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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1912
Page
12
The Kemmerer Camera reports Governor Caray Wyoming committeeman calls a July 27 convention in Cheyenne to select delegates for a Chicago convention on August 5. Dissatisfaction with party leaders and the national nomination process is noted as many Republicans expect a large turnout.
At Odd Fellows Hall last Friday evening a large turnout attended the meeting to organize the Eastern Star Chapter in Kemmerer. About 40 members were present, with M. King of Diamond presiding as the opening officer for others to join.
Public notice announces bids for erecting a hospital building in Kemmerer Wy. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes endorsed Proposal for Erection of Hospital Building to Dr W Hocker and addressed to Kemmerer Hospital Building Committee. Informal bids not considered. right to reject any or all bids reserved by C B Beach T R Jones and W Scofield.
In a bizarre afternoon incident Lindsau Pedilis sustained a bullet wound to the nose amid a peculiar accident. He bled freely but felt little immediate pain and traveled to Salt Lake City for X rays. An operation was planned for Monday, with the outcome not yet reported.
telegram reports Ralph W. Smith’s father died at 76 in Denver from heart trouble. He and Mrs. Smith had been married 49 years and planned to celebrate next year’s anniversary. Ralph departed on train No 6 to attend the funeral amid family shock and plans for burial details.
The Elk Ladies Social Club held a grand ball last Friday evening. The event was a decided financial and social success with a large crowd enjoying the hospitality, a luncheon, and entertainment for all attendees.
Frontier booster C E Verry of Cheyenne visiting town yesterday for the Cheyenne Frontier Days. Representing Cheyenne Creamery Co he voiced enthusiasm for the event slated for August 14 15 16 and 17 promising attractions that will mark this year as one of the biggest successes yet in Frontier.
A new line of tors at Kemmerer Hardware Furniture Co is announced in a brief notice. The item highlights store offerings and upcoming stock display.
Notice lists Serial No. 61741 and names Bates Landtte vanston and others from Wyoming, spanning a publication date around July 9 1909. It cites land entry actions, heirs and registrars, with references to Kemmerer Wyoming and Diamondville area jurisdictions and the Land Office.
Town items report visitors and residents in Kemmerer including Adelaide LaFevre and Mrs J P Rosenborg visiting Park City Utah, J W Carne at Sage, Red Rich and son occupying properties, and plans for haying in the valley. Also noted are a four room house for rent, a furniture car shipment, Campbell Brothers railroad show, and a journalist’s trip through Cokeville Cokeville and Star Valley with Michigan car service.
Proclamation for a primary election in Lincoln County Wyoming on August 2 to fill one commissioner four years two commissioners two years each county officers including county clerk sheriff treasurer assessor surveyor and others. Election to be held at designated district locations with state election on November 6. Voting rules and registration noted. officials listed as incumbents and positions.
Several residents and visitors are noted in Kemmerer including Mrs J K Myer of Barry Town visiting W A Myers and family, Mr F J Kammerer host to an event, and Austin Richardson from Daniel returning from Cheyenne. The town eyes a new picture theatre with opera chairs arriving and rapid progress on a store and agency work hinting at improved local amenities.
Rawlins veteran Wim T Daly heads to Alberta Canada near Red Deer north of Calgary to inspect land sections as a prospective investment. He plans to stay about a couple of weeks likely visiting further parcels.
Notice calls for proposals to furnish all labor and materials for a two story brick Miners Hospital Building in Kemmerer Wyoming. Plans cannot leave town. bids on plumbing and heating separate. Proposals due August 8 at 2 o'clock PM. informal bids not considered. Authority reserves right to reject any or all bids. Signed Thomas K R. Jonen.
Property sale brief listing two parcels: a 40 acre tract near LaBarge with outbuildings and new machinery, and another site along Opal Creek road near Opal with hay and a house. Contact LaBarge Live Stock Co., Kemmerer, Wyoming for details.
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