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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1911
Page
9
Fragmentary report notes a planned baiting or treaty between Montpetier Cobevilis and Teaghons On. A visitor to Kem mare last week references an appropriation for baits and wages. Future payments may be based on length of service, with graduated stages.
A large gathering on Thursday evening at Frontier House honored Mrs Glen Gorton of Ft Andrea. About fifty invitations were issued for a lively whist game with prizes to Mrs P J Quealy and others. A social tea followed with sandwiches and ice cream as guests praised the pleasant event and looked forward to a future gathering.
Mrs Mary Noddy and Mrs Beckstreet lead a Frontier social circle with Eiclees and White among attendees. A broad gathering includes A F Lalley C F Shearer and Laster Pratt with many spouses and friends, reflecting a busy community calendar.
Mr and Mrs W G Enoz hosted a Thanksgiving themed bachelor boys and girls bowling night at their Frontier home Saturday. About 500 were present Arthur Cal Varley took second place in a graceful display and Jeffron won high honors. Irene Elliott won first ladies home runs while Marion Christmas and Bima Sammon tied for second. Large yellow chrysanthemums decorated the bowls and turkey and pumpkin themed favors and napkins added festive detail. The tally cards matched the decor as the evening concluded around 1 0 am with Mr Knox present.
About 40 youths from Dismondville and Kemmerer attended a birthday celebration for Morgen Kavanagh at M. J. Kavanagh’s home in Dismondville last Friday. The evening featured songs, awards in ladies and gentlemen categories, a birthday cake, and refreshments.
Uinta County Wool Growers prepare for their annual meeting in Cokeville with a planned banquet at the Wylman hotel and a big dance at Woodman Hall. A sheep show highlights stock from southwestern Wyoming, with one of the state’s best flocks in the Cokeville area. In Frontier notices, Mr and Mrs Fred C Esch announce the birth of a daughter Dorothy Mudeling on Tuesday November 21.
Interest centered in Evanston Friday afternoon as Elk Coal Company properties emerged from the warded sale. The auction drew prominent local men and small stockholders from Utah. The sale totaled about 245000 with balances linked to the ty hunt. Lincoln Coal Company later secured a one year lease and the operation moved forward despite prior financial stress and a transfer of ownership.
The Blyth Fargo Co. leasing details indicate Frank Gunnell and A. L. Evanston connected to the operation with Thomas, a former cashier, as bookkeeper. They plan to boost tonnage as the development proceeds, with an unconfirmed report of a high grade coal at the main slope face.
A harsh monologue rails against a fellow worker seen as a destructive rival. The speaker warns that the envious will fail, describing the antagonist as a low, brainless creature who hinders others and deserves oblivion. The passage culminates in a morbid wish for the rival's extinction.
The Evanston Pro reports Clarence D signing Marshall Reynolds of Osu jury and secretary roles is pleasing to friends of the young man from Lingoln county who has worked at Lkleville for years. Reynolds heads to Washington to begin duties while Harold Gannell is named as stenographer and will depart soon.
The Christian Science Monitor notes Wyoming holds vast undeveloped coal reserves of high quality. Regions around Sheridan and mines at Dells, Carneyville, Monarch, Rock Springs, Hanna, Newcastle and Cambria feed growing output. With 10,000 square miles of workable state and lines being built, Wyoming coal could rival top producers and supply the nation for years.
Senator C. D. Clark left Evanston for Washington to attend the upcoming Congress session. He is reported to be in better health and plans to bring enthusiasm to his work for the people. Mrs. Clark is enjoying good health following her overseas trip.
Senator Warren stopped over in Granger to applaud David Bagley a pioneer storekeeper turned farmer who is transforming sage brush into grain and alfalfa near Evanston and Kem oter. Bagley partnered with Mr Gray works 180 acres alfalfa now planned to 450 next year oats lead crop money from sales nears 4000 this year bishop foresees bigger harvest.
The Wyoming delegation plans to guide the second session of the Sixty-second Congress on key western issues. Wool tariff policy and public land conservation will shape the state’s coal oil gas and phosphate wealth and future development. Members are expected to lead in defending western interests in both houses.
The Evanston Press reports Dr T A Davis son of Register T V Davis of the land office has succeeded in surgery and medicine. After time as house physician at Denver county and city hospital he now practises in Portland Colorado, having bought Dr Rambeaux’s practice, drug store and property.
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