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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1913
Page
6
Lorat Views of every thing of liter vat on sale at 0¢ per dozen. If you desire and get complete view of your home of valuables Lovee, call on me. No pay waiters perfectly sufffed.
An assortment of upcoming activities includes a Halloween style dance at the Lyceum, a masquerade ball hosted by the Kem Merer Fire Department, and Friday Lyceum film evenings. Also notes Anchoroli Girls' Dance and Chicken suppers plus church or school gatherings in early November.
The Kemmerer city column records visits by state boiler inspector Soren Anderson and attorney J. W. Sanmion, along with numerous residents traveling to Sublet, Rockin, Cumberland, and Portneville. Mentions include meat market specials, hunting trips, hotel recommendations, and upcoming winter sheep movements.
Sheriff Hansen is alerted to a case involving Rosa Rokosh a frail 11 or 12 year old girl caring for four younger siblings Her mother is in an asylum in Montane while the father Jon Rokosh a minor worker at Glencoe is jailed after a doctor confirmed charges The State Humane Officer Eddie Burke arrived from Cheyenne to supervise the case and ensure the children are cared for. local sentiment calls for severe justice against the father
E L Smith of Kemmerer Savings Bank visits Salt Lake after three years with National Bank of the Republic in Salt Lake City. Local updates include quarry manager Blencoe George furnishing rock for the city building, Rich McMinn departing for Omaha, and others like Mrs. Lottie Lamberson hosting St Margarets Guild. Recent travels feature Geo M Whitten returning from Alaska-Siberia tour, and Fred W Hemerick and son Edward returning from Lava Hot Springs. Community events cover the Halloween dance by the Bachelor Glela and local auto seekers planning river country moves near Big Piney.
Reports of juvenile vandalism in Kemmerer reach police as parishioners note damage at the new Episcopal church parsonage last night. Authorities will pursue those responsible and urge residents to ensure youths are at home after curfew.
Warning to children owing to reports of damages by youths roaming after dark. Parents urged to keep a crowd over children and ensure they are home when curfew rings. Night marshal instructed to enforce curfew ordinance in McMinn Town.
The Ladies Aid will host a chicken supper at the Guild Hall on Thursday evening. A menu includes hot baked nuts and pie. chicken will be the main feature with plenty available and all invited to attend.
Oct 11 Carl Sore and Nora 1 fon of Ly Barge Oct 4 Willie Barney Mattock Oct 15 Ela Fackson Fronti te Shirk Slightz Snale Mary gudin Diamondville je of Big Pinny Marbieton Carlson Rivera
Henry Madson II, year old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Madson of Brontier, drowned Monday afternoon in Bluntfork River near his home. He was playing with one or two friends who, unable to help, watched. Funeral held Friday with burial in Kemmerer cemetery.
The Kemmerer Fire Departments boys open their season with a masquerade ball at the Lyceum on Saturday night November 1. The event invites property owners to support the volunteer firefighters as they perform duties and seek appreciation. Tickets will be sold by the boys.
A fragmented OCR entry mentions Satta Bane and Tr Edd Elie in a small item. Readable text is limited with names appearing in unclear order. No clear event, date, or organization can be confirmed from the readable portion.
D F Huison, state date warden, has brought impeachment proceedings before Lincoln County Board of Commissioners against Justice of the Peace Walder Allen of Elk for issuing four certificates to C M Neal after Neal’s certificate was revoked for violations of the law. The hearing before the board is set for the next meeting.
Advert says buyers should place freight shipment orders before November 1 to get low rates. It references a person named Valendim and mentions a thousand tuples for selection, implying a catalog or calendar style sale. No clear organization or location is provided.
12 year old Lestee Young, son of Mev and Mrs. Young of Cokeville, is hurt after an apparent fall from a horse. Found unconscious near his home, he was taken to a Lincoln County hospital with a skull fracture and other injuries. He is resting but fate of treatment remains uncertain. No witness to the accident is reported.
The annual Ward Conference of the Latter Day Saints was held in Kemmerer last Sunday with a large crowd. Work was discussed and many good outcomes reported. Prawi dout Baxter of Wyoming State and other state authorities attended. Three meetings were held that day with full attendance. The next Annual Conference will be held in this city.
The local camp of the Boy Scouts of America in Wisconsin presents a benefit picture show at the New Kemmerer theatre on Thursday October 23. Manager Mrs Cop Whitten arranged an entertaining program to ensure a pleasant evening for all. The scouts, with a large local camp, seek funds to support their work during the coming summer.
Judge David H. Craig of Baviine will hold a special district court session in Kommerer on October Y7 with 44 petitions and civil actions on the docket. A United States government representative from Denver will assist, and three or four criminal cases may be heard. The session could last most of a week. Prof. Burch and family have moved to a new Pearl Street home.
The Wooltex Monthly highlights C. M. Whitney of the H. Black Co. and the Blyth Fargo Hoskins Co in Kemmerer Wyoming. It notes Wooltex selling success in a town of 2000 and a 150 mile trade radius with high grade line and complete Style Book assortment. Whitney touts five years selling ready-to-wear and Wooltex’s agency as a key asset with strong guarantee and pricing.
George Brett of Idaho Falls is the new American Express agent arriving to relieve Vic Baird in Kemmerer. Baird, who has served as express messenger for three years, requested a transfer and will return to the messenger service with assignments between Green River and Huntington and headquarters in Pocatello. Vic Baird leaves for Pocatello tomorrow.
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