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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1912
Page
5
In a debate echoing across Fremont, Lincoln, and Sweetwater counties in the Green River Valley, residents resist a proposed reallocation that would detach western Fremont to form a new county with neighboring areas. Citizens fear the shift could strain services and spark a future split as populations grow.
On October 01 at Hock Spring Ben G Waertlend married Mia Nottie Pickering daughter of Mr and Mrs Pickering long respected citizens of Westland Their home was the Na ar parents Mrs Westland is a popular Rock Springs youth while Mr Westland is a Kemmerer youth and John Westland manager of the Golden Ale Store They will reside in Kemmerer Friends join in best wishes A wedding at Mr and Mrs Geo Pickering s home last Monday united their daughter Nettie to Ban Westland Rev Shipp officiating Miss Mary Gay bridesmaid and Leo Johuston best man A wedding supper followed The couple left for Kemmerer where they will live Bride raised in the city with many friends Rice showered at the station by the girls of her set
On Thursday night Mr and Mrs Albert Heits of Kemmerer welcomed a son weighing eight pounds both mother and child are doing fine. Albert jokes the baby cannot pay papa yet.
Mr Pfeiffer states the First National Bank expects to move into its new building around December 1. Construction is advancing rapidly with major lobby fittings relocated from the old bank to the new site to proceed with vault door work.
Miss Gretta Deap entertained about ten children for Halloween at her home. Games suited to the occasion were played and the house was decorated with goblins black cats and pumpkins. The youngsters enjoyed a pleasant evening.
The Camera postpones its usual press time to Wednesday afternoon delaying publication of any election returns. Readers will find results on the local page, which is the last to go to press.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reduced wool freight rates from Western states to Boston after a long dispute. Wyoming saw the largest savings with an average 9 per hundred pounds reduction, notably 65c at Laramie and 22c at Douglas. Wyoming produced 84 million pounds of wool, saving about 146,200 this year, with Boston buyers raising wool prices in Wyoming.
The University of Wyoming at Laramie plans a new Agricultural Hall the largest on campus to house farmers and ranchers interests. The building signals the university’s emphasis on agriculture, with growing student load and farm literature and lab equipment. Architects plans have been voted on and bids authorized for excavation and foundation work.
Mrs. C. D. Stafford hosted a Wednesday evening for Elks Ladies and friends with games fortune telling and Halloween decorations. A lunch of doughnuts coffee apples and homemade candy was served as attendees relaxed and enjoyed the festive atmosphere.
A reward of 95.00 is offered by the undersigned for information leading to the apprehension of the person of Parsons who, in or about October 6th, 191%, took from the parishioner pence, Irvine.
The Bachelor Girls dance Saturday evening drew a large crowd with Halloween decorations lighting the hall. Jack o lanterns black cats and skulls created a lively display. Arthur Calverly crafted the punch booth mouth and the Kemmerer orchestra provided stirring music for a successful event.
A report from Consul W. Bardel in Rheims shows rising shipments to the United States via that port. Champagne, fine French kid gloves and aeroplanes led a year to date total of 2,424,242 dollars for champagne and 6,148 dollars for aeroplanes, with gains over the previous year.
Covey Bros offer 800 yearling Cotswold Rams in excellent condition. Large heavy fleeced and well suited for breeding. Sale location Star Valley Livestock Co Granger Sweetwater County Wyoming. 023.
Selling 250 head of coming two year old Cotswold Grade Rams at Green River City. Priced cheap if taken at once. Rams will be shown by L G Jones of Kemmerer Green River Live Stock Co.
Mr and Mrs LoS Travis visited Kemmerer then traveled to their Los Angeles home after a summer on a ranch near Big Piney Mer The husband plans a surgical operation on his sciatic nerves in Salt Lake City and their son Lewis is to wed in California in November They toured the upper county mountain country Frontier Days at Jackson and their elk hunt yielded a fine head Mrs Travis remains troubled by injuries from a stage overturning last year Elk horn furniture pieces will be added to their Los Angeles home from their trip
Coroner TB Carnahan drove from Camlerland to Camberland for a brief town visit. While overseeing the new Kemmerer home nearing completion he fell a ladder and severely crushed his foot. He will be laid up for a couple of weeks and likely move his family into the new residence near year’s end.
On the third Sunday work at the new Episcopal church slowed by missing special windows. Rev Pierson says he hopes to hold first services in the edifice on the third Sunday of the month. The church is seen as a valuable addition to public buildings and completion has been eagerly awaited.
Hon I W Mondell and Tadge Beard visited Kemmerer over the weekend and spoke there on Friday. A special picture show had been arranged by the Tadies Aid Society, drawing a good crowd as the campaign nears its end. Mondell is a widely welcomed public figure in the state and has long aided Wyoming residents.
J. E. Stinnon, proprietor of the College Ten at Granger, entertained a visitor Saturday morning as he planned to buy furniture and bedding for new sleeping rooms needed to expand his hotel. Hotels in Granger have enjoyed a steady business and expect continued good demand.
A O'Brien, general manager of Standard Meat and Livestock Co., oversaw loading 13 cars of sheep for the Kansas City market via Denver. The flock is described as in prime condition though the wording of the report is unclear, with uncertainty about the eventual sale outcome at Denver.
A hack for Hack Che Lincoln Livery was added and now sits in the barn with equipment. The second enclosed back, featuring a glass enclosure, was purchased by E. W. Smith during his late trip to Omaha with his sheep, aimed at improving street convenience for the public.
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