21 May 1919
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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1919
Page
1
A Saturday night meeting at the county clerk’s office brought together local men from the Dry Piney and La Barge oil fields to discuss potential developments in Lincoln County. The fragmented report notes unclear details and names.
Citizens urge early planning for a grand Fourth of July celebration to honor the nation’s birth. Leaders push a six week program with chamber groups, clubs, churches, merchants, miners, and local boys in uniform for a sham battle and related events.
Bovard's mission was to install a liquid chlorine plant at the intake to protect water consumers from disease. The system pumps a newly perfected chemical compound into river water, killing bacteria including typhoid germs, while remaining harmless to users.
The Lingolihoard 60 site shows progress as a base rope remains fixed to the drift and drilling resumes after a halt caused by a well shaft. A second tower has been added and drilling continues day and night with depth now at 700 feet. Water was encountered between 300 and 400 feet, sparking renewed activity, while visitors from Bull Idaho surveyed the area and praised the ideal air.
Piney officials appointed new local figures amid reorganizing efforts. The document lists plans involving P Parks and G Bi of Wyoming and Ber her Orcas, indicating administrative changes and responsibilities assigned to A Piney by able te re.
Preparations are underway at Big Piney for the great annual rodeo to be held in June 2021. The event promises to eclipse past Dant events with a livestock exhibit and entertainment by trick riders, broncho busting, horse racing, and a steer dogging stunt from a swift automobile. Dr. M B Hook in charge of publicity will mail a complete program to interested readers.
Major McCoy is reported as Adjutant General of Wyoming with formal announcement on the prior Wednesday. He succeeds W. K. Weaver after long-anticipated appointment amid military and political considerations.
A partially legible notice reports Utah Oil Refining Co intends to begin development activities with an initial stake of $1,000. The fragment mentions organizational steps and references to state incorporation, with unclear accompanying names and specifics.
Wool sales show little action as sellers have cleared, with demand for costlier wool steady. Local high price reached 50 cents, higher offers exist for finer grades. Foreign markets are generally firm though London shows weakness. Mills report no material change and prices remain strong versus last week.
President Wilson in a terse message urged repeal of war taxes and return of rail and telegraph lines to private ownership. He proposed excluding wine duties, and eliminating taxes on soda water luxuries medicines cosmetics automobiles and sporting goods among others.
Ercil Ward son of Abe Ward of Wilson returned home after about a year with the expeditionary forces in France. In less than six months from induction he was shot six times in the arm and three times in the leg near Rheims. His left arm was amputated though leg wounds were less serious. He arrived in the U.S. last Christmas Day and spent time since in hospitals.
The Wyoming court pursues the murder case of Jim Speros with jury selection under way. Witnesses testified about the Cumberland pool hall altercation on August 4, including Greek witnesses and interpreters. The defense presented two witnesses while the prosecution rests its case, and the panel was formed for a verdict likely not guilty according to experts.
Bishop N.8 Thomas will arrive in Kemmerer Saturday noon and conduct services at St James Episcopal Church Sunday at 11 o'clock. Rev. C Edwin Brown of DeWitt Nebraska is assigned to the local mission and will arrive around the eighth of next month with his wife and two children expected in Kemmerer by July first.
A recent report details progress on the Baum well in Ld, noting the drilling setback and plans to shoot the well within the week. Operators expect to test sands, set tankage, and begin market oil deployment soon, with managerial and financial discussions ongoing.
Lincoln county reports show total Victory Loan subscriptions rising to 376,700 with several banks and districts contributing. After a bankers meeting, Kemmerer and other lenders boosted totals, bringing the county's subscriptions toward the 412,000 quota, though some final figures remain uncertain.
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