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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
6
Notice to business men that on August first the company will place orders for calendars and requests all orders before that date. Samples are on display with prices from 1.50 to 6.18 per hundred and many designs. A large assortment of wall racks and spotted calendars is available and customers are urged to call soon.
A letter-column discussion argues the new tax law burdens mortgage holders and borrowers with double taxation. Advocates urge the attorney general to rule on credits to borrowers, while noting hardships and urging legislative action. The piece also mentions depot construction at Green River City and subscription payment reminders.
A game of bases ball will be played at Diamondville Diamondville and Green River teams meet Sunday afternoon at 2:28. The match promises local rivalry and a test of pitching and hitting in front of a home crowd.
In Evanston County Commissioners hear an opposition to Marie Hamilton’s bid for a retail liquor license in Kemmerer. Sheriff Jonss reports disapproval and cites public morality concerns. Citizens split between denying the license and allowing it under strict police regulation to avoid a visible brothel.
Petitions push for altering the mail route to run from Kemmerer to Opal with Kemmerer as the star point. Patrons along the line note improved equipment and service since a recent contract, praising prompt departures and arrivals despite occasional storms. Kemmerer merchants have invested in the road and supporters say the Opal to Kemmerer route is well traveled and offers better passenger accommodations.
Johnny Lee, assistant cashier at the First National Bank of Hock Springs, died from a skull fracture after being thrown from a horse. He was a popular young man with many friends. Quealy and Jack Christus attended the funeral yesterday afternoon, while Jay Quealy, on a fishing trip near Pine Dale, went to Rock Springs by automobile.
Display shows artworks purchased for Kemmerer School run by Professor Langworthy from funds raised at a local entertainment. Pieces titled Cherub and The Husband or The Carpenter are praised as excellent decorations for school rooms. The full election is valued at 1 but bought for 8.40.
Frontier Playing Cards secretary Harrow announces a new advertising line for the big show next August. Heat core on the Bee in large Bee wards promotes the event with reminders across the state. Harrow travels to Uheyrane to cover pantage and it will be forwarded by reduru avail.
Readable items note Fossil shearing season, new store construction near Kemmerer Savings Bank, and dipping vats. Visitors include Myrtle Cunnington in Salt Lake City, T. H. Roughton and daughter in Kemmerer en route to Seattle. Labor shifts, stage travel, and rail crew changes mentioned along with local ads and notices.
Fragmentary OCR shows a judge debating a bond and testimony with phrases about someone named Sukh and Kalle. The text suggests a court proceeding where a bond was furnished and a witness or defense statement was re spoken, but much of the context is missing.
A fragmented local notice covers a dispute over a ditch involving Frank and the Ecacet group, plus scattered town news. Mentions visitors in Kemmerer, soda shop ads, travel to Salt Lake City and Seattle, livestock and horse trades, game warden reports, and plans for a spring event and dance at a ranch.
The regular semion council meeting at 8 p.m. with Mayor Stafori and attendees listed. Minutes approved. reports read and placed on file including a police justice report detailing three cases of drunk and disorderly conduct with fines and fees noted.
Onsite report shows retrospection and revised rates for Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. Officials discuss rescheduled timelines and budget implications amid tentative dates and projected attendance figures. Community groups seek clarity on access, accommodations, and safety measures for visitors and delegates.
The son of Andrew Melsey of Cum was burned to death last Thursday when a powder explosion at the mines started a blaze. Careless matches and clothing ignition were blamed. Coroner F. Curtla investigated and moved the body to Ogden for further inquiry.
Local police report a stolen ox and a set of battery spheres missing from a farm on the outskirts. Investigators urge witnesses to come forward with any movement or tamper evidence related to the incident.
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