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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1915
Page
6
A Chicago meeting of the National Wool Warehouse and Storage Co discussed continuing its support for wool producers. Proposals include liberal advances against wool and protections for the company in advance cases, plus debate over storage charges seen as excessive by growers.
Deeded land of 313 acres with water rights on Fontenelle offers ideal road ranch and post office prospects. Terms address Miss Ella Holden at 1223 12th Street Riverside California mid-24. Thursday is fish day at the Kemmerer Meat Market. come early.
A dissatisfied shopper who bought a dress at a rival retailer returned the item and was given a full refund after the manager explained their policy and aim to satisfy customers. The example highlights the influence of major advertisers who spend heavily on promotion.
A stout schooner Adella T Carleton plans a four month Liberia voyage. Capt Kent and eight seamen will carry bracelets of glass diamonds to barter for ivory and teak, returning with cargo. The trip follows a New York backing by American Tropical Trading company amid a rare coastal expedition.
Enactment of minimum wage laws for women in Oregon is noted amid calls to vote before deaths. Mentions Mrs Margaret Stockman of London and a will disinheritance case for her son. Vertha Krupp of Germany heads Krupp Gun works with vast income. A Bohemian social figure heads to Paris as Hed Cruse uuree. Japanese elementary schools employ over forty thousand women teachers at eight to tare per month.
The fragment hints at farm talk about scarecrows and crop care. It mentions a farmer and crow interference as part of a casual agricultural exchange. The OCR yields limited readable details and does not provide a full event or outcome.
The death of Henry T. Williams 62, a long time Cumberland coal miner and United Mine Workers leader, follows a fall in No 1 mine. Survived by wife, two daughters Mary Jeff and Nellie Williams, and son H T Williams, all of Coalville Utah. Williams served in Wyoming House of Representatives in 1908 and held roles as shot inspector and Mine Examiner. The body will be returned to Coalville for burial.
The article notes high holding limits cooling wool speculation and cautious demand from manufacturers. It mentions small trading still occurring, heavy American purchases in Australia and South America, and hope that rapid domestic supplies will ease the market. It also suggests eastern dealers helped drive Montana and other region speculation to shield foreign buys.
Ike Hilson and Bob Lewis have opened a brokerage business in Salt Lake City and secured a seat on the Salt Lake Mining exchange. Lewis is remembered as former Kemmerer Coal Co. head bookkeeper, while Hilson owns property including the Opera House saloon building. Friends wish them success.
The County Clerk recorded warranty deeds including Ang Seeen ux to Earnest A. Jamesens of Afton and various land transfers dated 1914 1918, listing parcels sec 34 tp 24 and other properties. Marriage licenses issued: N C Lyne of Pocatello to Mary Iethel Bell of Cokeville March 6 and Stephen Jobo Halley to Vala Stout of Big Piney March.
At the county commissioners meeting a new road was ordered established on the east side of the Oregon Short Line right of way between Cokeville and Sage. The link will aid ranchers south of Cokeville and shorten travel from Kemmerer to Cokeville by about 35 miles. Store location ads note Wah-Sing store in Kemmerer and Chong Co. store. pickup for business inquiries.
Town Hall Kemmerer Wyoming March 1916 special session notes C Watt Brandon mayor and councilmen discuss reducing saloon licenses to a minimum revenue target of 12120 and to annull licenses not renewed or forfeited Strong push to maintain town finances by limiting licenses while considering an appeal from Albert Spinner for saloon use and related ordinances adjourned with clerk Jolly Mason recording.
United States Land Offices Evanston Wyoming dated February 84 1015 announces thirty days after the notice date the records will reflect lands in Township 19 North Range 116 West and Township 19 North Range 117 West reconveyed to the United States by Diamond Coke Company will be subject to disposition under public land laws. Alex Neeser Register.
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