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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1902
Page
1
Readable notes recount Kemmerer visitors dance plans in Utah and Paris, a Cumberland club event, local mining progress including frontier mines, and social life from Kempmerer and Diamondville. Reports mention arrests, court actions, and community gatherings, with brief notices of residents traveling, meetings, and entertainment at Casey’s Opera House.
Rancher Nels Hanson on LaBarge lost his horse on Spurfield Road late Wednesday night as a stranger rode up offered help and loaned his horse. Hanson felt a flash, the horse fell, and the man walked him to his gate. No explanation or identification was given.
Gertrude Ke of Munia Ind reports severe cold and cough. After using One Minute Cough Cure, she quickly felt relief, regained weight from 148 pounds, and praised its effectiveness for coughs throat and lung troubles. Dr K P Gayon endorses it as ideal for children.
Dick Jones once at Casey's saloon fell for a staged job in Pocatello. A stranger hired him for a fare box theft, then an unknown rival forced the bank to open. Jones ended up $1,840 richer, while the two assailants split the winnings. His trust in friends is shaken.
Dr Harvey Heed of Rock Springs, a famed physician, is recovering quickly after a recent health scare. He had been seriously ill following an operation at the state hospital, with blood poisoning complicating his condition.
A Monday evening program at the L. D. S. church offered a first class concert and supper then a dance. Performances included Adelaine Johnson, Mattie Thomas, Chas Weitzel, T. Eynon, Geiger, J. Arnold, J. Byrova, Linye Whormma, and Mrs. J. W. Arnold with strong vocal and recitation pieces. The dainty supper featured ham sandwiches, fruit cake, and coffee, with dancing until 1:30 am and a crowded hall lingering for more.
At Rawlins District Court Minnie Hazelridge was found not guilty of murdering Crystal LaBelle Appleton, with the jury ruling the keeper’s shooting as sufficient to justify homicide. The article notes legal rights of abortion menaces not relevant. Marion Esteb, known as California Red, was convicted of manslaughter, claiming self defense after a Mexican sheep herder dispute. an appeal is planned.
Fragments describe fire incident where officers dragged sleeping inmates to safety as flames raged. The damaged prose then shifts to a Broadside advertising King’s New Discovery for Consumption promising protection for throat chest and lungs with a free trial bottle offer.
A Wells Fargo agent H W Schreiber repelled a gang that held up a Colorado Southern train near Trinidad Col. He fired, killing miner A E Hutton of Gray Creek. The hold up likely involved minors. several suspects arrested. Government and railway express companies will reward Schreiber.
Shorty Lathan, a roving printer, left sobriety after a week and vandalized the Kemmerer Hotel bar by throwing a whisky bottle through a glass door. He was jailed briefly then released with a thirty minute grace period to depart town. The hotel bar owner suspects the wasted whiskey came from a nearby saloon.
For sale by private sale without reserve items include a piano sewing machine bed linen cow and all household goods of the late L D Jackson. Goods to be cleared before Thursday November 20 at the house of Mrs L D Jackson.
Startling claim from Dr Turner in Dumpsey town Pa about Dr King’s New Life Pills. Advertised as infallible for constipation, stomach and liver troubles, the product purportedly makes a “new man” after two weeks’ use. Available for 25e at Henderson's drug store in town.
The Christmas number of the Delineator marks its thirtieth anniversary and offers about 250 pages of reading and illustrations. It is described as a typographical wonder available at a notable price.
Eugene Van Ortwick charged with assault with intent to kill E H Decker and David Cochrane charged with aiding and abetting will be tried at the next district court sitting in Laramie. The October lath attack occurred at Decker's saw mill when Van Ortwick fired. Decker shot back twice. Mrs Decker fired a shot that struck Van Ortwick. A Deckers man also fired. Van Ortwick fled after several shots. He was badly wounded and hospitalized since.
United States Land Office Evanston Wyoming publishes a final proof notice for Minnie Bone of Big Piney, Wyoming. She seeks final proof to establish irrigation and reclamation of desert land claim number toua covering sections 29 20 25 and related tracts. Witnesses Charles P Budd Lewis Travis Louis Bedier and Henry O Budd all of Big Piney will testify December 1 1902. Kingston Register
Notice to all concerned that assessment work is to be undertaken. The Bonanza Oil Company of Units County, Worthon, Utah, is listed with Bran Salt Lake City as involved parties in the exploration and evaluation of mineral rights.
The document orders co partners in the Nanza Oil Company to settle their share of expenses for maintenance work within 90 days or their interest will be forfeited and sold to cover advertising and sale costs. Dated November 22, 1902, signed by G. W. Lynch, Secretary.
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for publication in Evanston Wyoming on November 15 1902. Joseph W Lindly of Midway Uinta County Wyoming filed to take final proof on desert land claim No 792 for portions and lots in townships 28 north range 12 west and 28 north west. Hearing before C W Holden A C Commissioner at Fontenelle Wyoming on December 29 1902. Witnesses listed: Simon T Lindly G W Whitman Leonidas W Lincecum of Midway Wyoming and Thomas J Anderson of Fontenelle Wyoming. Chas Kingston Register.
Notices of intention to prove desert land claims 1140 1119 1118 and 2109 at Harringtons Ranch Randolph December 27 1902. Wyo officials require witnesses Opdyck Robie Groo Winkelman all of Big Piney to prove irrigation residence and reclamation for land parcels in 6th principal meridian. Public notice includes Mary Harrington and James Harrington with remnant details for dwelling and cultivation claims.
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