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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1912
Page
6
Local papers note campaign card services offered by The Camera with portraits and party tickets. Ohio Republicans nominate Thomas L. Lewis for Secretary of State. A Chicago dispatch cites Dr Paul Walden predicting air based eggs. The state constitutional amendment for initiative and referendum is presented for election approval.
A prose fragments report states a black cocaine merchant was arrested in Cheyenne last weekend, fined $100, and given sixty days in jail. The piece argues drug traffic is widespread, suggests harsher enforcement, and notes cocaine access harms the poor.
The clipping notes The Camera article two weeks earlier, praised as a strong goal piece by the Bryanston Times, with other papers using it verbatim. It mentions a summary or commentary about the original and questions the timing and value of the referenced report.
A mangled OCR fragment describes a sheep sale and farm activity near Rack Springs north of Grows River, mentioning a company and sheep numbers but many words are garbled, leaving the main facts uncertain and the event not clearly identifiable.
A general order urges dipping sheep this fall to prevent scab outbreaks, with thorough inspections in Converse and Natrona counties starting in October and quarantine lifts expected by mid-December. Dr. W E Howe backs the effort, noting improved condition of flocks and strong lamb prices as fall shipments begin. Stock ranges statewide are high and preparations for winter are underway to minimize losses.
Vita graph Co presents Thackeray's Vanity Fair in three reels as the feature on Whitney's circuit. The New Kemmerer Theater hosts the show on Wednesday night October 6 or 7, depending on the schedule, as part of a weekly program.
In Kemmerer news, Miss Clara O Connell and Mr Thomas Daniels Jones announce their marriage on Wednesday September 25 in Ogden Utah. Miss O Connell daughter of William O Connell of Boine Idaho, formerly of Kemmerer, is a musician with several Salt Lake Ogden and Boise positions. They will reside in Malad Idaho and be at home after November 12.
Local Kemmerer community items report the band parading the streets on Brernday and finishing with a park concert. The group is praised for improving proficiency, with hope they perform during the campaign. Additional notes mention cattle sales near Seattle, sheep shipments from Opal, and Wyoming figures like Judge Cyrus Beard visiting Evanston.
A community expresses gratitude as they mourn the death of Md Saway a wife and mother. The obituary notes she left behind several children and was cherished by relatives and neighbors.
Local notes indicate Senator Kendricks and candidate Caleb Stytoy plan campaign stops in Montpelier and the Valley region. He is scheduled to speak Monday and Tuesday evenings with potential Friday appearances and travel toward Big a as part of a wider campaign circuit.
A fragmented notes list upcoming occasions in Kemmerer and Diamondville. Items include a Democratic rally in Kemmerer, a masquerade ball at Frontier, an Italian Grand Ball and Festival in Diamondville, Columbux Day Dance at Taw nnt theatre, and dances by F. 8 at a Diamondville venue, with dates in October including the 6th 10th and 18th. The handwriting is unclear but preserves event names and rough timing.
A collage of local notices and ads in Kemmerer recounts 1913 calendar selections from Pellegrini's and Suntrig. It highlights visitors like Mrs. J. E. Irvine, townsfolk such as Nora Doty and Arthur Robinson, and ranch activity. Coroner Cornahan leaves for Evanston for county business while locals discuss beef cattle prices and Golden Rule store promotions.
Ben S A Biack, chairman, visits Lincoln County to discuss county prosperity and a new townsite. He cites good hay and livestock prices and touts his experience as Uinta County commissioner. Black seeks a Republican nomination for the Wyoming Legislature, aiming to reduce taxpayer costs and boost regional growth.
J W Rumberger and family return from Cokeville where they spent the summer. Dr dee called to Opal Friday evening to set a dislocated shoulder for Jim Fly who drives the Big Piney stage. Elky Ladies Social club meets with Mr Ben Bagnell Thursday at 2 pm. Finn Socialist Locw plans a dance in Diamondville on Saturday Oct 19. Marshal Con Brady back on duty after Illinois trip and dog chasing around the triangle. Dr W A Hocker in Evanston this week for county commissioners meeting. Sammon returns from big game fields near Bondurant and plans a sale trip to Rush. Curtis returns from Chicago with diamonds and jewelry to be offered soon. Ad pages promise ten pages of reading matter for The Camera ads. Calendar selections and upcoming orders stressed for freight versus express costs. Edna Sammon back from Canada. trip shortened from two months to three weeks. Gwen Kemmerer noted after a visit. J G Kihlotrom back from Ogden supervising hospital work, expected completion before year end. Ivan Jones returns to Kemmerer after Jackson Hole trip with Senator Kendrick and C P Arnold. plans Star Valley trip, return Friday. Jon Smith reports sheep season at peak on range near Passil. first cars from Fuad’s weed expected. Mr and Mrs Orr of Pocatello visited Kemmerer for Kenn Lodge expositions. Orr to attend, Mrs Orr to stay with her mother, Mrs Win Downey, out of health for two weeks.
Kemmerer Lodge No 4 AF and AM was regularly constituted last Friday night with Grand Master Wim Pugh of Evanston conducting the work assisted by Deputy Grand Marshal Donald McAllister. Ceremonies occurred in the Odd Fellows hall. public installation was deferred due to time and space. Officers installed: Worthy Master William Downey. Senior Warden E L Smith. Junior Warden H R Christina. Treasurer A D Hoskins. Secretary Chas A Christmas. Senior Deacon Ralph W Smith. Junior Deacon C W Brandon. Chaplain Rev W N Pearson. Tyler F L Palmer. Stewards L E Halbert and Albert Larson. The lodge, organized last spring and operating under dispensation until the September Grand Lodge charter, began with strong membership and promising prosperity.
William Pugh named grand master of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming A F and A M after Cheyenne communication last month. Known in Kemmerer and Lincoln county for integrity and honor, Pugh began Wyoming career as a 1901 train dispatcher after earlier work with Union Pacific in Ogden and on the line.
Tom Eynon Jr. driver in No 8 mine at Frontier was kicked by a mile on Saturday. He sustained a very disfiguring facial wound from a blow at his work station and will be off duty for a few days. Maud isn’t in it and Maud fans aren’t involved.
Commissioners J A Black and T Hunter Salmon attended a county meeting Monday to designate election districts and polling precincts and to appoint election judges and clerks for the fall election. A new precinct named Mason will serve North Piney electors, with Leo Nelson of Thayne absent due to long travel.
The notice praises Evanston postmaster nominee with 20 years of service under McKinley Roosevelt and Taft, plus nine years on the school board including seven as president. It highlights his role in building a new high school and a North Evanston grade school, and his extensive Masonic affiliations and leadership in multiple orders.
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