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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1919
Page
8
J W Glasgow active in organizing a Kemmerer baseball team for a regional league. Rock Springs fans propose a five town league with Kemmerer Rock Springs and others meeting May 11 at Green River to discuss forming a minor league team for Kemmerer.
Dr and Mrs Marquis entertained a few friends last Thursday evening for the doctor's birthday. L Ki Olson was in town from Cokeville Friday and Saturday. W G Morely of Pokeville had business in the city Friday. Dele Fakevar in from Opal Friday. John Rodd and wife of Big Pinoy visited Kemmerer Friday. Witton Robbing came from Seville Friday. E Springer took a Rock Springs winery visitor to the area Saturday.
A fire destroyed the home of Joseph Bazinella in Duandville early Friday. Family feud noted. a brother faces arson charges amid claims of about $3500 house value and $1000 hidden funds. Fire crews saved adjoining properties as flames spread rapidly.
The Lincoln Lumber Company has completed the transfer of its Kemmerer and Cokeville operations. C. E. Young, formerly of Malad Idaho, becomes local manager and will move into a new residence once ready. Mr and Mrs W C Delaney hosted a farewell dinner before departing for a new home. George Heitz leaves Kemmerer Hardware and Furniture Co for Salt Lake City to join the O S L trainmaster’s office.
At Sublet hospital a janitor locked two cats in the basement to curb mice. The cats died, emitting a strong odor. Two boys, equipped with gas masks, entered the basement and removed the remains, receiving a dollar each as a reward.
Emma Ball daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Ball of Merna wed Thursday morning at Charles F Ball home Rye Grass. Rev T D Lynch officiated after high mass as about two hundred guests danced and enjoyed a breakfast under pink and white satin roses. The couple will reside in their prepared new home above the Ball place.
Joe Pensar proprietor of gal at Diamondville died at Lave Hot Springs Wednesday from complications of diseases. He had been treated at the resort some time. Survived by his widow and three other heirs. Funeral services were held Sunday from the Catholic church and were largely attended. R. H. Embree in charge of arrangements and interment was made in Kemmerer cemetery.
Arrangements are nearly complete to place the Camera in the front part of the former plumbing shop of Wm Pitt, while the back houses Whiston Confection. Whiston’s business will expand with booths and tables after new fixtures are installed. Lincoln Lumber Company prepares to remove center partitions and remodel within days to create a street office and extra storage.
William J. McGinnis, pioneer of the Green River valley and head of McGinnis Land & Livestock Co., died in Salt Lake City after influenza complications. He was 72, born in Kentucky, came to Wyoming in 1898, and is survived by his widow, four daughters, and three sons. Funeral services were held in Salt Lake with interment at Mt. Olivet.
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