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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1906
Page
9
Park drive and court attendees noted along with civic duties and social events. Memorial Day plans at the Opera House include invitations for veterans mayors and councilmen, with ceremonies at the cemetery.
Hubert Collier of Dumond Coal & Coke Co at Oakley left work early and discovered his wife locked out. He broke in and shot his wife in the hand and arm with a double barreled shotgun. Collier later resurfaced at the pit and shot John Spear twice, once in the shoulder and once in the leg, then escaped. Spear remains at large. Color lines noted. Riverton postmaster Gi W. Fouts reports a violent incident and distress in the community.
Notice states dentist Dr R A Hocker will be in Cumberland during the second week of June. Those needing dental work are advised to await his arrival as work is guaranteed and prices are reasonable.
Legal notice to Phillip Palegreni that Angeline Palegreni filed for absolute divorce in the District Court. Respond by June 3 1906. failure to plead will result in default and judgment. Dated May 18 1906 by John and James Clarke, clerks of court.
The fragmentary OCR shows scattered names and places with broken phrases about townships and officials. It lacks coherent events or clear actions, making interpretation difficult. The readable bits include references to a surveyor, a commissioner, and unclear payments or duties in a municipal context.
The May 27 public school notice outlines events at the High School including graduation, promotion, and a Roll of Honor. It lists services, honors, and class promotions with dates in May and early June.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous personal names, likely a school or county record of promotions and certificates. It references Mittens, Hazel, Lewis, OConnell Hewry, and others, with scattered phrases about elections, a few poetry titles, and a county superintendent of schools.
The column surveys a heated Senate season with attack lines between Roosevelt allies and Tillman. It criticizes misstatements by Tillman and Lodge while praising Roosevelt on progressive legislation and warning against corporate influence in the canal decision. It highlights reform calls, the Jungle meat scandal, and debates over sourcing canal supplies.
Fragmentary high school graduation item lists names, songs, and a university president reference. Mentions Clara O Donnel Mable Downey Cartie Johnson Roy Magi Ruddy Kos Sammon and Frederick M Tisdel Ph D as part of the garbled page text.
Burlington officials report registration offices will open July 15 for the Shoshone Indian reservation with about two weeks of registration and a drawing by late July or by August 1. Worland Wyoming mayor Hobinson learned from federal land officials that Worland Thermopolis Shoshone and Lander will be registration sites.
The Short Line cuts passenger rates to four cents per mile for Suite and Inter-state travel effective April 1. Kemmerer to Ogden and Salt Lake routes updated by path via Granger or McCammon with details at the agent. Teachers Excursion east bound offers special rates to selected Eastern and Neutral states from May 26 to June 16 with one way fare 37.00 and return by October 31. Agent A. D. Nonrry.
The readable portion provides an enigmatic line about a person named Andee Addr A. My cave and an Ald Ofthiw, unclear context or location. No concrete event, date, or organization is discernible in the text.
Demand for beef cattle remained strong with a firm tone. Steers up 10 to 20 cents, cows in good demand, feeders and stockers showing very strong inquiry. Prices aligned with prior week, with fancy steers around 45 per head and medium quality 40 to 45. fancy cows near 41.15, bulls 2.75 to 3.15, southern stockers scarce but selling well.
A historical ad note touts DeWitt’s White Hazel Salve for burns and skin wounds. It warns of imitations and claims genuine boxes from B C DeWitt & Co Chicago, sold by J Hy Moberts.
Stray or stolen item described as a hewn horde with a white stripe on the right hip and branded. Reward offered for its return to William Bownett in Quokloy, Wyu.
A dark bay horse with a white blaze on the forehead and white on one hind foot is missing. Reward offered for return to Mr. Bred Arnold, Irontier, Wyrnniang.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a house with five rooms, shared features, and potential fixtures. The text mentions water height and a port area with pawn-like terms, but details are unclear.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a sale action with names such as Baglin and a date in Ay. The garbled words prevent clear details but indicate a local notice about a sale event and involved persons.
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