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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1917
Page
12
Opal Rancher John Millison, a leading sheepman, closes a 460 acre tract of the South Vickrey ranch to establish winter headquarters for his flock. The Vickrey, formerly a rancher, now operates a Marbleton saloon.
From 12 to 14 inches of new snow, Pinedale records a heavy snowfall unseen in fifteen years. Experts link the event to the equinoctal storm period and predict a gradual clearing after the spring opening, with almanac suggesting March arrival but several weeks later in this section.
Prominent Bie Piney cattleman Oscar Beck, newly appointed member of the state livestock commissioners, is expected to pass through Kemmerer in a few days. Beck plans to attend the board meeting in Cheyenne on April 2.
Court House Notes list numerous land transfers and deeds from 1910 to 1917 across sections and townships. Notable transactions include Anton Quadros to Heuett Real Estate Co. for land in Heuett's addition, $8200. John Welty to E H Simpkins for land in section 24, township 26, about $20,427. and Lorin Loomis to Chas Wort for seven lots in Jackson, $9500. Also listed are multiple transfers involving U S A lands, Burton, Millward, and various deed actions spanning 1913 to 1917.
The Social Thirty held a regular dance in city hall last Saturday night with over 60 couples attending. Messrs Jennings and Carlson provided music. A midnight lunch pleased attendees. Mrs. Walter Gasson and children visited John Scott in Diamondville and Andrew Morrow in Kemmerer last week. Abner Luman, a wealthy rancher from Salt Lake City, arrived and planned to return to his stock-laden ranch. Opal residents welcomed Frank Fear and wife back from a long trip, and Joe Flynn with wife traveled to Salt Lake City before returning. J Redmond came from Pocatello and then headed home near Cora.
News from Oakley reports Emma Ball suffered severe tonsillitis after typhoid recovery, Fernessa Purdy with typhoid fever, and Mrs J H Holmes recovering from quinsy. A dance at New Union Hall entertained many, plus locals headed to Cumberland and Lava Hot Springs for moves and care. Oakley Gan Club met, Verrinn John Hodges honored, Hodges injured in mine. Herbert Bryant plans move to Marmonville while Dave Williams and wife occupy Cronje’s house.
A distorted OCR passage cites statements by President Calvin of the Union Wavitio Hatbroad Company claiming winter disruptions will end. It mentions plans to address ongoing snow and weather conditions, but the text is garbled with nonsensical phrases and lacks concrete details.
Report of the condition of Kemmerer Savings Bank at Kemmerer Wyoming close of business on Sunday March 1917. Details show Loans and Discounts Overdrafts bonds cash in vault and reserves. Liabilities include Capital Paid in Surplus and Undivided profits, Certificates of deposits and other funds. Bank officers sworn.
An old health notice claims a bilious attack leads to constipation and digestive distress. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a liver tonic and stomach cleaner, promising quick recovery at a quarter price.
Notice of incorporation for Kemmerer Troy Laundry Company filed in Lincoln County Wyoming and the Secretary of State. It outlines general laundry business in Kemmerer and other Wyoming towns, capital stock of 25000 dollars, fifty year term, three directors P. J. Quealy Fred H. Chi and B. J. Carollo, agent F. H. Chapin, and office in Kemmerer.
The March weather comment warns that cold damp conditions aid pneumonia. It advises prompt action at first cold symptoms, recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Endorsements are informal, asking readers to inquire of those who have used it.
In the District Court Third Judicial District probate matter of Wm Parsons deceased the time and place for proving the will and for hearing Thomas Parsons petition for letters of administration is set for Thursday March 22 1917 at two oclock in the afternoon in the court room at the Town Hall Kemmerer Kemmerer County Flo La Chapelle Clerk Attorneys for petitioner William J Lowe and Ivan S Joel filed notice. Despondency due to constipation in women is addressed with Champlain s Tableta as a remedy.
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