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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1909
Page
6
The account details a hunter’s successful seven pointer near Bacon Creek headwaters and notes a season rich in elk, though larger heads are scarce this year due to extended winter snow into July. Observers estimate elk numbers to be increasing, with many outings around the Green River head.
A Wednesday inquiry by sheepman Louis Jones revealed a curious tale of a doe day stag attire event held at his home on Tuesday evening. The masculine crowd arrived in feminine dress, including Miss Crane Elliott Scott Bird Hocker Sammon Welsh Floesie Mabie Downes and others, creating merriment unmatched in Kermmerer annals.
The council held a brief meeting last Monday and decided to install lights at the fringe across Hamefork and at the via duct, aiming to improve town lighting long considered necessary. Revenue for the last month totaled between $10,000 and $11,000, largely from liquor permit applicants under the new law.
The high school girls hosted a farewell reception Tuesday evening in the school building for Miss McLaughlin, who left for Greensburg Indiana the following morning. Miss Maude Chamberlain arrived to take her place. she is a BA from Western College Oxford Ohio with several years of high school experience.
The railroad assigns Stanley Brammer as agent at this point, succeeding D Noblitt who has served for years as agent and cashier. Brammer began as a messenger boy and rose through the ranks over 18 years of service. The community congratulates Noblitt on his honorable career and welcomes Brammer to the role.
Local notes report moves and visits in Big Piney area. People named include Chaz Rathbun and family, Elmer Hathban, and Mrs. Peter Gordon. Items mention plumbing shop talk, new piano, church parsonage work, and smallpox concerns. Funeral attendance and travel between Twin Falls, Evanston, Ogden appear among brief notices.
A Halloween event in Kemmerer attracted about fifty couples who danced and mingled as a fortune teller from “Fosall” offered readings. Spectators filled the hall while the revelry continued with music and dancing, described as one of the best times the town has seen.
Fragmentary item recounts Walter Sealth eluding Deputy Marshal Payne and being held in a cart box by Sheriff Eilia from Pocatello during an evening incident. Also mentions an accused shooting of a brother over a gambling game in Poratella, involving a colored man.
Town residents recalled a lively Halloween with many pranks and practical jokes. Goblin themed mischief left marks that households spent the next day removing with soap and effort.
Charles Christmas hosted a young men’s gathering at his estate with Vol. H. E. Christmas in attendance. The night featured a surprise toast and dancing led by Fred Jenning’s ensemble, followed by an elegant lunch. Attendees included Embree, Long, Pratt, Stafford, Quealey, Curtis, and Crider.
A third judicial district session adjourns as Judge Craig presides. The report notes a paused day of court and ongoing proceedings in the district.
Frank May visited Hawkins on business while N P B Nelson shipped cattle eastward last week. Howard Morton lays cement blocks for the new Wyman hotel in Kemmerer with plans to open by November 10. Mart Dean reports a newborn at his home on October 20. Julio Mourne returned from Salt Lake where Mrs. Bourne travels for health, as Union Whoxphate mine runs ten men shipping daily since October 1. Grigge fetched mine supplies and expects near future shipments. Goon Jackson Show Co hosted a dance and supper Friday night to good response. P F Quealy stays busy planning for Keville’s future. Oscar Peterman traveled to Kemmerer early week, returning Saturday. Cokeville Mercantile Co covers lumber yard needs by ear lode. National Apple Show Spokane, Revender With to Bib inrtuniwey, any halts vie Mhegun hort 14 Pickets set for sale November 9.
The fragment hints at a public discussion about a notable feat or event with mixed opinions. Some favor a top contender while others doubt. voices vary with speculation on who may emerge as the best.
A traveling company brings a staged comedy drama to Kemmerer with full scenery painted by Salt Lake artists. The show, adapted from a well known Book of the Remembrance, features four acts and strives to match the Salt Lake production. Prices are two shillings and sixpence, seats on sale at the usual place.
Notice offering to lay cement sidewalks around homes or pent lot areas with cement steps where needed. Work guaranteed and arranged by So Tran.
Excursion details to November 16 17 and additional events and stock expositions with round trip fare listed. Timber sale notice for land parcel in Nestle county Wyoming along with timber logging terms and deadlines. Government land sale and entry terms described with agent contact for particulars.
Uns aa oe i a tetp from pent fer Farin po dated danas 72. The fragmentary OCR text notes a wanita style entry with scattered names and dates. The readable parts do not form a clear event, organization, or location to confirm a specific news item.
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