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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1913
Page
16
Unclear text describes a sales offer for viewing postcards and photographs with unclear pricing and contact. It mentions desire for a complete pour home and affections, offering call services with no pay required. wording is garbled and difficult to interpret.
Readable notes list upcoming activities at the Lyceum including a girls’ dance on November 5 and a masquerade ball hosted by the Kemmerer Fire Department. Also mentions chicken supper, anchorori girls dances, weekly Friday films, and a calendar of shows in Guild Tall Bet.
The Kemmerer city page lists many visitors and locals including state boiler inspector Soren Anderson, attorney J. W. S, and Dr. Taliaferro among others. Residents mingle with out of town guests, hunters depart for the Watte ranch, and plans unfold for sheep dipping and winter range movements.
Sheriff Hansen faced a brutal case involving Rosa Rokosh and her siblings. Jon Rokosh, the father, is jailed after a doctor confirmed abuse reported by State Humane Officer Eddie Burke arriving to protect the children. Public sentiment in the mining district runs high awaiting justice.
E L Smith cashier of Kemmerer Savings Bank visits Salt Lake City for week and once worked at National Bank of the Republic. Other items note quarry manager Blencoe George, Rich McMinn leaving for Omaha, and town happenings from Halloween dances to road crew transfers and medical board exams for Dr. D Stafford.
Police investigate vandalism incidents linked to local children. Damages observed at the new Episcopal church parsonage home last evening. Residents urged to ensure children are at home after curfew and loitering noted nearby.
Reports of damage to property prompt officials to order curfew enforcement. Parents are urged to keep children at home after dark and ensure they are indoors when curfew rings. Night marshal McMinn Town Marshall directs strict enforcement.
The Ladies Aid announces a chicken supper at the Guild Hall on Thursday evening. The menu includes hot baked nuts and pies, with plenty of chicken and other dishes expected to be served.
Oct 11 Carl Sore and Nora son of La Barge. Oct 4 Willie Barney Mattock. Oct 15 Ela Fackson and others listed. Names include Sh Kk Slightz, Snale, Mary gudin, Dimondville, Big Pinoy, Marbieton, Carlson and Rivera.
Henry Madson Jr. aged one or two, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Madson of Brontier, drowned Monday afternoon while playing near the Blunt Fork River. Friends nearby could not assist. Funeral held Friday at Kemmerer cemetery.
The Kemmerer Fire Department plans a masquerade ball at the Lyceum on Saturday evening November 1. The voluntary event seeks support from property owners to aid the department in performing its duties while recognizing the risk and effort of the crew.
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D F Huison state warden has filed impeachment charges with Lincoln County Board of Commissioners against Justice of the Peace Walder Allen of Elk County. The indictment cites issuing four certificates to C M Neal after Neal’s guide certificate was revoked for legal violations. A hearing is scheduled before the board at the next meeting and is noted as a rare proceeding in Lincoln County.
A garbled calendar notice urges choosing Valendim items and warns freight shipments must be ordered before November 1. It promises low rates and selection of tuples or trams, reflecting a classified sale or promo.
Twelve year old Lestee Young, son of Mev and Mrs Young of Cokeville, was found unconscious after a possible fall from a horse. He was taken to Lincoln County Miners Hospital for treatment and diagnosed with a skull fracture and injuries. Doctors report improvement but the outcome is uncertain and no witness to the accident is named.
The annual Ward Conference in Kemmerer drew a large crowd with attendees from Wyoming and local authorities. Three meetings were heldSunday with full attendance and work was undertaken, setting the date for the next annual conference in this city.
The local Boy Scouts of America WI present a benefit film at the New Kemmerer theatre on Thursday October 23. Manager Mrs. Cop Whitten organized an entertaining program to help the camp raise funds for next summer's activities. The scouts enjoy their work and aim to support their camp through the event.
Judge David H. Craig of Baviine will hold a special District Court session in Kommerer on October 7 with 44 petitions and civil actions set for trial. A United States government representative from Denver will assist, and 3 or 4 criminal cases are on the calendar. No jury will be impaneled. pension matters may extend the week. Prof. Burch and family have moved to a new home on Pearl Street.
The Wooltex Monthly lauds C M Whitney of H Black Co Cleveland as promoter of Wooltex ready-to-wear. It highlights Blyth Fargo Hoskins Co Kemmerer Wyoming achieving strong Wooltex sales from a town of 2000 with a 150 mile trade radius and claims phenomenal sales growth and a strong guaranteed line.
George Brett of Idaho Falls becomes the new American Express agent arriving last week to relieve Vic Baird in Kemmerer. Baird requested transfer and will return to messenger service after three years. He will serve Green River to Huntington division with headquarters in Pocatello and depart for Pocatello tomorrow.
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