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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1915
Page
13
Costume selections are being made for the Moose Ball with the Order of Moose to be given over the weekend. Twenty prizes will be awarded to masqueraders while the Kemmerer orchestra provides the music.
John Bailey, arrested last week on an insanity charge, was to be tried before Court Commissioner Bob Christmas. The case was postponed to allow County Attorney Reynolds to obtain further information about the prisoner. Bailey claimed a Laramie home but said he had worked on Piney for four years, though locals there know nothing of him.
Lincoln Chapter C E S plans an outreach on November 24 to fund the Wyoming Ten’s Home Society at Wheatland. The group has cared for many Lincoln county children, finding homes, and all contributions will be gratefully received.
Mrs. McCune of Salt Lake, visiting her daughter in Elko, gave a talk on Habits and Morals to students. She shared travel experiences in Peru and the Andes, spoke to geography class, and promised another school visit.
Five deputy sheriffs outside the county seat were laid off after a commissioners meeting. Dilly Mills of Big Piney Angus McDougal of Cumberland Aroet Hale of Afton Al Twiss of Cokerile and Abe Ward of Wilson hold deputy sheriff roles and will serve this month without pay. Pay will resume next month with new appropriations at the January meeting.
Sunday to Saturday evenings feature theater shows and dances at Finn Hall and Character Hall with dates November 19 and 24. Y H Apperson of Hig Piney visited Thursday. Griff was ill last week with lumbago. Lee Johnson of Opal rode between trains. The Lees County Garage promotes winter car overhauls. Mrs Whitey and daughter returned from Oregon and Washington. Deputy County Assessor Ros enberg visited Green River to discuss migratory stock with Sweetwater county’s assessor. Wanted a good girl for general housework. Eugene Bertagnolli and John Rizal toured Kemmorer visiting stores.
Local items report calendar orders for 1916 calendars. prices and delivery times discussed. Multiple brief notices cover residents traveling to Big Piney and Coalville, medical attention for injuries, a paroled offender, housing ads, shop items, and a bazaar date change.
Wm Julian visited Sage Sunday. Griff accepted a position with the Oregon Short Line in Kemmerer t our department. Mrs Bryant BE Stocks visits Paris Maho may stay weeks. Freak Eyeon from Heary where employed. A Ore gon ert Cine yaee i Lor week. Lincoln Kemmerer Coal Co side tracks work. Molland building a 4 room ranch house near Beckwith with logs and lumber. Wanted position housekeeper widower 64.
A call to persistence in a Pony Contest urges participants to stay active, rally friends, and avoid excuses. It notes sponsors offering pony votes with purchases and reports local residents traveling for supplies and visits, highlighting community engagement and ongoing winter conditions.
Community notes recount arrivals, travel, and illnesses. Tom Salmon from the ranch. Miss Shreves out sick. Mrs. H. E. Christmas ill in bed. J. W. Chrisman from Opal brings car for hospital care. Fred Canada summoned for federal petit jury in Cheyenne. Whitlock heads to Phoenix for work. Steinhour family moves into former Nelson home as the Nelsons relocate to Colorado. Multiple residents drive to Denver Evanston and Butte for various reasons. Deer driven from mountains due to heavy foothill storms. Carl Warner brings W. J. McGinnis to Omaha. Justice George Bourne from Cokeville visits Kemmerer for court.
Mat of betters lists Lacarias Man EB Dell Dans and F Ro Marchant as contenders in a local betting event. The entry includes named participants and initials, implying a wager or pool overseen by Postmaster Mack. Details are sparse and names appear in a fragmented bookmaker style.
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