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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1917
Page
12
Wolves ransack the Hamstark ranch ten miles from the city. Two wolves downed a calf last week, dying from injuries next day. A third joined the two, attacking a two year old steer. a heifer bore claw marks. Cold weather drives wolves from hills as a heavy bounty is offered for their destruction.
Local notes describe 18 inches of snow in the Bondurant area and forecast continued cold. Residents report drifting snow, high winds, and travel disruptions while preparations aim for an early thaw as officials monitor conditions.
Fragmentary report describes a scene with several people near a company camp and mentions a hospital visit. It references names and events but lacks clear context or full sentences.
The report details 18 months of compensation payouts totaling 65 407 23 to 614 claimants averaging 106 16 per claim. Death claims accounted for nearly half the total. The Third Judicial District, including Sweetwater Lincoln and Uinta counties, saw the most accidents and all permanent disability claims. The extract urges legislature to raise compensation due to hospital and doctor costs and notes the fund's near stability amid potential large-scale disasters.
The report notes about 2,000 miners now employed by several coal firms. Daily outputs include roughly 2,000 tons from Dry Kequeeree Coal Company and 1,400 tons from Comowront, with other lines producing smaller daily totals. Market conditions suggest continued high tonnage and rising demand.
A Youne community group held a merry Friday evening at the Conk Mavillon for entertainment and games. Participants included Hotel Channel Titian Anna Hine archipe Vith Stella, Meee Hennte Follow, Fred Piester, Senold, Tod Mekbell, Joes Vicar, Philip Buddendiek, and chaperones Marie Gordon and Jewale Hesinberg aboard the event.
The Diamondville Rob Burns celebration was held in Hall with a short program and dancing till 3 AM after a midnight lunch. Cafeteria Club hosted guests at a Wednesday evening gathering by Mr and Mrs Thomas Russell.
Mrs C Edwards of this camp was found unconscious after slipping on ice near here. No bones were broken and she is recovering well. Professor Joseph Burch visited the school, praising the pupils. The Ladies Progressive Club met with Mrs John McGrew for a pleasant afternoon of crafts and refreshments. Mrs H McGrew plans to move around March. Mrs Geer hosted a surprise party with fourteen pupils and a fun study evening. RE Child has filed on 640 acres and plans to move to Star Valley next spring. Hoarding House may change hands February first.
HM Dot a well known Japanese miner at Frontier was killed last Friday after stepping from the track and attempting to cross in front of an approaching mine car. He was struck and died instantly. Funeral services were held Sunday at Union Hall Frontier under union auspices. he leaves a wife and two children.
A man named M. J. Sawaya and a family member lost their way in a Sunday storm while driving to Sublet. They wandered from the road and tipped their sleigh but were not injured. After anxious wandering they reached the Susie ramp lodge and stayed the night.
Everene Price of Granger engages in a Kem Leroy sejourner, with details unclear but indicating travel or mission involving the named person and place. Further context remains sparse in the fragment.
An odd lab note reports using two drops of Get-It to treat corn, claiming the kernels shrivel and dryness halts. The scene mentions a white mop and a lemon-like odor, amid a humorous, experimental air at a local drugstore storefront.
Miss Stella Rathbun entertained a group of Kemmerer High School girls including Pauline Sammon Ellen Stellwagon Anta Joht Austin Bell Isabel Seofelduel Thomas Klele Roberta Barbara Von Orff and Florence Simpson at her home last Saturday. A number of local young men attended unofficially, causing a playful, misdirected cream refreshment spread. Prod Hickok and others were among late visitors.
Notice of sale of mortgaged property by Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company to satisfy $422.51 debt. The description includes several horses cows and equipment, with sale set for 11:00 AM on May 16 1917 at the Lincoln County Courthouse Kemmerer Wyoming, J R McMinn Sheriff. Proceeds apply per law and chattel mortgage terms.
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