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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
14
Florence Manley of Omaha Neb writes poetry at age eleven and sends works to her grandfather Dr W A Hocker and Miss Virginia Hocker. The Weeping Willow and other pieces were mailed as she counts days until a Kemmerer visit this summer.
Forest Supervisor C. S. Beam secured a $600 federal appropriation to repair two dugway roads in Star Valley, Smoot to Cottonwood Lake and Swift Creek to Geyner, with a possible extra $500 sought to finish the project. Crews with teams are already at work to withstand spring water damage affecting timber roads used for travel and scenic trips.
Last Friday night at the New Kemmerer theater the school staged a benefit for the grade school piano fund. A large crowd enjoyed films between acts while first graders performed Folk Dances under Misa Katherine Rouche and six grades sang under Miss Lee, with notable improvement noted. George Whitten provided the theater free, aiding the financial outcome, and attendees expressed thanks and appreciation.
B. W. Burke, chief agent of the State Humane Society, returned to Cheyenne after disposing of the Frontier family lease on the neglect case. The matter was heard by Court Commissioner H. BR. Christmas, who allowed the parents to continue caring for the children. Burke also promoted animal cruelty prevention and visited humane pens, commending the society for improvements and reduced brutality in handling sheep.
On a Thursday afternoon Saint Margaret's Guild held a sewing session at Marie Hocker's home with about twenty ladies. They hemmed towels for the guild and were served lunch including meat, fruit salad, cake and coffee.
Nelse Jorgensen of Pinedale and Pat Healy are identified buyers. Jorgensen purchased a seven passenger car and related goods, following Haynes efforts in the Pinedale and Big Piney area where he secured orders for three of his care.
Commissioner C H Peterson reports the government reopened bids for the Montpelier Star Valley mail route though reasons are unclear. The move could allow Cokeville to invite bids from Cokeville to Afton, lowering a new road and keeping the contract in Wyoming. The post office method on star routes draws criticism as arbitrary and discouraging to contractors posting bonds and spending money.
Ridgely of Cheyenne is in Kemmerer this week to aid County Attorney Reynolds in prosecuting cases on the criminal docket. A leading state prosecutor and former gubernatorial candidate, Ridgely has served as United States district attorney and earned a strong reputation. Lincoln county benefits from his presence for this term of court.
Notice to creditors of Spiros Stamps and Jhie Stamps in the Coast county state of Wyoming. Letters testamentary issued on April 20th. Claims must be filed within one year to be honored. Executed April 6th, 1915. Edward L. Tealith administrator.
Recognizance parties prepare preliminary surveys to gauge merchantable timber near the Grays River watershed and above Piney on the North and South Cottonwoods. Estimates show about 3,000,000 ties from Grays River to the Snake and 2,000,000 ties from Cottonwoods to Green River. Sales target Standard Timber. two crews to work, removal within five years.
Mrs Ab Davidson of San Francisco reports Dan and Lorena Davidson have postponed their planned aeroplane exhibition tour. Dan has accepted a three to four month engagement with the Mexican government, delaying the trip until after his return. The siblings are well known in Lincoln county, once living with their parents on the Spur ranch.
Renowned comedian John Bunny dies at his New York home last week and is buried in Evergreen cemetery. He leaves wife Flora Finch and no children, marking the first great loss to the motion picture world and its patrons.
Fred McLaughlin of Pinedale moved 900 head of cattle from Star Valley toward Big Piney and stopped in Cokeville for supplies. He noted the range is in fine condition for the season and shipped a carload of cows from Cokeville to Laramie.
Notice of annual meeting of stockholders for the Kemmerer Hardware and Furniture Company in Kemmerer Wyoming. The meeting will be held in the office on Thursday May 7 1915 at 8 o clock to elect directors for the ensuing year and address other business as may legally come before the meeting. Albert Leite is named as officer.
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