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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1917
Page
12
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The government called for officer training and Kemmerer and Lincoln county sent many men. Only about half can be used now. the rest go to the reserve list. Debate centers on whether to return them to civilian life or extend training until needed. The writer argues for lengthening training.
Judge John R. Arnold imposed fines totaling about 00.00 on four bootleggers in Star Valley and suspended sentences for three times that amount during good behavior. Afton, once dry since last spring, witnessed the crackdown amid brazen illicit liquor sales that stirred local anger. The defendants pledged in court to cease bootlegging, warning that future violations would cost more.
New financial figures show Wyoming’s prosperity rising by 66 percent over last year’s resources. The Kemmerer Savings Bank has received a book displaying these compiled figures.
Margaret Penman, recently arrested on selling morphine, was indicted by the grand jury last week and faces a federal trial. Deputy Marshal Brennan transported her to Cheyenne at the start of the week. She had been living in Diamondville where a large drug cache was found at her home. Marshal Con Brady and Sheriff McMinn were summoned to Cheyenne to testify.
Dr Brown and his wife left Tuesday for a work visit to Lava Hot Springs area where Mrs Brown’s relatives reside nearby.
Intense interest grows as Lincoln and Sweetwater county businessmen organize a local oil and refining company. They plan to drill more than twenty wells in the Fossil and Dry Piney fields and build a 100 barrel refinery to sell gasoline and by products in southwestern Wyoming and southeastern Idaho.
Eight year old Ruth Beckstead daughter of Mr and Mrs B R Beckstead acted as hostess last Thursday for a large turnout of her friends. The event marked her eighth birthday anniversary with games and a grand birthday feast prepared by Mrs Beckstead. Guests left wishing Ruth many more birthdays.
Vrank Hreoyntk spent last week installing a new heating plant at the city garage. He claims it is the finest in the city and invites residents to visit the garage on a cold day to see it work.
An appeal from the federal food administrator urges households to spread butter thin to conserve supplies during wartime. The verse ties rationing to the war effort, mentioning Belgium and Serbia and calling for national sacrifice. Local notes report Mrs. Fred Keen and Miss Nellie Keen visiting the county seat, with a red helm seen in Beeky Monday and no snow yet this winter.
In Kemmerer a wave of oil field activity around the Dry Piney and LaBarge anticline is linking Lincoln county prospects to broader Wyoming development. W H Child and associates report large bonuses and royalties in plays by Cretaceous Oil, Lackey, Green River, and others, highlighting hotel demand and regional prosperity feeding Salt Lake City’s gateway role.
The Hotel Granger near Western Wyoming plans a grand opening next Saturday night with a large dance and reception. Owner Stinson says 250 invitations were sent by Stdon and Hill, and many Kemmerer residents and security staff are expected. Free music and refreshments will be provided. the dining room floor is built for dancing. The hotel offers thirty modern rooms with steam heat electricity and bath.
The Red Cross Working Knitters met at Mrs. C. D. Stafford's home and plan future sessions at the town hall on Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Sowing will be the hour, and a local box will be sent to headquarters soon. A knitting session will follow at Mrs. French's home tomorrow night at the usual time. all ladies are invited with needles.
Young people of Diamondville host a dance at Fine Bell on the evening of the 26th with proceeds for the Diamondville Red Cross. Red Cross ladies will serve lunch, and cabaret stunts are planned as part of the program. many guests have been invited to attend.
An incident during water well digging near a proposed apartment building left Hillyer fatally injured when a sand liner struck his head as machinery moved. Co workers freed him and he was rushed to Dr. A.R. for treatment.
Marquis' office notes show injuries including two teeth lost and a Ble lower Mp. The injured party weeps and seeks relief while Gonsiders claims to have survived, asserting the drifter caused the crash and left him unable to work.
Mrs H R Christmas reports son Frank at the University of Nebraska Lincoln has passed the air term examinations in excellent shape. He admits worry before exam days but says hard preparation prevailed.
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