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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
1
The plan outlines federal aid support as the Woolgrowers Committee formulates a drive in Kemmerer. A volunteer army aids the Good Roads Day with about 200 citizens in the drive. Officials direct the campaign with messages of optimism and readiness.
Four Japanese workers from Kemmerer Steams Laundry built five culverts on a forty mile stretch from Jack Matthews corral to Slate Creek under Captain Platt Wilson. Two hundred Kemmerer citizens participated in the state wide Good Roads Day, marking a historic cooperative effort.
Sublet crushed Cumberland 11 to 4 as all but one Sublet player scored in Sundays game. Hin led Sublet with 27 points while Cumberland struggled to contain the fast break and perimeter shots.
The article notes Jackson appoints a woman marshal, Pearl Williams, at the first Jackson women's administration session. Isa Williams remains task as gunmen are still active in the Hole. All other town appointees are women, signaling a fully female leadership era.
William Robinson age 19 faces a preliminary hearing in Afton on a statutory rape charge connected to Bella Wright of Thayne now 19. The alleged offenses began November 14 1919 just before she would reach 18. Robinson was captured after crossing the state line from Idaho.
Lincoln-Idaho plans first production gauge on Nos. 1 wells at Piney. Manager Clinton says the two wells may yield crude soon as a 600 gallon refinery is planned in Dry Piney by Eb Louis interests. Pumping could start within two weeks and a Waterfall site may follow.
Chartan Lackey reports Lackey well 18 in Cretaceous Oil Company holdings in Piney Held will be drilled to the second ward. The plan follows a recent reburn and aims to extend operations as described by Lackey.
A early morning blaze at Lewis Cash Grocery rear spread to the Lincoln Hotel and adjoining rooms. Mahlin Quealy and William Gilchrist rushed a city fire truck to the station and helped evacuate guests. No injuries were reported though several narrowly escaped flames. Loss estimated at 1000 to 1500 dollars. A lighted cigarette is cited as the cause. Continued on back page.
Homer Adams and Harry Wood of Green River were fined 100 dollars and 50 dollars respectively after a wild shooting display in a town triangle. Wood confessed aiding Adams in escaping, and both men surrendered at the police court with Night Marshal Sam Potter later locating Wood in Kemmerer.
A large crowd staged a double charivari at Kemmerer before the wedding of Mina Rosenberg and Ted Blickfelt. Bride wore a wedding trousseau and makeup as friends chanted, drums and cans sounded, and a rope-anchored chase followed a mocked auto ride. The couple married at midnight and planned to travel to Salt Lake City, then Sheridan to reside.
Fragmented text shows a local report with a marshal questioning a person and references to a machine and area damage. The readable lines do not form a clear event, names, or dates. No coherent details to identify people, places, or outcomes.
The Camera announces N. J. Peterson joins as head of the job printing department. Peterson, formerly of the Dean Standard Examiner and editor of the Coalville Times, brings long printing experience to enhance local print jobs. The plant now claims the finest printing in southern Wyoming.
The carnival arrives near the Up-to-Date Garage under Kemmer's volunteer fire department, featuring a Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, gypsy fortune tellers, House of Nuts, ink lemonade, and other attractions. The big show captivates boys while many adults steer clear of the tented city.
Kemmerer loses first game of the season 1 to 9 at home against Glencoe after a tight, late rally by Glencoe. Hartley entered late for Kemmerer. Glencoe built an early lead and held on with a careful, aggressive attack. Officials drew protests from Glencoe bench over umpire calls as Kemmerer pressed for scores but could not close the gap.
A legions meeting schedule is postponed as a mailer from the American Legion announces a new commander appointment for Monday. The notice confirms leadership changes and the upcoming rescheduled gathering.
Western woolgrowers seek federal support as a proposed 100 million fund draws interest from Chicago bankers. A wool center shift from Boston to Chicago is proposed, with talks noting fixed wool pricing as the plan’s flaw. Flockmasters’ plight discussed with J D Noblitt, George Watts and central Fed Reserve officials in Chicago sessions.
In Lincoln County the county clerk Harrison has announced he will not run for re election. Nominations are underway with Charles Johnson of Smoot and L Barkon among the announced candidates for county commissioner though formal handling remains incomplete.
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