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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
1
Notes from the Basswood Bugle recount quirky town vignettes with locals like Cal Stebbing and Elmer Spink, a shopkeeper's dull business, and small town exploits. The piece blends humor with names of residents, bartenders, undertakers, and merchants in a breezy, rural newspaper tone.
Japanese celebration at Oakley on Monday evening drew a large attendance with many from Kemmerer and nearby. The Ji, famed as entertainers, provided fireworks, a Diamondville dancing display, sword drills, dancing, and a five supper at Bray. Attendees reported a very enjoyable time.
Robt White of Rawhide Nevada owner of the Kemmerer Hotel arrived to arrange a transfer of ownership. Purchasers Eikol and Joseph Bird of Oakley secured a deal near 630000 including buildings furnishings and lots. Mr White will still own the hotel and holdings in Sears residents. Spencer to manage with Friedman staying until December. Dining room to remain under Tom Ming. New firm plans hotel expansion and further improvements.
A Monday night pound party featured Crabtree and his charming bride, with offerings set beside a tin can shower. Miss Flossie Lyon hosted guests including the “little repriate” and songs such as In the Usual Way and Roses, Hoses, Everywhere. Refreshments followed the welcome home.
Early returns suggest Republicans hold strong in several areas as labor and independence show voting strength. Green River precincts express disapproval of forest regulations, while Taft gains ground in many counties once viewed as Democratic.
Upper Country News recounts a forest mage near Zephsonorenae finishing a home on H ranch, Hroaman of Boulder buying Fank Dawson ranch on Pole creek, and Pinedale stores sending six freight teams with flour. It reports a government telephone line completed from Pinedale to creek station, 70 miles, aiding rural communication and medical needs. Also notes stock prices at Omaha market, winter wood and coal gathering, and over 300 Lodgepole cones gathered for reforestation efforts with National Forest support.
J W Chrisman of Opal spent Sunday evening in town returning from a beet shipment to the country. Juels oe turned from the beet poundup, ibe the uy country, gathering his beet which media sold Me to Hate son Live Stock 7. A tentative with ema sat will be taken here they will offer fue a time on beet pulp and then on the market. The unsettled weather has made it difficult to proceed. alt Carta de Jala has ust alt bareit en be westota sek cai and broarhes.
Judge James B P Rosenberg was reelected justice of the peace by a majority of 117 over his socialist opponent William Woods of Frontier. The result brings continued leadership for the precinct's judiciary and reflects the residents’ support for the incumbent in a closely watched local race.
Judge Rosenberg retains position with high approval. Constable Sam Potter re elected by majority after four years in office. Wi Penman of Diamondville reelected road supervisor. both Republicans. Township land entries announced with December 1908 readiness dates. lands open for entry in specified fractional townships. officials Thomas V Davin Register and Paank M Foote Receiver.
The Kemmerer Commercial Club decided to circulate a petition to the next legislature seeking an enabling act to allow a county division vote. They argue the split would reduce travel for residents and create a self supporting new county, with the seat to be decided by future elections. Citizens are urged to sign and later vote on the proposal.
Selicu County Surveyor B C Gradert visited after a trip to upper Mamsfork county to extend the Hainafork gum road to five miles, four miles of new road to be built for ranchers. Mollie Sam and Carl A Snider wed at the Sammon home with Rev Father Barrett officiating, the couple to Encampment Wyoming for business. Frontier School students cited for October attendance, with a hopeful aim to double the list in November. Lena Huntoon, principal.
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