31 May 1911
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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
1
The Evanston Press surveys a one-horse town scale view highlighting Viaduct and railroad shops for the Oregon Short Line. It notes the high school, numerous business buildings, and a district tax dispute over division with Rawlins looming as a tax burden.
Fragmentary OCR shows a discussion of Lincoln County tax estimates, comparing last year’s appropriations to potential future needs. It notes large court and county officer expenses, possible savings if a new county is created, and adjustments to courthouse costs and road funds. The tone remains deliberative and fiscal in nature.
The Saratoga Sun reports on a heated fight over organizing Lincoln County and supports Senator Hopkins in pushing the bill through the Senate. The paper argues county divisions in Uintah are driven by selfish motives and urges Lincoln County to prevail with square dealing.
The text notes an individual returning for health reasons from San Francisco and seeking outdoor work. It mentions Mr Unio, brother of Jeannette Houston, and their sister Mira Dreaunette who is now married to Mr Wall, a noted artist with early Cartix publicity.
The new Auburn automobile of Dra Mafford Hooker arrived last week with a five passenger, four horsepower design weighing about 1,000 pounds less than standard 40 horsepower touring cars. The machine promises easy riding as it traverses the distance between wheels. The firm will use it for travel to serve customers, attend to business, and on country trips.
Read in-depth figures show proposed levies for general expenses and library maintenance. Officials explain current appropriations, balance, and potential reductions if treasury sources rise with established operations. The article compares mill rates to last year and outlines how state and county taxes affect residents like Mechien and Uintah.
A traveling grocer from Denver allegedly promoted division while in Star Valley and Kemmerer, claiming Kemmerer would gain the county seat and bond funding if division passed. The report notes his visits to Diamondville and Hig Piney, his use of a screen to overhear talks, and the lack of strong impression on locals.
Mr and Mrs Travis arrive in Kemmerer on Friday en route to Hig Piney for summer work on the ranch. They spent winter in Los Angeles where Travis owns a valuable Piney property and has planted grain this year. They plan about forty acres more alfalfa this season and may travel to the National Park to obtain game allotment.
A chronicle notes Mrs. Frank Nicholson, sick for over a month with scarlet fever, slowly recovering but not yet fit for work. The account mentions recent pneumonia and whooping cough, weak condition, and a claim of local political promises tied to Kemmerer potentially becoming county seat and courthouse plans. It also references a rumor about a peddler story used to influence opinions.
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