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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1919
Page
9
Governor Carey issued a proclamation urging Wyomire residents to observe Boy Scout Week. He credits Scouts with wartime service and argues the movement builds better citizens and encourages all good citizens to support and join Scout organizations.
Crowley, president of the Chemical Oil Company, arrived to oversee renewal of operations in a Fossil field. The firm halted last fall after reaching 500 feet and aims to drill to 3000 feet within ten days, with rapid progress expected.
Prominent Maryland cattle raiser Hawkins, recently released from service, and formerly a second lieutenant now a Lieutenant Commander, visits Kemmerer en route to Big River to see his old friend Jack Baum. He entered the aviation corps and served during the war, with noted activities and a testimonial from Carlstrom.
The text notes committees convening under Chairman Burch to finalize arrangements for Boy Scout Week activities. It mentions enthusiasm for chores and publicizing plans with names of committee members and organizers, indicating efforts to manage expenses and outreach for the event.
Lieut. Chamberlain, from Kemmerer, Wyoming, served with Company H in the 146th Gun Battalion and led the Lincoln County machine gun company. He sailed for France in 1917 and fought in the Argonne, crossing the Rhine after the armistice, bringing home souvenirs and stories for his wife and hometown.
A meeting is planned at Hamstork Schoolhouse on June 25 to form a cooperative cattle association. Leaders Bartek and Bartek fire up plans to manage grazing, protect resources, and expand cattleman participation. Founding members listed include Breve Bartek Ed Button Rube Miller Bae Tmay Bryant Brock W Nelson Koe Wright and more.
The Arizona Wyoming Oil Company received a shipment of drilling material for fossil field development. A large storage tank will be erected to capture oil wasting from existing wells. The field superintendent arrives tomorrow to oversee drilling twelve shallow wells and a test to 8000 feet. The company will start construction of a pipeline in ten days and market production exceeding 100 barrels daily as new wells come online.
The Lincoln Idaho Oil Company plans to spud a second well in the Big Piney Cretaceous field within two weeks. A first producing well yields about 200 barrels per day, with a full summer drilling program planned as Wyoming's Big Piney field gains activity and attention statewide. The company has orders for storage tanks and reports shipment notices.
H A Lewis proprietor of Lewis Cash Grocery buys the Emporium at Big Piney from Mr Heitz and will run both stores A Ives formerly with J C Penney Co will manage the Big Piney shop Kemmerer businessman promises honest service and joint truck links between towns
Four surveyors arrived yesterday to inspect the road work from Kemmerer to Bags. They plan to lay out and mark the route for paving as part of a cost saving effort. J G Sloan of Montpelier visited Kemmerer on Sunday.
New Kemmerer council is sworn in as T. Hunter Salmon becomes mayor and Andrew Morrow chairs the council. Appointments include Geo. R. Symes treasurer J W Glasgow police judge Pat Holmes fire chief and L Bazzanella street commissioner. Special meeting set before June 16 for initial business.
Dr J R Marquis manager of the Marqospital is critically ill at his home in this city. He had been improving after several days of weakness but became unconscious for hours Monday night. Doctors Maddison and Bevell are in constant attendance as they diagnose a serious textural trouble and monitor his condition closely.
A Cheyenne Tribune note reports a cold snap with a forty degree drop in two days. Snow squalls Saturday morning prompted vendors to abandon straw hats as freezing temperatures threaten tonight. moth scent noted from recently laid straw.
The Holland brothers work on upgrades at their billiard hall funded by partners. They engage new routes and install a furnace while continuing work on the sale project.
The Kemmerer chamber of commerce met last night to discuss Fourth of July events and the formation of a local cavalry unit. A committee led by Jos. E. Burch outlined plans with Adjutant General McCoy of Cheyenne confirming state authority to raise two troops and a unit from Kemmerer.
Governor Carey appoints executive and local committees to oversee the Theodore Roosevelt memorial project. Executives include B B Brooks Casper and J H Blume Sheridan, with Mrs S C Parks Lander and others. Local chairmen span Wyoming counties from Laramie Albany to Weston and Worland, with many town representatives listed.
Local attorneys travel to Afton for adjourned hearings in two Star Valley cases. Hockett faces a statutory offense charge while Bowles is linked to a grand jury matter from a prior suit. C E Melvin to defend Hockett. Rope to appear for Bowles. A Christman to prosecute.
Two men of Mexican complexion were arrested for disturbing the peace in Sage after a night of intoxication and wild talk of Sonora. Judge Glasgow imposed a fine of ten dollars plus costs following their trial yesterday.
A popular couple united in wedlock Monday evening at the home of relatives in Aten Wyoming. The ceremony was performed by a judge with only a few friends as witnesses. The central figure acted as maid of honor and the bride’s friend served as best attendant in a small, intimate ceremony.
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