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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1902
Page
13
A conductor known as Fatty tricks a fare dodger by giving pennies in place of a dollar. He later passes a dollar bill with five pennies to a passenger who accepts the odd change. Fatty smiles at his cleverness, but a cashier reveals the hidden sting in the stunt as the incident becomes a counted note.
A store reports a test of a watch that ran off by five minutes after seven weeks. The head watchmaker and a shop rep discussed the device for customers preferring flawless performance, noting that some people would not be satisfied even with careful handling.
Fragmented OCR recounts a cook in a dispute over wages and kitchen scams, plus a discussion of finances and a separate crime case. Mentions a cook seeking pay, a restaurant haze, stock values, and a crime arrest with unclear details. The text blends culinary misfortune with a looming legal matter and stock figures.
The notice describes locating eo mineral and all Elaine in the region with winter and spring work planned. It mentions latent location blanks, large half-sheets, printed forms from Colorado and Utah, approved by Wyoming authorities, and urges readers to inspect stock and spread the word.
Mary Y contestant files affidavit against Henry Meyer homestead entry 1665 for land in Ed NE 34 and NW 35 3%N 112W. Final hearing set July 22 1902 at US Land Office Evanston with evidence deadline and publication order due to nonservice.
Notice from the Department of the Interior Land Office Evanston Wyoming dated May 15 1902 states that William B Hughes of Big Piney Wyoming will make final proof on his land claim before U S Commissioner C W Hodden at Fontenelle Wyoming on Monday June 23 1902. Witnesses listed include Joseph B Fredetl Mary J Hughes Henry C Buckman and William J Shanley. Also Mary L Hughes of Big Piney Wyoming will make proof for a separate desert land claim at the same time and place.
A fragmented notice lists stock brands at Mantia Market with a 9 AM start, mentioning items like Pusnallion and Pel 4 aa hinge Alute Creel, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
An ad touts Chanie Herlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets to revive torpid livers, restore digestion, and renew vitality. It promises improved appetite and energy, with a 25 cent price and free samples at drug stores.
A notice proclaims ownership of designated lands in sections 16 36 12 1 7 and surrounding lots across townships 25 to 27 north and ranges 114 116 west and warns that any person or group trespassing by herding or driving livestock will be dealt with by the authorities. Dated April 11 1903 and naming several individuals.
Notice states John DeMott of Midway Wyoming plans final proof for his claim H B 1536 on land in section 28 and 43 township 29 north range 111 west. He will prove residence and cultivation at Fontenelle Wyoming before C W Holden on June 7 1902. Witnesses: Simon J Lindly Joseph W Lindly George W Whitman of Midway Wyoming and John F Morgan of Big Piney Wyoming.
John M. VanDervort contests a homestead entry by William H. Moffatt in section 26 township 84 north range 111 west. Moffatt is alleged to have abandoned the land. Hearings set for June 21, 1902 at Cora Wyoming and final hearing July 1, 1902 at Bras ton, Wyoming. Notice served by due diligence.
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