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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
22
The traveler reports state exclusive rights for several middle western states to showcase popular scenic pleteres. He notes a calm market, farmers financially stable after a strong previous year, and optimism for a bumper crop ahead.
The Marbleton townsite incorporation matter reached a crisis last Thursday before the county commissioners. Petitions in favor withdrew for the present and said they would be filed again later in a refined form, as many residents attended the meeting.
The seven year old daughter of Chas Peterson, a tailor, nearly drowned Sunday afternoon after she fell from a bridge on the river near No 5. She was carried downstream for a long distance before bystanders rescued her and a physician had to restore semi consciousness. It is considered a miracle she survived the long floating so far downstream.
We thank the many friends for their presence and kind acts during our loss of our father Henry Sracsoar. We assure you all we bear our sorrow with gratitude for the support and sympathy shown. Epwanp Sramont and family.
On Monday night two feature films were shown. The Invaders a three reel picture drew praise for its local color and entertainment value. The California reel was praised as the best western reproduction seen locally.
Erwin Beckwith a 59 year old ranchman from Manhead ranch near Sage was killed by a lightning strike last Friday while at work with his horse. He had lived in the area about 33 years and was widely respected. Remains were brought to the city and held for a brother from the east before burial in Ashtabula Ohio.
The Elks Ladies announce another popular social dance in the Lyceum next Saturday evening. Music by the Kemmerer Orchestra and refreshments will be provided for all attendees.
A jumble of notices reports Christmas visits by Chas and Mrs. Christmas in Rock Springs and Salt Lake City. Chatter about Mrs. A D Hoskins and Mrs H B Nelson traveling to Lava Hot Springs. Local residents, including T W Amson of Mountainview and L D Tanner, Piney mayor, visiting Kemmerer and area.
Mrs Frank Steinhour returns Brat of the week after a ten day stay in Rock Springs. E T Peyton the newspaper man visited recently on a subscription solicitation trip. Lost sorrel horse branded on left shoulder with white forehead stripe. reward offered by H L Thomas Kemmerer. Mrs Howard Heitz and family visit Kemmerer. W B Peon transacted business in Kemmerer. Fruit jars stocked by McKay and Morrow. Mrs Laley and daughter Helen and Mrs Peabody of Frontier left for Lava Hot Springs for an outing. Mrs H Wright went to Lava Hot Springs to fetch her daughter for several weeks. Mr and Mrs John Angus return from Salt Lake City. rubber tired buggy noted. Chas Hull at his ranch near Montpelier. expect heavy rains in the pocket.
Community chatter covers Beckstead Bell and Company planning a summer ice business, Walter McDonald taking a layoff in Salt Lake City, circulation rep E E Howser visiting for Cheyenne State Leader subscriptions, fishing trips near Cokeville, and travel by W E Jones from Kemmerer. Also mentions savings at Kemmerer Savings Bank, Frank Bregovink’s recovery, and local advertising by Kemmerer Pharmacy with regional drug-store buying strength and an upcoming Young Ladies Mutual Association convention in Salt Lake City with rates.
Sanitary plumbing heating tin sheet iron and copper work. Jobbing promptly attended to. All work guaranteed. Phone 132 Kemmerer Wyoming.
The Fraternal Order of Bears Don 119 held its first meeting at the Odd Fellows hall with about fifty members. W. J. Dyer and appointed officers laid groundwork for a large growth, with an initiation planned for June 17 and charter membership closing soon.
WM E PITT Plumbing Heating and Tins announces a new Kemmerer Wyoming location offering plumbing heating and tin work with local phone contact and box mail service.
Notice states Thomas N Nick as administrator will offer for sale the estate of Jennie Nickell by auction on July 1 in Uinta County Wyoming. Sale includes Jennie Nickell’s real property in Lincoln County described as SE quarter of NW quarter, NW quarter of SE quarter, East half of SW quarter, and SW quarter of SW quarter in Section 2 Township 41 North Range 106 West, totaling 200 acres, subject to court confirmation.
Notice of administrator sale in Lincoln County Wyoming under District Court order. The deed sides with Shadrach F. White deceased and sells cash at confirmation, July 1, 1914, for 160 acres described as West half of Southeast quarter and related parcels in Township 35 North Range 111 West. Property located at Daniel Lincoln County. Terms cash at court confirmation. Fre W Harmon and Ivan S Jonni advocate.
County officers and county seat at Kemmerer are listed with County Clerk Tai O Neil Day and Harold M. Harrison. Citizens are urged to direct all county communications to the County Clerk before the meeting date to ensure prompt attention to county affairs.
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