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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1915
Page
1
Lincoln County appears insolvent as authorities warn of insufficient funds to cover six months of expenses. Officials report 99 000 appropriation for the year, with 90 percent credit limits causing shortfalls for September through December and potential tax burdens on taxpayers.
The Bachelor Girls of Kemmerer announce an opening ball at the Lyceum theatre on Saturday evening Oct 30 with a merry Halloween theme. The club has a history of entertaining friends and plans a winter social series. Members Kathryn Billet and Marjorie and Margaret Christmas are noted as new entrants.
Amos Smith arrived from Big advance with 24 cars of cathe to be loaded tomorrow for the Omaha market. He will go to the market this year then return to Salt Lake City to reside at the Hotel Utah for the winter. Bob Majors, who handles the big Pierce car, will accompany him to Omaha and back to drive the car to Lake.
Mrs Allison of Cheyenne was elected president of the Cheyenne Woman's Christian Temperance for the ensuing year at the convention in Laramie last week. She succeeds Dr Ellen Werlaufer of Cheyenne. Other officers chosen include Mrs Daisy Btreed Wheatland recording secretary Mrs William Weightman Laramie corresponding secretary and Mrs George W Wagner Casper treasurer.
Lincoln county residents celebrate James W. Chrisman Opal state senator and president of the Wyoming Senate as acting governor while the governor and secretary of state are away. Chrisman spends his time on the ranch and awaits any contingencies that might require attention. The public extends congratulations to the acting governor during the absence of state leaders.
P. J. Quealy leaves Monday for Kansas City as a representative of coal operators to attend a conference on industry matters. Frank A. Manley will also attend. They may stay four or five days or travel to Chicago if needed for Miner union talks. John Turk of Frontier underwent appendectomy Wednesday and is recovering well.
Jack Faddies reports Cumberland coal mines output about 2000 tons daily with 400 workers. A new west crop across Uiita county is planned, drilling shows eight foot vein. slope work to start soon. Kinney range ships 24000 sheep this year at 6.75 per head to H G Cook of Chicago. Roberts loads ten cars of lambs contracted earlier.
TheRetail Clerks held their meeting last Wednesday to discuss organizing signatures for twenty three clerks. The charter for membership in the Retail Clerk International Protective Association has been sent for approval and will arrive soon. Clerks have shown strong support and plan to attend the forthcoming event at which further steps will be taken.
Mayer Bud Sheddon of Montpelier was visiting in Kummerer and Dia wandville Sunday to see Wospervus near Jog eo eed Hieviel. He was recovering from a hospital stay due to a week old auto accident. His head, spine and shoulder injuries remain a concern.
Lincoln county officials face criticism as Bear Dance bets on continuing Diamondville venue. Commissioners O Neil Peterson and Papworth clash over license for Joe Collett and what counts as disorderly conduct. The Camera urges action to revoke licenses if women are drawn in as attractions.
Judge John R. Arnold delayed the death executions of Dan Parker colored and Thata Japanese to the first day of the next Kemmerer term. Both men were found guilty of first degree murder and are jailed at Rawlins while new trials are sought. Charles Johnson and Frank Mitcho pleaded guilty to robbing a Greek near the coal chutes on Sept 20 and received term lengths of one to two years. one letter found by the victim contained about 70 dollars. Bird boys may fight the charge as they have hired counsel. Judge Arnold traveled from Evanston with his daughter and staff and will be back Oct 26 to hear naturalization cases.
At a board meeting last Sunday, the Lincoln County Miners hospital voted to abolish the rank of superintendent once held by Melvin Howard. The duties move to Dr. Kindall, chief surgeon, with only two votes against the plan.
In Diamondville Lincoln County critics argue the current licensing allows disorder. The crowd expects commissioners to act by license expiry and require orderly patrolling as a sign of sincere reform.
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