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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
5
Advertising rates listed by month or week for display and reading notices. Brevier legal notices at four cents per line, with discounts for multiple insertions. The piece also begins with a seasonal exhortation and mentions Oregon Short Line trains and a Cumberland train schedule with Kemmerer daily departures at 7 a.m. and returns at 5:45 p.m.
We are glad they did it for the Liberty loan will reach far above the $2 000 000 000 goal. The unit ed effort of royal Americans closed the Liberty Loan Books at noon on the 11th with a huge over subscription. A taunt to the Kaiser whom they think doubted it could be done.
Encouragement to reach a 10 million dollar goal in a Red Cross drive lasting until next Monday. Citizens urged to contribute, signaling a strong send off for Lincoln County with every person doing his part.
The West from Mississippi to Pacific pledges a sun surpassing the fifteen million target for the Hed Cross War Cowell. California leads with 3 600 000. Texas follows with 25 000. Kansas 1 600 000. four big states promise a million each. Washington, Colorado, Oklahoma and Nebraska also commit sizable sums.
Notice to bidders for the purchase of bonds valued at two thousand dollars each, issued by Seb District Number in Linen County Wyoming. Bonds dated July 1 1910 mature yearly, with semiannual interest at four percent. Sale at the office of the Board of Trustees in Lincoln County. The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Notice announces sale of display stand twelve job cases and one triple case at Kemmerer Camera office. Material described as good as new with attractive price.
Captain Elliott of Ft. Douglas arrived in Kemmerer Sunday with the pay check pleasing Company H. Private Charles Bridges suffers from smallpox has begun recovery after confinement. He was isolated near the barracks under Company H care. Quartermaster Stone visited Dingle Idaho with his wife last weekend. A fire sparked by blankets on a cot caused a small blaze at the barracks, quickly extinguished. Company H soldiers show improved drilling in recent days.
A special city council session approved a new speed ordinance in Kemmerer limiting motor vehicle speeds to 10 miles per hour inside city limits and 10 miles per hour at the Triangle and intersections near Pets, now in effect.
Visitors to Cokeville report unusually beautiful scenery as spring arrives. Alfalfa fields are at their best and the hills are covered with fresh evidence of the season.
Thieves struck the Krups warehouse again stealing valuable lynx hides in the latest break-in. It is the second burglary at the site, and Tocawuth authorities prepare to issue a warrant for the suspect’s arrest.
Another June wedding word reaches relatives as Miss Val LaChapelle wed in Aberdeen Washington to Ve Frank Cashin of that city. Miss Flo LaChapelle and Mes C M Whitney attended. Val LaChapelle was present at the ceremony, well known locally among a wide circle of friends.
Nora Horner was brought from the John Matthews ranch on Slate Creek to Lincoln County Mineral Hospital with a badly broken ankle after a broken horn incident. Her uncle John Matthews found her quickly in tall brush and arranged transfer to Kemmerer for treatment.
Longi of Diamondville was sentenced last week to 2 to 4 years in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to robbing a companion during a Friday picnic by the river. The victim, El Arola, was relieved of 7.50 dollars.
Lincoln County sheriff seeks a person suspected of trying to wreck train No 18. A railroad tie was placed on the track about a mile below Diamondville, found by a section hand just minutes before train 18 was due. No arrests have been made.
Siemund Kohn visited Kemmerer after a Montana tour and attended a Commercial Travelers Association gathering with Utah Idaho and Montana reps. The group discussed selling U S bonds on future issues free of charge, a patriotic move praised nationwide as Kohn continued his travels and planned further trips.
About 74 members of Company H traveled to Cokeville last Friday and enjoyed a ball game and a sham battle hosted by locals. The ball game ended in a defeat for the soldiers, nine to the something, while the sham battle drew a large crowd. Cokeville ladies hosted a fine chicken dinner for the visiting unit in the evening.
J P Foley, for the Conroy Mine owners, arranged to lease the Conroy property for immediate opening. The report has not been independently verified.
The State of Wyoming Lincoln County issues this summons to Frontier Supply Company and defendants Emeley Chinaman and others. Frontier filed June 15 1917 a petition and attachment in Lincoln County District Court Kemmerer seeking $154.40 plus interest for goods sold. Personal property attached. defendants must answer by August 15 1917 or petition is deemed true and property may be sold. Clerk Flo Lathapelle. Attorney A Cheeta.
The Hosking Hotel was sold a few days ago to Mrs. A. Vance of Rock Springs by A. D. Hoskins. The new owner, formerly Mrs. Vance, will from tall phee to the hotel nine bests. It will be partly returnished. She is a well known co woman In Rock Springs. The Moore house in Kemmerer is noted, with Mr. Vance having previously worked in this city.
Stanley Brammer of the O. S. S. reports unusually heavy passenger traffic for the season. Many rates are now available to numerous points nationwide and a large amount of freight is being moved at this time.
Charles Huff awarded the contract to construct a new brick platform at the local O. L. depot. Work is to commence immediately on the platform, which will extend the brickwork along and beyond the depot.
James Wood Andrew Morrow Roy Johnson and Harry Nilson formed Kemmerer's early spring fishing party last Sunday on Ham fork near the Sem Adams c. They reported good early season luck and favorable waters for the opener.
Delbert Wilde assistant county treasurer hosted Saturday night for Star Valley youths headed to Laramie for University summer school. Guests included Arling Gardner Kem Blacker Stella Baldwin Edna Brown Migs Child Viola Larson Eloi Hemmert and Miss Cranny.
Local residents voiced concern this week about the road from Kemmerer to Diamondville. They noted it is difficult to exit the city without crossing an irrigation ditch, while the city crew works on roads and is expected to address the issue soon.
A rural couple from Cumberland No. 1, Minn essie Wainwright and W. H. Bean, were married in a Salt Lake City temple last Wednesday. They returned home on Sunday and will reside in Cumberland.
Lauchlan Young sues Tom Sneddon and Tom Sneddon Jr in the District Court for the price of a lease on the Double 0 mine in Diamondville and for partnership accounting. The case is set for the November term. The notice ends with a Red Cross fundraising appeal.
Frank J. Cheney of Cheney Co asserts he is senior partner of the firm in Toledo and guarantees one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Cure Catarrh. The sworn statement was made before a notary on December 6. Claims relate to nostrines and Bloon colour facen at bite for testimonials.
A Lincoln County communication from Edison Phonograph Company defends its Polkhing and Buffing Depart ment against union claims that workers were discharged for refusing to work on Washington's Birthday. It notes temporary shuts in February due to material delays, forecasts reemployment, and asserts Edison treats workers fairly more than other manufacturers. It praises Edison and Hillson for government work and personal staff dedication.
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