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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
7
A bustling front page notes celebration plans as firecrackers mark Independence Day. It mentions office staff taking a holiday, a budget update, and political mentions including Bishop Keane at a Denver Democratic convention. It also covers a divorce ruling awarding Mary Hartje funds, bank deposit news, Bryan’s Denver absence, and various local notes about celebrations and upcoming events.
In Big Piney Wyoming an argument escalates to a gunfight leaving Glenn shot and killed. Fleming, who fled, then returns after dark and shoots Glenn in the heart. Fleming later surrendered as Judge Nichols held the inquest. the case progresses with limited details and a doctor notes the morning after consequences.
The Comet, a new steamboat built at Green River City, is nearing completion and will be launched this week. The bow features a 10 horsepower engine, a fine steering gear, and a sturdy unit. Abundant freight baggage and passengers are on hand, though skeptics doubt the river’s readiness for a mate.
A 34 year old man named T Walanoba, living at Frontier, shot himself in the right breast on Wednesday. The bullet penetrated Linge. Authorities believe despondency over financial and domestic troubles caused the deed. He was buried at Kemmerer cemetery on Thursday afternoon.
A Sunday sewel in the M BE church tomorrow features painting work by Mr. Esterterghey and Crabtree. The church interior is decorated brown and green with a cres noire ceiling.
Readable fragment notes two cells installed for Parker project tied to a hive bee business. Mentions pools, work installations, and old territorial permits near Baramie. Details unclear due to damaged text but indicates ongoing setup and procurement from prior authorities.
A garbled OCR fragment suggests a judge related item with unclear wording and jumbled names. It hints at a court proceeding or ruling but the text remains unreadable, making specifics and outcomes uncertain.
A horse narrowly avoided danger during a flood at Avon as bystanders watched. The animal slipped near water and credited a timely intervention by a bystander, preventing a more serious outcome. Local authorities and witnesses described the scene as tense but ultimately safe.
A fragmented OCR passage references paint plans for mail boxes, likely a local issue. Details are unclear and names or dates do not form a coherent report. The text appears to discuss decision processes, public property, and public interest without verifiable facts.
Kemmerer townsfolk and visitors figure in a bustling social roundup. Names include OL TL Hroch Floyd Norris C F Hackenberg Peter Gordon Herman Strien and J Winslow. Local business moves, travel to Fossil East, mining notes, and a returning editor add color to a busy week.
Mrs Emma Chambers died here Tuesday evening at 4% from throat illness after four months of illness. She arrived Monday from Portland with daughter Mildred on the way to her son Samuel Chambers in Cumberland. Burial set for Thursday pending sister Corrie Tile of Twin Party Mahe. She was 42 and a member of the Women of Woodcraft.
Fragmented classified notice seeks a job or sale opportunity with garbled location names and illegible dates. It mentions City Brig stone Tor cream and a POW sale offering a magnificent upright mangle and other items at low prices, inviting cash deals.
Diamondville appoints McDonald as justice of the peace for the Diamondville district succeeding the late John G. Smith whose death created the vacancy. McDonald also serves as police justice and town clerk and is fully qualified for the new duties.
Sublet news items include Supt Prank Malone fretful over week, H Lamber visiting Idaho, and a triweekly overland carriage to Frontier and suburbs. Notices announce no fireworks due to east shipments, local beer and whiskey promotions, and residents Finndee Mestride visiting at Macs hotel Viola Wyoming. Also listed are legal notices for the State of Wyoming, Uinta County probate, and will publication for Sarah E Dodge with hearings July 1 at the County Court.
One saddle with bridle blanket and halter rope found. Saddle weighs about 45 pounds. Owner may reclaim by proving ownership and paying charges. Contact W S Cleveland in Kewmerer Wyoming.
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