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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1912
Page
9
Pocatello Idaho launches the Pocatello Chronicle by Truxton Talbot former editor of the Pocatello Advance which had suspended publication months ago. A Missouri editor notes the country newspaper is the biggest trust on earth. it trusts everybody and faces harsh reactions for doing so.
Hon. Frank W. Mondell travels across the state drawing large crowds. The congressman, who has served eight terms, will arrive in Kemmerer later in his current tour as he nears the end of another term.
In Wyom ing only two of twenty counties gave Kendrick a majority over Warren for United States senators. Sheridan and Campbell counties supported Warren, suggesting the general election will yield many legislators likely to back Warren's re election in Cheyenne next January.
Geo M Winkleman of Manville Wyoming and long associated with Uinta county visited Kemmerer on Thursday while en route to the Big Piney country where he retains business and editorial interests. He is a Republican candidate for the Niobrara county seat in the state legislature and many friends extend best wishes.
Niobrara County News notes ex chairman Osborne rejected involvement in a Democratic press slander plan against Senator Warren. The paper says he demonstrates sound judgment, acknowledging voters will ignore paid writers from other magazines and stay with Warren for the exalted position.
A damaged OCR fragment questions whether John B Kendricks of Wyoming can be brought into court. It references a February 6 letter to a Montana timber purchase official and discusses ten years of Wyoming residence and shifting residency claims.
A garbled OCR passage references a death involving individuals named Randi and Miwa with scattered mentions of quotes from Tribune and various unclear figures. The disjointed text suggests a report fragment about a murder or fatal incident without coherent details.
Readable fragments describe a brief local notice or column item with partial names and actions. Details are illegible and no clear event, date, or organization can be identified.
Democratic speakers Dr. Stafford Kendricks Arnold and colleagues traveled by Stanley Steamer to Big Piney and Kemmerer amid a blizzard. Despite weather, about 140 attended in Piney and Kemmerer housed a full crowd. Additional speakers included P. J. Quealy, Matthew Morrow and J. D. Joyce.
The Bachelor Girls were entertained Thursday night at Dr W A Hocker home with Miss Virginia as hostess and Miss Winnie Jones assisting. Five hundred was played on three tables. Ethel Ivy won first, Edna Sammon second, Irene Elliot booby. Guests included Mrs R H Embree and Miss Aston Olson and Mary Bury. A Halloween themed luncheon followed with yellow and black decor, jack o lanterns, and candles. Edna Sammon sang, Gussie Helbig on piano. Next gathering planned by Mix Beasie Rathbun at her home on October 6.
Mrs Herman Strine hosted a Tuesday Euchre gathering with twelve ladies. Mrs Stafford won first, Mrs Chapin second, and Mr Ray Iredale took booby prize. Attendees included Mines Thos Sneddon FH Chapin J F Fisher J O Dole L B Malbert Otland Ben Baguell J W Bronson Scott Ray Iredale Rock Springs Mian Tena Sneddon and Miss Sears. Lunch followed and the event ended pleasantly.
Deputy Rich McMing reported a break in at Fossil with 0.8 L cargo and clothing items stolen. Arthur West was found in a car loaded with potatoes and pled guilty before Judge Roseburg, receiving four months in the county jail.
Florence Hocker from Los Angeles writes Saturday that Chief Nurse Hocker will relocate to Mankay Idaho where a new hospital is opening. The obituary notes her long service at the Kuck Sprtaggs hospital and her sudden death after a demanding career.
A dewk visitor to netwrmingy te Wormers examines lots and weighs bets as Froather Mebane of Ale Holt considers the outcome. The event involves Bulwe and nearby figures while Comte eel Gy ager weighs options and the Wormers observe.
Ethel Ross of the class of 1912 visited the school last Friday. Six weeks exams are scheduled in the high school on Friday. Lydia Foster visited from Wrights Ranch over the weekend. Walter and James Steele recently enrolled after living in Glencoe. Dr. Duniway, president of the University of Wyoming, will visit the high school soon. Board of Education meeting held Monday evening. A few copies of The Ranger remain for sale at the school building. J W Sammon returned from Fall River Basin with a 2 point bull elk. Mr Campbell with ranching interests in Fall River Basin assisted in the trip.
R A Hunter visited Kenmerer on Wednesday last as nine eastbound freight trains arrived in Kemmerer. Engineer J D Mott transferred from Montpelier to operate a helper engine between Kemmerer and Pies. O L engineering HQ set at Meyer Junction with about 20 present. Grade stakes set after locating. Passenger schedules delayed by heavy trains Nos 17 and 14 carrying extra cars. H M North overseeing double track work between here and Fossil visiting to review progress. Caterer train crew assigned to Kenamyrer to manage 16 hour law operations and emergencies under conductor Fred Bergman.
Bob Lewis leaves Bemineror Coal Co after eleven years as bookkeeper and assistant cashier. He resigned last Wednesday and travels to Carrie Nevada to visit his brother and family for several weeks. His departure is deeply felt by friends and the company praises his industrious service.
Senator Elihu Root of New York led the convention that re nominated Taft and directed the nomination forces. In a 1904 Union League Club address he praised Theodore Roosevelt as the nation’s strongest conservative force for protecting property and institutions after McKinley’s death. He valued Roosevelt's honesty, loyalty, and devotion over wealth, saying Roosevelt’s work outweighed all detractors combined.
Riddle Cashier Harlot Riddle engaged by the McCammon State bank as cashier with vice George F. Girad to oversee collections for McCammon Investment Co. Riddle an experienced accountant and former editor and recorder for Wyoming residents, based in Green River.
A local ad from a jewelry shop appeals to customers to bring any chain or piece of jewelry for repair. The shop claims expertise in jewelry repair, promising careful work, satisfaction, and moderate charges, aiming to restore items to serviceable condition.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a Monday evening timing note with mention of columns noon tvertiai oald and a vague event. No clear names, places, or organizations are readable to confirm details.
Community members gathered as Joe Pellegrini unveiled a namesake dedication, with local officials and residents attending to celebrate the ceremony and acknowledge contributions to the neighborhood.
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