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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1918
Page
6
Matthew Nisbet and his son Matthew at the San Francisco naval training school received a fetter this week. The class of about 200 aims to finish in six weeks and promote to second or third petty officer depending on performance. One boy in the class died in a basketball game recently.
The newspaper announces that the news and advertising pages of The Camera close at noon each Friday. Advertisers and those with local news should note the deadline to allow press Tuesday evening and Wednesday mail delivery.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Evanston Wyoming issues notice of Margaret A Christmas assignee and Hert Brush of Kemmerer Wyoming filing to prove up desert land entry number 03865 for the southwest quarter Section 12 Township 19 north Range 11 west of the 5th principal meridian. Final proof date set April 12 1918 before United States Commissioner H KE Christmas in Kemmerer witnesses Joseph B Smith Joseph Heaton George Isenhart and Jay O Brien all of Kemmerer Sage Kemmerer and Goslin listed.
Notice of incorporation filed in Wyoming announcing Fontenelle Oil Shale & Refining Company formed with 1 million shares, capi tal stock, 50 year term, based in Kemmerer Lincoln County. Five directors listed Herschler Holden Pomeroy Graham Hebbard with H R Christas agent in charge. Also legal notice in Lincoln County probate matter for CP MacGlashan with hearing set March 16 1918 in Kemmerer.
New files govern Pullman car berth purchases between Chicago and eastern routes. Reservations must be paid when made, with exceptions at points where no agent fee is charged. Tickets for redemption require presentation before departure, with night departures needing redemption before 4230 PM and others within three hours of depart. Tickets for abandoned trains may be redeemed through the general ticket agent.
America OH Products Co opens offices in the First National Bank Building to sell oils and greases. Partners Pollock Olson and Bergeron plan incorporation and announce Wyoming land holdings for early development. Pollock serves as sales manager, Olson handles finance, Bergeron leads construction and field operations with Colorado and Wyoming experience.
A reader recalls an editor's tale of a man seeking Chamberlains Cough Remedy. After visiting several stores, clerks offered every product but the correct name, prompting a call for clerks to be posted and substitutions avoided to maintain customer trust.
An advertising blurb promotes The Camera with orders for rubber stamps celluloid buttons seals name plates metal signs and livestock tags. It notes wartime presidential authority and cabinet accountability with impeachment mention and charges $2 000 yearly advance.
Jeane Thompson, residence unknown, last at Seattle, Washington, is served notice Homer G. Thompson filed for divorce in the District Court in Lincoln County Wyoming. She must answer by April 13, 1918, or the petition will be granted. Ivan & Jones attorneys for the plaintiff.
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