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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1914
Page
18
John E Erwin appeals to Lincoln County voters for a two year term as County Commissioner. He defends the board’s handling of county organization costs after being cut off from Uinta County and the 1912 elections expenses, noting unpaid reimbursements and tax increases as the basis for his record.
An independent candidate for Lincoln County Clerk appeals to voters for re election. He cites party pressure and threats from Republicans and Democrats and pledges loyalty to public duty, promising to govern with competent, conscientious leaders and resist partisan coercion.
The Linesty County Wool Growers association plans its annual gathering in Kemmerer with a festive program of meals dancing and social time. Members hope to gain industry insights from national sheep experts and strengthen ties among wool producers. Oscar Peterson and Joe Smith were seen discussing dates likely set after the Salt Lake City event in January.
The Young Men’s Republican Club is established in Kemmerer with about 50 young men signing up. J. H. Mantle is chairman and Robert B. Forsyth spoke, urging social welfare and GOP ideals. A series of free dances planned with dates October 24 in Diamondville and November 3 in Kemmerer. Officers named include J. H. Mantle president, W. B. Sammon secretary, W. McDonald treasurer.
Hon. Frank I. Cranney of Star Valley visited Kemmerer on Thursday returning from Omaha with a shipment of nine cars of sheep. He faced a rough market the first day, shipped four cars, then completed the balance the next day, netting over four thousand dollars. Accompanied by his son Chil, Cranney has served as a Democrat in the last two legislatures and is a state senate candidate this year. He is a prosperous Lincoln county rancher.
Last week Mountain States Telephone Co distributed new phone books to Kemmerer patrons. The edition highlights changes in local service over the past year or two, reflecting growth and prosperity in the area.
The article notes ongoing Lincoln Highway work in southern counties including a completed Blackstork Bridge near Bryan and plans for a Granger to Cokeville route. It argues bonding Lincoln County for roads could spread future costs and aid Northwest travelers, while advocating fiscal prudence and improved auto access. It ends with a small advertisement for pure bred Lincoln ram lambs from Weat's Stock Farm, Hoytaville Utah.
Emery of Boise, state sales agent for Union Pucille Coal, travels to discuss truce, Gent water roads, and overland travel. The piece notes Cheyenne origins, police information for travel, and a Thursday event at the Kom Wusxer Meat Market.
Fragmentary notice mentions rewards for returning horses tied to Lae and Kemunarer. Names W. G. Storm and Bre Hance appear in a brief public notice about corrals and a desertion of animals. Local officials seem involved in the search or recovery effort.
Eugene Weber of Etna Wyoming announces his Democratic candidacy for Lincoln County Treasurer after receiving the most votes in the primary. He pledges to run the office without fear or favor and to act according to what he sees as right regardless of political affiliations.
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