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Newspaper

The Kemmerer Camera

Location

Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1916

Page

11

Self Destruction Takes Two in Week

Carl Sorenson head rider for the Daniel country cattle association near Kemmerer was found dead Friday after a strange spree claiming two killed cattle thieves. He allegedly shot at pursuing ranchers then killed himself with his six shooter after leading a search party. Coroner Barbree said the account suggested mental strain from alcohol and recent overindulgence. Sorenson, a brother of Senator Beck of Cody, 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 Called as Pioneer Is Found Dead

John Stringer well known pioneer resident and Republican coroner candidate committed suicide in his rooms Tuesday by drinking denatured alcohol. Despondent after his wife’s death, he asked a neighbor to summon an undertaker. He died later at the hospital after attempts to revive him. Interment followed beside his wife in the local cemetery.

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

Insane Youth From Cumberiaia Brought to Kemmerer

Robert Newbald a 16 year old son of Mrs Newbald from Cumberiaia was brought to Kemmerer last week with a deranged mind after his mother died there and was reportedly beaten to death by her husband. He rests in the insane ward awaiting recovery from a temporary lapse believed to be tied to his mother’s death.

Robert Newbald Cumberiaia

St James Church Funds Letters Alarm Members

Rev Wood of St James Church sent out letters asserting the church was financially strong. Members considered the message a notable showing of support amid questions about fundraising and parish affairs.

St. James Church Wood

Officials tour new Union Pacific inspection train visit

A special train carrying Union Pacific President E B Calvin and Oregon Short Line VP H V Pratt arrived in Kemmerer from Potatello for a 30 minute inspection. The event included other UP and OSL officials and marked Calvin’s broader system tour. Separately Lincoln Lumber crews cleared space for a new two story brick building fronting the Kemmerer Savings Bank, to house a modern newspaper plant and commercial suites including Pitt Plumbing, Emporium Stock buyers, and attorney R R Rowe.

Kemmerer Potatello Union Pacific 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 Cenroy

Enthusiastic farmer Gabardi has acquired land near Cenroy and built a dam to capture spring snowmelt. The resulting reservoir provides irrigation water for his tract, yielding Timothy hay and potatoes, while he offers to let the county lay a road across his dam to ease upkeep and avoid detours on the Camroy road.

Cénroy Gabardi Kansas Camroy

Race Track Association Plans Growth in Kemmerer

Reports indicate a movement to make Kemmerer a mecca for riders and racing men of Western Wyoming. The grounds would host a county fair and a baseball diamond, with a potential season of races and roundup during the Joint Labor Day celebrations this fall.

Kemmerer Wyoming Keamerer

Wedding March Rendition at Frank Wall Ranch

Vietrola played the wedding march at a ceremony near Hic Piney to honor Mr. Joseph Lo and the Frank Wall ranch. The wedding was a sumptuous affair attended by many prominent ranchmen of the community.

Joseph Lo Frank Wall Hic Piney

Local Train Delay Ends With Traveler’s Arrest

A disruptive passenger was removed from a crowded depot as train No. 17 arrived. The man was taken to the local jail after an on-site confrontation, sobered up, and later released.

Guntay

Local visitors tour Kemmerer after recent travel

W. 5. Post visits Kemmerer after arriving from Las Anenioe last week. Post and Wile plan to stay a few days to foster alliances with Ms Veet, former owner of the state now run by Diyth-Pergo-boakins, Me oC Rae engages in community efforts.

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

Clean Carnival Comes to Kemmerer Amidst Rush and Noise

A carnival company named Mageel travels to Kemmerer, presenting a varied show with many attendants and exhibitions. The event draws crowds, featuring a parade and performances by a troupe from Boing tamondvile, with plans to continue across towns nearby.

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

Clothes Theft Reported At Local Hotel In Kemmerer

A local hotel room theft saw E Toft of the Golden Rule store lose a suit. A man of color was seen wearing part of the suit and arrested, but he proved he found the clothes beside the railroad track near Kemmerer and was released.

Toft Golden Rule Kemmerer

Grandson Reports Grandmother’s Death in Ogden

Sigmund Konn learned Monday that his grandmother died at her Ogden home. He left immediately for Ogden and returned for funeral services held Tuesday afternoon at the family residence. His Kemmerer business was closed during the service.

Sigmund Konn Ogden Mr. Kohn Kemmerer

Purchased School Lands in Wyoming Trade at Kemmerer

H. D. Clark of Auburn and Leavitt of Afton visited Kemmerer Monday and bought about 400 acres of school land offered at ten dollars per acre. E. P. Simpkins of Big Piney also attended the sale and purchased 200 acres in the Big Piney country.

H. D. Clark Auburn Leavitt Afton Kemmerer Big Piney

Pioneer Day Joint Celebration Observed by Local Churches

The Diamondville and Kemmerer Mor man churches held a Pioneer Day event last Monday. Children from both congregations enjoyed a picnic and refreshments provided for attendees.

Diamondville Kemmerer Morman

Attorney General Visits Kemmerer Campaign Stop

The Attorney General Preston visited Kemmerer last week in the interests of his campaign for the judgeship of the Third Judicial District.

Preston Wie Kemmerer Third Judicial District

Political Announcements in The Camera

Local voters receive political notices from Harrison County Clerk and Democratic officials. Myra Geer, Superintendent, and Drm ak Mrdtinn appear among candidates or officeholders amid party labels and precinct references.

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

L D S Conference Brings 400 Visitors to Kemmerer

The Woodruff Stake Conference of the Mormon church will be held in Kemmerer next Saturday and Sunday attracting about 400 visitors from Lyman Evanston Rock Springs Woodruff Randolph Utah and nearby points. Elder Joseph F Smith Jr and Brigham H Roberts will speak with sessions in the High School auditorium and L D S church. Local members invite public attendance and promise strong music with a free Saturday night concert.

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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