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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1917
Page
5
A message from the Red Crows Society expresses gratitude to Lincoln County citizens for their strong response to the call for support. The writer notes hardship, pride, and the privilege of aiding the boys and allies, emphasizing that action beyond words is valued. The gratitude is extended to all supporters and co operators.
Local broker touts a Wyoming oil field opportunity with low price stock and travel expense paid to send a representative to the site. The message urges readers to investigate and report back, directed by a Kemmerer, Wyoming local agent.
Local column lists upcoming social happenings and events under Coming Events. Items mention dances guild meetings and public notices, with references to residents and visitors including Lincoln County Boosters, Kemmerer Shoe Store, and Kom merce Cleaners. Also notes travel and visiting relatives, business updates, and a tree sale advertisement from Evanston Wyoming.
The Board of Equalization finished its work with no tax cuts. Several assessments were raised in many cases. One member noted many reports claiming twice as many calves as cows, doubting that every cow bore twins this spring. He suspects underreporting of rock holdings and cites a cheaper rate for calves.
Regular city council meeting in Kemmerer Wyoming approves minutes and bids for grading and sidewalks. Discussion includes electric lighting petition for Cedar Avenue and Sage Avenue grading, with boards referred to Streets and Alleys for investigation. An ordinance on fire limits is defeated. Treasurer and marshal reports reviewed. various salaries and warrants paid.
Mrs William Monay is in Rock Springs hospital in serious condition. Guy Rone, recently discharged from a local hospital after an injury, is in Salt Lake City seeking medical care. Patronize the Pod Cross is on the streets today. Clifford Willin becomes electrical operator at Frontier power house, formerly from Tehigh. A team of white horses with a drag wagon and a Kemmerer top buggy sells for $130 at Kemmerer Savings Bank. Jesu Bert Smalling travels to Salt Lake City in a new Oldsmobile returning with more mechanics for Kemmerer Garage. Episcopal service attendees report a good, well attended service. Mrs Robert McClain of Frontier injures her knee lifting a log.
A roundup of Sunday outings includes Joseph Selgeltf and party fishing near Hamsfork. A P Heitz family dinner at Ft Bridger. Mr and Mrs Brown and Bagnell visit Ft Bridger and Mountain View. Harold Harrison family drive to Star Valley in a new Overland. bracelets and lost items advertised. Moses Cook family relocate to Kemmerer. Hem Cross stands urged for support. a roan horse owner seeks claim with feed bill.
The State of Wyoming Lincoln County District Court Third Judicial District serves notice to Andrew T. Milligan and Lillian Milligan that Cora L. Sebastian administratrix of Frank Sebastian is suing for 2460 dollars with interest from Oct 10 1914, plus 300 attorney fees, on notes of 200 and 2200 tied to a mortgage on lands in section seven township forty two north range one hundred fifteen west. Foreclosure sale to satisfy the debts is sought. Respondents in Driggs Idaho must answer by Aug 18 1917 or judgment will be entered.
A garbled broadcast fragment mentions Teleda and Su Ria with odd timing in a radio spot. The readable portion hints at a teaser or promo but lacks clear facts, dates, or named organizations.
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