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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1919
Page
8
William Sutton 60 years a resident of Wyoming is remembered in a funeral at the Methodist church. The service was simple and impressive with music by Mrs. D. J. Biwap and a blessing by the pastor. About 50 Masons attended in regalia and conducted guard of honor at the cemetery.
Dismissed cases include gambling and assault charges, default judgment in Lincoln Lumber matter, embezzlement delay as a witness in France, and a divorce with amended complaint granting desertion grounds. James S Simpson and Edith M Simpson divorce finalized with $25 monthly child support split between St. Anthony Idaho and Jackson Hole.
The nation wide Boy Scout movement schedules a week long celebration June 8 to 14 with Senior Capper of Kansas as chair for the Tenth Federal Reserve district and Governor Carey tapped as state chair to name local representatives in each community to support the effort.
Colonel Parker is named Assistant Engineer in the official announcement. Lieutenant Colonel Arthur H Parker of Duslien is noted in the same release with a related rank and appointment.
A Senate bill introduced by Senator Kendrick provides for erecting a post office and federal building at Kemmerer Wyoming with a total appropriation of 75000 dollars. The bill names John B Kendrick as sponsor and notes the proposal was filed in Washington D C. on May 22 1919.
A bill authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to acquire a site and construct a post office building in Kemmerer Wyoming. The project includes fire proof vaults heating and ventilating systems and approaches and caps total cost at 75000 dollars.
The piece urges Memorial Day to honor both Civil War heroes and those who died in World War II. It calls for a citywide observance with a cemetery ceremony, flowers on each Lincoln county fallen, and a squad salute from returning veterans, reflecting deep patriotism.
Washington D C May 26 Kemmerer Camera Kemmerer Wyoming reports the 148th Field Artillery is assigned to an early convoy home War department expects sail within weeks Senator Kendrick Gratified at decision J C O Mahoney notes the message will bring gladness to many homes The 148th Field Artillery Wyoming's own was formerly the Wyoming National Guard and fought in the Argonne and St Mihiel fronts earning citations for bravery
May 27 report notes a bill to allow non contiguous entries under the stock valuing home act. The measure aims to enable soldiers to claim additional homestead rights with proof of residence and area renditions, with federal guardianship and related procedures outlined.
The Wyoming-Ilinois Oil Company funded by Chicago capital prepares to complete the Carter well which has reached 1800 feet and is flowing water. Dr J L Smith a new owner visited the site and arranged active operations. The firm has 10000 acres between Carter and Cumberland with strong gas and oil shows and may drill to 3500 feet. Senator Rideout, active in regional oil and gas camps, has shown interest and acquired lands in Fossil field for future drilling as machinery arrives.
Good roads work will be chartered with five projects across five counties. Bids open Thursday at 2 p.m. in Cheyenne. two percent bid deposit required. Projects include Eden Valley road in Sweetwater, Big Piney road in Lincoln, Lincoln highway segment in Uinta, Hat Creek Warren road in Niobrara, and Laramie North Park road in Albany.
The article notes Reynolds passing a strict mental and physical exam, entering service after a late June 1918 assignment to Camp Mills New York. He traveled to France to serve on several fronts including St Mihiel and the Argonne, initially with the 91st Division First Army before moving between posts as needed. He has since returned home to recover while friends await greetings and congratulations on his record.
Montpelier hosts the local base ball club this Friday and Saturday with bold display. The visiting team is praised for speed and skill as both sides prepare for hard fought encounters at Rap and Friday venues. Local players including Alburt Shottar and Cony Kearney gain strong support from the crowd.
Police Judge Reynolds hosted a morning station gathering with a crowd described as derelicts. After reviewing the scant evidence the judge ordered the group to move on to greener pastures. A man named Reardon arrived claiming Rocatello as home and camped nearby as others began to scatter.
The fragment notes Mim and Mr B Jongg in Tima with a mention of a man peyah in the ovys of Ula week.
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