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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1915
Page
14
At a Chicago meeting the National Wool Warehous and Storage Co agreed to cooperate with locals for grading and marketing wool next season. Proposals include liberal advances to wool growers with protections against gains beyond final sale. Critics say one-base cent per pound storage fees are excessive.
Deeded land with water rights on Fontenelle listed for sale aimed at road ranch and post office use. Interested parties directed to Miss Ella Holden at 1223 12th Street Riverside California. Also note Thursday fish day at Kem Merer Meat Market with early seating.
A woman bought a dress at a rival establishment after returning a dress and losing her sales slip. The store manager apologized and offered satisfaction to avoid a dispute, highlighting the retailer's huge advertising spend and focus on customer contentment as an asset.
A trim schooner the Adella T Carleton plans to sail from Pier 11 North River for Liberia carrying glass diamond bracelets and other trinkets. Capt D Kent Mate F E Lawry Mrs Lawry and eight seamen aboard expect a four month voyage with Liberia arrival in about 25 days if winds are favorable. The venture is backed by American Tropical Trading Co. and aims to trade for ivory teak and ebony.
The article notes Oregon enacting minimum wage laws for women and ponders voting rights timing before death. It mentions London resident Mr Margaret Stockman and a will disinheritance plan for her son. Also cites Krupp head Vertha Krupp earning over 11 million yearly and Boe tom society figure Mise Eisie Burr heading to Paris for duties. It claims forty thousand women teachers in Japanese elementary schools earning eight tares per month.
A farmer discusses pest control and scarecrows amid a drought or crop protection issue. The dialogue mentions crows and the cost of scarecrows, reflecting rural farming practices and challenges in maintaining crops.
Hon. Henry T. Williams, a respected Cumberland coal miner and United Mine Workers leader, died in a fall at No 1 mine Cumberland. He was 62, survived by wife Mary Jeff Nellie Williams and son H T Williams. long employed by the company, earlier legislator and Mine Examiners Board member. Remains sent to Coalville Utah for burial.
Market notes say speculation in wool has subsided due to high limits on holdings. Demand from manufacturers remains cautious with only small lots moved at high prices. Heavy American purchases in Australia and South America are noted as buyers push to bring supplies forward to relieve the market.
Ike Hilson and Bob Lewis have started a new brokerage business in Salt Lake City and secured a seat on the Salt Lake Mining Exchange. Lewis is known locally as a former Kemmerer Coal Co. head bookkeeper, while Hilson owns property including the Opera House saloon building. Friends extend good wishes for their venture.
Land patents and warranty deeds filed with the County Clerk include Ang. Seen ux to Earnest A. Jamesens of Afton for 250 dollars dated Nov 25 1918 Jo s B Smith to suchh land and other parcels Feb 15 1915 Nancy ony to Joe Carvilo land in sec 34 tp 24 BF 117 00 dated Jan 13 1914 Mrs Sarah Jones out bandCoste 117 and all priced for ne a. Schrier The marriage licenses issued by County Clerk Harold Harrison March 6 N C Lyne of Pocatello and Maryeth Bell of Cokeville March Stephen Job Halley and Vala Stout both of Big Piory
County commissioners ordered a new road on the east side of the Oregon Short Line right of way linking Cokeville to Sage. It shortens travel for ranchers south of Cokeville and cuts the Kemmerer to Cokeville distance by about 35 miles. Store ad notes Wah-Sing Chong Co KemmererWy store location.
Official council proceedings from Kemmerer Wyoming record a special session led by Mayor C Watt Brandon. Councilmen Julbee and Dr Brown discuss reducing saloon licenses to reach a revenue level of 12120 and prevent over licensing. Clerk Jolly Mason notes adjournment after approval and an appeal request by Albert Spinner.
United States Land Offices Evanston Wyoming February 84 1015 notice will be recorded that certain patented lands in Townships 19 North Range 116 West and Township 19 North Range 117 West were reconveyed to the United States by the Diamond Coke Company and will become subject to disposition under public land laws after thirty days. Alex Neeser Register.
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