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Newspaper

The Kemmerer Camera

Location

Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1916

Page

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Self Destruction Takes Two in Week in Daniel County

Carl Sorenson, head rider for the Daniel county cattle association, shot himself after leading a search for two cattle thieves he claimed to have killed. The coroner ruled death by self destruction, noting Sorenson had recently overindulged in liquor and suffered mental strain. He was a brother-in-law of Senator Beck of Cody and the body was returned to Cody for burial.

Carl Sorenson Daniel Kemmerer Himeett Inet Ramet Sheri McMinn Sorenson Barbree Jorenson Association J. W. Gargent Sargent Orst Big Horn McMinn Rattle Berenson Borenson Genator Beck Cody Beck Soremeon Hack

Undertaker summoned after pioneer John Stringer dies by poison

John Stringer a well known pioneer resident and Republican coroner candidate committed suicide in his rooms Tuesday by drinking denatured alcohol. Despondent since his wife’s death last March he asked a neighbor to notify an undertaker. He died about 11 30 pm at the hospital after being found by a night marshal and undertaker. Interment followed beside his wife’s grave in the local cemetery.

John Stringer Ucket Stringer Atringer Eng Brothers Wild Mountain View John McPhie Kemmerer Jack Hodges Ariew Payson

Boy from Cumberiaia Found in Insane Ward After Tragedy

Robert Newbald, 16, son of Mrs Newbald who died recently in Cumberiaia, was brought to Kemmerer with a deranged mind. He rests in the insane ward of the local jail and is expected to recover from a temporary lapse. His mother's death is noted as weighing on him.

Robert Newbald Cumberiaia

St James Church Funds Letters Reach Members

Rev Wood of St James Church sent out letters asserting the church was active and that a fine showing had been achieved. Members viewed the effort as a notable display of support and dedication amid parish activities.

Wood St. James Church

Officials tour new Union Pacific building in Kemmerer

A special Union Pacific train from Potatello visited Kemmerer with President E. S. Calvin and Vice President H. V. Pratt leading an inspection of the Oregon Short Line. The two-story brick structure planned for the former Pitt Plumbing site will house a modern newspaper plant, Pitt Plumbing, a confectionery tenant, and office suites.

Union Pacific Kemmerer Potatello E. &. Calvin Oregon Short Line H. V. Pratt Oregon Stevenson Maho Leavin Cifi Mr. Hinkley Motor Power Jeffries Huntley J. Fuller Gineer Plumhof Y. J. Quealy Union Green River P. J. Quealy Lincoln Lumber Company William Pitt Kemmerer Savings Bank Pitt Plumbing Company R. R. Rowe

Enthusiastic Farmer Builds Dam Near Cénroy Area

Enthusiastic farmer Gabardi recently acquired land near Cénroy and built a dam to catch spring snow water from surrounding hills. The reservoir yields ample irrigation, Timothy hay, and potatoes. He offers to let the county place a road across his dam to avoid detours on the Camroy road.

Cénroy Gabardi Kansas Camroy

Race Track Association Proposed in Kemmerer

Reports circulate of a movement to make Kemmerer a center for riders and racing men of Western Wyoming. The grounds would host a county fair and a baseball diamond, with a likely fall season of races and a roundup during Joint Labor Day celebrations in Kemmerer.

Kemmerer Wyoming Keamerer

Viotrola Wedding March Noted At Piney Ranch

A wedding at the Frank Wall ranch near Hick Piney drew many prominent ranchmen as Vietrola played the wedding march for the couple, described as a sumptuous affair with unique musical moments.

Joseph Lo Frank Wall Hic Piney

Local Depot Scene Ends With Traveler Jailed Then Freed

A disruptive traveler was removed from a train at the local depot when No 17 arrived. The man was taken to the jail after overindulging with the crowd, sobered there, and was released.

Guntay

Post Visits Kemmerer From Las Animas With New Alliances

W. 5. Post and Wile arrived in Kemmerer from Las Animas last week and are staying a few days while forming alliances. Mr. Veet formerly owned the store now run by Diyth-Pergo-boakins. Me oC Rae keeps large Vieineas interest in tall community.

Post Wile Kemmerer Las Anenioe Dave Mr. Veet Diyth-Pergo-boakins Vieineas Interense

Clean Carnival Tales From Kemmerer Carnival Outfit

A fragmented report describes a carnival company, the Mageel Carnival Company, touring Kemmerer with a parade of acts. It mentions performers, a ship or vehicle, and distant ties to a place called Boving tamondvile while noting changes in leadership and schedule.

Mageel Carnival Euveral Kemmerer Vluew Opi Amano Moi Miei Vlalt Kemmerer E Boving Tamondvile

Suit Theft Near Kemmerer Found by Tracks

Local hotel room theft led to a witness sighting a man wearing part of the suit. The suspect, a negro, was arrested but later released after proving he found the clothing beside the railroad track near Kemmerer. E Toft of the Golden Rule store confirmed the loss.

Toft Golden Rule Kemmerer

Grandson Informs Of Grandmother's Death In Ogden

Sigmund Konn learned Monday that his grandmother died at her Ogden home. He left immediately for Ogden. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the home, during which Mr Kohn's business in Kemmerer was closed.

Sigmund Konn Ogden Mr. Kohn Kemmerer

Purchased School Lands Purchased in Kemmerer by Afton and Auburn men

H. D. Clark of Auburn and Leavitt of Afton bought about 400 acres of school land in Kemmerer at 10 per acre after an advertised sale. E. P. Simpkins of Big Piney also attended and purchased 200 acres in the Big Piney country.

H. D. Clark Auburn Leavitt Afton Kemmerer Big Piney

Pioneer Day Joint Celebration by Diamondville and Kemmerer Mor man Churches

The Primary Assortations of the Diamondville and Kemmerer Mor man churches held a Pioneer Day celebration last Monday. Many children from the two churches attended a picnic and were treated to refreshments.

Diamondville Kemmerer Morman

Attorney General Visits Kemmerer for District Judge Campaign

The Attorney General visited Kemmerer last week in support of his campaign for the judgeship of the Third Judicial District. He spoke with local residents and outlined his platform, focusing on law enforcement and judicial reform.

Preston Wie Kemmerer Third Judicial District

Political Announcements in The Camera

The Camera prints a slate of political notices from Harrison County Clerk and local officials. Names include Myra Geer Superintendent and Drm ak Mrdtinn with references to party affiliations and precinct capacity. The fragmentary list mentions candidates or party designations and official roles across multiple wards.

Harrison Myra Geer Betionts Drmak Mrdtinn Howitt M. Misa Bed Hansen

L D S Conference to Bring 400 Visitors to Kemmerer

The Woodruff Stake Conference of the Mormon church will be held in Kemmerer next Saturday and Sunday, expected to attract about 400 visitors from Lyman Evanston Rock Springs Woodruff Randolph Utah and nearby points. Prominent speakers Elder Joseph F. Smith Jr and Brigham H. Roberts will attend. Sessions will be in the High School auditorium and L D S church with a free concert Saturday night and extensive musical programs. Kemmerer residents invite visitors to stay with locals and enjoy hospitality and programs aimed at leaving delegates pleased with addresses music and arrangements.

Woodruf Mormon Church Kemmerer Lyman Evanston Rock Springs Woodruff Randolph Utah Woodruff Stake L. DB. 8 Joseph F. Smith, Jr Smith Brigham H. Roberts Salt Lake City B. H. Roberts Stake Lund New Kemmerer Theatre Kammerer Diamondville Cumberland Church Viawell Fred Hancey R. H. Saunders Laley Lester Pratt Ruth Sneddon Sneddon Evang

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