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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1914
Page
2
The Diamond Ville schools close with Thursday and Friday evening programs and next Monday events. A one act comedy A Scheme that Failed and Jack's Visitors will be shown, followed by the fifth annual school exhibit and a gold medal declamatory contest. Eighth grade promotions and junior high graduation conclude the season in Finn hall with a musical program.
The Rock Springs city election last week drew 1357 votes in a tight contest. Incumbent Republican mayor John H. Anderson defeated Democrat E. B. Lauter by 14 votes.
A cutting affray last Friday in the city left Larsen a sheep shearer in the hospital with multiple wounds. F B Brown, a Cumberland laborer, fought Larsen, drew a knife, and was captured while fleeing across a river. Brown pleaded guilty to mayhem and received a prison term of two to three years.
The U S Supreme Court overturned the jail sentence in the labor leaders contempt case. Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison were freed after years of legal action in the District of Columbia. Our CAMERA office offers job printing with skilled artistic work and fair pay.
The message urges residents to purchase locally to support town schools and pay taxes that benefit local education rather than buying from mail order merchants. It argues local spending increases school funds and wealth for the town, benefiting children, and calls on mothers to be boosters for the community.
A new Geological Survey bulletin No 543 on the central Lincoln County area east of Salt River range and west of the Green River covers about 2500 square miles in Teton and Wyoming National forests. It includes half tone illustrations and a large map of geological structure. The Camera has a copy for public viewing and free distribution through Wyoming delegation members.
A game warden narrates meeting a hunter in the mountains who boasted of killing a 56 inch elk. The hunter learns the man he spoke to is the assistant game warden Te, who reveals himself by asking if the hunter knows who he is. The hunter then admits he is speaking to the biggest liar in Jackson's Mole.
J P Pipencer and Randolph Utah based buyer acquire Crown Ranch fourteen miles south of Evanston. The 4500 acre property includes about 100 head of cattle and seventy horses in a deal exceeding 100000.
Lincoln Lumber Company of the city lands the bid to build the new Episcopal church at Big Miney. The project aims for a handsome edifice and early completion, with Kamil Liligerose inspecting plans and endorsing the bid during a recent visit.
Notice to riven that Isabelle Jamberor James declares action or sublet in Evanston Wyoming dated May 11 1914. Sublet and related terms appear in the interior J 3. Land record.
Ranch listing for 680 acres near Big Piney and Jarl with hay, alfalfa, fenced, water rights. Will sell via va terms. For details write L. Travis, Big Piney, Wyoming.
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