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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1915
Page
2
Master Norris King, 14, son of Mr and Mrs A M King of Diamondville, died Thursday night after a two week illness. Funeral services were held Saturday with interment in Diamondville cemetery. This marks the second son to die in two weeks, as Clifford King battled fever and scarlet fever with life threatened at times, heightening family distress.
Mr and Mrs Chas Bird of Opal mourn their daughter Elsie a popular Opal girl who died after a heart ailment. She had been in Ogden hospital for two months, and her remains were taken to Fontenelle for interment in Holden cemetery.
The sympathy of all will go out to Mr and Mrs Robert Brodie of Diamondville in their loss during the past week of their two children Anna aged years who died on Friday last and Master Jimmy aged 6 years who died during Monday morning of this week. The first funeral was held on Saturday and the second on Monday. Scarlet fever was the cause of death.
The two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rizzi died Sunday at home after a brief scarlet fever illness. The funeral was held Monday with interment in Kemmerer cemetery, and heartfelt sympathy extends to the bereaved family.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harris has been darkened by four calls reporting a tragedy. Neighbors note quiet streets as officials investigate, with no further details released and inquiries continuing.
A Montpelier Idaho resident Mr. Howard Hall reports quick relief from kidney pains and disorders after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad urges all kidney sufferers to try the product, noting its availability at 50 cents and promotion by Poster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
The Men womb club met at the Episcopal church on Monday evening with about 60 members present and 16 new members admitted bringing total membership to roughly five. The discussion focused on America and the Present War in Europe. Boxing bouts entertained attendees with Jack Christmas refereeing as younger boys demonstrated skill. The group voted to lower the age limit to 18 and to pursue incorporation of the lab. If state law permits boxing exhibitions, the club may obtain a license to promote high grade events and possibly build a clubhouse with a gymnasium. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday March 15, with midweek athletic instruction and a junior club Friday.
County Clerk Harold Harrison explains a misunderstanding about pelt conditions for bounty. Pelts must include four paws and jaw bones to qualify, not just fore paws, or the bounty is lost. Also noted is a local obituary: a seven year old daughter died after an appendicitis operation, with funeral services held at home and Episcopal church, interred in Kemmerer cemetery, drawing community sympathy.
A Japanese miner known as the Japanese barber was killed yesterday afternoon at No 3 mine by a coal fall. Coroner Embree took charge and his body lies in the morgue. He had been warned away from a room until timbers were set. An inquest will be held.
Died yesterday afternoon aged about ninety percent old age. He had been ill for some time and had been living with his son at Glencoe. The funeral will be held tomorrow.
Card expresses gratitude to friends who offered sympathy and floral tributes after the death of a husband and father, Chas Rathbun and Family extend heartfelt thanks for kindness and support.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harrie extend sincere thanks to the many friends who offered help and comfort during their recent bereavement. Gratitude also goes to members of the Moose, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, and the Union Sunday school for their kindness.
A Wyoming official, Mr. Young of Rock Springs, arrived in Kemmerer to audit local books as he reviews the recently passed workers compensation bill. The measure provides lump sums for injuries and heirs, plus monthly allowances for temporary total disability and additional support for dependents, with rates higher than locals reported.
Kemmerer Hardware plans to stock two new Overland vehicles in about two weeks. One large truck for their work and another car for demonstration will be on display. Overland is praised for a strong reputation and noted as second in total production and operation.
Mrs Mra M. Tarter plans to remain in Kemmerer and reopen the Palmer house part of the Elk Hotel restored to modern standards for guests. A pioneer of western Wyoming she built the Elk Hotel years ago and contributed improvements during her earlier stay in Pinedale, including steam heat electric light and bath facilities. She is regarded as a progressive resident with the community at heart and will be welcomed back to Kemmerer.
Frontier bids closed on Monday for the Opal Pinedale mail route with Wiswall Grogs Keuuneres Wy Pinedale Fe Oot ais ene eo aoe fr008.
In Cheyenne discussions the equal distribution of county assets in a proposed Lincoln county split drew strong lobby opposition. Supporters argued the measure fair, noting no Lincoln county lobby at the capital and that some locals doubted their representatives' sincerity. The bill is expected to be reintroduced in two years as Evanston papers critique the defeated effort.
A three reel feature based on the popular song tells of two Irish rivals, a Nationalist and a Unionist, vying for a girl in Tipperary. The plot moves to front line camp life in France where Mike is wounded before making a heroic exit. Paddy returns home with the girl as the rivalries erupt in a dramatic sequence.
Frank Hregovnik unloaded three Haynes autos in Kemmerer that week with one going to Hob Christ mas and another demonstrated for reliability and durability. The sale car remains available as interest in the Mayas car grows amid local league action.
Mixed property listing offering store building and lot for sale in Kemmerer Wyoming. Includes business require of Wah Sing Chong Co with details readable from OCR fragment.
Epiosoal church notes describe an upcoming Sunday address titled What to the cost of the failure of Christianity to prevent heel esutal ovila and poverty. The event invites all to discuss faith openly, with women welcomed and assured of courtesy. Lincoln County church forum aims to engage laymen and clergy in civil discussion about doctrine and practice. Sunday worship follows at 11:50 am with comments from local leaders.
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