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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
2
A promotional piece urges readers to fund an eternity deposit at St. James Church in Kemmerer with annual interest used for church needs. It presents a memorial approach where money remains principal while interest supports repairs music and clergy needs, urging self sufficiency and charitable legacy.
Residents of Afton and Star Valley protest a plan to relocate the forest office to Kemmerer. Petitioners cite central location and faster response times from Afton, while opponents warn of family displacements and local access. Local leaders suggest the Star Commercial Club could manage the protest to keep offices in Afton.
Mrs. Rob Newbald died last Saturday at her Cumberland home. A report of foul play by her husband prompted a hurried sheriff and coroner visit to investigate. After further inquiry on Monday the officers found no grounds for an autopsy. Residents allege personal abuse by the husband.
A farewell party was held at the Lyceum for Morgan Kay Nagh of Diamondville who left Saturday for Butte Montana to take a position with Copper Mining Co. Guests included Misses Agnes Kavanagh Esther Downey Helen Kinghorn Crystal Symes Edith Davis Julia Platt Marie Gordon Mia Arthur Kavanagh Mrs Frank Davis and Messrs James Woods Claude Moore Roy Johnson Morgan Kavanagh Wm McDonald Thomas Smith James Vicars with Fred Jennings playing.
Well Known local couple Mise Marton Weatt and Mr Rodger L LaChapelle wed last Thursday at the Presbyterian Church in Lyman Wyoming. They plan to reside in Bean after the ceremony with friends and family noting the union of two prominent residents.
Mrs John Green and family came back Friday from Black Lake after a few weeks away. Miss Florence suffered tonsillitis but has recovered. Rene Jackson has been on the sick list. Mrs Pete Head was moved to the hospital after a serious week and is improving. J D Carr and son arrived with Carr’s father from Hanna and plan to stay locally. Miss Mary Oliva leaves Wednesday for an extended trip to Rock Springs. Miss Mary Roddy, formerly of Kemmerer, is now boarding with Mrs Davidson. Lester Pratt visited Kemmerer Saturday evening. Mrs A F Laley spent midweek with Mrs Frank Stetler in Kemmerer. Work on the new Kemmerer Coal office addition has begun and will finish soon. Mr and Mrs Cuthbertson of Rock Springs plan to settle here permanently. Mrs Henry Davis of Rock Springs is visiting Mrs Mary Lycett this week. John Sneddon of Ogden stayed with Mr and Mrs Gomer Reese over Sunday.
Long local notes report Mrs Jol Hunter recovering at home in Diamondville and June brides lighter due to leap year. Visitors include G Venter in Montpelier and Cokeville, P P Baldwin heading to Star Valley, P W Comer starting bank duties, and a farewell at the Mormon church. Zita Stewart and wife returned from Laramie after a recent wedding. details elsewhere. Kemmerer orchestra planning another dance. L Astbury and Nellie Moran arrive from New York and London to visit James Astbury. ongoing dances and outings noted. The piece mentions car purchases, travels to Salt Lake City, and general social activity across the district.
The Wyoming Labor Journal notes visits by state federation leaders to northern areas and Cheyenne as unions, including carpenters, mine labor, and Teamsters, push broader organization. Lincoln County Trades and Labor Council earns public confidence through steady groundwork aiding craft unions, with plans to organize Kemmerer barbers and Rock Springs efforts continuing.
A fragment describes negotiations with a famous director to produce a genuine western film. The Frontier Days climax features a heroine saving her life from a bulldogged mad steer amid a furious villain, promising a thriller-like sequence.
Plumbing and heating services advertised with timing and guarantee. Contact details implied by the ad.
Today Dan Sullivan, formerly part owner of Heckstead Bell & Co, disposed of his interest in the firm to Beckstead and Bell. He will devote his entire stake to his plumbing business. Belts for men will be in style this summer with skinnies and fat men seeking longer belts.
In Piney the Bix Piney Engineering is transferring leases held by Fred Chapel to Mrs. Everett Smith and Mrs. Lem Gray. The two will maintain services to the standard set by Chapel. Interested parties are reminded of opportunities related to the hotel mentioned in the notice.
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