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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1913
Page
22
Livestock warning issued noting stray animals damaging property near Big Piney and Marbleton. J R McMinn Town Marshal urges owners to keep stock contained. Also announces sale of a ranch of 080 acres adjoining Big Piney and Marbleton with 70 acres alfalfa and good water rights. For details write L Travin Big Piney Wyo.
The Lungmotor E J Tyler of Chicago demonstrated a mechanical respirator in Kemmerer last week. He said the device has proven valuable for reviving miners overcome by gas and black damp, and is widely used for saving lives. The demonstration highlighted the device’s role in mine safety and the importance of life preserving equipment.
Under Dr. W A Whitlock the Lincoln County Miners Hospital shows strong progress with 83 patients in the quarter ending September, including 50 mine cases and 21 miners families. Crowding prompts talk of an addition and a new nurse housing, while the hospital nears break even. The trustees, drawn from ten locals plus citizen appointees, oversee a 20 member board with one outsider and a trustee at large, ensuring coordinated care for miners and families across Frontier, Suste, Sublet, Diamondville, Glencoe, Oakley, and surrounding areas.
Edith C. Sargent of Los Angeles writes to the County Clerk seeking information on the probate of John D. Sargent in the Pine Tree ranch death near Jackson. She claims a half share in the estate and alleges she signed away her interest in the 171 acre homestead under threats. She asks for disposition of the estate and asserts financial hardship. County records note a surge in marriage licenses last month and tax notices mailed to Jackson Hole District, with officials in Evanston, Big Piney, Great Falls, Yellowstone Park, Daniel, Makai, and East Lake City attending various events. county officers remain active in the fall term.
The store and postoffice in Fossil were robbed during Saturday night last and the guilty parties made good their escape. Postmaster Comer on entering the store Sunday morning noted the robbery and immediately informed Sheriff Hansen, who went to the scene. It was found that several guns, ammunition, underwear and other articles of wearing apparel had been taken, and the drawer was rifled of a small amount of change and some stamps.
Twenty two cars of sheep loaded and shipped last Friday for the Omaha markets. The sheep are just downs from the mountains and are in excellent shape and should bring top market prices.
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