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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
3
Fragmented OCR recounts community celebrations in Kemmerer and notes nationwide credit for exploration. Mentions Captain Ronald Amond and legal access to territory, with scattered references to unrelated local figures and events.
Fragmentary reminiscence recounts a speaker refusing a club invitation and reflecting on past events and companionship. Names and details are obscured by garbled text, but the tone suggests a personal anecdote about social circles and a request for dignity amidst loss.
In a globally tense scene, coal miners stir unrest as production slows in Germany and Ibero allies brace for further disruption. France faces labor turmoil shaping European energy supplies and potential wider conflict impact.
Wyoming lawmakers report hundreds of letters daily about public land bills. House majority sights strict scrutiny, few expect liberalization. Borah bill’s Senate success does not assure House passage. western members push conservation while eastern lawmakers show little concern for western lands.
Kemmerer residents attended events and met visitors from Cokeville and Glencoe. Attendees included civil engineer Puller, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Easton, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Olson, and J. D. Mobiliere. Local businesspeople and defense Army of Denver representative Hawkins spoke at the Methodist church.
Destitute family in Cumberland attracted attention of special officer Harry B. Kerr of the Brete Humane Society who visited Monday to assess several plights. Needy mother and children face extreme hardship seeking aid, with relief thought to be on the way as measures are considered.
Sublet notes mention Hocker and Cunnington doing dental work in Hablet this week. Tony Egmasick, an Austrian miner, had a serious accident last week and was taken to Huck ar. He remains in hospital about four months. Pea Oak district page references a ball event and a local ride. An orchestra plans a visit and expects a large crowd at the other camps.
A garbled OCR excerpt notes new bank articles of incorporation filed in Piney County. It mentions Big Piney and Pinedale authorities and urgent capital and charter requirements.
A brief advertorial promotes Bermgood Hunter Millinery offering an array of hats in a refined line. The notice highlights style, quality, and availability at the shop, inviting readers to visit for the latest headwear options.
Based on Prof Barch’s push, the State Teachers Association Supervisors and Principals division will convene in Kemmerer on March 29 at Kemmerer High School. The event will feature speakers from Rock Springs Scot Coverdale Boisseau Wheatland and others. A coal mine visit to Frontier is planned for attendees, with arrangements by Frank E Curtis.
Gus Helbig showcases a selection of meat at the Kemmerer Market including beef over 600 pounds and mutton over 100 pounds. Beef from Idaho was slaughtered at Frontier, while mutton was raised and fattened on the nearby ranch, drawing praise from customers.
Governor Joseph M. Carey explains anonymous tips give no basis for investigation and urges writers to sign their names and mark letters confidential so identities remain private while addressing liquor sale violations in the state.
Geo L Black of Union Pacific Coal Co visited Cumberland this week. Laban Howard of Diamondville, resident of Evanston, visited Kemmerer on Friday. M F P Naylin traveled to Greed Inland, Nebraska, to attend the funeral of his uncle J Gurey who died in Pocatello last week. Downs of Evanston, U S marshal, spent several days in Kemmerer. G C McPeek, formerly at Oregon Short Line Coke, arrived to take an operator position and will oversee exam work once he finds a house. The Wright munch school closed after a successful term with Miss Cina Hixon as teacher. Appleton, in-law of Mrs F G Walls, arrived last week. Mrs Wells, wife of the quent, is at Moyer Junction and recovering from illness.
In Kemmerer next Saturday evening a St Patrick Day entertainment will be held at the Catholic church with a program including a film show. Mr Whitney will present 5,000 feet of color boreing films and other acts are planned for the evening. Also advertisements note a position wanted for ranch work in Frontier Wyoming.
Evanston’s Commercial Club, led by president R E Burnell, plans a Uinta County Fair in Evanston this fall. No firm arrangements yet, but exhibitors of farm and ranch products dairy cattle and sheep are expected alongside amusements and naval features to entertain all attendees, per the Evanston Press.
In Diamondville Mrs O H Brown’s residence hosted a social week end with Mrs John Scott and E T at Mrs Crain’s. Dutch theme dinner featured windmill centerpiece and Dutch place cards. Prizes included a Stein won by Mary Sneddon with Minea Kavanagh and Sneddon tying for booby prize pig’s foot and dill pickle lunch leftovers noted.
D. G. Thomas of the Union Pacific Coal Co and Jo E. Sheridan, representing the Government, spent Tuesday in Cumberland with State Mine Inspector George Blacker. Sheridan then went to Sears Coast to oversee government mine work while Thomas traveled to Colorado and Washington to inspect company mines.
A $25 reward is offered for the return of several items stolen from Holes livery stable in Rock Spin. The list includes bat-wing white Angora shapa and black, a bridle with silver mounted spade kit, round handatall and flat reins, fair leather, a pair of spurs with silver and blue steel, a quarterhanks, a handmade quirt, Martingnnos round leather, and more. The notice is signed by E. W. Smith of Kemmerer, Wyoming, dated in February.
W T Harris of Mammoth Coal Mining Co reports progress at the mine near Kikol Sanday with work advancing on the air courses and slope, enabling 1000 to 1100 tons daily once completed. The store is reopening under new management from Utah, with a remodel and fresh stock arriving. County officials may rename the town to Mammi as incorporation is likely. Volker leads the enterprise with strong confidence in the vein depth among the deepest in the region.
A Warren resolution aims to avert mass layoffs at Gebo coal mines by authorizing Interior Department action to lease Owl Creek mines and allow continued mining in commercial quantities. Without action, final cancellation for alleged fraud could force closures, harming Gebo town, merchants, and miners. For sale: 60 acres patented land and 640 acres state land dry lease near Fosall by J. W. Sammon, Kemmerer.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Bishop’s Committee until 8 p m April 1 1912 for the construction of a church building in Kemmerer Wyoming Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of H E and H C Carmonas Kemmerer Idaho stored in sealed envelope directed to Roy A Minerchar Wyoming bids may be rejected or all bids dreeded March 5 1912 H E Christmas Warden
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