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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
14
Reward offered for two strayed animals. One blue horse and a bay bald mare with a white spot in foal five years old, branded GET. Return to Martin Hribentk, Sublet. Also notice: Thursday is fish day at the market. come early.
Inquire T. C. Loveles Wright's ranch Kemmerer Wyoming. Stock of Chinese listed. Wah Sing Chung Co Ons Keimminge Wyoming Box 149 226.
Pay day for Opal’s large construction crew of ten. Visitors include Mrs Adeladia Malone from Chicago, grandmother Adeladia, and Mrs Munn returning home to Wyoming. Other notable mentions: B M Fox, Pete Petrie, Andy Malmon, Hon J W Christmas, and Station Agent George Burton returning from Salt Lake with Mrs Burton.
Henry Harker was called to Walcott last week where a flock of large sheep that had disappeared was located. The sheep will be kept on the range until after lambing and then shipped to join other flocks. The herd could have been worth about a thousand dollars to Mr. Harker.
The 1916 senior picnic at Water s gathered seniors and faculty for a day of games stories and a bonfire. Sharkey Moyer arrived on No 6 and joined the fun as lunch of weiner wurst Parker House rolls ice cream and cake was enjoyed. Afterward Bruce walked to Kemmerer to check on his daughter, and the group returned home by evening with many still basking in the day’s happiness.
Poll tax delinquents are warned to watch the Town Marshal who will hand them to the marshal for collection. In many towns poll money goes to the town treasury for municipal purposes and not to the county treasurer. When collected by the county it is turned into the town treasury in a lump sum.
The Lincoln County Miners Hospital announces the first commencement for its nurses at Kemmerer Theatre on Saturday June 3. Miss Alice W. Calverley and Edith Marie Petrie will receive diplomas. A program will be published next week followed by a Lyceum Theatre dance. A reception for the nurses will be June 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Nurses Home. Public invitation extended.
A Chandler special, a large roadster with white wire hour wheels and Silvertown cord tires, has been delivered after a short wait. It attracts attention on the streets last Friday evening and stands among the fine cars of the vicinity.
Jordan, who sold his Forty Red ranch to Bob Martin last week, came to Kemmerer and bought a Chalmers touring car at Lincoln County Garage. He plans an overland trip to Oklahoma, citing his wife's health as the reason for selling his interests. A subsequent carload may arrive this week.
Les Mills son of Mr and Mrs W E Mills of Big Piney died after an operation in a Salt Lake hospital. A longtime resident of the Green River valley he was a brother of Deputy Sheriff Billy Mills. His death followed an advanced Brights disease diagnosis. funeral was held in Salt Lake last Saturday with family present.
Herman Bruce, employed by the Harker outfit, was severely burned by powder while loading a powder sack used around bel grounds to deter coyotes. He smoked a cigarette and a spark reportedly caused the explosion. Dr. Marquis attended the scene just west of Conroy. Bruce’s injuries are serious but not life threatening.
Martin, a Green River valley pioneer, visits Kemmerer to finalize the purchase of Fred Jorlan’s Fort Rod flat ranch and stock. He is accompanied by Mrs. Martin. The sale follows Mrs. Jordan’s ill health prompting the deal. Bob Martin has a sizable South Beaver ranch.
John Terkelson of Powers Lake purchased the stock of merchandise of John Vible & Sons in Newfork. The business will operate as the Newfork Cash Store. Terkelson, a nephew of the late John Vible, arrived in Newfork last winter. The Kemmerer Savings Bank supports depositors and cooperates with local business growth.
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