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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
1
The town discusses erecting a $25,000 City Building on a central lot in Kemmerer. A proposed structure would include a hall, gymnasium and public room with a library, plus space for a Volunteer Fire Department. Details remain under review at the next meeting.
At a Wednesday lodge meeting Kemmerer No 81 R O L O decided to build a new structure for lodge purposes. A committee was formed to arrange financing and locate a suitable site on the property, aiming to begin work as soon as possible and with May as the target for completion.
The Union Pacific Chicago and North Western and Southern Pacific plan a new train between Chicago and San Francisco called the De Luxe. A $25 first-class premium will apply for coast travel. The service promises palatial accommodations with Pullman cars, baths, and dedicated staff for early summer operation. Civil engineer E. M. Fuller offers land surveying and irrigation services.
A broad pattern shows growing sentiment for Col. Roosevelt across states, with strong Taft opposition in key regions. Reports from Minnesota to the South and East indicate undercurrent favoring Roosevelt, aided by organized support and rising county newspaper endorsements.
Perry R and Myre Conner have returned to Puss after months in a neighboring state. They enjoyed the visit. Perry now works in the grocery department of Blyth-Fargo Hardware store. A new fan arrived, W, who will return to the Fussil store with Mr. Holdinagg Hig.
A fragmentary OCR passage mentions a crowded setting and engagement rings, suggesting discussion about a full house or crowding. Names, dates, and clear actions are absent, leaving a vague snapshot of a debated establishment scenario.
Free Masons from Kemmerer and surrounding towns gathered Friday to honor the chartering of Kemmerer Lodge No. 1 U. D. A. F. A.M. Deputy Grand Master William Pugh of Evanston presided as the lodge convened and officers were installed. Attendees from Montpelier Green River Cokeville Diamondville Big Piney Opal Frontier and other towns joined in ceremonies and a banquet at the Kemmerer Hotel.
The article notes G. W. Tanner, the assessor, was in the mining district north of Cumberland and west of Opn the Hamaturk, Cokeville and Border districts during the past week. His long service and pleasant manner are highlighted as contributing to his reputation.
County officials report routine business after Friday travel by Dr. W A Hocker chairing the board. The notable action is the appointment of Alex Revel of Sublet as county game warden with authority anywhere in the county.
George Ames of the Independent Powder Company of Missouri spent several days in Kemmerer and Diamondville with his Salt Lake City based firm. They demonstrated Bental coal powder, claiming higher safety and fewer disasters. Also noted are local real estate plans, weather predictions, and Montpelier visitors linked to the Beutler family and a Sharon mill.
All dog owners in Kemmerer must pay 1912 licenses now due from the marshal. Dogs found running at large without tax will be impounded and destroyed as per law, announced by Con F. Brady, Town Marshal.
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