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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1915
Page
13
Anonymous backers from Kemmerer urge the community to repair a segment between Kemmerer and Dublet to ease heavy freighter traffic. They propose raising funds, a two-draw bridge improvement, and volunteer work including a $100 pledge, aiming to complete before winter to aid merchants and transport.
Auctioneer announces sale of cattle including calves and stock in Albany County. Items offered as whole or in parts with telegraph terms paid by seller. Contact M Huntin Livestock for details and schedule.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe D J Drown and Lou Hill in town with plans for a new house and possible future lot development. Mentions Venus and Erec Ay with unclear context and dates.
Tonight at 10 o'clock the ballot boxes close for the Pony contest with prizes to the top voter. The winner receives a gold watch and the runner up a pass to the New Kemmerer theatre. Several sponsors offer votes with purchases at local businesses and tickets purchased at the New Kemmerer Theatre.
Boig Smith died after a long illness at Salt Lake City while staying with relatives in Kemmerer area. A pioneer of Kemmerer and longtime associate of Dick Brown in business, his death brings sorrow to local friends. Funeral held in Basin Lake this afternoon.
The Kemmerer Local No. 87 B I L A A adopts resolutions mourning Brigham Y Smith a valued member active in the organization for many years His death notes the loss of an able honest loyal worker to the union The local extends sympathy to his parents relatives and requests observance of the memory on the 22d day of November 1815 in Kemmerer Wyo
Local notes show readers a weekly slate of events at Kemmerer with Coming Events at New Kemmerer Thester Picture Show and an upcoming Moose Character Ball. The column lists visitors including Mr and Mrs KR A Dodds of Cumberland and W Paulson Mrs Mosby and F E Hradfield of Frontier, plus several residents traveling or hosting, with short remarks on their activities and local commerce.
A busy Kemmerer miscellany notes early winter plans and local events. 1916 calendars offered at savings, shop orders delayed by Christmas timing, and a stream of short reports: George Young returns from labor in Kemmerer. Macaroni Jack and Move Doo travel to sheep camps. Bob Shepherd starts with Standard Meat and Livestock in Cumberland. Mayor Solliday visits Opal. a lumber carload for No. 6 mine aids Japanese HQ sidings. various local business notes and minor incidents including a saloon license consideration, real estate dealings, auto repairs, and a theft arrest involving a mackinaw coat.
Local items include notices on parcel handling rules for mail, Lyceum events at the New Kemmerer theatre, and two furnished rooms for light housekeeping. Social updates mention visitors Bruce Herker and George Williams, upcoming sales by the Latiios Aid, turkey raffles, and varied hometown activities.
A jumble of notices reports visits and arrivals including Max Davidson a Salt Lake cigar shop resident and Kemmerer visitor, Mr and Mrs J W Glasgow expecting a move this week, Herman Strine returning from a Denver trip, Josephine Nocker ending a two month stay with the Nockers, Pitt awarding a plumbing contract at Burns cottage North Pine Avenue, Will Chamberlain traveling from Point of Rocks for Moose events, and Ward of the Jechoon Hole planning further dances with Deputy Sheriff Abe mentioned.
Shorty Gaider has journeyed to Linwood near the Utah line to spend the winter, following recent trouble with Kemmerer officers and a shift to a different job.
WM. E. Pitt advertises plumbing heating and tinning services with guaranteed workmanship. Contact number appears as a local dial tone and city name fragment suggests a small town circulation.
The Moose Ball at the Lyceum tonight features Kemmerer Orchestra music and a lively program for all. Prizes for best costumes include a Gold watch and various gift items from local merchants. tickets, wine baskets, and other awards are listed with donors such as Hardware & Furniture, Union Mercantile, City Drug Store, and Frontier Supply.
One of the pleasing presentations of the Kemmerer stage will be the domestic farce to be presented on Saturday evening December 4 in Kemmerer by the Kemmerer High School. The cast has brought out some wonderful talent and you all will know why Smith left home.
Market quotation notes Blyth Pargo Hoskins Co of Kemmerer Wyoming promoting engraved stationery and carce quality products with stated price emphasis.
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