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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1915
Page
7
At the Inez meeting of the Hoard of County Commissioners for Lincoln county a rebate of 1.20 dollars was allowed to Owen Wister novelist and author of the Virginian who has holdings in the Jackson Hole country.
The county and state press deride Sneddon’s politics organ while noting its claim to be the sole pure Sneddon newspaper, a jab that highlights the paper’s flawed standing and self-proclaimed purity.
In Minnesota last week two towns announced they will remain wet while residents realize liquor bans create crime. The public seeks proper restrictions and regulations rather than outright prohibitions.
For the first time in forty four years Chicago became a dry town last Sunday in a sudden move by Mayor Thompson. The action affected 7 152 saloons cafes and gardens across the city as wet interests consider seeking a special session of the Illinois legislature to amend liquor laws. The mayor announced plans to take a train to San Francisco before the full impact was known.
A former Salt Lake City publisher came to Kemmerer to launch a clean paper for Mr. Sneddon but clashed with supporters. Sneddon’s allies pushed for moral uplift while critics warned the paper degraded journalism and condoned disorderly conduct by entertainers at the bar.
Senator Patrick Sullivan of Casper, chair of the Republican State central committee, traveled with C. J. Manbeck of Standard Oil Casper and W. Adams of the Midwest Hotel. They were hosted at a Capitol Cafe banquet in Buffalo on their return from Sheridan Thursday evening, with twelve covers and discussion of oil resources and other topics.
A county seeks 200 license money claimed under law in a dispute with Chicago Wrecking Co. The case, before Justice Carnahan, questions exemptions claimed by a traveling merchant and involves funds from Sweetwater County total exceeding 100 dollars. The matter hinges on interpretation of state law and earlier receipts.
Teawus, a prominent somhere of the Hamaturh valley, reports strong range conditions with bollings near Suu and Kemunurer. He notes that many are improving and warns of a weakened cum bitwee on the range while livewtack remains in the con area for those seeking water and land.
The item notes a controversial stance by Sneddon on bear dancers in Diamondville and warns editors about defending the cause. It applauds The Camera’s growing subscription base and advertising revenue while criticizing taints from “the possessor of a foul brain.”
Governor Kendrick praised the Wyoming State Fair during his Douglas visit calling it splendid with large crowds and fine weather. He highlighted top agricultural displays including wheat oats grasses fruit and superb livestock, saying Wyoming should be proud of the showing.
An alligator gar fragment is on display in Hol pool parlor windows near Fossil. The piece, from ancient tropical-layer strata unearthed by R Lee Craig, is partially scraped revealing a large jet black hide like an alligator. Eastern geologists declare it a species related to the alligator gar.
Kemmerer plans a wholesale liquor house across from the Camera office. Owners are arranging a place of business this week and remodels are underway. There is a possibility of renting the basement under the furniture store as a storeroom. Mr Koehn aims to stock bottled and barrel goods valued at 008 and may pursue mail order sales. He seeks a Kemmerer house and will move his family from Ogden once secured.
Herbert Kelcey and Effie Shanson star in a melodramatic stage presentation filled with sensational death defying scenes. The cast leads audiences through exotic locales from the Arabian Desert to Gamolian tableaux, amid large crowds and dramatic heartache. The show runs Tuesday October 19 at Ketmerer theatre.
A game knee memory stager from the eorde Watte ranch Mopday. A leu charge of a fluire Memry wore a game leg when he came la and fractured strata at the ew catalay throws from a Wad of bay Hie trip im wae to ae.
A Washington correspondent assesses the 1920 GOP race with undecided delegates and favorite sons. Indications point to Park Bank s backing in Indiana and Kentucky, Michigan backing Smith, and Ohio leaning Burton. Root is a rising, possibly aging influence amid talk of Borah and Taft as background factors.
Wyoming State Treasurer Gates attends a Seattle conference of compensation officials and plans a San Francisco session. He emphasizes workmen's compensation and aims to collect data to inform Wyoming’s next legislature.
Governor Kendrick leaves for a ten day official trip to Washington DC to discuss land and irrigation with the Interior Department and other state development matters. He will entrust his son and daughter studying in the east with duties before returning.
Frank L State travels from Cheyenne to Oakland for the National Conference on Reform. He cites labor progress and road improvement efforts amid Wyoming’s maze as part of the conference agenda.
Mr. Preston travels with Honorable D. A. Preston to Hoek Springs and the Pinedale region. They camped out, noting favorable conditions in the state, with cattle thriving and farms in exceptionally good shape due to the outing.
Report details a man named Settle killed on a Sunday near Henrico while riding in an automobile. The victim was associated with brothers a and Will Settle who lived in Kemmerer and worked as a switchman in Mesmnetes. The accident occurred during a period of law enforcement activity with one man charged amid confusion and unclear circumstances.
Mayor Delfelder escorted Mrs Dates to catch the Burlington train to Denver to be with her sister Mrs Marquis who is seriously ill. Dr G L Strader of Cheyenne visits Chicago for ophthalmology meetings. Archie Allison of Cheyenne won the Rawlins Manuel Training and Domestic Defense Building bid at 18 and sublets to Rawlins firms. Edith Ward Dunton leaves for Rutland Vermont after months with brother Walter B Dunton. Edith Ward wrote Hetty Wales stories popular with girls today.
Fred Chgplo leads a hunting party from Kemmerer Monday with stops in Sigom and Bear e. The group includes Keefe Winchester Arm e representative A T Herr of Denver Earl Hamilton and Joe McDonald Opal and Jack Patos Nelivey. The party aims to finish the trek in about a month.
A description of a Burroughs ledger balancing machine showcases automatic entries tallying debits and credits. The device prints dates, tracks balances, and blocks overdrafts by setting an overdraft key, reducing manual drudgery in routine banking tasks.
The Epworth League of the M B Church invites attendance at Sunday evenings at seven for meetings and a Wednesday monthly business session. The church choir also rehearses on Thursday evenings at seven. Join to support choir and mutual tenets.
The list records patent and warranty deeds filed with the county clerk during the week, detailing land transfers in multiple townships and sections, dates from 1911 to 1916, buyer and seller names, and summaries of parcels, with several marriages and license items noted among property records. Names include P J Queaty, Wm J McGinnis, W Wileca, W Taft, Frank Blake heirs, Lou G Jones, Frank Hankin, and others with counties such as Milwaukee Kansas City and Walla Walla referenced.
A salmon shipment from Omaha yielded $5.65 at Chicago's market. Conditions favored Greham who secured $856.
Fragmentary report notes Maggie Mances returning from a school visit trip. It mentions her daughters, a two week stay related to schools, and references to places and people with unclear details due to damaged text.
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