11 Jun 1919
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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1919
Page
1
Puget Sound Leasing and Development 60 plans to begin operations soon. The firm, tied to the Dry Piney field, leverages longtime involvement in the Crosans company and local oil development, with a history near Fossil field spanning about seventeen years.
Gilbert Teysom resigned as county treasurer and the county board named G. Todd to fill the vacancy. Todd, in the mercantile business at Afton, will serve as a capable public official and will begin duties after qualification. The county assessor post remains vacant and will be filled at the July meeting.
A local Ball Team 10 plans aTomE night entertainment at Lyceum Hall tomorrow. Manager Onkle urges fans to attend and notes expected large crowds if advance sale proceeds well. The event combines dance and ball game themes aimed at engaging loyal supporters.
Report from Jamison ranch details a violent clash over cattle herd actions. One man, Cable, is hospitalized with a head wound after Clark the elder Jamison struck him with a rifle Then Jamison attacked Clark and fractured an arm during the ensuing struggle. Cable received medical treatment in the city.
Mr John Taylor of San Diego touts rich prospects in Wyoming s Big Piney district and plans to begin development soon with N W and Ben Griggs. Samples show gravel tests from $6 to over $10 per ton in gold, indicating a top holding in placer deposits.
Governor Robert D Tebata warns liquor dealers that the prohibition law will be enforced fully from day one and stocks held after June 30 may be confiscated. He tells county attorneys to enforce the letter of the law and urges liquor businesses to dispose of on hand stocks before July 1.
The Kem Mendig High School will hold its commencement in the high school auditorium next Friday evening. A splendid program has been arranged and attendance is highly encouraged as one of the city’s best entertainments in years. The year was hard due to three months of closures, but teachers and students alike worked hard and made up the lost time. Superintendent Burch notes most students will receive promotion certificates, with credit due to the devoted Kammerer school pupils. The graduating class roster includes Clarence Essman, Grace Sommers, Irene Wainwright, Minnie Molinar, Pauline Sammon, Robert Jonga, Steve Jiacoletti, Viola Stacey.
Program lists events for graduating exercises including class march piano solo Valse Romantique and Glass Song Only Dream of Summer. Presented by Pres Aven Nelson with Gardner and J Honska noted among seniors.
Sergeant Major Frederick W. Jones arrived home yesterday after eighteen months in France. Former Lincoln County Machine Gun Company member trained at Camp Gruone and served with distinction. He landed in New York May 20 and was discharged June 4, expressing joy at reuniting with family and home comforts.
Lin coin Idaho Oilcom reports moving a yet to their holdings yesterday. Expected to proceed for wall in the field during the summer. B. Stinson visited Evan last Saturday.
In Kemmerer a banquet honored Lt. James O’Brien who shared wartime France experiences and the Croix de Guerre. Kemmerer Coal Co. official O’Brien will return to Salt Lake City, with plans to restart drilling on Baum No 2 as the Baum well nears completion and a new site is readied nearby.
The citizens of Kemmerer and vicinity are urged to attend at Cook's Pavilion tonight for a Boy Scouts entertainment. The event marks Boy Scout week with a parade led by the band at 8:30 PM from the pavilion to the park, featuring gymnastic exercises and a program of patriotic songs and speeches.
Conductor Schaeffer of the Oregon Short Line is hospitalized in Montpelier after a Sunday night shooting at Border. Brakeman McCready is at home recovering. Two men reportedly boarded a Cokeville bound train, occupied a box car, refused to leave, and opened fire as officers investigate the incident.
A town event set for June features a large carnival by visiting entertainers to boost community spirit in Cokeville, Lincoln County. Organizers promise lively shows, games, and refreshments for residents and guests.
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