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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1914
Page
19
Sparse readable text notes concerns about rates and economic impact tied to a peace process. Mentions an unnamed institute and officials assessing potential changes in prices and living costs amid diplomatic talks.
The Cheyenne Daily Tribune notes spring’s approach with eggs priced at twenty five cents per dozen. Hon. John W. Hay of Rock Springs declined a bid for governor, calling himself a businessman not a politician. A vacancy opens in the Wyoming state senate due to Dr. J. W. Padget’s departure, affecting Fremont and Hot Springs counties and prompting a petition to Governor Carey for a proclamation and candidate search.
A Thermopolis Record editorial argues Progressives arose from Republican restlessness, split the party, and now many intend to rejoin the GOP. It claims the insurgency achieved goals, bridged the rift, and calls for unity under one banner to defeat common opponents.
The Cheyenne Tribune unsettles Democratic factions as observers sense a developing shift they cannot yet explain. The paper hints at changes brewing but offers no clear details or names.
Marble warns that if the Northwestern project pushes through Lincoln County, Jackson Hole County could become a national game preserve and playground, a claim reported by the Cheyenne Tribune.
Patrick Sullivan arrived home Saturday after months in Los Angeles with Mrs Sullivan and their youngest daughter who had been in poor health for about a year The girl is improved though still ill and the family plans to return home in about a month Casper Tribone
Kalitor T 1a Nicholeon of the Lander faces three waste filed against him for criminal libel last week. He is under a marshal order and is linked to a campaign against County Attorney Winslow who is tied to two suits while Hog Sheldon bears responsibility for the remaining one.
The article notes rising railroad work on the Gregory Short Line North Western and the Har hinges drawing laborers to new branch projects. It highlights railroad prosperity as a sign of future improvement and reassurance against panic, with builders rushing crews to site.
The writer urges voters to select experienced leaders for future sessions. He argues enough brains are needed to craft high order legislation without overemphasizing procedure, insisting honor comes from capable public service in the house or senate.
Wool markets show active distributive trade and keen competition for desirable offerings. The London advance remains firm and has grown since auctions began. Local domestic offerings are small and sell steadily at strong improving values as 30 million pounds or more of new domestic clip are contracted on the sheep's back by eastern dealers with high prices on late contracts.
A festive rag dance traveled from Montpelier Idaho by a special train with forty couples aboard. The party, though Montpelier bans rag dancing, featured an orchestra and a prearranged Cokeville dance hall. A pleasant evening ended with guests departing at ten.
The Casper Tribune notes multiple wool deals this week. Cherksop and McCarthy of Capitol Sheep Co buy 1 500 pounds for Bennet. Hennete buys 27 000 pounds from Dave Davidson for Willy cents. Laramis Mountain Sheep Co purchases 100 000 pounds for 16y cont. Jeremiah Mahoney buys 24 2 pounds from Will Crain at Kerry.
The Heeged Short Line announces new automatic coal chains in Kemmerer with planned testing and operation during Heat Week. After testing the trestle will be removed, allowing track realignment and the completion of the Ani Lark project as the two Gael linen lines are adjusted.
Warm days and cool nights melt snow slowly along the Oregon frontier. The water draining gradually reduces flood risk for ranchers on bottom lands, though mountains still hold much snow. Officials anticipate the first high water by May with limited immediate danger.
Mr and Mrs James Roddy plan to move from Kemmerer with their car of household goods and stock to a ranch purchased near Lava Hot Springs Idaho. Mary James and Della will stay in Kemmerer at least until summer.
Inspecting Rails Supt A B Stevenson Chief Eng S H Arborne and W F Marelay rail expert from New York visited Kemmerer last week on a rail checking trip. The visit aims to guide the replacement of old rails with new ones on Fossil Hill and lay plans for prewar rail upgrades.
The editor and Mrs Kandan received a box of large sweet and Juicy oranges sent by Mr and Mrs Lewis Travis of Angeles California. The fruit was grown about 30 miles from Los Angeles and described as finest. A note from Mr Travis reported warm sunny weather in Los Angeles, the warmest March in 35 years. They plan to leave Los Angeles around early May to spend the summer on their ranch near Big Piney.
