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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1915
Page
1
Local readers follow the Danvers forest case as the trial nears. The dispute over permits since 1911 and conflicts with forest officials have drawn attention from sheepmen and stockmen, while questions about mail contracts and parcel post in the upper country surface amid expected developments.
Era W. Smith reports a long search across Boise and Hy State for suitable bucks, traveling over 1200 miles without success. He learned of a batch held near Auburn Wyoming, purchased there, then returned home with Mrs. Smith. Two bands, led by Jack O'Brien and Gus Betake, had left last week for range near Linwood.
Dr L B Kindall started for Salt Lake in a WillyeKnight with J Smith Judd Witherspoon and Charley Christmas. The trip went smoothly to Evanston where mud reports differed across the divide. They then took the train back and drove home after returning to Evanston Sunday.
Wool buyers show little activity in southwestern Wyoming while centers report Elmer contracting 15 000 pounds at 20 cents a pound. Industry sentiment holds that 1914 wool should fetch at least 1915 prices, though market classes and middlemen cloud value for scoured wool.
The Woolgrowers association of Lincoln County plans a two day convention with business sessions Monday and Tuesday. A farm dance opens Monday night inviting attendees, with crowds expected to use Kemmerer hotels and return on No 6 Tuesday morning for a round trip fare of 1.75 dollars.
George Walls returns from the flamework ranch to track sheep now held near the rim in the Jackamoor hills east of the Green River. The flock is prepared to drop into the desert as snow increases. They winter north of Point of Rocks on their usual winter range.
Snow, arrested for the post office burglary, was discharged in Cheyenne Federal Court last Saturday due to insufficient evidence. The rumor says heavy drinking led to intoxication and involvement in the store burglary. Trial of Tom Bagley for the same robbery is set for the coming Saturday.
Section men on No. 1 between Chamger and Montpelier switch to nine hour days instead of ten. About 45 workers in the district receive $1.65 daily plus house rent coal and free meals, making a good salary for the job.
John Dubinsky of Frontier returns from the mines to find his home burned to the ground. Furniture clothing and all are lost with unknown start cause. Four months of savings vanished amid destitution concerns while local relief efforts circulate aid notes. Frontier residents Frenk Cransey and Chas Johnney visited Kemmerer and Cheyenne for state matters.
Judge John R. Arnold arrived from Evanston to open an adjourned district court session. Several minor cases and workers compensation filings from Lincoln and Sweetwater counties were reported as increasing with new dockets and clerk duties. The session included defaults and mortgages tied to notable civil actions and a habeas corpus matter set for trial.
A 16 year old from Kem Li was arrested for drinking and illegal saloon involvement. He was jailed then moved to the county jail. County Attorney Heynolde questioned the case and noted an illegal saloon operator, with ties to Diamondville beardancing venues. The article condemns bootleg liquor and the harms to homes.
A visitor to Kemp reports the Beckwith ranch is converting from sheep to white faced cattle due to rising prices. The text notes a large operation that produced about 1200 tons of hay this year and mentions other ranching activity.
Willy George reports a grave shortage of elk calves across the upper Green River valley Buffalo game reserve Park line Tetons country and Fall River Basin. He notes bands of 25 to 60 elk with only 0 to 10 calves, suspects wolves and coyotes, and says hunting grows tougher as winters approach. He also mentions five antelope heads seized from taxidermist C A Riskey’s trunk at Hal Gibbs ranch near Big Piney.
Revenue Inspector C. Layton arrived in Kemmerer for a few days, his first visit since August. He notes trouble contacting a close under the Income Tax, urging all who meet the income threshold to report to the government. Engineer and Mrs H H Macqwire return from a ranch near Montpelier and occupy one of the Fitzpatriek cottages.
Chas Porter of Fairview Star Valley was arrested on an indictment for unlawfully cutting timber on public lands. He appeared before United States Commissioner H E B Christmas and was held to the U S district court in Laramie, likely facing costs and humiliation with limited consequences.
The Wyoming Labor Journal last week published a full list of nomination papers for state and district offices. From this district the slate includes candidates for president and secretary treasurer with names and towns noted, along with district officers seeking ballot inclusion.
A. W. Smith of Big Piney visited Kemmerer then motored to Salt Lake City for a brief trip. He reports that nearly all cattle slated for shipment this fall have left the Green River region. The downturn in markets has discouraged cattlemen and many cattle will be held over.
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