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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1920
Page
1
The notice warns Kemmerer precinct voters that many have not registered for the November 2 general election. It stresses that the last two days of registration are crucial and urges all eligible citizens to register and vote, emphasizing citizenship duties and the right to participate in elections.
Sheriff from North Dakota traveled to Kemmerer this week seeking George Shakenvey wanted for larceny and auto parts theft. The suspect, using an alias, was a Kragovich trial witness and was identified by a deputy and Mr Daynal before being returned to North Dakota.
Deputy James Rancaar with Earl Griswald escorted to the Kemmerer courthouse this morning to face charges involving the Kelly Mill Co. on the WS of ARR Griswald is named in the case and is to appear before Judge Arnold tomorrow.
The annual meetings of the Red Cross chapters are set for Saturday October 24. Delegates will be chosen to attend the national convention in Denver. The notice urges all members to attend and participate in the discussions and preparations for the event.
The Republican issues a lengthy retraction regarding an insinuating attack on Mr. R. R. Rose. It admits potential misrepresentation if Rose acted solely in his company’s interests and expresses regret for any aspersions cast.
Late Saturday afternoon two men described as hobos attempted to enter the home of Mrs. HE Gregg and were deterred by her Airedale dog. They then went to Roy Mason’s residence and prowled around several backyards before vanishing before the night marshal’s arrival. Similar disturbances were reported Sunday evening at Paul Nott’s house with authorities vowing to arrest the perpetrators if seen again.
Thera Clinton and Chas Lackey announce purchase of all Puttugas Corporation holdings in Lincolny County. The buyers plan continued drilling and claim the Dry Piney southwest section holds premier acreage with substantial equipment included.
The new cistern installation at the lobe station on the west inflow at Kenninger will hold about 72 000 pults and be drained cleaned for sanitary operation. Oliver Larson foreman of Bridge and Building supervises seven man crew. completion expected late this week.
Bishop Harrison departs as County Clerk to lead the Freedom State Bank in Star Valley. He will manage the Kemmerer ward under supervision while awaiting formal appointment.
Messrs G A Raymer Dr Luther Michael and Geo K Rogers trustees of the American Producers and Refiners Co arrived in Kemmerer this week to study Lincoln county oil possibilities in the Big Piney district. They are noted financiers and business leaders from California Ohio and Nevada and their assessment could spark a new era in Lincoln county oil development. Their extensive experience in refining banking and industrial ventures supports the outlook for Kemmerer as a business hub if favorable results are found.
Labor officials arrange a rally in Cook's pavilion for James Morgan the Labor candidate for congress. Morgan will travel Thursday accompanied by Parley P Chvietensen of Salt Lake City and Me Christensen will speak from the train. Union members in Diamondville and Kemmerer discuss Morgan's candidacy and labor support for the Democratic ticket.
A local parish group invites members to a Wednesday afternoon gathering at St. Aloysius Church. A brief, orderly program is planned with a brief prayer and social time to follow.
Mass and baptism planned at St Patrick Church next Sunday at 1 o'clock followed by Sunday school immediately after. Non Catholics are always welcome.
William Gibbs McAdoo rode No 19 through Kemmerer this morning and drew large crowds at a distance as his train passed. He campaigns vigorously for Governor Cox, focusing on the League of Nations and railroad issues. He plans speeches tonight at Pocatello before continuing to Portland Seattle and San Francisco.
Between one and two o'clock Sunday morning three masked men robbed the Japanese pool hall at No 6 near Sublet. K Okino the proprietor resisted and a shot was fired into the ceiling. a bullet struck Okino injuring his lips and loosening teeth. Jesse Johnson was identified by the Japs as one of the bandits. two others escaped. Johnson arraigned with a preliminary hearing set for Oct 24 and bail set at 500 dollars.
Mrs J Ll Mullings and Mrs Ivan 8 Jones return from Colorado after several weeks away. Mullings left September 29 with Mr Mullings remains for Denver interment and stayed with her parents before returning to Kentmerer. Jones visited her brother John C Bugher in Florence and paused in Denver on the way home.
M COys from Smoot W L McCoy and son Sean reached Kemmerer after ten hours of travel in their car they split at Cokeville due to bad roads. McCoy notes much standing erein in Star Valley with snow on the ground wheat not badly damaged yet though oats are knocked down. If snow persists they plan to bind with a bound if the snow clears enough for binders to work.
The Republican presses a sharp jab at Ex President Taft while debating the League of Nations. Taft flips sides swiftly, aligning with or against Harding on the key issue. The piece suggests a near term shift in Republican stance ahead of party dynamics.
Senator Harding in St Louis says he was approached unofficially by a French representative about a world fraternity. The French government denies any approach and Harding sends a cautious letter to the White House. Governor Cox, in Buffalo, says restraint from his side was temporarily lifted as talks surface.
Edmund Wagner was arrested at Opal on a Denver warrant for taking a mortgaged truck out of Colorado. He bought a heavy haul truck in Denver for grain transport to Kansas, paid part down, and mortgaged the balance. Wagner claims he did not know moving the truck violated the law and offers to settle the debt and expenses.
Reuben Millard Fox of La Barge appeared in Kemmerer to complete final proof on his homestead before U S Commissioner Ivan S Jones with witnesses Over Henderson and B M Fox. Fox, son of rancher B M Fox, served fourteen months in the U S aviation service earning a second lieutenant commission. After the war he left his homestead to finish college.
Frank Davis of Kemmerer wed Sylvia Maple Holloway of Thurman Iowa in a Friday evening ceremony at the Whitten residence. Davis has taught eehons at La Barge early this term and they plan to travel to a future home after their wedding.
A ranch hand Patty Sturgis, 18, employed by Harold Minckley at Halfway, Wyoming, was found dead by suicide in a vacant cabin after leaving Ogden Industrial School two years earlier. The boy had been training in dairy work and haying and was last seen at the blacksmith shop before disappearing. The sheriff was notified and a search followed before the body was located on the ranch.
Fran Rawlins reports a brutal killing in Laramie area where Thomas E. B. Gardner a 20 year old Union Pacific conductor was fatally attacked after a card game. A youth named Burk Keng after escaping pursued by a Japanese man reportedly fled on foot toward Rawlins.
Exalted Ruler Harry D. Clark of Rime Springs Lodge No. 624 led a Kemmerer meeting after traveling from Rock Springs Rist to review lodge business and stray matters.
Star Fuel Company officers from Salt Lake City arranged to lease forty section of coal lands to a mining group led by Li Gird PG Mike Dwire and Mall. The miners will operate the property through winter, despite the challenge of hauling coal to market.
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