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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1915
Page
8
Dr W Cannington came back from a nine month stay in the Green River valley where he hunted elk near the Har ry Munn ranch and Fall River Basin with John Hurd and Dad Landers. He reports armor like logs and trees proving bullets failed to penetrate. A bear chase ended without salt on the tail. He notes big game hunting is growing harder each year.
A Sunday showing of Its No Laughing Matter stars Maclyn Arbuckle with a wholesome village comedy tone and emotional beats centering on Hi Judd the postmaster. Also Florence Reed stars in The Dancing Girl portraying Drusilla, a Quaker girl turned London dancer, with refined screen presence. The programs run Friday November 18 and Sunday November 21 at the New Kemmerer theatre.
The sheriff and his wife plan to vacate the old Pine Avenue home to occupy the new modern jail quarters. The Camera recently detailed the building and its secure features including heavy walls and a steel door. Prisoners at the old facility are being moved today to the new accommodations and express relief at the upgrade.
Petrie and James Fo Petrie manage a site with Larry Wilson in Kemmerer Hospital. Reporters try to verify conditions as supplies and events unfold. The Three Week New York World and Kemmerer Camera offer a bargain at $2 for a year’s paper.
Fragments describe a dubious offer of a $100 reward and claims of hidden cures for catarrh. The text mentions patrons, a foundation, and promises of a cure, but readability is poor and key details are unclear.
Social notes describe a change for the Woolgrowers ball with a rural farm motif. Attendees wear calico gowns, aprons, overalls, and sun bonnets, while decor and plans remain secret. Marie Gordon hosts a stag party with girls in male attire and sherbet on the back porch. The Ladies Guild, Sewing Club, and various clubs plan events in coming days.
A crowd gathered at the Guild Hall on Monday for a married couples dancing club event. Attorney Ivan Jones served as temporary chairman while plans for a dance in the Lyceum hall on a Saturday night were announced, aiming to provide a congenial winter social and improve community relations.
School notes recount Mr. Davis and Mr. Astbury’s trip to Denver to glean tips for Why Smith Left Home. Students discuss suspensions, upcoming parties, and a Sophomore class discussey. Basketball, practice, and a humorous incident with cream puffs color the week.
A 1915 Kemmerer town council vote ends a prior saloon license resolution on Pine Avenue. The action aims to limit licenses, refrain from granting new ones, and adjust renewals to preserve town revenue.
Secretary A J Noblitt announces the Wool Growers convention will be held November 29 30 with a grand ball in the wool storehouse to accommodate dancers. Plans include a Pullman car from Kemmerer and ample lodging as the event draws attendees from the region.
Fragmentary record shows Huda Hooker appointed by the chair as temporary treasurer. All dues appear payable to Blim, with each member assessed ten dollars.
The Geet dawe of the new dial will be given at the Liceum theater Saturday evening November 24. All members are urged to be present to help wake the Govasion. The Kemanecur Oruhweden will Curmint during the weekend.
Sage reports Sage Smith of Kemmerer as a vieltter in Rage Sunday. Julia has moved to Fossil for winter schooling. Jobe Reed of the BQ ranch returns from Byroneton with 427 head cattle. prep and other routine farm news fill the column.
An arrest at Kote Store Gaturtay occurred in Seplonne as a rover was taken into custody after being seen with a couple and a male and female in a nearby area. The incident involved a weapon and led to later prosecution.
Residents report deer seen near town while plans for new business on Mate Street move forward. Independent reporter notes Dew city’s ongoing development as Afton and Kemmerer prepare to visit and assess town improvements.
Notice to creditors and others interested in the estate of Angela Molinar. The SE bas ren of said estate on said date, at ten o'clock a.m., in the courtroom of the court house in Kemmerer, in said County and state, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard by the court. Dated January 185. Angelo
Notice filed in Lincoln County Wyoming with the County Clerk shows Keystape Coal Co formed to mine and develop coal deposits. Directors A. Hosking, V. Manie, and Robert R. Rose named. principal office planned in Kemmerer Lincoln County. Robert R. Rose named agent. Attorney for Keystape Coal Co.
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