05 Oct 1910
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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1910
Page
1
The report describes Foreman Tom Laren and a companion narrowly avoiding a deadly situation. One man suffered a serious arm sprain as the bandcar reportedly jammed during the incident, leaving the others unharmed.
Listing advertises horses for sale described as broke gentle and serviceable with weights between 1000 and 1300 pounds. Sold as a lot since no further use. Mentions stage pipe venture Frontier Sup incomplete.
The article recounts visits by Hon. W. E. Mul A.D. Coot W. R. Schusteer and J. Forsyth who spoke in Cokeville and Star Valley. They praised the valley's irrigation driven by Salt River waters and highlighted its agricultural wealth including butter poultry and cattle. They noted Tabernacle in Afton, electric lighting, water power for Sawwille, and urged highway and railway improvements to boost the region’s growth.
A local notice urges residents to remember the county election details and vote for the specified candidates on the ticket. Readers are advised to review the ballot and cast their votes at the designated polling places.
In a terse local meet, Outtie secured the honor amid a muddled report. The page fragment shows limited names and a home setting but confirms a victory tied to a presumed event.
Deputy McMinn brought in George Anstee from Fossil after he confessed to shooting Martin Brocher following insults. Judge Hosenberg impaneled a jury and a hearing set. Abraham Crawford prosecuted and Anstee was bound over for manslaughter. Brocher, 22, a cabin helper for the Lambrts, was killed in Dempsey basin amid conflicting testimony.
In a historical note, Martin Foley who years ago was convicted for a shooting and killing that involved a body dumped on a hill behind town is described. He reportedly fled to Mountens after release from prison, later suffered a leg injury in a fall, was recaptured, and is now in custody as Marshal Naylin answered a summons. The item also mentions a club bing subscription offer and an American Weekly premium for advance payments.
P W Jenkins of Core Fremont County was named by Republicans for the legislature. A nephew of Amos Smith, he moved to Wyoming five years ago and settled near Cora at the Bar-Seven ranch. He is a licensed irrigation engineer with a background in mathematics and education in Ohio and Indiana and has served as a college instructor and editor.
Democratic candidate for governor J J Bt Carey spoke at Cokeville, urging support for the Democratic ticket while noting tensions with Republicans. Dr Earl Whedon and De W A Hocker joined events in Kemmerer and Montpelier. local party leaders and an Elks Ladies Social Club event were also mentioned as community items.
Work began this week on a four room cement cottage next to the Monk residence in Irvine. The house will feature cobbinston water trough and interior panes, with completion expected to cost around 61 dollars. The builder notes the structure will boost Kemmerer’s housing stability and serves as a cost example for local readers.
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