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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1917
Page
4
A Kalifornian resident attacks Kemmerer Wyoming in an Ogden Standard interview alleging lax laws. Local response defends strict enforcement, disputes saloon hours and gambling claims, calls for evidence, and praises miners’ eight hour day advocacy.
The text states President Wilson ordered armed merchant vessels with defensive guns to fire on submarines, signaling an imminent clash with Germany. It notes ships will enter the war zone within a week and Germany’s threat to sink without warning heightens the risk of open rupture between the United States and the Kaiser's government.
The piece argues the United States nears war with Germany and Americans rise in defense readiness. It cites rifle clubs and militia organization as evidence of a revived martial spirit and patriotism across communities including Lincoln County and western Wyoming.
The organizing body in Kemmerer linked to water services faces federal scrutiny over a potential misallocation of funds and mismanagement challenges. Officials from the chamber of commerce weigh in on impacts to local business and public trust.
In a fragmentary report four individuals are listed in connection with a hotel registration event. Names include Jobe Held Meme Che Vedkel and locations mention Cywherdands and Afton. The text is incomplete but signals a formal lodging entry tied to these persons and places.
Poem by Harold A Harrison from Kemmerer Wyoming dated March 10 urging united defense of the flag. Appeals to courage and national pride with lines about red white and blue and rise to protect the nation.
The Rocky Mountain Club Hoover Fund raises aid for Belgium sufferers from the European War. Quealy of Wyoming reports a telegram from William B Joyce of National Surety Co promising 14000 American volunteers to assist under the Rocky Mountain Club committee. Herbert Wall asks for statewide publicity and expense coverage.
Deputy State Game Warden Svenson reported from Kemmer that during a winter survey in Green River Valley and nearby areas he found a large group of antelope wintering well. About 75 animals were seen as traveler bands photographed the herd while it fed.
Word from Hoskins George Symes reports a halt in Wyoming travel due to sever weather. He stays in California until spring and notes lantern potato yields near five dollars per hundred, touring rough country and tenting.
A fragmented account describes a local man who came back to his home in mid evening amid confusion and speculation. The report mentions a period of absence, community concern, and a continuation of life at his Cokeville residence with neighbors and family noting no further events.
The Big Piney Examiner and Remember Republican report an ad by J L Fleming challenging a Cam era notice about Mrs W E Mills visiting the city. Court records show Mills owed forty dollars monthly since January 16 1917, with payment only arriving March 1 after the news item. Mrs Mills says she earned about seventy one to seventy two dollars from furniture sales and cared for two young children while not working at the hotel for two months.
Clear weather continues in the Fall River Basin with hints of spring after last week’s storm. Frank Wilhelm and spouse visited Mr and Mrs Bondurant. Nate Davis the forest ranger traveled through on a return trip to Jackson Hole country. Elk remain abundant this winter though conditions may shift after heavy snow. Local residents Perry Bowlby and Ale Swanson had sparse trips to the post office and ranch. Perry Levis visited Bowlaby’s home last week.
Entertained by Katherine Smith daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J B Smith the party of school friends gathered after a high school basketball game. The dinner featured turkey accents bluebird place cards and guest favors with keepsakes. Guests included Mary McNamara Pauline Sammon Moretta Bagley Viola Stacey Edna Scott Katherine Smith Sam Ross Vaughn Lyons CJ Sneddon William Sneddon Sam McNamara and Lowell Smith.
The Sophomore basketball squad avenged earlier losses by defeating the Freshman team 15 to 7 during the Evanston game and then beating the girls' team 18 to 4 coached by Miss Stuby. The roster lists Arnold Olson center Bert Jones right forward Clarence Esadfan left forward Burton Hansen right guard and Filson McClement left guard.
The council met in the labor hall last Sunday to elect officers. Andrew Morrow was named President, De Angelo as Vice President, Fred Jennige Secretary Treasurer, with trustees James Wood, Kemarre C. Painter, Oakley, and Diamondville’s Frank Mardy.
The high school and grade schools teachers hosted the second biweekly party in the assembly hall. Down town men were invited to join as many teachers are ladies. Helen Stuby won the ladies prize while Principal Epler of the Frontier school won the gentlemen’s prize. A tasty luncheon was served by the refreshment committee.
A joint meeting of the city council and county commissioners discussed renting City Hall for court sessions and other times. The county would consider a $400 payment as rental, but no formal action was taken yet. the proposal is under consideration.
Wyoming Lincoln County inspector certifies 15 horses shipped to H. H. Cook Tikura Idaho by U P railway car 4459. Brands noted on right thigh for bay and brown mares and left thigh for the buckskin range horse. Date March 12 1917 with sheriff J R McMinn and county clerk H T Harrison recorded March ath 1917.
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