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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1917
Page
2
Opal Rancher John Millison, a prominent local sheepman, has closed a purchase of the South Vickrey ranch containing 460 acres. He aims to establish winter headquarters for his flock in case another severe season arises. Former rancher Vickrey now operates a saloon at Marbleton.
From 12 to 14 inches of new snow blanketed Pinedale in a season’s heavy snowfall. The town has seen more snow than in the past 15 years, with the equinoctial storm period possibly ending as spring opens, though relief may take several weeks per the almanac.
Oscar Beck a leading Bie Piney cattleman will likely stop in Kemmerer soon. The state livestock commissioners, of which Beck is a newly appointed member, are set to meet April 2 in Cheyenne and Beck expects to be there for the session.
Chronicle of court house transfers listing numerous land deeds and assignments between 1910 and 1917. Includes names such as Anton Quadros Heuett Real Estate Co Marion Heap George Hardman Annie E House John Welty E H Simpkins Lorin Loomis Chas Wort and institutions like U S A and Jackson area properties in sections townships ranges with prices ranging from 1 to 15000 dollars and occasional one dollar transfers.
The Social Thirty held its regular dance in City Hall last Saturday night with over 60 couples attending. Messrs Jennings and Carlson provided music while a midnight lunch pleased all present. Visitors include Mrs Walter Gasson and children at John Scott home in Diamondville and Andrew Morrow in Kemmerer last week. Abner Luman, Salt Lake City rancher, arrived and departed for his stock. Frank Fear and wife returned from a long trip south and east. Joe Flynn and wife traveled to Salt Lake City and back. J Redmond arrived from Pocatello and then left for home near Cora.
Miss Emma Ball suffers severe tonsillitis after recent typhoid recovery. Miss Fernessa Purdy battles typhoid fever. Mrs J H Holmes recovers from quinsy. Sam Moore heads to Cumberland to settle there. Oakley Gan Club holds first fall match with Verrinn Hodges earning high honors. Dave Williams plans move to Mondaville. Cronje and Cronin leave for Tate. Japanese Barker shop conversion underway at Crion Hall.
Fragmented OCR text hints at blocked borders and weather fears. Mentions Union Victory Hatbroad Company figure Calvin and claims of ending snow work. Context unclear but suggests winter disruption and forecasted changes.
Report shows assets and liabilities as of March 1917 for Kemmerer Savings Bank in Wyoming Lincoln County. Notary confirms cashier Smith signed on March 15 1917 with officers Bonner and Directors listed.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a cure for bilious attacks. It claims the product tones the liver cleanses the stomach and relieves constipation and nausea. The ad notes a price of a quarter per package and promises quick recovery.
Notice of incorporation states Kemmerer Troy Laundry Company formed with certificate filed in Lincoln County Wyoming and Secretary of State. Capital stock Twenty Five Thousand dollars, 250 shares, Directors Quealy Chi Carollo to run first year. Principal office Kemmerer with agent F H Chapin.
A March cold is linked to pneumonia risk and frontline advice urges prompt action. The article recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first sign of illness and suggests asking those who have used it about its value.
In the District Court of the Third Judicial District a time and place have been set for proving the will of William Parsons deceased and for hearing Thomas Parsons petition for letters of administration. The session is on March 2, 1917, at 2:00 PM in the Kemmerer Town Hall court room. Flo La Chapelle, Clerk, with attorneys William J. Lowe and Ivan S. Joel for Petitioner. Marl Its Despondency Due to Constipation note appears at end with Champlain’s Tablet as remedy.
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