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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1902
Page
9
Kemmerer scene features barbering and entertainment at Barrett’s Park. Durham and Oakley guests attend weekly Saturday nights at Park and Horse and Lot events. Park City dispatches, local harvesting, and shop repairs fill the town chatter with arrivals from Cumberland and Rock Springs.
A reader notes a promotional price combining The Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean with Ocean magazines. The offer presents both papers for 2.25 dollars for a full year, compared to the regular 1.00 per year rate, highlighting a substantial value. The message signs off with Very Respectfully Puask Preven, Treasurer.
A Dorchester woman credits Dr. Knox New Discovery for Consumption with saving her life after years of severe lung trouble and a persistent cough. She describes relief from symptoms after trying the remedy, noting she could eat and speak again. Sold locally for $1.00, with agents at a nearby site.
The Department of the Interior announces vowed settler notices to make final proof before U S Commissioner O W Hubison at Fontenelle Wyoming on Monday August 18 1902. Stanley Wyoming H B E 1841 for lot 2 SW of NEL and SE4 NW4 section 5 town 29 range 1. Witnesses: Thomas C Beck James Mickelson Charley Beene bykes. Ellen Sykes of Stanley also to prove irrigation and reclamation for LASEF see WA SW. North coordinates listed with names Back Mickelson Bad James Sykes Kisasrow as witnesses.
Kemmerer town council meets to approve June treasurer report and pay bills. Mayor J G Casey presides with members O Connell Gayon Curtis Smyth and others voting and approving ordinances and salaries including town attorney and police justice. Warrant approved for $24 and cemetery committee empowered. Meeting adjourned with clerk D L Lowrie. Ad ends with leather shop ad for Comyn Commar Kemmerer Wyoming.
Diamondville residents attend social dance at Barrett's Park while visitors arrive from Cumberland Ogden and Randolph. Pioneer Day celebrations loom as Mormons plan a big July 24 event. Local happenings include injuries from a rocket incident in Ashley and a flurry of visits, entertainments, and business plans around Diamondville and Almy with real estate ventures and baseball buzz.
Mysterious disappearance of Mr. Bann, a debt owed figure, after an evening with friends en route to Frontier to spend the night with wool buyers. He was last seen with $600 in his possession, including cash and checks, as deputies scour the area and stray papers are found near his saloon.
An early 20th century patent medicine pitch touts Elvetric Bitters as a universal cure. The ad claims it treats kidney, nerve, and bowel issues and promises vigor, with colorful language and dubious health guarantees from a drug company.
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