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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1917
Page
2
Ed Sutton’s Hamstark ranch ten miles from town reports repeated wolf visits. A calf died after a recent wound, a 2 year old steer was chased, and a heifer bore claw marks. Cold weather appears to drive wolves from hills as a heavy bounty is offered for their destruction.
Snow 18 inches deep blankets Bondurant and surrounding river basin as blustery winds drift through the region. Residents report drifting accumulation and intermittent travel impacts while officials urge caution and monitor conditions.
In an unclear report a man named Drop Of George Gesate is described as walking to a company camp. A hospital scene mentioned Tay Joleen and Jock Hortage appears, with references to a quiet team and several individuals in a confusing sequence.
A report shows 18 months of compensation payments totaling 65 407 23 to 614 claims averaging 106 16 each. Death claims number 21 922 09 in three counties of Judge Arnold's Third District, with 24 total death claims statewide. Temporary disability and permanent disability portions are detailed, urging legislative review and noting insurer practice differences.
Report notes 2000 miners employed by Dry Kequeeree Coal Company and Comowront, with daily outputs around 1400 Luis and 6 tons respectively. Mentions rivals and shifting market conditions as of the recent week, describing a grainy overview of production and labor.
A group of Youne people held a festive evening at the Conk Mavillon last Friday to celebrate with games of pool and cards. Attendees included Hotel Channel Titian Anna Hine Archipe Stella and several others with Mrs Marie Gordon and Miss Hesinberg chaperoning aboard.
The Diamondville celebration for Scott Robi Burns was held in the hall last Saturday with a short program and dancing until 3 AM after a midnight lunch of short bread and cake. Various social events follow including Cafeteria Club entertainment, bridge whist prizes, and local visits.
Mrs C Edwards of this camp was found on the ice in an unconscious position after slipping crossing the ice. No bones broken and she is recovering well. Professor Joseph Burch visited the school and spoke to pupils, expressing pleasure with their work. The Ladies Progressive Club met with Mrs John McGrew for a social afternoon with refreshments. Mrs H McGrew plans to move around March. Mrs Geer hosted a surprise visit from fourteen pupils with games and treats. RE Child filed on 640 acres and plans to move to Star Valley in spring. Hoarding House may change hands February first.
HM Dot, a noted Japanese miner at Frontier, was killed last Friday in the Frontier mine. The accident followed his careless action of stepping from the track and attempting to jump the car, was struck and killed instantly. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Union Hall in Frontier. he leaves a wife and two children.
A Sunday afternoon sleigh incident left M. J. Sawaya and his daughter wandering in a storm after losing their way. Neither was injured, and they eventually reached the Suse ramp where they stayed the night.
Everene Price of Granger is referenced in a Kem leroy seajourner item, noting a local figure connected to maritime travel.
An account of using Get-It to treat corn kernels. The note lists experiment details, outcomes, and remarks on the corn shrinking after applying two drops. Mentions retailers Lawrence & Lo and a local drug store selling the product.
A group of Kemmerer High School girls enjoyed a social evening hosted by Miss Stella Rathbun last Saturday. Included were Pauline Sammon Elena Stellwagon Anta Joht Austin Bell Isabel Seofeld Joel Thomas Klele Roberta Barbara Von Orff Florence Simpson. several male friends attended uninvited, causing a spillover of refreshments.
Foreclosure sale of mortgaged property due to default on the Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company loan. Auction set for eleven oclock in the forenoon on May February 16 1917 at the Lincoln County Court House front door in Kemmerer Wyoming. Proceeds to be applied as required by law and the chattel mortgage. Robert H. Rose attorney for the mortgagee.
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