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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1916
Page
18
The friends of J M Mott announce him as a candidate for Justice of the Peace in Kemmerer Precinct under the Democratic party. He has served as justice in Rock Springs and Kemmerer and pledges to perform the duties to the best of his ability if nominated and elected.
Candidate announces renomination for County Assessor on the Democratic ticket at the coming primary on August 23. Has served four years in the office and pledges continued service and integrity to the county, seeking voter support in the upcoming election.
Myra E. Geer announces her candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools on the Democratic ticket in Lincoln County. She says she has seven years of teaching experience and pledges to run the office impartially for the people if nominated and elected.
Hat pass for Sunday trips available weekly with igale service every Sunday. Tickets valid from Saturday to Monday, with extended hours. For more information contact U. L. agente.
Kellogg and Holmen of Rock Springs reportedly purchased a large John Hayes ranch in western Wyoming for about 140000. The deal raises expectations as Kellogg and Holmes, longtime ice cream manufacturers in Rock Springs, expand into stock raising. Hayes owns multiple western Wyoming ranches and leads Rock Springs' prominent banking circle.
Mre H B Parmenter returns from Caldwell Idaho. Mr and Mrs Tommy Smith back from California honeymoon. Jim Wilkes out west briefly. Charlen Mahow called during sickness. Joe Marinelli is yard master in John McBias absence at Ft jet. Charles Griffin now brakeman in Kemmerer yards. Lewis Collina third trick operator filling vacancy left by Rege Duncan. For town buy sell call Room 1 Hotel Kemmerer.
Platt Wilson of Lincoln County Garage reports a 700 mile trip from his county home to Aldemore South Dakota in a Chalmers bought from the Lincoln County Garage without lowering to low gear. The journey is hailed as a remarkable record. Wilson also notes brisk business with sales to Mike Gliman and M Ogiwara the Japanese foreman at plants five and six.
A. Manley general manager of the U P Coal Company arrived in Kemmerer from Rock Springs last week. He spent days with his in law Dr W A Hocker and assessed Union Pacific holdings at Cumberland. His headquarters are now at Omaha after leaving Cheyenne. He traveled from Rock Springs to Kemmerer by car.
A Thursday evening party at Mr and Mrs J A Quealy welcomed clever young men and women who enjoyed candy making and taffy pulling before dancing to the Victrola in a lively parlor. Guests included Bell Stellwagon Von Orff Porret Crook Varney Mesara Quealy Christmas Smithwick and Rosen re.
a. G. Henkel, a Rock Springs resident who is blind, works through Kemmerer selling subscriptions for the Review of Reviews and the Saturday Evening Post to support his University of Michigan studies. He aims for a $1000 prize this year to ease travel toward his college degree.
Dr. Whitlock and Miss Martha Thornley were married in Salt Lake City last Saturday afternoon. The couple will reside in Layton Utah where Dr. Whitlock practices medicine. Both are well known in Lincoln County. County Agent J E bn returned to Kemmerer from Piney last week and heads to Cokeville region. first Big Piney trip by auto.
The Camera reports on local council meetings, upcoming events, and community notices. Key figures and organizations are named, with dates where available, outlining decisions and actions affecting residents.
J R McMinn traced 901 head of stolen horses into the upper county weeks ago and found they belonged to Jim Hansen after a long series of deals. The ranchman who held them surrendered them, learning they were the Hansen stock whipped near Rawlins.
Two travelers from distant eastern states, Homer H. Andrews of Climer and D. Skully, a Pittsburg Va attorney, visited Kemmerer for a few days. They last came about five years ago and were impressed by the town’s rapid progress. They showed interest in the Great West’s prospects and joined a Western tour. They urged local dealers to offer hides, pelts, or furs to their customers.
A county coroner announces his candidacy for reelection, expressing gratitude for voter support in Lincoln County and indicating continued service under the Hepatikcas ticket amid a contentious race.
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