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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1915
Page
9
In Lincoln County the Danvers mail contract dispute draws sheepmen and readers to follow the ongoing case. The trial highlights years of disagreements over forest permits and party actions, with potential rulings affecting mail service in the upper country and parcel post delivery times.
Era W. Smith reports a long scouting trip from Boise to Poca tallas and Auburn Wyoming, finding no suitable bucks for purchase. He bought “classy” Cote wold hampahires, then returned home with Mrs Smith following. Two bands previously on the Ade flat moved last week to range near Linwood under Jack O'Brien and Gus Betake.
Dr L E B Kindall left for Salt Lake in a WillyeKnight with J Smith Judd Witherspoon and Charley Christmas. The journey reached Evanston where reports suggested heavy mud on the divide. The group then took a train back and returned home Sunday.
Wool prices for the 1916 clip worry flock masters in southwestern Wyoming as no local contracts have been made while Elmer reports 15,000 pounds contracted at 20 cents. Industry believes 1914 wool should match or exceed 1915 values, though grading and middlemen complicate price. Scoured wool holds high value, but net worth is uncertain due to varied wool classes and transfer costs.
The Lincoln County Woolgrowers association plans its annual convention in Cokeville with business sessions Monday and Tuesday. A farm dance Monday night welcomes attendees and soft dress is advised. Overflow crowds are expected in Kemmerer with No. 6 trains returning Tuesday morning, fare set at 1.75 dollars.
George Walls followed the flock from the flamework ranch Monday to the Jackamoor hills east of the Green River. The sheep are held near the rim awaiting fresh snow before moving into the desert. They will winter north of Point of Rocks on their standard winter range.
Snow Chas Snow who was recently arrested for robbing the post office was discharged in the Cheyenne federal court last Saturday due to insufficient evidence. The tale says Snow drank heavily and, inflamed, was pushed into the burglary location where he was found. The trial of Tom Bagley for the same burglary will come up on Saturday.
As winter nears, section crew on No. 1 between Chamger and Montpelier shift to a nine hour day from ten. About five men per district work for roughly $1.65 per day plus house rent coal and free provisions, yielding a solid salary for this class of labor.
John Dubinsky of Frontier lost his home and all possessions when it burned after he left for the mines and his wife went to the plore. The cause is unknown and the couple faces destitution after years of savings. Cranny and Johnney from Star Valley were visiting Kemmerer, en route to Cheyenne, for Sitamees in the Smoot.
Judge John R. Arnold arrived from Evanston to adjourn a district court session with several minor cases and a surge of workmen compensation applications. Lincoln and Sweetwater counties report many claims, with procedures outlined from accident reports to court orders and pensions for widows and minors.
A youth from Kem Li aged about 14 15 years was arrested under the influence after being found in a town jail and later sent to the county jail. County Attorney Heynolde investigated but declined to pursue, noting an illegal saloon at the location and alleging visits to the beardancing saloons of Diamondville. The Cam ore condemns bootlegging saloons for their evils.
A Kemp visitor describes Beckwith ranch now crowded with white faced cattle replacing sheep. He notes a large ranch produced about 1200 tons of hay this year and mentions ongoing efforts to manage livestock and forage amid changing operations.
Willy George, a Green River valley hunter, reports a severe elk calf shortage this year. He saw bands of 25 to 60 with only 0 to 10 calves each, suspects wolves and coyotes, and notes hunting is getting harder. on his route he found five confiscated antelope heads at Hal Gibbs ranch for taxidist Riskey.
Revenue Inspector C. Layton arrived in Kemmerer on Sunday for a few days to inspect tax compliance. He notes difficulty contacting a close under the income tax and urges all with reportable income to file with the government. Engineer and Mrs. H. H. Macquire returned from a Montpelier ranch and are occupying a Fitzpatrick cottage.
Chas Porter of Fairview in Star Valley was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Brennan and arraigned before U S Commissioner Christmas on unlawfully cutting timber on public lands. Held for U S District Court in Laramie as his case advances, Porter is among longtime local ranchers facing federal scrutiny for forest reserve timber cuts.
The Wyoming Labor Journal reports full nomination papers for state and district offices. From this district candidates appear for president vice president and secretary-treasurer with names including Thos F Eynon John Smith D M Jenkins Joe Motto Ed Kirkwood and others in Kemmerer Sublet Cha mondville Cumberland.
A. W. Smith of Big Piney said Kemmerer visitors report almost all cattle bound for shipment this fall have left Green River country. The break in prices discourages cattlemen and many cattle will be held over this season as a result.
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