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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
6
An advertisement notes calendars available for order before a deadline in Asiguet with samples at prices from 1.50 to 618 per hundred. It mentions large wall racks and imported calendars and urges businessmen to call as new samples are on display.
The Evanston Press notes the county commissioners’ tough task to set true values for property and craft accurate assessments. It lauds Painter, Tyloe, and Black for careful judgment, predicts reduced levy per person, and hints at later reviews. The piece comments on local governance, county size, and upcoming changes.
A Sunday baseball game at Diamondville saw the home team overcome Green River 8 to 3 in an engaging matchup. Next Saturday the Diamondville squad travels to Datipati to face Chatwan, with a game slated for the afternoon.
A vague report describes many horses going missing around a theater diversion. Lew Henderson reported two horses vanished and later one reappeared. A head tie was found, suggesting foul play or capture, with evidence inconclusive.
Fragmentary OCR item references a G A R convention with unclear details. Readable portions point to event coverage but lack dates places or outcomes. Further text needed to produce a precise card.
The article alleges price discrimination by a state board on live stock rates, noting Omaha bids at 6 percent of 8.50 per head and lower values for beef animals in Uinta County. It claims at least a 50 head unfair gap and describes broader injustice, with Mr. Christman as a cautious advisor who has studied the issue and holds strong opinions.
An article fragment notes the discovery at Fossil Isle of a three foot alligator gar prime specimen. It mentions a person named K. Lee assisting and observers secured the specimen with others present during a Monday gathering.
Frontier community invites all to Pioneer Day events at Bryan's Grove near No. 1 mine. Games, races, and a village program begin at 5 p.m. with rides available from 9 a.m. A festive afternoon and evening showcase promise family entertainment in a rural setting.
Andrew I. Plerrit, longtime Tanohing live stock interests figure in the upper Green River valley, has sold his ranch near ae and capes and plans to relocate to Michigan or possibly British Columbia. He has horses at Rock Springs and intends to move soon.
The owner Mr Hosking plans to tear off the wing of the old building and may relocate part of the structure. A suitable site has not been decided, with a possible move of rear buildings toward the Larry Quealy Inn between the Ivan Jones law office and the Curtis jewelry store.
A minor collision in Kemmerer railroad yards left switch engine No. 1064 partly stripped while No. 1086 overturned earlier, killing engineer Pete Lang. The switchman continued working and the wreck worsened.
News brief notes J J Carollo visiting Coke area to receive a calf cut and attend summer activities at the University of Wyoming. The report mentions a popular resort scene, a dance planned for the week, and locals preparing for holiday gatherings with updates on attendees Mary Sneddon and Ina.
Kemmerer town gossip records visitors from Green and Cumberland and notes retail bargains at Blyth Fargo Harkins Co. Mentions Charley Cochran replacing labor, a cement front, and plans for a cement walk around a new building. Advertisements announce hat sales and ranch land listings while residents travel to Salt Lake, Seattle, and Utah towns.
A serious crash near Kemmerer Wyoming injured Dr C D Stappord while a recruiting party rode two coments. His injuries included severe facial damage and a crushed left cheek lens. He was transported to a hospital in Lake City for treatment and is expected to recover over weeks.
After a train wreck near the railroad, many bystanders rushed to the scene. An Italian laborer, returning to repair a train, was thrown under cars, his elbow severed, with both limb and body parts near the track. He was rushed to a doctor, limb treated, and later sent to Book Springs hospital by afternoon train.
The fragmentary report notes visitors planning a Seattle trip and a ranch headed to Green River area. It mentions families gathering for a headstone and fencing at Kemmerer cemetery and various locals returning from travels seeking improvements and errands around town.
Incoherent OCR fragment mentions a district teacher attendance requirement and signals several names. Details are unclear but reference to a teacher event and a district notice in Coney.
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