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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1914
Page
9
In Star Valley, residents oppose high school district taxes while some divert payments or pay under protest. Delinquent tax lists will advertise penalties and interest, with taxes billable up to 20 percent higher if unpaid. Some seek court action to challenge the tax in a potential test case.
In Ordering Calendars In Ordering Calendars Prom Tuk CaAMEKA you may make your sections and place order now for delivery in December. We have a large line and some of the finest calendars on the market, at prices much cheaper than you can secure from the traveling salesmen. Come in and look over our line.
The Maccabees Ball at Finn Hall in Diamondville promises entertainment with a younger fraternal order in the area. The Knights of Maccabees report seven members on the roll, with many more expected to be initiated this week. The order, part of the United States federation since the 19th century, now numbers about 30,000 members and offers sick and death benefits.
A largely attended social evening last Friday in Kid Fellows hall featured Mec and Mrs Bob Palmer. Mr Mulwersworth, a Kemmerer judge, received a handsome Masonic crown while Mrs Palmer was presented with silver fruit knives. The event included wards, musical selections by a list of performers, supper in the banquet room, and dancing for about an hour.
The article urges parents to visit public schools to understand modern teaching methods. It notes teachers welcome visitors and that Kemmerer has two schoolhouses praised as a town credit. It argues more parental involvement would occur if visits were not seen as a nuisance.
Sheriff Hansen and Cokeville resident A. Soot visited Cokeville while George Water and Jadot appeared in Kemmerer. Public stenographer office, Attorney Ralph Smith leaves for Lander, George Daniels, post office inspector, and George Darnford new justice of the peace in Big Prowy. Forest supervisor James E. Jewell travels to Ogden. Tom Salmon heads to LaBarge lambing. Frank Rosenstein to install electric motors in his shop. Dr. C. D. Stafford to Cheyenne for State Board of Medical Examiners meeting.
Mine Erma Downey and John Snider were absent due to illness. Thurnlay and Friday featured six week exams. Miss Lillian Smith missed school after her father’s death. A teachers meeting convened in the High School Assembly hall with strong attendance. The High School boys expect to face Diamondville and Oakley before Montpelier, with a Oakley game set for this week. Saturday night the boys beat city rivals in basketball, showcasing teamwork and improving form. The squad hopes to defeat Montpelier on their next visit March 2.
District No 2 schools celebrate Washington Birthday with programs and activities. Opal school hosted a party and program on Friday evening February. Glencoe school held a Patriotic Program Monday morning February 24. Diamondville district observed the occasion with drills marches and songs at Finn Hall Friday evening. Literary Society of room six organized a program after the regular session February. Marin Easton and Janet Wilson elected officers presided as president and secretary. Langfellaw Society of Masmebu nets sent circulars to state superintendents and world educational heads requesting Feb. 2 observance and autographs from every pupil to honor Longfellow. Funds from each child support purchasing the poet’s birthplace home. autographs to be preserved in honor. District No 2 girls made prompt responses to the request. Haupt Burgoon re elected Charles Sneddon secretary and forwarded contributions.
A lengthy Kemmerer report notes the basement of the Kemmerer Savings Bank and Trust Co flooded Monday. Water from the storm overflowed through surrounding property as authorities, including Marshal McMinn, work to prevent further inundation. Local residents and Wyoming preachers seek pamphlets from the Howe Congress opening prayers, with limited copies available by mail order to early applicants.
In Kemmerer last week C E Cotton of Cheyenne real estate man and F J Harrington of Cumberland UC P stores visited town. Henry Badd from Opal reports tax work. Dom Levitt of Evans Cabn Levitt Distilling Co. visited Kemmerer. D J Brown returned from Ogden. spring well shown. Curfew set to 9 pm until September. 1 am curfew restored after. George Pride of U P mines at Rock Springs visited en route to Cumberland. Harold Dodge from Cokeville spent time with his father then left for High Piney. Tolman of Fairview a prominent rancher/stableman visited Kemmerer. Reed and Harrity shopped from Beckwith. No river rise reported. St Margaret's Guild to meet with C J Hosted. social and 2:30 ranch dinner announced. Kemmerer Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest. Miss Gean Smith returned to Idaho after visit with relatives. A Opal visitor Al Payne reports snow melt. sheep bands near feed. C W Peterson store advertises stock reduction sale. Cokeville visitors noted. Jackrabbit trip party from Inez joined Hem in Kemmerer. Coal shipments and coal pat orders mentioned. Platt Wilken and family welcomed a new baby Thursday. all well.
Local notes report visitors from Granger Rock Springs and Montpuler to Kemmerer this week. Edison phonographs arrive at the Emporium Store with new cabinet models. The Antony and Cleopatra pictures at the Kemmerer theater drew a large crowd. Mrs Roberts returns home after X ray treatments not related to childbirth. Hypotheria quarantine case families recover as shifts occur. Kansas City dispatch duties and depot expansion noted for future transport plans.
The Lyceum theatre hung a new arup curtain praised as a beautiful art piece and better than the old one. Advertisements from Kemmerer and Diamondville businesses frame the central painting showing a summer island scene in tropical seas.
A rumor suggests Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co may extend its line from Kemmerer to Cokeville with spring opening. The extension would improve a longtime community need though details remain uncertain and the route would pass through Wyoming Idaho Utah and back into Wyoming via Evans.
A flooded cellar at Cy Drug Store caused about 100 in damage on Monday when water broke in. Two causes blamed are a water main break and floodwaters entering the building, with debris and rising water noted in storage areas.
A Sublet incident on the marine line left two men dead after a train of four mine cars derailed and dragged them about five feet. One worker jumped free while others were dragged undercars. witnesses say both were cut severely and died instantly. One man’s wife, Susia Hath, mourns as a special train carries bodies to the city. A funeral service will follow at the Catholic church and burial in the Catholic cemetery.
A new enterprise in Hechelaad Bail & Co bay announces establishment to handle orders and serve customers promptly. Partners are E R Beckstens Willard Bell and Don Sullivan with Bell as Continental Oil Agency holding two large gasoline and kerosene storage tanks. Office located on Liquite street in warehouse district.
Encampment Lincoln No 2 L C F held a social evening featuring card games and dancing with refreshments. Mrs J G Gudmundsen and Gussie Helbig contributed piano selections as about 50 attendees enjoyed the event and the group plans biweekly socials for members.
Despite a population near 150000 Wyoming livestock totals exceed many states. Cattle lead with about 626 million, sheep around 16 million, milk cows 63 million, horses near 13 million, and hogs 632 thousand in value. Overall Wyoming holds 26.8 million of the national cattle valuation, underscoring strong industry strength.
The State of Wyoming Linguin County Third Judicial District issues a summons in a case with Joseph Glass and Marijo Glass as defendants. The notice references unknown residence of Marijo Glass and mentions related parties, assets, and potential judgment. Further details indicate a court action with property or financial claims and the possibility of a default judgment.
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