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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1918
Page
10
A report claims Allen Fulmer, a bookkeeper at Up-to-Date garage, enlisted last May with a Kemmerer machine gun company and now serves on the French firing line. The piece argues many volunteers were misreported due to a missing draft-board link and missing questionnaires, absolving boards while blaming a faulty system.
The Nellie Case sheep sale to Clarence Linden of Rock Springs for 22.86 per head drew debate among sheepmen. The deal, worth about 40000, involved 8500 sheep and did not include the Hamafork ranch. Influences loom as lambing nears and wool contracts approach.
A. L. May of Denver arrived to instruct local officers and open books for proper returns and fund portioning. Treasurer Frank Pfeiffer faced a heavy task as Lincoln county chapter total receipts were about 6109.30, with Kemmerer leading at 5000. Lincoln county includes Kemmerer Opal Fosatl Sage and mining camps. Bear River Cokeville area. Star Valley and Pig Piney regions.
Wyoming counties mobilize for the third Liberty loan as quotas may exceed prior drives. Citizens are urged to buy more bonds to fund the war effort, with councils assessing holdings and ensuring all who can invest do so. Existing bondholders will be reminded to participate again.
A public meeting resumes this evening at the Lyceum Theatre addressing economic topics. George Irving of Juneau Alaska, secretary treasurer of El Dorado Petroleum and Refining Syndicate, will speak on Commerce's Opportunity of the Year 1998. Other speakers will present as well, at 2:20 p.m., inviting all to attend for Kemmerer’s future.
No new rigs arrived in the Fossil Field last week, but two additional units joined the ten currently in operation. The Hoeda-Wyo ming and El Dorado Syndicate now pad in, increasing activity in the field.
The Piney Examiner notes that Osterhout and Ancusndulged played a long pool session last Tuesday and claim honors were even after hours. It jokes about their endurance and possible army drafts, mentioning Frank Mall and the pair's strong play.
Mr Hebbard, representing Fontenelle Shale and Refining Co, engaged with Fontenelle and Blais crook ranchers on shale resources in the Fontenelle area. He spent several days here last week and traveled to Salt Lake City with a shipment for full analysis. Early tests indicate high value, with plans for substantial development to follow this week.
Melvin arrived back from Crean River after attending the district court session. Judge Arnold opened a regular test of the district court on Monday morning. Mrs Jamieson seeks a divorce and a change of judges. the case is set for later before Judge Momber in Cheyenne Green River. A suit against Dr DiGiannumo for manslaughter, originating in Indian county with venue moved, is set for March 12 in Green Hill.
Judge John R. Arnold presided at an adjourned Kemmerer session handling citizenship applications. Eleven applicants from various nationalities were admitted. nine Austrian applicants were continued due to wartime restrictions, with examinations rescheduled for September 5. Another German failed to appear because of bad roads.
Harry Nilson of the len elephone exchange returned from a harsh line repair trip along the Mig Hiney route through Sublet Slate Creek and Graham ranch. He faced deep snow, rough terrain, and a three day, 15 mile trek, camping one day with provisions for horses. His efforts restored service and improved telephonic conversations for many in the area.
Joe reports a pleasant view at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Pellegrini after a seven week stay in Los Angeles. The couple from the fruit farm between the coast and city plan moving back to town and enjoy a lovely home. Mr and Mrs Alex Hertag poli of Lallarge accompanied Mr Larcher on the trip.
Ata Incotine of the directors of the Lincoln Securities company was elected president and general manager, succeeding J Parker Thompson who resigned. Dr Francis Buss, who invested in Polarik Petroleum, was elected vice president and secretary. Bly Smith became treasurer while Thompson will stay active in Lincoln County oil. The note details prior holdings and future plans. LeTina DeBolt visited Kemmerer. case of unlawful entry against El Dorado Petrol and Refining Syndicate defendants bound over for May term.
Carl Johnson of Lincoln Lumber won the gooming contest by guessing the nails in a window key. His guess of 5600 nails was closest to the actual count of 3714 nails, earning him one of the Atkinson sawa prizes.
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