The Camera notes a demonstration week at Kemwnerer Hardware and Furnitura Company starting in April. Majestic ranges are promoted as popular in the area, inviting visitors to see new stoves and enjoy hot biscuits and coffee during the event.
A Chadron Nebraska journal clipping discusses the Chicago and North Western’s plans. It notes a 20 mile extension from Lander Wyoming to Idaho Falls Idaho and a large bond issue authorized for Cheyenne real estate and construction funds.
Fragmentary report states attorney Halph W. Sth returned Saturday with Wet lo land after buying a section of school land for Wim Sut ton. It mentions Cirwen Miver ranch near Miredale and a minor involved. Malph asserts the transaction proceeded without issue in Wyuuing with purported evidence on all sides.
County Treasurer Ben Bell reports strong progress in tax collections and a campaign to issue certificates of indebtedness. Redemption of last year’s certificates totals over 95 thousand dollars, with interest bringing the overall sum to about 101 thousand. Officials note state obligations and ongoing land patent filings accompany the financial updates.
Miss Ivey entertained the Hashelor girls and boys on Thursday visiting her brother. Mrs Witherspoon won the ladies prize a scissors while Miss Adelaide LeFevre drew the booby a mouse trap. Long won honors and Heb Christmas the bobby a drinking cup. Home made candy and panel were served with veal loaf hot biscuits banana salad chocolate ice cream cake and puffer.
Hugh J. Patton, a Republican serving as U.S. Marshal for Wyoming, was removed from office after refusing to resign. His four year tenure faced charges from Democratic officials, with the administration citing noncompliance and his term not yet expired.
Miss Gordon entertained at her Montpelier home on Friday night for guest Annie Folger who leaves for Branston. The party featured games and a dessert course with candied fruit salad cake ice cream and cocoa. Attending were Harry and Jessie Collipriest Marion Lane and many Misses including Annie Folger Mamie Jones Jessin Rosenberg Loletta Thomas Wessie Leheser Ruby Carnahan Mary Mock Clara Besman Uryetal Symes Mattie Crook Barbara VauOrt and Bethel McKay along with Vaughn Lyon.
Mr and Mrs Wright and their children Hazel and Bud plan a voyage from New York aboard the Lucitania in April. They will stop in Londonderry for a month, visit Hack Ip's parents in Liverpool, and return by August. They will attend the Anglo American Exposition in London opening May 4.
A New Fire Escape Potter from Sioux City Iowa showcases a patent slanting ore chute styled escape device during a Kemmerer visit. He demonstrates an appliance seen as a clear improvement over old stair plans and notes four chutes planned for the Rock Springs high school building.
Italian miner James Maces employed at No. & mine Sublet was killed Wednesday afternoon by a fall of rock. Coroner Embree and H. J. Groutage investigated the Unavoidable accident verdict. He leaves a wife and three young children. Funeral services were held in Kemmerer with a large attendance.
Fragmentary note describes parcel post issues with mutton and coal shipments by rail from Kemmerer. It mentions an agent named Johnny Mack handling coal dispatches to Pennsylvania and other points, aboard refrigerator cars for shipment.
Pete Sullivan and Pete Baltivan are set for a boxing exhibition in Stroud on Saturday April 18 with Teddy Wilkes the Kemmerer Wonder. Wilkes and Sullivan, both well known in Kemutera, have years of local prominence and a national repute. The event promises ringside interest for boxing fans and draws Teddy’s Wyoming circle into the bout.
Jacob King of Big Piney reports late mail from Piney to Kemmerer via Opal. No Friday stage arrived, Saturday noon departure not yet delivered, and a Friday load of potatoes signals growing parcel post use. Snow blocks sagebrush routes forcing detours as no bids to carry mail from Opal to Big Piney are known.
Mr C McFall manager at the BMePal Hotel in Shoshone reported a native Hig Wood River trout weighing 14 pounds 1 ounce. The fish was caught on a Royal Coshman fly and mounted after submission to Holse.
A fragmented estray notice appears to advertise a lost and found animal or item with an appeal for identification. The legible portions mention a peg and San Ciaran, with unclear details about the item, date, or place of sale.
The state and county announce a public sale of two gray horses, unbranded, in Lincoln County near Kawwoerer. James Roddy oversees the sale, with Semen Hodlay as in charge. The notice is dated March [illegible] and signed by Edeansen deputy.
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