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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1916
Page
13
The Bazaar at the Relief Church in Kemmerer district drew strong local support Friday, raising nearly 120 for relief funds for families affected by deaths. A dance planned for the evening was postponed to a later date. Organizers thank Kemmerer and area residents for donations and help with the event.
During the past week Lincoln County Garage installed a new gasoline transfer pump. The system moves gas from a tank to automobiles and represents a modern upgrade for local automotive work.
Blyth Hoskins Co. plans an Overland delivery route to move ore throughout the residence district. The company will deploy the delivery team to haul to and from the depot warehouses with Bemad Imo handling shipments.
Property listings describe cheap ranch plots with water rights and several houses with features such as barns and corner lots. Terms include cash down and monthly payments, with mentions of hotel-like homes and multiple corner parcels offered in a single sale.
Jake Herschler visited Kemmerer from Opal as spring arrivals stir the town. Misa Hasel Frink left Kemmerer for Nebraska after visiting with relatives. Mina Mattie Crook returned from Rawlins. Holland Bros. unveiled a new electric sign for their pool hall. Piatt Wilson reports Dodge antanapiee cars shipped from the Fort factory. Abarkey Moyer recounts his first Kemmerer fire experience and pajama mishap. Mrs. Stafford hosted a Bridge club noting Mr. Halbert of Pocatello as guest. Lucretia Garey of Groom River visited, spoke at the Wyoming Grand Lodge meeting, and was hosted at the Odd Fellows ball.
The New Kemmerer Theater hosts weekly shows every Sunday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday evenings. A big comedy event is planned for March 27 and a men’s club dance at Lyceum on April 24. Local society notes mention visitors, trades, and upcoming dances.
F J Alexander of the Alexander Optical Company will be at the Kemmerer Hotel in Kemmerer Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 6 and all day Wednesday March 21 22. He will also visit Mrs Hunters residence Cumberland Camp 1 Thursday March 28. Those with eye trouble should not fail to call.
Preparations for the Easter Monday social event are underway with Episcopal church men coordinating efforts to ensure a successful dance. Members are competing to outdo one another, while the public is urged to attend and purchase tickets to support the cause and assist the organizing men.
Town marshal notifies all dog owners in Kemmerer that any unpaid impounded dogs will be destroyed as required by law. The notice cites the marshal as enforcing the impound and destruction process.
The Matthews Swearing and Peas at Willow Creek Gap will open between April 1 and 30 under my management. People wanting to shear and dip may book dates well in advance. Competent help will be employed and careful attention given to bands when corralled.
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