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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
13
A faulty search led to claims that Bill's flock were in a branch. Joe Smith and others urged billy to guide the men to the sheep. After a fruitless hunt, the true location was found elsewhere, leaving Bill to face questions about his honesty.
The Jones Bros Show faced crowd opposition in Kemmerer after plans to perform in Cokeville were blocked by officials over tensions connected to the Whitney boys incident. Mayor Wyman ordered the Cokeville stop canceled and the troupe proceeded to Kemmerer.
Going to Europe W. 5. Post left for New York Sunday morning and was joined at Green River by Mrs. Post. After a month's visit in York they will leave for Carlsbad, northern Austria, where they see to remain several months at that famous health resort. While Mr. Post is not fully decided they may return by way of the Orient. They expect to be gone about a year.
Deputy Game Warden C P Sorensen spent several days in Rock Springs area this past week looking for game violations. He reports evidence of foreigners shooting at a rage hena on the nest but cannot yet make a case. Citizens urged to assist in enforcing game laws and prosecute the guilty.
Clark G Hamp of Fontenelle died Sunday morning of war-related disease near Waveland Opal He was 71 a Civil War veteran and Grand Army of the Republic member a resident of Uinta County for 22 years He leaves a wife a son Alfred Hamp resident Fontenelle and two daughters Mrs Ida McDonald Corvallis Oregon Ind Mrs Charles Howell Green River City The funeral was held in Green River City on Tuesday
The General Land Office draft circular clarifies the three year homestead law and awaits Interior Secretary approval. Notices go to entrymen with a form. to prove under the old law, they must notify by Oct 4, 1912 via registered mail. If no choice is made, proof will be required under the new law of June 6.
Budd of Big Piney visited Kenmare to meet traveling salesmen and discuss selections for Big Piney Mercantile Co chaired by its president. Winter lingered briefly to consume hay, then departed, leaving stock interests unfazed. Range conditions now favor cattlemen with ample feed and a strong market outlook for the Green River valley in the coming fall.
The Democratic National Convention gathers in Baltimore amid clashes between progressives and standpatters. Champ Clark leads with 504 votes, Woodrow Wilson 122, Underwood 84, Harmon 48, Baldwin 14, Burke 10, 201 uninstructed. 1 094 total, 720 needed. Bryan backs Woodrow Wilson and the progressive platform, opposing Parker for National Chairman. Bryan’s influence could shape a dark horse presidential bid.
Bancroft Idaho will build a new water system this summer. A company has been organized and Oregon Short Line officials have loaned the ditcher for trenching the pipe. The system should be operating within ninety days. Oil location blanks for sale at The CAMERA office, 50 cents per dozen.
Cokeville sources say John W. Arnold returned from Cokeville where the preliminary hearing in the Sintern case occurred. Dalton testified denying involvement in the shooting though his account conflicted with Charley Manning. Dalton’s fate remains tied to district court with no new arrests reported.
Great Mineral Exhibit 5 Kr Shipp assistant state fair commissioner in charge of mineral exhibits at the state fair reports a very encouraging outlook. The board of Commissioners of this county received a letter from Mr Shipp asking cooperation in securing a good display of minerals from your county and to ship it to Casper by September 20 with freight as the only expense. Natrona county has allocated funds and most counties with mineral resources will contribute. Shipp's address is Casper and he invites letters from those interested in the work.
The Call Switch company of Denver showcased a new automatic switch device in Reyenne, drawing many observers. The system lets a train divert to a side track without manual operator input, reducing collision risk and human error by removing reliance on judgment.
A garbled report describes planning by Moose BOW and Estonia Lodge of thin order with a focus on a Hawk Springs meeting. The text mentions a Fish Day at the Market and preparation for a broader upta alliance, with attendees aiming to gather next week and seek approval at Kea ster Market.
Report claims John D Rockefeller wealth near 100 billion, with estimates suggesting 140 per minute. Officials discuss legal and financial implications, citing alleged connections to family subsidiaries and ongoing investigations into holdings and wealth, amid scrutiny of Rockefeller fortune.
Mrs Reginald Evans of Frontier recently returned from Salt Lake City where she and Evans were married. A pleasant evening featured Mario, movie, singing and contests with prizes won by TL FL Bynon WL Custer and Mrs Evans, and Ry Evans in the donkey game. Ice cream cake and strawberries were served as friends extend best wishes for the couple.
A Kemmerer native who recently graduated from the University of Nebraska law department will join the law office of He and Tift in Christ ine to continue studies toward bar admission. He is noted as a popular young man with close ties in the town and among friends, grateful for his successful school years.
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