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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
6
The article discusses property assessment and tax shifts under the new law, noting counties like Albany raising assessments dramatically while Uinta remains near last year. It warns of unequal tax burdens, calls for proper administration, and mentions Evanston politics and a Wyoming land fencing case involving C. Underwood.
Hon Joe Black of Pag Piney heads to Evanston for a June neighborhood meeting as beef prices stay high. George Pixley of Forty Hodge Flat sold beef cattle on the Omaha market at 68.20 per hundred while Scott Bros shipped hay-fed cattle to Rock Springs for 86 per head. Indicators say beef prices may stay high with heavy shipments expected this fall.
State Mine Inspector reports Cheyenne received word from Superintendent Thayer that water mains near Rock Springs Hospital ruptured due to ground sinking above a mine entry. Investigations may be thwarted as mine workings nearby are abandoned, raising fears the hospital could be affected and surface repairs might be needed.
Helper Ditched No 1001 used for assisting regular trains on Moyer hill after a mishap a mile and a half before Fossil Wednesday of last week. Engine sent to PoCatello Idaho for repair and will be laid up for about a month. Engineer Baker escaped with minor bruises while Fireman Wilker suffered a rib broken and has returned home to Montpelier.
Forest Service official Hare L L White and District No 4 supervisor visited from Ogden for a few days to urge coal operators to use more local timber in slate mines and workings. He notes operators have shipped in timber due to cheaper costs and seeks solutions.
Otis Rife loaded his household effects on Tuesday and plans to move around the 10th to a new home in Home Idaho. He has purchased a fine residence there and will install his family while keeping sheep interests back here.
The operetta A Day In Flowerdom staged Saturday evening by Frontier Inez Union Sunday School children drew praise for youthful talent. The program, run by young performers, impressed all with their creditable and spirited presentation. Admission details and attendance noted, with families of Mrs. Muir and others connected to the event.
Kemmerer updates cover physicians visits and local trades. Mountain Trading Co advertises furniture, ranges, and clothing while Two Little Tailors offer garment services. Community events include preaching services at Frontier and a baptismal ceremony. Local residents like Bennie Uatsen and Charles A. Christmas travel for visits, and M. Callahan returns to Opal with family.
Jovagh Bird reports the sale and closing of Mr. Spumser holdings in Rawlins Wyoming as his Wyoming interests wind down. Spumser plans Randolph Utah for future residence where he runs mercantile and banking ventures and serves on Elk Coal Co board.
Local drift of visitors and residents across Kemmerer includes Dr W A Hooker returning from Evanston after Memorial Day, Mrs Mary Wilmington traveling to Colfax Iowa for summer, W R Sutton of New York visiting, and Frank W Dice and son planning a future home. Mrs Christman’s Michigan visit extends into July while Miss Lora Deuel heads to Nebraska for a summer college tour and returning to teach in Kemmerer schools.
The race requires each machine to bear a committee mark from two supplied stations at Cheyenne and Chicago. Parts failing to bear the mark are disqualified. Replacements are shipped from supply points. repairs are logged at stations, and prizes go to cars with fewest repairs and fastest times across the continent. A 285 mile daily limit from New York to St Louis governs the distance.
The notice lists individuals associated with Kemmerer Savings Bank and Trust including WW Armstrong A1 Hoakine and E Ageeggg along with W Arm strong A D Hoshin and James W Chrisman and K J saith. The fragment suggests a formal filing or authorization related to the bank.
Mr and Mrs E J Brandley came from Granger to spend Deroration Day in Kemmerer. A group of shearers leaves Tuesday for Labarge to work on the Twichell ranch. Catholic Ladies of Diamondville plan a fair in Finn Hall June 14 and 16 with more details next week. A report says Yo Smire Cumberland mine to shut June 15 affecting about 100 workers. some crews run five days weekly. James Kumble reappears in work aiding interior decorating for the new Chase Bank. Mr Chow sold Wyoming interests and may buy land near Lorenga. Jack McKay buys Cultonwood ranch. Matthews family to Quealy corrals for duties. C D Terry in charge of Mat Hiewe property during their absence. Moon and sun eclipses noted with local visibility in Kemmerer and June 1 eclipse forecast. L O Philips and wife planning a trip to Columbia Missouri for Train Dispatchers convention. expect to visit mother and other points.
From a ranch near Pinedale, Sutton arrived Friday and stayed for a Deveration Day event. Local officials report Green River levels rising and anticipate restrictions on carving activity as the season progresses.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions "Two Little Tailors" with unclear place names and phrases about saving or entering. The readable parts suggest a vintage item or column note rather than a full event.
Damaged OCR text hints at a May notice involving teachers and a swing to a set date in Utah. Names like Kate Bentthe and Guserts appear unclear. The fragment lacks coherent facts.
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