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The Kemmerer Camera

Location

Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1916

Page

12

Joy Ride Ends With Car Theft Allegations In Diamondville

Rod Bennett and George Miller took Mr Watts's car for a ride after being told they could, prompting a chase by Deputy Gudmundeen. They were jailed for stealing the auto, which sustained a broken universal joint and will be out of use for a week to ten days. Watts later chose not to prosecute, denying any instruction to take the car.

Rod Bennett George Miller George Watts Bennett Mr. Watts Miller Lincoln County Watts

Soldiers Train Through Kemmerer to the Mexican Border

Quiet Kemmerer woke Friday night as two coast artillery trains moved through town toward the Mexican border. The first train carried fourteen cars of soldiers, the second carried horses, stores, and gear. A large crowd, including many young women, greeted them at the depot and some queried Red Cross service.

Kemmerer Wington Coast Artillery Red Cross Service

Do You Know Thatight Promotes Cleanliness

A series of public health prompts encourage hygiene and sanitation as foundations of lifelong health. The text cites U S Public Health Service free publications, notes isolation for leprosy control, hints at dangers of headaches, and warns bullets or fires can be deadly while urging healthy living and awareness.

Ight U. S Public Health Service

Papworth for Mayor in Afton City Fate

Mayor-elect J. T. Papworth returns to Afton by mail evening undecided whether to qualify or let A V Call continue in office. He notes strong local faith and weighs his many duties including chairing the Star Commercial Club and leading the fair association as he might accept city leadership if able to drop others.

J. T. Papworth Afton A. V. Call Aftonites Star Commercial Club Fair Association Mr. Papworth Papworth

Amos Smith Heads to Mule Shoe Ranch for Summer

Amos Smith motored from Salt Lake City in a Pierce Arrow to Big Piney Sunday noon, accompanied by Mrs James Mickelson and Albert Larson. He spent much of winter at Hotel Utah and a month in Los Angeles, and will open the Mule Shoe ranch as his summer home.

Amos Smith Salt Lake City Bob Majors Minerel Big Piney James Mickelson Albert Larson Smith Utah Los Angeles

Craftons Go Home After Court Proceedings

Mrs Dan Crafton departs for their Horse ereek ranch with their son Crafton aged past 60. He faced a murder case in this term where the jury failed to reach a verdict. He remains held on $1000 bond until the next term in May 1917.

Dan Crafton Crafton

Visitors from North Among the Green River Valley Week

A list of visitors from North visiting the Green River Valley includes James Mickelson Prank Ball Al Osterbout Billy Nichols Dan Muir Lawrence Beas Gull Whit Walters Jimmy Je Floyd Norris Albert Larson Jo rn Charley Budd Big Piney Bert Clark Cora Frank Wilhelm Daniel W J Alexander Harry Tomlinson Merna Clarence Holden Fontenelle Mr and Mrs Jack Howard Fontenelle George Bentley Maliesg yo Rut ledge Pinedale W V Horn

Green River Valley James Mickelson Prank al Osterbout Billy Nichols Dan Muir Lawrence Beas Gull Whit Walters Jimmy Je Floyd Norris Albert Larson Jo Rn Charley Budd Big Piney Bert Clark Cora Frank Wilhelm Daniel W. J. Alexander Harry Tomlinson Merna Clarence Holden Fontenelle Jack Howard George Bentley Maliesg Yo Rutledge Pinedale W. V. Horn

Pioneer Passes In Star Valley Post, 78 at Kemmerer

Wm Heap, 78, a longtime Star Valley settler and former Bedford postmaster, died in Kemmerer after a fainting spell at the Elk hotel. Born January 2, 1882 in Brooklyn Indiana, he migrated to Star Valley in 1870 and left a large family. Undertaker Blackler is handling arrangements as relatives arrive from Star Valley. The community extends heartfelt sympathy.

Wm. Heap Star Valley Wyoming Mr. Heap Kemmerer Philip Kirk Fred Hancey Downey Elk Hotel Brooklyn Indiana Wyomin Heap Bedford Blackler

Lincoln County Miners Hospital grounds get beautified

The hospital grounds are being improved with cement sidewalks a retaining wall and an iron fence planned. Volunteers from Diamondville and OskIey are adding flower beds trees and a garden to maintain the grounds. The hospital is now entirely free of indebtedness and a gardener will oversee landscaping.

Lincoln County Miners Hospital Cmt Meile Diamondville Oskley Whatle

Allen Case: Frank Allen Faces Grand Larceny Charge

Frank Allen appeared in court last Saturday on a grand larceny charge. The case links to a prior report in The Camera regarding grain stolen from A Evans ranch near Cokeville. Allen claimed he bought grain from his ranch but the grain was stored at Charley Huff’s ranch. witnesses noted a $16.38 payment as insufficient. The jury verdict was returned around midnight Saturday.

Frank Allen Tom J. W. Sammon Allen Evans Ranch Cokeville Charley Huff Payne Joseph K. Allen Wm. Crares H. A. Spalding John Beachler P. N. Putnam Wm. Card Chester Bessions

Fire Truck Purchase and City Council Special Meeting

The council recently decided to buy an auto fire truck to join the department's equipment. One truck was purchased for about 3000 dollars, to be delivered in July, amid debate about necessity and staffing. The sale was via Hardwart and Furniture Co, with local bidding details and notes on service costs.

Hemmer Ot Collent Ferer Hardwart and Furniture Co

Pool Sharks and locals vie for Valley championship glory

The Pool Sharks from Cireen River delegation and Gall contest the G River Valley title with Al Osterdout backing the claim as Frank from Cottonwood trains away from the eye. Bert Clark arrives from Pinedale to claim honors, while Billy wields a pool table and Nichols earns credit in payments. Jim Mickelson vows to learn and lift the group.

Cireen Gall G River al Osterdout Frank Cottonwood Bert Clark Pinedale Billy Iss Nichols Jim Mickelson

Thorobred Ewes For Summer Shaping At LaBarge Ranch

Thorobred ewes presented for shearing and summer grazing at the LaBarge ranch. This select group is bred to thorobred Merino rams and is described as very choice. Mr. Whelan will hold this lot separate from the other herds.

LaBarge Ranch

Dolgrow Ees LinteN We Want Your Dry Sheep Pelts

In a terse ad style fragment Dolgrow Ees LinteN seeks dry sheep pelts and promises better prices. The misspelled note hints at staying in business and references belts and Wyoming connections as a selling point.

Wyoming

Deputy Roe Hale Visits Star Valley Area On Court Matters

Roe Hale deputy sheriff came in from Afton Monday night on court matters and for a short visit with friends. He holds the mall contract on the Star Valley end of the Coke, likely tied to several spots. A new crossing of the aivide is traveling for pleasure.

Roe Hale Afton Roe Star Valley

Prosecution Sought Over Larceny in Cokeville Deal

The Allreds face grand larceny charges after Bert and Alvin Allred allegedly bought a shearing plant from Roberts and Hamilton of Cokeville, who took a mortgage on two Gtar Valley lands. The sellers reportedly moved away, reducing the property's value since the sale.

Rred Roberts Kelly Hamilton Cokeville Bert Alvin Allred Roberts Hamilton Gtar

Talat shines in Satna Sey fe SES eho 2 COBMBY 50

Talat delivers a notable performance at a local event in Satna, with efforts recognized amid a busy schedule. The report highlights engagement on the scene and ongoing activities, though details remain limited in the readable text.

Talat

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