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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1913
Page
18
A June wedding in Diamondville features Mrs. Caroll and Mr. Carotly of Diamondville. the couple plans a summer reception in New York after a private ceremony. The notice mentions a charming young attendant and indicates preparations at local shops and the White Mountain Inn.
A long time merchant in Anh Wye, known as Veteran, recalls decades in Kommaverer and visits with his son Mat RR. He helped shape the economic growth of Lincoln County, earning recognition as a pioneer in the region’s reciorees. New hotel options and local amenities are noted as room prospects.
A cluttered ad lists multiple properties for sale including a 52.0 per acre ranch in the Goon River Valley with a 200 yard front, 10 room house, water, furnishings, cattle, horses, haying land, and farm improvements. Also noted are a 9 room block on a corner lot near Smiths Fork Valley, forest land with water rights, and an Auburn Wyoming ranch of 70 acres in cultivation with price 21000.
Community listing highlights include Firnmans dunes in Kemmerer on July 4 with a celebration at Oakley and a Haida program at Ketmemer ar. Also mentioned are Whitten special and Folgers Pictures at The Lyceum with evening showings on several days.
Local notes list Hood River residents and visitors to Kemmerer over the weekend. Entries mention rooms for rent near the Episcopal church, stores advertising candy, theater updates, and numerous social visits among residents and travelers from Rock Springs, Cokeville, Evanston, Big Piney, and Diamondville.
D. Fagnant transfers the soda bottling plant to Honest Hotlines of Fy Mid and departs this week to assess the Yoda facility. Mr. Hotties has prior experience. Dick and Arthor Fogant stay on to run the factory until smooth, then may move to Oregon with Mr. Holmen taking possession Tuesday morning.
E L Thomas who led the Waterfall section has resigned and sold his Waters fall interests. He will travel overland with his family to his old home near Boseman Montana to visit his brother not seen in 201 years. They will pass through Jackson Hole and Yellowstone Park and expect to be away until fall.
By man and wife no children seek furnished room with light housekeeping in area near Camera office. Inquire at the Camera office.
Folger presents special pictures at the Lyceum in the evening of July Fourth beginning at p m and finishing at 9 30 p m for the chance to start.
A collection of small town items notes Misa Marie Gordon’s return from Pr Badger country and Mrs Loni G Jones confined at home. Sheriff S Tansen travels on business to Montpelier. Wheat valued at 80 dollars found near Glencoe. Joe Apaloca reports improvement after rheumatism treatment at Lava Hot Springs. Matthews Sundberg wedding attracts visitors from Rock Springs. Milla Jr. returns to Kemmerer and prepares to depart for Big Piney. St Margaret’s Guild supper raises about 14 dollars. community sees value in good meals. Misa Ethel Pfeiffer returns from Lara mnte State University. family visits in Green River. Local farm outlook remains optimistic. grain crops look promising. Hood River berries advertised. M & M Store promotes sales. Church notices include St Patrick’s Catholic and St James’ Episcopal services and pastors’ schedules.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a church sheet item mentioning Ber Hasan and Elder in a context suggesting a ceremonial or advisory note. Names and roles are unclear due to damaged text but point to a church related notice.
Local church notes invite attenders to weekly services led by Pastor Brest J Megur at Kemmerer with arrangements for regular Bible study every Tuesday and guest speakers listed in the notice.
The Kemmerer area board of equalization reports rapid progress, estimating county valuation may exceed 13.4 million. They have adjusted numerous properties to balance fair taxation and will reconvene to finalize high valuations. Major coal firms and local leaders are cited for sizable assessments.
Our New Foreman Lave L Warner resigns after a year and a half at Tine Ceamna and heads to Bellingham Washington. Paris G Hughes from California to take over as foreman. Mrs Hughes arrived in Kemmerer Saturday.
Rain in Wyoming has lasted ten days marking the longest and most severe spell in the region. It disrupted shearing in Fowis and Cokeville districts delaying completion and forcing upkeep of work crews. Wool losses were minimal with much of it drying out and likely to sell quickly despite the wet conditions.
At 10 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Matthews home Rev Magor united Miss Hannah May Matthews and Nelse Bernard Sandberg in a ceremony attended only by relatives. Mrs Sandberg is well known locally and the groom, long a resident, now runs a business and wine preparation in Rock Springs where they will reside. The Camera extends congratulations.
The Kemmerer Hardware and Furniture Co conducts the Big Piano Contest. Votes counted by a three member committee include Jack Christmas, Miss Bessie Rathbun, and Miss Ethel Ivey. The standings list Elisabeth Sneddon, Aston Smith, Mr and Mrs Chas Peterson, Lizals Mottoh, Hazel Wright, Joe Mottoh, and others with varied vote totals.
National Education Association schedules its Salt Lake City gathering from July 8 to 11. The event is promoted with transportation and venue notes for attendees and press coverage by the convention program.
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