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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
7
The town discusses erecting a 25000 dollar City Building in Kemmerer on the central lot. Proposals include a hall and gymnasium, volunteer Fire Department space, public room and library, with tax considerations and future use debated at a Christmas meeting.
At a Wednesday meeting Kemmerer Lodge No. 81 IOOF decided to build a new lodge facility. It will be arranged by the lodge to acquire suitable property and complete construction by May, enabling proper lodge use.
The Union Pacific Chicago and North Western and Southern Pacific plan a joint deluxe train between Chicago and San Francisco. An extra fare of 25 dollars will apply for coast service. The train, with Pullman cars and modern amenities, will depart Chicago and Omaha in the summer, with free time for construction and city undertakings.
The article notes growing Roosevelt sentiment across states from Pennsylvania to Minnesota, with county papers, public meetings, and state organizations backing him. It cites strong gains in Taft strongholds, shifting delegates, and an energized progressive movement shaping the national convention prospects.
Perry R and Myre Conner have returned to Puss after months in a neighboring state. The visit was greatly enjoyed. Perry now works in the grocery department of Blyth-Fargo H wiius store. A new fan arrived for Mr. Holdinagg Hig, who will go back to the Fussil store Be.
A muddled fragment mentions a matter of thought about nine Bing and a full house. It references various kinds and a childlike engagement rings notion, but context and specifics are unclear.
Free Masons from nearby towns gathered in Kemmerer for the laying of Kemmerer Lodge. Deputy Grand Master William Pugh of Evanston officiated as the lodge opened, with sixteen states represented and a gala banquet at the Hotel Kemmerer Gulf. Officers and visiting brethren listed, with many names of members and guests. Regular meetings scheduled Friday evenings in the Odd Fellows hall. City Drug Store advertises fine stationary.
The assessor G. W. Tanner, well known in the Cumberland area, has been in the district this past week. He has held his post for several years and is recognized for his pleasant manners. His district covers the mining region north of Cumberland and west of the Hamaturk areas, including Cokeville and Border districts.
County Game Warden Dr W A Hocker chairman of the board returned from Evanston Friday last after visiting Salt Lake with his aeons. Very little business of importance was done except routine. Notably Alex Revel of Sublet appointed county game warden with authority anywhere in the county.
George Ames of the Independent Powder Company of Missouri, based in Salt Lake City, spent several days last week in Kemmerer and Diamondville showcasing their permissible coal powder called Bental. Reports praise the demonstrations and the firm claims their powder reduces gas explosion dangers, with hopes for widespread adoption. Also noted are local real estate and weather updates including A J Hogan purchasing Lot 4 in Block 4 and plans for a brick house, W E Fewn reporting deep snow and abundant water ahead, and a Montpelier Beutler family visiting relatives with Winnie Beutler amid their saw mill business at Sharon.
All dog owners in Kemmerer must pay the 1912 license tax promptly. Dogs running at large without payment will be impounded and destroyed as required by law. Con F. Brady, Town Marshal.
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