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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1917
Page
3
A narrator recalls a sorrowful scene on Ketmerer street where children mourn a lost bird buried in a fresh mound. The tale hints at violence and grief as an arrow is heard and a plea echoes about a aspiring world growing worse.
Local youths staged a humorous prank for the wedding of Albert N. Purky and Ruth Woodruff on the 20th. A tin can parade followed as friends cheered and a buggy ride ensued atop a Ford, with gifts and revelry as the newlyweds traveled in celebration. The couple, from Hoyt Kansas, plan to reside nearby after the ceremony.
Fat Cattle Frank Ball, a leading stockraiser, reports large herds rounding up in the upper country with prices expected from 10 to 12 cents per pound. He notes few steers under 100 are likely at market, with many cattle pushing above 140 dollars. Reservations for shipments around the 1st and 15th of the month are being made as Green River cattle anticipate similar volume to last fall, about 10,001 head in the region.
Mrs. Taliaferro of Rock Springs leads Wyoming Woman's Committee for the Liberty loan sale. She heads to Washington with her husband and two sons for a Pan American building meeting on the 27th and 28th to plan women’s roles in the loan.
The Kemmerer Camera now uses a folding machine that automatically folds weekly papers for mailing. This reduces hand folding time and speeds delivery to Jacksons Hole Star Valley and outlying districts. Visitors are welcome Wednesday morning to see the new device in action.
The Hoskins Hotel name is changed and will be known as the Commercial Hotel run by Mrs. Vance. An electric sign will mark the building, with improvements aimed at a high class image for travelers at the depot. Also a medical ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and street illness relief.
County Attorney Rose and Sheriff McMinn attended the big dance in Jackson's Lake region last week. The event section notes ongoing improvements with new ranch homes replacing log cabins and substantial barns rising. Cattle are reported in excellent condition.
Public statements from Kemmerer residents affirm Doan's Kidney Pills as an effective remedy. A local reference from Mrs. 2 A. Payne describes relief from kidney pain and backache after using the product. The notice urges buyers to request Doan's Kidney Pills at City Drug Store, 60 cents, from The Moater-Milburn Co. Buffalo.
Cokeville residents donated to the American Library Fund with the collection deposited in the local bank in the name of Mins A Tremeliing who was appointed treasurer of the committee A check for the amount will be issued Winger spent Sunday and Monday at Sage seeking open ing another school in that neighborhood Sage school under Miss Hirshi is progressing well with good attendance Deputy Sheriff Ben Bell of Kemmerer visited Cokeville Saturday Mme Grace Ward returned home Friday after a week’s visit at Oakley Mrs A Schill Mrs Bell Mrs Fargeon Mr and Mrs O Bannon and sister picnicked at Bear Lake on Sunday
Miss Rose Morgan closed a deal to own the former Lincoln Lumber Company property. It had been occupied by Rt. W. Albright and H. Courtner. Local notes mention visitors and travel by several residents including Marguerite Kennedy, Frank May household, Dr. Roberts, and Mrs. Stoner. Mrs. Nobutt and Mrs. Whiston attend meetings. Kehoe visited from Smith's Fork. others travel to Montpelier and Thermopolis.
The note recounts J. J. Larson visiting Kemmerer on Friday to see daughters in Salt Lake City. A Sunday rain storm was followed by a pleasant weekend. Mr. and Mrs. McMinn moved to the May ranch for the winter. A Child of the Wild screened at the Opera House drew a large, attentive audience on Friday night. Children’s night at the show pleased both young and old. A party of young folks enjoyed a Sunday fishing trip with a good catch. Rev. and Mrs. McLean visited Afton last week. September perfect-attendance pupils earned a Friday half holiday. Two new high school students enrolled on Monday.
The Ideal Beach Orchestra will provide music for a dance at the Opera House this Saturday night. Attendees are promised a good time.
Advice on easing sour stomach suggests slow chewing and avoiding meat for a few days. If symptoms persist, take one Chamberlain's tablet after supper. Red meats are blamed for sour stomach and may need to be cut from the diet.
Lilgerose, manager of the In Lumber tn, travels to Saltake City and Ogden seeking carpenters to fill a sudden work shortage. The unusual activity in hiring signals a tight labor market in the region, with prospects of improving staffing once he returns.
A San Francisco hotel hosted a reunion of well known locals including Sis and Kohn, who recently returned from a trip to the city. Lt. Ryreon and Marshall Repnole sent greetings to friends in the area. Attny Smith, formerly tied to BR KR Howe, joined the gathering with other locals such as Frank Chapel and Dan Budd from Piney.
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