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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1914
Page
23
A quoted opinion urges restricting woman suffrage by requiring an oath of being over 25. In a separate notice, Sullivan & Pitt dissolves its partnership, with dissolution effective and all accounts payable to Kemmerer, Wye, Jin, or Patt Sot II Win, Brite.
A gasoline stove leaking in the rear pool of City Drug Store Friday evening nearly caused a major blaze. Prompt action by Clerk Alvin Hill and Cane Christmas averted disaster as the stove flame spread to a pipe feeding the face reservoir before being extinguished with an old broom and a few fire fighting implements.
The Bachelor Girls held a sleighing party last Thursday night taking advantage of fresh snow and a clear winter evening. After several hours of sleighing, guests moved to Kuameree Hotel cafe for a prearranged banter. Attending were 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 last week for Europe on a multi week journey accompanied by his daughter Julen. Mrs Robert D Carey will join in the travel plans. The secretary of state acts as governor during Mr Carey’s absence.
The Arcade improves cinemas and the proprietor of the Arouly Cafe introduces a new range in place of the old. Updates describe a modern pattern and new roof work to carry off canes from the tower. The innate plans to host a party with a test area.
Community bake sale promises cakes and pies with tea and coffee. Proceeds aid local benevolence as residents invite neighbors to stop by the parlors for a warm reception and neighborly fellowship.
Readable listings show performances at New Kemmoose Theater on Sunday and Wednesday with weekly shows. Friday and Tuesday evenings feature Davin' victures at the Lyceum offering varied entertainment for local audiences.
A Kemmerer column lists business visitors and residents from Opal Cokeville Salt Lake City and Evanston. Ralph Smith and Jack O Brien are noted as visitors. J C Brown and D J Harrity take time off. The piece mocks a calendar display and reports on a minstrel show and National Wool Growers show attendance.
Col B H Christmas leaves for Evanston to attend land matters. J H Doanellon plans week in Ogden with family. Glen Tones of Viola visits with Ivan Jones. Local contractor starts Ivan Jones bungalow. Mrs Clyde Settle recovering. U S Coal Co manager V Gould returns from California. James Anderson returns to Kemmerer after Idaho trip. Peter Geeta spent two weeks in Idaho and enjoys Idaho but glad to be home. Chas McKay bachelor week as wife visits Ogden. Kemmerer Savings Bank promotes 3 percent Certificates of Deposit. Doctors Deardon and Alexander of Salt Lake City visit Kemmerer for patients. Rumor corrected on H E Parmenter resignation. George Hammett leaves Kemmerer for Louisiana MO, then Kansas City and St Louis. replaced by L C Redford. Billey Haines visits from Virgelles MT via Missouri. notes wheat yields and local ranch developments.
James Folger arrives Friday from voay area and receives appointment as receiver of public money in Evanston. He has long been a Kemmerer figure, twice mayor, clerk to Lincoln county organizers, and a respected community leader. His appointment is seen as a high honor and expected to bring continued prosperity.
The Ladies Aid will meet next Thursday afternoon January 22 with Mia A Curtis and Asonal Hesson. All members are requested to be present.
Town bids for a town hall site are due at to be received by the town clerk by a stated hour on a given date. Bids must show the site plan and include that the tenant will allow necessary alterations. The town reserves the rear lot for stable purposes and may reject any or all bids. John Mason, Town Clerk.
For sale in Kemmerer Wyoming area near George Symes PAL Store Haw Adress, Cokeville home with room minder space and a lot 27 for fowl, running water arose late. Contact local seller in store area for details.
Fire alarm alarm signals are described with sounds from the west entrance to the Coastbed building. Residents should note the audible warnings and respond as directed by local authorities.
The Diamondville murderer Sera remains alive at Lincoln County Miners Hospital after a brutal knife wound to the back. Doctors say he is insane and refuses to live, raving of the woman he killed named Amelia while a hospital crowd notes overcrowded wards and a record patient quarter ahead.
The Bartenders International League of America annual dance at the Lyceum drew 112 couples Saturday night. The hall featured green and pink lighting and a miniature bar serving soft drinks. Organizers Frank M. Lyons William Mellinuts Chas Bonner Lawrence Miller Karl Zeigler led the committee with valued help from Samuel Thomas in decoration and arrangement.
Edwin R. Hawke of Kemmerer is selected as manager of the Golden Roly store in Kemmerer. A Kemmerer native, he has experience in mercantile and general business and has gained patron favor since arriving here. A.J. Dean resigns after years of service and plans to move northwest. Other moves include H. S. Folt promoted to manager at Golden Rale and C. A. Blanchard assigned to store in Lawson Idaho as J. C. Penney company reshapes local leadership.
Julio A. Ristaie of Rock Springs, secretary of the state civil service board, presided over last Saturdays exams for fourth class post masters in the new high school wing where no applicants arrived. Four hours were allotted. all four applicants finished in two hours on record time. Names of attendees include M. Parner Frontier and others. the department does not release lists. Also notes white Rock Springs area faces feeding challenges as lack of wind leaves snow crusted hard hindering feed access. sheepmen feed stock on hay and grain amid scarce ground forage.
The Dancing Dandies failed to appear on Saturday night as planned. A blackout around 4 1 0 left the audience in darkness and the curtain fell without the anticipated performances. Whitten reportedly has a show on Monday evening, drawing mixed expectations from attendees.
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