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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1920
Page
9
The Bobby Burns club held a 161st anniversary tribute to Robert Burns at Lyceum hall last Saturday evening. A large audience enjoyed Scotch songs recitations and dances rendered by local talent. Wat McAllister hosted the program with Mrs and Mrs Wa providing refreshments.
The will dispute centers on Mrs Saith’s claim to accept an alternative share and a trust fund of thirty shares of Smith Livestock Company. The case questions whether a trust agreement should be considered and a guardianship was appointed for the widow. Attorneys anticipate substantial claims that could affect the widow’s one half of the estate.
One of the largest incorporation filings in recent months is the Sheridan Wyoming Coal Co with a capital stock of 8 000 000. The Delaware company lists its main office in Wilmington and filed intentions to establish a presence in Wyoming to operate the big mine in the north. Returns from the filing to the state totalled about 1 000.
The Fortnightly club was entertained last Friday evening at the home of Mrs. P. W. Comer. Members attended along with guests Mrs. Nellie Rathbun of Jefferson, Mrs. Belrone, and Mrs. RB Rose. Dainty refreshments were served and an enjoyable afternoon of bridge followed.
An 1882 photograph gifted by Mr. Taliaferro and Mr. T. to the Carnegie Library in Rock Springs depicts the early Green River era. The image shows a landmark scene with Castle Rock standing guard as the old town fades from view.
A surge of applicants filled two days of interviews with J B Bearmson of Denver representing the federal board on vocational training. Eligible service men will receive government funding and can choose any eligible training institution or government school. Bearmson noted district 12 covers Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and New Mexico with over 1500 approved applicants, and he expects to interview more in Kemmerer before returning to Salt Lake City.
Benjamin McPhie a veteran miner died at his daughter in law Louckey Youngs home in this city from miner asthma He was born in Scotland and came to the United States about 40 years ago He leaves eight children including Ben in Nampa Idaho and others in Salt Lake City Diamondville and Evanston The funeral was at the L D S meeting house in Diamondville with Bishop Jenna and Bishop Harrison speaking Interment followed in Diamondville Cemetery Many mourners from local mining camps attended
Cretaceous Oil Company executed leases to Hubert Utterback of Des Moines, Iowa, and Geo. Mian of Salt Lake City for sections 4-115 and 6-28-113. A $100,900 treasury is to fund Dry Piney field operations with plans for a first well in section 28 or 32. Cretaceous Oil receives amendments from Des Moines investors and potential additional 640 to 1,000 acre leases with standard royalty terms.
The Democrats of the state announce a big Casper meeting on the 4th of next month with Senator John B. Kenrick and Hon. H. G. Hopkins to attend. The conference invites any party member in the state and aims to discuss plans for the upcoming campaign and party organization.
A regional church conference in Evanton drew about five hundred at the Sunday meeting held in the Strand theatre. Apostle Melvin J. Ballard of Salt Lake City delivered a strong address. Bishop Andrew Easton of Oakley was ordained a Woodruff stake patriarch. Local attendees include Mr. Harrison and others planning a Kemmerer S D S amusement hall funded in part by the tithing fund.
At the annual stockholders meeting of the Bank of Highy a 10 percent dividend was declared. The meeting noted the re-election of bank officers and listed board members including Kendall and others.
Movants in two local cases seek new trials before Judge Arnold during his Kemmerer visit likely late February. Anna Richey’s motion reportedly spans forty one pages with affidavits from jurors claiming the coroners inquest evidence of a breast wound to Rube Winslow was ignored.
Miss Rose Angela completed her task of taking the census of Kem mover Tuesday. If any enumerator overlooked you, mail answers to Miss Angela at 2001 as soon as possible. Provide name, ownership, race, age, marital status, immigration details, schooling, literacy, birthplaces, language, occupation, industry, and employment status.
Preparations are underway to reopen No 4 mine at Susie after five years idle. Machinery is being installed and the mine should begin producing coal within thirty days. Mines Nos 1, 6 and 6 and the Elkel mine are currently at capacity and delivering large tonnages.
President Wilson plans to leave Washington for a coastal rest and climate change. He will likely be taken to Southern California aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower, with passage through the Panama Canal, as his convalescence period begins.
Professor Jog. F. Burch reports success of Americanization classes for foreigners in Sublet and Number 6, with two adult schools in each location teaching reading writing and state and federal government, plus coal mining topics at Number 6. Courses funded equally by state and district, expansion planned to Frontier.
Georgia investigators report B A Collins embezzled about 25000 from the bank where he worked. Hazel Daniels, a woman he knew, traveled with him to Wyoming before his arrest in Opal. Mrs Collins and bank officials express confidence in his innocence while officers seek missing funds.
Local health reports indicate a serious flu spread in Star Valley and surrounding areas. Five deaths are linked to the outbreak including Mrs. A R Clark and Leonard Draney, a noted deaf mute athlete, with other patients recovering in Freedom and nearby towns.
A Friday program at the new Kemmerer theatre will raise funds for French orphans. Local talent includes Mr P J Quealy in charge, Miss H Mason and Mr Mullleges with songs and readings, plus a raffle for a large prize to aid the care of war orphans in France.
The ladies of St. Margaret's Guild were hosted by Mex. C. A. Christmas last Thursday with about twenty five members and friends in attendance. Refreshments were served and the group planned a meeting on the 7th at Mrs. Bud Hocker's home to sew for the L. C. U hospital.
A surprise program and dance will be held at Cook's home on Saturday February 7. The event, described as the season’s highlight, features mu raun performances and entertainment by local artists. All hall and printing costs are donated, with proceeds supporting the Lincoln County Miner foupitel.
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