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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1912
Page
4
Governor Joseph M Caray and Wyoming committeeman urge a July 27 meeting in Cheyenne to choose delegates for the Chicago convention on August 5 to nominate president and vice president. Dissatisfaction with party leadership and past nominations suggests a large turnout for the convention.
A large turnout gathered Friday evening at Odd Fellows Hall to organize the Eastern Star Chapter in Kemmerer. The event included about 40 attendees who listened to M. King of Diamond discuss opening the event to others.
The Kemmerer Hospital Building Committee invites sealed bids for the erection of a hospital in Kemmerer Wyoming. Bids close August 6 1912 and must be submitted in an envelope endorsed Proposal for Erection of Hospital and addressed to Dr W Hocker Kemmerer. Informal bids not considered. committee reserves right to reject any or all bids. Members C B Beach Thomas R Jones Wright Scofield.
Lindsau Pedilis sustained a head wound when a bullet struck him in the nostril during an odd accident. He bled but remained outwardly unaffected. He traveled to Salt Lake City where an X ray located the bullet. An operation was scheduled for Monday but results were not yet known.
A telegram to Ralph W. Smith reported his father’s death at age 76 in Denver due to heart trouble. Ralph traveled on Tuesday to attend the funeral. The family had celebrated 49 years of marriage and planned to mark their anniversary next year.
The Elk Ladies Social Club held a grand ball last Friday evening that proved a financial and social success. A large crowd attended the event, enjoying hospitality and entertainment, with lunch served to all present.
C. E. Verry of Cheyenne representing Cheyenne Creamery Co. visited town yesterday as a booster for the Cheyenne Frontier Days. He notes attractions are completed and peg the fest will run August 14 through 17, promising one of the biggest Frontier celebrations yet.
A new line of tor s at the Kemmerer Hardware Furniture Co introduces updated tools and fixtures expanding the shop’s offerings. Local customers anticipate improved service and ready availability of houseware and hardware items.
Notice lists Serial No. 61741 and names Bates Landtte Vanston and Liamondville Wyoming residents. It reports publication dates in July 1909, mentions channeling through Dever Ho, and cites Land Office actions with Mary E dvilie and V. Davis, Register, Kemmerer Wyoming.
Town notes residents and visitors mingle with guests from Cokeville and Park City. J. W. Carne, B. & C. ranch manager, and Red Rich visit. engineer James Clark travels to Salt Lake. Furniture shipments arrive. Campbell Bros. Railroad Show slated Friday. Editor reports trip through Star Valley and neighboring towns with A. D. Eakins and others.
Kemmerer Wyoming declares a primary election for August in Lincoln County to appoint officials. One Commissioner for four years two for two years each County Clerk coroner surveyor and other county officers to be elected by the people at the general November election. Precinct commissioners constables and justice candidates listed with terms and offices.
A jumble of visits and social notes from Kemmerer and nearby towns highlights residents such as Mrs. J. K. Myer of Barry Town and W. A. Myers visiting with family. Austin Richardson from Daniel Township returns from Cheyenne, while G. F. Guastafen and Ray Kingly plan a posing exhibition in July. The town awaits a new theatre with opera chairs arriving and installation progressing, promising an up-to-date venue.
Rawlins resident Hon. Wim. T. Daly, a well known pioneer, travels to Canada for a land venture in Alberta near Red Deer, about miles north of Calgary. He plans to stay a couple of weeks to assess the land as a potential solid investment.
Notice invites bids to furnish all labor and materials for a two story brick building 40 by 67 feet with full basement to be named Lincoln County Miners Hospital Building. Drawings stay in Kemmerer Wyoming and bids on plumbing and heating may be separate. Proposals due August 8 at 1 o'clock PM. informal bids not considered. right to reject any or all bids reserved. Principal signers Thomas KR Jones and others.
Property notice describes two holdings near LaBarge and Opal, Wyoming. One parcel of 40 acres with outbuildings and machinery. Another parcel near Holete Creek with hay and a house. For further details contact LaBarge Live Stock Co Kemmerer Wyoming.
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