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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1917
Page
5
Chrisman and wife living 27 miles up Hams Fork decided to descend the ranch by snow shoes due to deep snow. They reached Kemmerer in a little over two hours, enjoying rapid downhills and a delightful winter excursion.
The Union Pacific Coal Company Cumberland plans prospecting for coal in the region using a diamond drill. Robert Faddies, son of Superintendent Faddies of Cumberland, has returned from Superior and will operate the drill.
Announcement heralds the marriage of Miss Barbara Wilcox head of the culinary department at Lincoln County M illowpital to W H King a traveling picture man of California. The wedding will occur nest Mriday.
A pack of wolves descended from the hills to Beokwith ranch and killed several head of cattle. The animals are becoming desperate due to the hard winter and have been seen frequently in the area.
The editorial page highlights a sale announcement for waists with remarkable bargains. Union Mercantile Co promotes the sale, inviting readers to view the featured offers in this issue.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Witherspoon are parents to a fine baby girl born Monday morning. Jud’s spirits rise with the occasion as friends extend congratulations.
Marion Hood aged 20, son of Mr and Mrs P W Hood of Glencoe, died Sunday in the local hospital from typhoid. He leaves a wife and was employed as a miner in the Glencoe mine.
The advertisement states a defamatory report claiming Kemmerer business closure is false and announces a new shop location just across the street from the old stand. Frank Malerick, tailor, confirms ongoing operations and relocation.
Readers are urged to submit pioneer names and their exciting early day experiences from Jackson Hole Tig Piney and surrounding areas. Winners receive $5 cash and a subscription prize as the Kemmerer edition booster promotes the new magazine.
Frank Rosenstein completes a sage brush grubber for W. S smiths ranch. The design promises efficiency in brush control. County Coroner J F Fitzpatrick made a quick trip to Pocat last Wednesday, returning Thursday.
Local column lists coming events including March 17 Moose St Patrick dance and April 5 St Margaret Guild dance. Reports on residents visiting Kemmerer, new hires, travels, hospital surgeries, and local business notes with multiple residents and firms named. Commuters and farm activity described amid winter conditions and social gatherings.
F. J. Alexander of the above company will be at Kemmerer Hotel Kemmerer Monday afternoon and Tuesday until noon March 19 20 3 percent at Salt Lake Utah Those having any trouble with their eyes should not call FP Abel has been confined to his bed with a severe attack of rheumatism
For subscribers who renewed and took the social magazine offer the subscription passes through several hands before starting. When it begins they will receive the full year. If magazines are not received wait a month before registering a complaint.
Taxpayers are warned that from January 1, 1917 taxes became delinquent. An eight percent penalty and eight percent interest accrue from January 1 and will accumulate until paid. Gilbert Taysom, county treasurer, notes the levy.
A phosphate mine near Cokeville has operated through most of winter with several workers. The ore is shipped to California for processing into fertilizer. August Vogt, who led the mine, has moved to California for a new company post, while J. P. Sulima of San Francisco arrived to oversee operations.
The next regular examination for teachers will be held at Kemmerer Afton Thayne Big Piney and Jackson Wyoming on March 29 1917 Dated at Kemmerer Wyoming Maggie F Nicholson County Superintendent
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