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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
9
A garbled 1912 item references Kemmerer events on March 15 and local pins about celebrations. It mentions Captain Ronald, a naval or military theme, and observers tracking a research objective near the sea barriers. Other scattered lines note residents in Casper and Murico, with brief asides on prices, politics, and a birth.
Fragmentary reminiscence recalls Buck and Billy with a lonely narrator. The narrator mentions a chaperone, a distant life, and a vague scene by a river or shore, with unspecified names and dates. The piece conveys mood and fragmented memories rather than a clear event or sequence.
Amid disrupted coal mining in Europe, workers confront halted operations and rising tensions. Reports from Germany note 90 percent of workers idle as strikes widen. France votes to support labor actions while unrest threatens supply and regional economies.
Wyoming lawmakers report hundreds of daily inquiries on public land bills. House majority wary, outlook discouraging to liberalization. ultra-conservationists gain influence. Senate passage of the Borah bill not assuring House approval. western members press for Western land access while eastern legislators show less concern.
Local residents attend social events, visits, and business in Kemmerer. Parties and gatherings include attorney W Braltovis in Wal Lake, Mr and Mrs Alex Easton from Glencoe, Mr and Mrs P W Olson from Cokeville, and James Ramble’s family news. Local stores like C W Peterson and Ogden’s contributing to daily life as residents travel to Fossil, Evanston, and nearby towns.
Destitute family near Cumberland drew the attention of special officer Harry B. Kerr of the Brete Humane Society. Kerr visited Monday to assess several hardship cases and seek assistance for a mother and her children amid extreme need. Local charity groups may help connect Mr Olkral with relief. neighbors hope for swift aid.
Fragmented item mentions Hocker and Cunnington dental work in Hablet this week. Tony Egmasick an Austrian miner had a serious accident last week and was taken to Huck ar hospital then out four months later. References to Oak wit ayes maaqne ball on ave pL ty and Racine district appear faintly. Orchestra may perform for large camp audience at other camps.
The state bank board in Pinedale approved new articles of incorporation for several banks in Big Piney and nearby areas. The filings indicate updated capitalization and corporate structures to support local banking services.
Bermgood Hunter unveils a refined new millinery line aimed at fashion conscious customers. The collection features intricate trims, bold brims, and versatile styles suitable for daily wear and special occasions. Local shop staff anticipate strong response from shoppers seeking standout headpieces.
Efforts by Prof Barch bring the State Teachers Association to Kemmerer for a March 29 meeting in the high school homeroom. Delegates include Rock Springs Scot Coverdale Boisseau Wheatland and others. A coal mine tour at Frontier and a No 8 shaft visit are planned. The full program to be announced in Tue edition.
Gus Helbig of Kemmerer Meat Market showcases meat products including a 600 pound beef cut and over 100 pound muttons. Beef came from Idaho and was slaughtered at Frontier while mutton was raised and fattened on the local ranch, impressing with quality.
Governor Joseph M. Carey notes anonymous communications about liquor law violations. He says confidential letters may sign names to protect identities, while anonymous ones are not welcomed and provide no basis for investigation.
Geo L Black of Union Pacific Coal Co and Laban Howard of Diamondville visited Kemmerer this week. M F P Naylin left for Greel Inland to view uncle J Gurey’s funeral in Pocatello. Marshal Downs of Evanston spent days in Kemmerer. G C McPeek from Oregon Short Line arrived to take an operator and examiner role. Wright school closed successfully with Miss Cina Hixon teaching Appleton in law.
Next Saturday evening in Kemmerer a St Patrick’s Day entertainment is planned at the Catholic church hall. The program is described as a genuine treat with sound pictures and a feature film. Mr Whitney will show multiple thousand feet of new film appropriate to the celebration.
Evanston’s Commercial Club, led by president R E Burnell, advances the Uinta County Fair proposal for fall. No final plans yet, but exhibits of farm and ranch products cattle and sheep are envisaged with entertaining features to please attendees.
A social gathering at Mrs. O H Brown's Diamondville residence closes with a Dutch themed evening. Mrs. John Scott and E T hosted a Hard Times party at Mrs Crain's home. Guests wore working clothes and aprons, with a windmill centerpiece and Dutch place cards. A pig’s foot and dill pickle lunch followed, and a Stein prize highlighted the progressive game while Mary Sneddon, Minea Kavanagh, and Sneddon shared top honors.
D G Thomas of the Union Pacific Coal Co and Jo E Sheridan for the government spent Tuesday in Cumberland inspecting mines with State Mine Inspector George Blacker. Sheridan then went to Sears Coast to oversee the government mine work while Thomas traveled to Colorado and Washington to inspect company mines.
A $25 reward is offered for the recovery of multiple cattle and horse gear stolen from Holes livery stable in Rock Spring. Items listed include bat-wing Angora shawls, a black bridle with silver mounted spade kit, round handhalter and flat reins, fair leather, silver and blue steel spurs, a hand made quirt, Martingnons round leather, and a silver mounted quirt. The notice names E. W. Smith of Kemmerer, Wyoming as the contact.
New town developments under Mammoth Coal Mining Co led by W T Harris report progress on a new slope and air workings to push output to 1000 to 1100 tons daily. Store remodeling underway with New stock inbound. County may rename the town and pursue incorporation.
A Warren resolution averts mine closure and town ruin in Gebo by authorizing Interior to lease Owl Creek mines and extend coal mining in commercial quantities. The measure aims to prevent mass layoffs of 300 to 400 miners and protect local merchants reliant on the Gebo coal operations.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Bishop's Committee until 8 o clock 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 Carin mas Kemmerer Wy envelopes sealed and directed to Roy A Minerchar Wyoming Ride for construction of Encore reserved to reject any and all bids March 8 1912 H E Christmas Warden
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