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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1916
Page
5
The election results show the Democratic county ticket largely victorious with only the sheriff and possibly county attorney seats unsettled. The county campaign was marked by admirable courtesy and sportsmanship among candidates and supporters, with thanks extended to Ivan S. Jones and the committee workers. Citizens urged unity to advance the county’s projects and resources.
In Kemmerer the paper notes Emersons law of compensation as election bets swing moods from $200 grouches to $200 smiles. The piece cites several locals with fortunes riding on bets from 5 cents to $500, promising another election in four years and urging readers to return to earth.
The passage lists diverse endurance feats from bomb digging to hammer swinging, billiards marathons, bell ringing, and long dance sessions. It also contrasts Buddhist teachings with Tibetan Lamaism and describes guardian deities depicted in monasteries with fierce imagery.
Lincoln County leans Democratic with sheriffs and county attorney still unsettled. State Representatives Morrow Farnworth Rollins poised for victory. Arnold leads in judicial with twenty precincts unseen. Kemmerer shows heavy for Arnold. Sweetwater and Uinta tallies pending. overall results list numerous county offices with Democratic leads.
James Smirker of the Sublet store force visited Alfred Runsold over the weekend. In Storkland Mr and Mrs Davin welcome a baby boy born last Sunday night weighing 4 pounds and doing nicely with its mother.
Members of the Retail Clerks International Protective Association are requested to meet tonight at Labor Hall for the group gathering and discussion.
Kenne GriMth principal of Sublet Schools toured Kemmerer last weekend meeting Bejach principal of Kemmerer Grade School to discuss regional education plans.
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