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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
7
In the final six months of 1912 Kemmerer postoffice shows sharp increases over the same period in 1911. The tabulation lists 1019 registers in last ball and 1901 registers in Int alt with 1,084 additional figures. The report notes more foreign money handling and convenience of this method.
Stars to entertain Lincoln Chapter L D Order of Eastern Star will host a supper and entertainment in their lodge rooms in the Odd Fellows building next Friday evening. All Masons and families are invited. Also notes visits to Seaysera als er Mee Pride night two candidates were initiated, lifting membership over 40. W L ay keacal cease Ladies Social club has ar Sences with poplar dances Saturday ev. Feb 1 and al are invited.
The Kemmerer Hardware and Furniture Co. a growing local firm formed by Neil, Heitz, and Embree, expands to two buildings, a large warehouse, and a morgue for caskets. The operation spans 11,978 square feet with planned division between hardware and furniture, plus expanded street entrances. Directors Neil and Heitz bring political and public service ties, with Embree known as Skoot the coroner. The firm emphasizes honest work, a large stock, and courteous treatment, inviting customers to visit.
The death of William Morgan Jr a Cokeville pioneer from Wales who immigrated as a youth was announced in Kemmerer and county circles. He leaves a wife and two children and had long been a respected civic figure in Cokeville.
The report notes that Commissioner McGill pressed Albany county officials to stop evasive handling of taxation and corporate concerns. It discusses a tense meeting where fiscal questions and authority were debated, signaling potential changes in oversight and policy direction.
The No Four mine at Rock Springs, long idle, has been pumped out and prepared for reopening with coal to be hoisted Monday. Bids for a 2000 foot rock slope have been sent to Cheyenne for opening and contracting. The mine features double track and endless rope for car traffic and aims to tap the vein in No One, closed for years.
A Thursday evening farewell at the Mormon church honored Mr and Mrs W O Cazier as they prepare to leave for Midvale Utah where Mr Cazier will engage in business ventures. Friends express regret at their departure and wish them success in the new venture and home.
A letter from W G Heitz reports he is wintering in Burlingame prairie area and Green with no ice harvests. He plans to stay and cancel a planned California trip. He notes Zack Noble of Big Piney visited Davenport last week.
Background on John E. Erwin, a Grovont Valley rancher and former under sheriff, shaping county governance. Born in Grant County Wisconsin, moved via Missouri to Wyoming, recently visited Kemmerer to meet county commissioners and gain supporters among readers and local voters. Erwin’s past includes duties with the revenue and Sears, and three and a half years in Jackson Hole. he is noted for good judgment and aims for economical administration for Lincoln County.
Miss Laura E. peer ee eee cae hosted a Thursday night gathering for the bachelor girls with Mrs C J Husted assisting. A 500 club moment featured Mr Elliott winning chair honors and Em bree second as music and refreshments followed. John Mischler received a mounted deer head and a deer hide lap robe from a Rawlins taxidermist.
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