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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1902
Page
5
An old city transit tale recounts a conductor nicknamed Fatty who, after an annoyed passenger twice stiffed him, hides ten pennies in a note for later use. He then repays a passenger with a dollar bill and pennies, but the act backfires when a cashier reveals the secret and the joke is exposed.
A watch supplier claimed a model lost five of seven weeks during trial. The tester reported daily readings and concluded the watch failed to keep accurate time. The boss dismissed close monitoring as unlikely to please customers, saying some would not be satisfied regardless.
A rambling antiquated column recounts a cook seeking pay and status in a restaurant dispute. It weaves in odd anecdotes about wages and stock value, mentions bills and offers, then shifts to reports of a man named Myers and a cash deal. The piece blends odd dialogue with scattered financial notes and local gossip.
The notice describes locating eo mineral and all elaine in the Blantes region this winter and spring. It mentions large blanks for claim locations, printed sheets from Colorado and Utah forms, approved by Wyoming authorities, and offers to supply these forms to interested readers.
Mary Y contests Henry Meyer’s homestead entry No 1665 in Ed NE 34 and NW 35 3% N 112 W. Meyer allegedly did not settle or improve the land and has abandoned it for over a year. Hearing set July 22 1902 at the U S Land Office Evanston Wyoming and publication ordered.
Notice from the Interior Land Office Evanston Wy May 15 1902 that William B Hughes of Big Piney will prove up his claim for the H E No 1421 in section 6 and 7 township 30 north range 11 west before U S commissioner C W Hodden at Fonte inelle on June 23 1902 with witnesses Joseph B Fredetl Mary J Hughes Henry C Buckman and William J Shanley. Also Mary L Hughes of Big Piney will prove desert land entry for the same land at the same time and place.
Unclear notes show a 9 AM schedule for stock brands and hinges, with mentions of Mantia and Pusnallion in a fragmented entry. The legible items reference pel, 4 aa hinge, Alute Creel, and Horas ranted, but specifics are unreadable.
An advertisement says torpid liver dulls appetite and energy. A few doses of Chanie herlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will restore liver function, renew vitality, and aid digestion. Price 25 cents with free samples at drag stores.
Notice states the undersigned claim ownership of multiple sections across townships 25 to 27 north and ranges 114 to 116 west, listing sections and lots. Prohibits trespass by grazing or driving stock on these lands and warns of action under judicial authority. April 11, 1903.
Notice for Publication April 29 states John DeMott of Midway Wyoming has filed not to make final proof for his land claim H B 1536 Lot 1 sec 28 and related parcels. Proof will be given June 7 1902 before C W Holden US Commissioner at Fontenelle Wyoming. Witnesses Simon J Lindly Joseph W Lindly George W Whitman all of Midway Wyoming and John F Morgan of Big Piney Wyoming.
United States Land Office Evanston Wyoming May 12 1902. John M VanDervort contests William H Moffatt for entry 1647 filed July 6 1899 in sections 26 and 35 township 84 north range 111 west. Contestant alleges abandonment and lack of improvement and orders appearance June 21 1902 before J H Strong at Cora Wyoming with final hearing July 1 1902 before the Register and Receiver in Bras ton Wyoming.
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