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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
4
A notice offers a $10 reward for the return of two horses, an old blue horse and a bay bald mare branded GET, claimed to be five years old with a white spot. The owner is Martin Hribentk in Sublet, and the ad mentions Thursday as fish day at the Kem merer market, with a prompt return request.
Ten head purebred hereford bulls for sale aged up to 18 months. Inquiries to T. C. Loveles at Wright's ranch Kemmerer Wyoming. Also stock of Chinese inquiries to Wah Sing Chung Co Ons Keimminge Wyoming Box 149 226.
Monday of last week paid the large crew of ten in construction in the vicinity. Mrs Adeladia Malone of Cheago visits from Chicago with family ties to the Munns. B M Fox visited Granger on business. Pete Petrie checked in from Granger to oversee tele store interests. Andy Malmon returns from Chicago to resume ranch work. Hon J W Chrismas drove to Cobra Rocking Chair for spring range work. Station Agent George Burton returns from Salt Lake with Mrs Burton visiting.
Henry Harker was summoned to Walcott last week where a large herd of long-missing sheep was found. The sheep will remain on the range until after lambing and then be moved to join other flocks, a find valued at about a thousand dollars to Harker.
The 1916 seniors enjoyed a faculty hosted picnic at Water s. Attendees from the class and staff gathered for a bonfire, games, and explorations, with lunch of wurst, rolls, ice cream, and coffee. Sharkey Moyer arrived on No 6 to join in and Bruce even walked to Kemmerer to check on his daughter.
Poll tax defaulters warned to watch the Town Marshal who, as announced by Treasurer Bell, will turn delinquents over for collection. In many towns poll tax money stays in the town treasury, not the county. When collected by the county, funds are added in a lump to the town treasury.
The Lincoln County Miners Hospital nurses graduating class will hold commencement at Kemmerer Theatre on Saturday evening June 3 with Miss Alice W. Calverley and Edith Marie Petrie receiving diplomas. A program will be published next week and dancing follows at the Lyceum Theatre. A reception is planned at the Nurses Home Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5. Public invitations are extended.
A Chandler special roadster recently delivered to a local resident drew notice last Friday evening. The vehicle, a large roadster with white wire hour wheels and Silvertown cord tires, joins the lineup of prominent cars in the area after a brief wait.
Pred Jordan of Forty Red ranch sold to Bob Martin last week and came to Kemmerer to buy a Chalmers touring car at Lincoln County Garage. He plans an overland trip to Oklahoma, citing his wife’s health for disposing of his interests. A carload is promised again this week by Mr Wilson.
Death of Les Mills son of Mr and Mrs W E Mills of Big Piney occurred after an operation in a Salt Lake hospital. A longtime Green River valley resident and brother of Deputy Sheriff Billy Mills, he died from advanced Brights disease after rheumatism treatment. Funeral held in Salt Lake last Saturday.
Powder burned Herman Bruce a sheep herder employed by the Harker outfit while filling a powder sack near Conroy. He was smoking a cigarette and a spark likely caused the explosion. Dr Marquis attended the scene. Brown was badly burned but no serious consequences are expected.
Martin and wife arrive in Kemmerer to finalize purchase of Fred Jorlan ranch on Forts Rod flat and acquire accompanying stock. This follows the ill health of Mrs. Jordan, prompting the sale. Bob Martin, longtime resident of South Beaver, adds the large acquisition to his ranching holdings.
John Terkelson of Powers Lake has purchased the stock of John Vible & Sons in Newfork. The store will operate as the Newfork Cash Store. Terkelson is a nephew of the late John Vible and arrived in Newfork last winter. The Kemmerer Savings Bank assists depositors and supports local business growth.
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