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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
15
The Chicago conventions exposed rifts in the Republican Party and questioned the future of the Progressive movement. Roosevelt’s supporters split between backing Wilson or lingering with the GOP, while Hughes and Wilson emerge as patriotic figures in a campaign likely to focus on policy over personality.
The Republican convention in Chicago did not produce the heroic mood desired by the Colonel for a possible candidacy. It appears that both the mood and the candidate failed to win support.
The article notes Mr. Roosevelt has only tentatively declined the Progressive nomination. It explains that tentatively in this context means that if the Colonel appears likely to be elected, he might still reject the nomination. the situation remains uncertain.
With the compulsory military service plank altered and the Colonel eliminated from the Republican platform, and with Prosperity touted alongside peace at home the average voter will perceive little reason to vote against President Wilson.
Idaho Governor Alexander passed through Kemmerer last Saturday evening on No 18 en route to St Louis for the Democratic National Convention on June 14. He alighted at the depot for several minutes to observe how the Republican convention was run and spoke informally with locals present there.
State Conference Rev Wood of the local Episcopal Church will leave Thursday for Laramie to attend the State Convocation at the Cathedral. Sunday June 1% all state clergy will attend and many churches will be represented by delegates. Loretta Thomas and H. H. Moyer, attending Summer School at Laramie, will be delegates from the Kemmerer church. Mr and Mrs H Rose and Mr and Mrs Roy Mason, elected delegates, cannot attend. Sunday school will be held but no church services due to Rev Wood's absence.
Fragmentary notes describe track work between Mayer Junction and Kemmerer with new alignment toward the neat end, plus slow painting and washout concerns near Bear Lake and spring. The report mentions exploration of mineral incidents and rock deposits along the line and a focus on tongue claims.
Community funds for a July Fourth celebration are readily available, and a single initiator can spark the effort. The notice urges a strongly active commercial club to lead, promising generous support and coalitions from local residents if someone steps forward.
National Citizenship Sunday set aside for sermons on citizenship in churches nationwide. Federal Bureau of Naturalization expands education for foreign adults and urges Kemmer churches to observe this initial step in the foreigner education program outlined earlier in the Camera.
Evanston reports Uinta county Democrats plan a large banquet on the 23rd. The county is Republican strong, but Democrats are hopeful and energetic about fielding a strong local ticket for the upcoming election. The Camera extends best wishes for their success.
Figures from the Assistant Secretary of State show Lincoln County residents received 883 auto licenses in May, more than any other county. Laramie County ranks second with 600 licenses that month. Through May, Wyoming motorists have 5250 licenses issued, over 4000 issued in 1936.
Tom Hartney and Mrs. Hartney traveled from Fish Haven to inspect property in Idaho. The note hints at his shift toward hotel business and mentions recent ties to Kemmerer, with implication of travel and casual local chatter about earnings and transportation.
Sullivan and Bickely lead plumbers service offering plumbing neating and tin ning with all work and material guaranteed. Phone 132.
A driver from Opal, Alex Hertagnoll of Rock Springs, lost control near the Jacob Walters ranch, struck a barb wire fence, and sustained serious injuries. He was taken to Opel and then a Rock Springs hospital, escorted by James Petrie. Petrie found Hertagnoll and estimated costs around 1700 dollars for the damage. Other brief items mention local travel and residents, with scattered notes on family visits and school events.
William E PRC and Fred Chapin fished Coal Creek last Sunday in Bil s Ford, noting very rough Wyoming roads above Sublet while catching 41 trout. a lighthearted line adds a stray joke about domesticated skunks as defense.
Mrs PJ Quealy drove to Cokeville on Sunday while Sigmund Koba and Alvin Anderson rode to Evanston and then Ogden for a brief visit. Mrs P A Beck and daughter Kathryn visit from Ogden as Bud Hocker and Ora arrive to see Mrs Hocker's mother. Clyde Raw returns from Poasll for a few days. Dr Cunningham ends business trip in Kemmerer.
A boy suffers a wrist injury after a rock hits him near Frontier. Families visit Kemmerer and Salt Lake, while picnics and dances color the week. Mrs. Baker welcomes a baby girl. mothers and children rest after the June 9 birth. The community notes include visits, outings, and illness updates among residents.
John Carr of Frontier Wyoming a mining engineer and Miss Louise Hughes of Hanna were married at 6 o'clock Monday evening in the Methodist Church by Rev E Clower. A reception followed at the opera house with Thomas Hughes best man and Miss Anna Lauder bridesmaid. The couple will reside at Frontier where Carr has a furnished house.
From London James Astbury who taught in the local High School during the past winter expects his father Mrs L Astbury and Miss Nellie Moran the latter part of the week. They left London England weeks ago and have been visiting New York City for several days. For the rest of this story see the smile on Mr Astbury's face.
The Right Rev P A McGovern of Cheyenne confirmed 57 children and 5 adults at St Patrick's Kemmerer. The bishop called it the largest confirmation in the church's history and praised the Kemmerer visit with special music featured.
Reported in a frost page story from East Lake Tritone and the Camera, Quealy’s horses gain notice as Boo Unrisemas travels to By last Friday and Miss Marguerite plans a summer stay. Mise Hylphe Bell and Mise Helen Sielmas visited Bear Lake on Christmas Day.
An unclear notice promises superior returns on dry sheep pelts and offers a card for prizes. The reference hints at banking terms and a speaker named Dusinger, with fragmented months and vague offers.
Real estate listing notes a buy of a room house in Kemmerer area with options in the lot residence. Mentions price details 61 500 and cash payment 81 000 plus $500 partial payment. Includes buyers terms and location hints.
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