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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1917
Page
13
A Lincoln County message from the Red Crows Society thanks citizens for their splendid response to a treatment call amid hardship. It praises loyalty, support, and cooperation, stating the duty to back their boys and allies beyond words, and expresses deep gratitude for the community's efforts.
An old local ad from Kemmerer Wyoming promotes the Bik Basin Field oil stock at 10 cents a share. It claims high daily production and offers to cover travel expenses for selected men to visit holdings and report back, urging readers to investigate the opportunity.
A dated column lists upcoming dances and social events under Coming Events, noting dates for local gatherings and habit of avoiding conflicts. It also reports on residents and visitors including Mrs. Albert Heitz, Rev Mayor and family, Lincoln County Boosters, and visits from Omaha, Salt Lake City, Aberdeen, and Chicago. Additional notes mention cleaners Kom merce and Tailors, tree sales from Louis H Westholder, and a vehicle business in Hig Piney.
The Board of Equalization met last week and completed its work. No taxes were lowered. several were raised. A board member joked about reports claiming twice as many young calves as cows, doubting all cows bore twins this spring and suggesting underreporting of rock holdings. War Came to America is highlighted.
The Kemmerer Wyoming council met at 8 PM with Mayor Gordon and councilmen Brammer Hibbs Morrow and Pit present. Minutes approved. Actions include ordering a No 20 B Martin grader and snow blade, committee investigation on Cedar Avenue lighting, granting Emerald Street sidewalk and bidding for grading and sidewalks, and Sage Avenue grading referred to Streets and Alleys. An ordinance on fire limits was defeated on its third reading. Treasurer’s and marshal reports filed. many warrants paid across funds.
Mrs William Monay remains in Rock Springs hospital with serious condition while her husband may be there too. Guy Rone, recently discharged from a local hospital after injuries caused by Joe Gann, is in Salt Lake City seeking a remedy. Patronize the Pod Cross is on the streets today. Clifford Willin begins as electrical operator at Frontier power house, transferring from Tehigh. A pair of white horses hitched to a drag wagon and a black Studebaker buggy are offered for sale at Kemmerer Savings Bank for 125 and 5 dollars respectively. Jesu Bert Smalling left Friday for Salt Lake City and returns driving a new Oldsmobile for the Kemmerer Garage with more mechanics. Episcopal service well attended with a good showing. Mrs Robert McClain of Frontier injured knee lifting a log a few days ago.
A plain listing notes a picnic party led by BE. J. Long heading to a fish hole several miles up Hamsfork with no fish stories reported. Other notices mention families traveling to Ft. Bridger and Star Valley, vehicle moves, and an ad for bracelet retrieval.
The State of Wyoming Lincoln County third district court announces an action by Cora L. Sebastian as Administratrix against Andrew T. Milligan and Lillian Milligan. The suit seeks judgment for 2460 dollars with interest from October 10 1914 and 300 attorney fees, plus foreclosure of a mortgage on described lands in section seven township 42 north range 115 west, with water rights, to satisfy notes of 200 and 2200 dollars. Defendants in Driggs Idaho must answer by August 18 1917 or judgment will be entered.
Incomplete text references a Su Ria event on 3 OM with Teleda and Conalfan Wor the Lachlan. Details and context are unreadable.
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