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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1916
Page
18
Readers are told George W. Tanner, Democratic candidate for reelection as County Assessor, is the county’s most popular official. The piece claims broad cross party support and praises his efficiency, prompt reporting to the State Tax Commissioner, and trusted books, asserting his reelection is practically conceded.
Jenkins the Man for County Commissioner travels across the county to win support. A prosperous stockman farmer from Star Valley, he moved there fourteen years ago with little funds and built a thriving home. Known for justice and fair play, he chairs the Star Valley district school board and aims to apply practical business sense to county governance. Also noted is a showing of "The Miracle of Life" at the New Kemmerer Theatre on Saturday November a.
A persuasive county election notice praising Gil bert Taynom as a confident, broad minded candidate. It highlights his experience in county treasurer work and his appeal at rallies, claiming he has won both hearts and votes from the electorate.
Local Kemmerer High School opens with about twenty players meeting after school to discuss the season. Coach Gibbons leads athletics, initiating preliminary training and long hikes to build stamina for floor practice. Strong student turnout suggests potential for a winning team this year.
Our correspondent reports a lively school event with Miss Lillian Crone and Miss Jane Green alternating on piano alongside a Victrola for the dancers. Mr. E. H. Child of No. 6 departed Thursday for Star Valley to oversee business interests and expects return in ten days to two weeks.
Frank Mendosa, a Spanish miner from Colorado working in Sublet mines, died in Kemmerer hospital after contracting pneumonia amid unfavorable high altitude. His Monterey Mexico family has been notified. body held pending contact. Also notes on local events: school party, Beach’s return from Mayo Clinic, visitors from Rock Springs, sickness, Judge Arnold’s son, masquerade ball, teachers moving to a new house, fundraiser for a Graphanola, hunting party reports, rally attendance, and 165 residents registered in Frontier. Rumor of a frontier couple’s marriage at Butte. Hoist engine arrival for No. 5 rock tunnel. Democratic electors Jordan Brock Smith endorsed for Wilson vote. Wilson’s name not on ballot.
The Trempe family expresses gratitude for the kindness shown during the illness and death of Louis Trempe. They thank friends, Moose Lodge members, Bartenders' Union, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Trempe, and their family for flowers and support.
A local profile extols Democratic Sheriff candidate Slim Oakley. The six foot two candidate travels the county praising experience as deputy and leadership. The piece urges readers to study his photo and vote for him on November 7.
Fragmentary phrase urges voting for Wilson and Jordan with Brock and an elector. Lacks concrete context, positions, or jurisdiction.
A political defense of Woodrow Wilson and the four year mandate, condemning the Republican Party as a corrupt elite. The piece extols the American pioneer spirit and laments predatory interests. It portrays Wilson as the trusted leader safeguarding peace and democracy.
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