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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1919
Page
1
Sebil Excavating starts work on a new building wall as part of a broader project. The threat room to be fitted will place us in this portion of the state.
Canadian soldiers Salem Coray and Sergeant H. B. Lord, wounded in action, were honored at the Sowayns home. Lord enlisted in Manitoba and served with the Camel Battalion overseas, earning the Croix de Guerre and enduring multiple wounds. Coray, born in Bethia, previously served with the Royal Mounted Police and recalled Belgian civilians’ suffering and Belgian resistance as German forces retreated.
Fragment text shows a timetable mention of Dr Sanders arriving at a university around July first. Other phrases appear garbled mentioning overseas, a di, adjutant, and Kemmerer with unclear context.
Henry J. Crittenden reports Dry Piney Oil district near Kemmerer Wyoming sees increased pumping and storage activity after delivery of cable and other equipment from Kemmerer. Lincoln-Idaho well sits 1000 feet down with oil at that depth though storage limits slow progress. Crude oil quality noted as high grade, usable without refining, as operations resume on nearby wells.
Sheriff D. C. Oakley praised the Big Piney rodeo noting more than three thousand people attended over two days. The report mentions Mr. Op and a local influence HB, with Coe from Rook Springs in attendance.
Paris reports the German government at Weimar has formally expressed willingness to sign the peace terms unconditionally. The signing time is set for 3 to 4 pm on a day likely Thursday, with reports noting the assembly's vote in Berlin on a separate peace-signing authority and comments by Herr Bauer on terms.
The Big Piney Wyoming rodeo drew the largest crowd in the empire region with wild horse and mule races and a world record broken by chariot racers. Local residents from Lincoln County and Kemmerer Band provided continuous music for dances in Marbleton and Big Piney. A notable foot race between L G Baker and Dr Hocker capped the event.
The article outlines final steps for a local celebration with participants preparing parade groups and organizations coordinating labor and costumes. Speakers and floats are being organized as planning nears completion for the evening events.
Arizona-Wyoming Oil company prepares for a major development push at Fossil and Big Muddy fields this summer. D. C. Coulam says the firm holds 190 acres in Fossil, 160 in Big Muddy, surrounded by Midwest Oil wells. six wells recently transferred to Well Now Oil show shallow depths, indicating a potential spar city plan. We will see extensive equipment and crew movement as the company eyes feasibility of expanding operations in the Moody district.
The Chemical Oil and Shate company plans to resume drilling in Fossil field aiming for 3000 feet if needed. Stockholders include C. B. Crowley F. H. Jennings and A. C. Hinckley. A cabaret show tops Kemmerer hotel plans with Bob Robinson’s Revue featuring Bromley Sisters Evelyn Francour Arch Penny and others for visiting crowds from Idaho Utah and Wyoming.
Lieutenant George Bock, an aviator, was fatally injured last Friday when a wine drop failed at a distance of 1600 feet during a stunt for a publicity flight. His attempt to execute a tail spin was thwarted by steering controls failing, causing a fatal fall within twenty four hours. Mrs Peter Beck of Utah and his sister in city mourn the loss as the family prepares funeral arrangements.
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