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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1919
Page
8
Dr. Stafford treated three appendicitis cases at the Jocal Miners hospital over two days. With every room full and only three ward beds open, local doctors report the need for additional facilities to meet demand from government service personnel and mining accidents.
The Wyoming legislature shows little chance of enacting prohibition before June 30, 1919. Bills to raise public officer salaries, expand labor powers, and regulate liquor licenses dominate, with measures for budgets, veterans’ welcomes, and education reform among the notable proposals. Speakers Powers and Sullivan are praised as effective presiding officers.
Preparations are underway for the Kemmerer Fire Department’s 18th annual ball at Lyceum Hall on Saturday night February 1. Mayor Salagon and Fire Chief Holmes practice for the grand march as tickets go on sale, promising the most elaborate affair yet to honor the firefighters.
Evanstons expect strong business activity this summer as the Union Pacific begins a double tracking project between Granger and Wasatch. Large quantities of materials are already staged for spring commencement.
Danish born C F Stoffers, an early Cokeville settler and Lincoln County figure, died after years of ill health. He immigrated in 1862 and homesteaded near Cokeville in 1881. funeral held at his residence led by Rev Marten of Montpelier. Survived by five sons and three daughters. Local business discounts noted with Mrs Ousterhout visiting Blyth Fargo Hoskins store.
In conjunction with a noted war film "Italy's Flaming Front" shown at the New Kemmerer theatre for two nights, Wednesday and Thursday, January 22 and 23.
The Kem merer Orchestra played another large crowd at Lyceum Hall on Saturday night. Dances may become a regular weekly event, resumed after influenza closures, with expectations of regaining former popularity.
Wyoming official Augstine Kendall reports telegraphic instruction from Washington that as of February 1 1919 all zone and price regulations on coke and coal except Pennsylvania anthracite will be suspended. After February 1 the Fuel Administration will cease to regulate mine prices or retail dealers gross margins.
Quick guide urges early action for hoarseness with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The ad-style tip promotes prompt treatment and effectual relief.
A. A. Linford of Afton Wyoming visited the city to discuss Star Valley Farm Loan Bureau affairs. He urged a bonded abstracter in Lincoln county with about 200 abstracts pending. praised bureau work despite red tape and cited improved Afton Montpelier roads and a winter where cars could travel Star Valley roads for the first time in years. He reported influenza cases in the upper valley down from 400 at one point and remaining cases in the lower valley.
A letter to Mrs G C Wade says Sherman Wade, son of Mr and Mrs S D Wade, may be wounded and in a base hospital in France. No details on injuries or casualty list confirmation are available. Wade left Kemmerer for front after training at Camp Lowig, as an early local pioneer family member.
Notice of the Lincoln County chapter and ita branches annual meeting of the American National Red Cross on Wednesday January 22 1710 at 5 oclock at the City Hall for election of an executive committee review of committee reports and other business including by law amendments. Members urged to attend as ten percent quorum required. Signed Mrs Harry A Trost Secretary.
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