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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
1
The Kemmerer postoffice shows large increases in registers and stamp sales in the last six months of 2012 compared with 1911. The tabulation notes 1019 registers in the last ball and 1825, and 1901 registers in another period with 1084, reflecting growing use.
Stars to Entertain Lincoln Chapter Order of Eastern Star will host supper and entertainment in their lodge rooms at the Odd Fellows building next Friday evening. All Masons and families invited.
The Kemmerer Hardware and Furniture Co is hailed as a key local institution. Founded by Neil, Heitz, and Embree after 1910, it expanded from 1000 square feet to multiple buildings, warehouses, and a morgue, now occupying large space with hardware, furniture, wagons, and funeral services. The firm, led by energetic young men, emphasizes customer service and growth while supporting their families and noting Mr. Neil and Mr. Heitz’s legislative and civic ties.
The death of William Morgan Jr of Cokeville occurred Wednesday afternoon, mourned by Kemmerer and the county. A Lincoln County pioneer born in Wales, he came to the United States as a boy, lived in Cokeville, and leaves a widow and two children. He was highly regarded as a longtime community mover and respected figure.
In Albany County a tax official press calls for focus on taxation issues. McGill urges the commissioners to quit distractions and address corporate taxation matters with seriousness. The scene centers on governance and fiscal policy within the county.
The No. Four mine at Rock Springs, long abandoned, has been pumped out and prepared for reopening. Coal will be hoisted Monday. Bids are sought for a 2000 foot slope through the rock and will be opened in Cheyenne for contract.
A Thursday evening farewell was held at the Mormon church for Mr and Mrs W O Cazier who plan to move to Midvale Utah. Mr Cazier will take over a grocery business and Blythee store while friends express regret at their departure.
A letter from W G Heitz reports he is in Burling, princes he is Shed la area and green, and no ice harvests. He plans to stay there and abandon a planned California trip. He notes Zack Noble of Big Piney was in Davenport last week.
The Camera notes difficulties in identifying John E. Erwin due to distance from Lincoln County home. After visiting Kemmerer and meeting County Commissioners, he earned acquaintances in Laramie and Kemmerer. A native of Grant County Wisconsin, he moved through Missouri before arriving in Wyoming about 13 years ago. He is a Grovont Valley rancher in Jackson Hole, living with his son, and his wife is mentioned as formerly active. He is described as a prudent man with good judgment and a belief in efficient county administration.
Miss Laura E. Peer and Mrs. C J Husted hosted a Thursday gathering for the Bachelor Girls. A pleasant evening at 500 was highlighted by Mr Elliott earning three honors, with Em Bree second, followed by refreshments, music and singing. John Mischler received a mounted deer head and a deer hide lap robe from Rawlins taxidermists.
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