontier Joe Budd Big Pines Joe Levesque Sublet Les Hechstead Susie W G Heitz Big Piney James Petrie Opal Lucsella Gibe Cumberland. Feeding on corn near Rock Springs reports indicate unusually white conditions with heavy crusted snow hindering feed, sheepmen feeding hay and grain due to windless, persistent snow cover.
A chaotic Saturday night at the theatre saw the Dancing Dandies fail to perform as lights went out around 4 1 and many patrons left disappointed. The audience heard plans for a rescheduled show on Monday, while the act reportedly fumbled through a late arrival and waning energy.
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