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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1916
Page
6
The friends of J M Mott announce him as a candidate for Justice of the Peace in Kemmerer Precinct subject to Democratic primary August 22 1916. He pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability if nominated and elected. He previously served as Justice at Rock Springs and Kemmerer and cites his past record.
A county official declares candidacy for renomination on the Democratic ticket in the upcoming primary on August 23. The candidate notes four years of service and pledges continued effort to support county administration and tax assessment duties.
Myra E. Geer announces candidacy on the Democratic ticket for County Superintendent of Schools in Lincoln County. She has seven years of teaching experience and pledges to diligently serve the office and people if nominated and elected.
A notice states a Sunday trips hat pass is available with tickets valid Saturday through Monday. Contact U L agente for further details and verification of arrangements.
Kellogg and Holmen Company of Rock Springs closed a deal to acquire a large John Hayes ranch for about 140000. The firm, known for Rock Springs ice cream production, includes Alfred Holmes and Kellogg as partners. Hayes owns multiple western Wyoming ranches and is a leading figure in Rock Springs finance.
Mre H B Parmenter returned from Caldwell Idaho part of week. Tom Smith and wife honeymooned in California. Jim Wilkes came back part of last week from Mississippi. Charlen Mahow called during his brother Joe Marinelli sickness. Joe Marinelli is yard master in John McBias absence in Ft jet. Charles Griffin now brakeman in Kemmerer yards. Mr Lewis Collina third trick operator at Kemmerer replacing Rege Duncan. For buying or selling town call Room 1 Hotel Kemmerer.
Platt Wilson of Lincoln County Garage reports a 700 mile trip from home to Aldmore South Dakota in a new Chalmers without shifting to low gear. The journey crosses the continental divide near the eastern Wyoming line and is hailed as a notable record. Wilson also notes strong business, selling a Chalmers to M Ogiwara and another to Mike Gliman among recent sales.
U P Manager A Manley general manager of the U P Coal Company arrived in Kemmerer from Rock Springs last week. He spent several days visiting with his in law Dr W A Hocker and attending to Union Pacific holdings at Cumberland. His headquarters are now at Omaha after leaving Cheyenne. He traveled by car starting in Rock Springs where the Union Pacific runs large coal mines.
A Thursday evening gathering at Mr. and Mrs. J A Quealy’s home drew the younger crowd for a candy making session and lively dancing. Frank Christmas and LeRoy Rosenberg showed they are novices at some steps as guests enjoyed fox trots and tops. Guests included Bell Stellwagon Von Orff Porret Crook Varney Quealy Christmas Smithwick and Rosen.
A Rock Springs based blind student, a. G. Henkel, traveled to Kemmerer last week to solicit subscriptions for Review of Reviews and the Saturday Evening Post. He aims for a $1000 prize this year to ease travel toward his University of Michigan degree.
Dr. W A Whitlock former surgeon superintendent of the Lincoln County hospital in Kemmerer and Miss Martha Thornley formerly a nurse of the same institution were married in Salt Lake City last Saturday afternoon. Dr. Whitlock practices medicine in Layton Utah and they will reside there. County Agricultural Agent J E bn returned to Kemmerer from Piney last week and then to Cokeville. his first trip into Big Piney impressed him as favorable while traveling by automobile.
The Camera publishes a fresh batch of local dispatches covering community events and notable happenings. Officials, residents, and organizations are cited across brief items that highlight upcoming meetings, public notices, and brief reports from city streets.
J R McMinn trailed 901 horses into the upper county week and found they belonged to Jim Hansen. The horses had been at large for years, passing through several deals since discovery. The ranchman who possessed them surrendered after being informed they were Hansen's stock near Rawlins.
Two visitors from eastern states arrived in Kemmerer for a brief stay. Homer H. Andrews of Climer and D. Skully, an attorney from Pittsburg Va, toured the town and noted the recent improvements. They focus on the West’s prospects and express interest in hides pelts and furs trade. They are part of a touring party through the Northwest.
A candidate for Lincoln County coroner announces renewed intent to run on the Hepatikcas ticket. He pledges continued service and stresses expectations of voter satisfaction and reelection.
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