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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
12
An editorial voice urges readers to consider an eternity deposit as a lasting memorial. Instead of a standard time deposit, contribute funds to Saint James Church with annual interest directed to flowers, repairs, or music, creating a centuries long memorial beyond a single life. The piece argues for self sustaining church support and memorial giving to inspire others.
In Star Valley a push to relocate the district forest office from Afton to Kemmerer draws protests. Residents urge preserving local access, noting Afton’s central location, telephone and trail links, and quicker response in trouble. The Star Commercial Club may lead a protest to Ogden to block the relocation.
Mrs Rob Newbald of Cumberland died last Saturday afternoon at her home. A report of foul play by her husband prompted a hurried Sunday visit by Sheriff Ed Hansen and County Coroner Embree, who returned Monday but found no grounds for holding an autopsy. Residents alleged personal abuse by the husband, but officials found no conclusive evidence.
A farewell party was given at the Lyceum for Morgan Kay nagh of Diamondville who left last week for Butte Montana to join the Copper Mining Co. Present were Misses Agnes Kavanagh Esther Downey Helen Kinghorn Crystal Symes Edith Davis Julia Platt Marie Gordon Mia Arthur Kavanagh and Mrs Frank Davis, along with Messrs James Woods Claude Moore Roy Johnson Morgan Kavanagh W. W. McDonald Thomas Smith James Vicars, with Fred Jennings providing music.
In a Presbyterian Church ceremony at Lyman Wyoming, Mise Marton Weatt wed Rodger L LaChapelle last Thursday evening. The couple plan a future home in Bean.
Mrs John Green and family returned Friday from Salt Lake City where they visited several weeks. Florence Plorence recovered from tonsillitis last week. Renne Jackson has been ill the past week. Mrs Pete Head was moved to the hospital last week and is slowly improving. Mr and Mrs J D Carr and Mr Carr's father arrived from Hanna and will reside here. Miss Mary Oliva plans an extended trip to Rock Springs and nearby areas. Miss Mary Roddy, formerly in Kemmerer, now rooms with Mrs Davidson. Lester Pratt and Mrs Pratt visited Kemmerer Saturday. Mrs A F Laley spent time with Mrs Frank Stethor at Kemmerer. Work on the Kemmerer Coal Office addition has begun and will soon finish. Mr and Mrs Cuthbertson of Rock Springs may relocate here. Mrs Henry Davis of Rock Springs saw Mrs Mary Lycett this week. John Sneddon of Ogden visited Gomer Reese over Sunday.
June brides are sparse this leap year according to deputy county clerk Pred Hancey. Mrs Jol Hunter is reported recovering at home in Diamondville. Visitors include G Venter in Montpelier and Cokeville, P P Baldwin bound for Star Valley, and P W Comer taking a banking post. A farewell party honored a departing man at the Mormon church. J W Jones and wife own a new Overland from Kemmerer Hardware. Their son Ivan returned home briefly from Kemmerer. Platt Wilson of Lingrain County Garage from Kemmerer traveled with machinists in a Dart and Dodge. Zita Stewart returned with her wife from Laramie after a recent wedding. they will live in a prepped cottage. Frank Brosevoik tried to buy a car in Salt Lake but found none. he plans another trip to Salt Lake and will meet an Oakland dealer. Joseph Smith Seuniy, father of J B Smith, visits from Salt Lake City. Kemmerer orchestra plans another dance next Saturday. A barber from Oval will move on in two weeks. Mrs L Astbury and Miss Nellie Moran, arriving from New York City and London respectively, visit James Astbury. They anticipate a long Atlantic crossing and plan to stay indefinitely.
The Wide Awake movement visits Hamie local of the Mine Workers in Cheyenne as Preettent For from the State Federation tours northern Wyoming. Carpenters at mines, Rock Springs and Kemmerer labor unions, and Kemmerer Teamsters and Butchers show interest while Lincoln County Trades and Labor Council earns public confidence. Plans form to organize Kemmerer barbers under Rock Springs charter, with Lincoln County workers eager for amalgamation and Secre tary George Woodhouse coordinating details.
A fragment describes film making on the Frontier set with a famous director negotiating to produce a genuine western. The plot promises a thriller climax where a heroine saves her life during Frontier Days amid a raging bull and villain.
WM. E. PITT The Reliable Plumber offers plumbing and heating services with guaranteed work. Contact information implied but incomplete.
Dan Sullivan formerly held an interest in Heckstead Bell Co and has disposed of his shares to Beckstead and Bell. He will devote his entire interest to his plumbing business. A note on fashion says belts for men will be in style again this summer with skinnies and fattion seeking a long belt to fit.
Lease transfers in Piney, with Fred Chapel marketing property to Mrs. Everett Smith and Mrs. Lem Gray. Sellers, both well known in Piney, pledge to maintain service standards at the property. Inquiry log mentions buyer interest in Hotel and associated ventures.
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