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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1911
Page
10
The Kemmerer Camera notes uneven sugar prices amid congressional probes finding no major sugar trust irregularities. It reports on Lincoln county and Bear River cattle interests, Salt Lake City crime figure London appealing a conviction, and calls for coordinated public and state printing efforts to keep printing within state borders.
A partial excerpt complains about trains passing without a mail clerk. It notes frustration over mail handling duties and mentions an incident last Friday with mail on board. The text hints at disruption to postal service and expectations of mail delivery.
Joe Allard and party returned from the Grivant hunting trip last week with their elk allotment. A member named Toe gathered a record for three days on the trail, shipping his mule by freight to Evanston before leaving by automobile for home. He plans reform and eyes Washington state to pursue salmon canning business.
Line manager George W. Monk of the Kemmerer telephone exchange began a Monday inspection tour over the line to Carter and Opal with a three man crew to complete repairs before winter. The company aims to keep the line in reliable order and Monk seeks to earn credit for his effort on behalf of patrons.
Zack and his wife along with Mrs. Gene Noble visited Kemmerer yesterday after supper. Police inform cattle were sold and moved. Zack claims his brother is nearly fully recovered after illness. He plans to ride again and continues his campaign efforts despite recent events.
Activity has resumed at the Elk Coal Company camps with properties leased to Lincoln Coal Company. Thomas and Harris oversee operations as workers are hired. A market exists for all coal produced and exports are anticipated. Governor Spry of Utah, ex-Governor Cutler, and others may visit around the 2th to inspect the properties with no purchase intent. Development promises significance for Kemmerer and aims for lasting activity. Kemmerer Bakery advertises ice cream sodas and sundaes.
M S Kemmerer returned from an elk hunting trip in the Fall River Basin with John Quealy, meeting his son John L Kemmerer at Daniel as he journeyed in. The party traveled from Daniel Sublet in two days, Kemmerer planning to resume home in Mauch Chunk, Pa. He is described as a stout outdoorsman and remains optimistic about future building plans referenced elsewhere.
John Mischler and party including Rob Payne and Frank Johnley returned last week from a three weeks outing after the big game. Their camp was on the little Grovont about three miles above Wells. They were snowed in for seven days after securing meat. Johnny had two elk and a deer while the others each bagged an elk. Old Jinkins was explaining to his new clerk that a good bill of sales should show intelligence and reasoning power.
The Kemmerer Cigar Factory expands to six journeymen, claiming the state’s largest and fastest cigar production. The plant emphasizes union-made, uses finest tobacco, and offers Lincoln County and Kemmerer’s Best cigars, plus related goods at Craigs and the Emporium to boost the town’s economy.
A garbled report notes Merino Bucks for sale tied to a ranch visit by guests from New London Hed Cloud and Kansan City. The text mentions Buck names and a two week stay, with unclear details about sales and locations.
Miscellaneous local notices from Kemmerer and surrounding areas include social updates, visits, home construction progress, and small ads. Items mention Clint Holland, Tom Hweeney, Myrtle Cunnington, and others with brief travel notes, sales pitches for heaters, stoves, and cigars, plus church bake sale plans and community events.
Evanston and Kemmerer teams battled Saturday at the local ball park with Kemmerer edging Evanston 12 to 11. A Sunday rematch saw Branston defeat Kemmerer 10 to 4 as key players shifted roles.
Peter Gordon and family have moved into a modern Kemmerer home on North Pine Avenue. The pressed brick house features six rooms plus bath, large closet space, built in sideboard, and a rear porch view of hills. It includes electric lighting, sewer, water, hot water heat, maple woodwork, cream walls, varnished floors, and a planned yard fence with total cost near 4000.
Mrs. W. E. Post completed a hunting trip to Fall River Vanin where she tracked and harvested elk including a fine point head. Mr. Post plans to join future hunts while Mr. and Mrs. Foust anticipate travel in the near future. The Kemmer Market advertises these elk steaks and chops as popular offerings.
At a late special meeting the town council decided to relocate the houses of ill fame near the highway between here and Diamondville. One house will be moved to a site above the railroad between the chutes and the bridge, away from regular roads. The others have been shut down as the move proceeds.
Strayed or stolen horses taken for winter in Pipermoeth Rubs Miller and Kemeny Wye. One mare, about two years old with a stripe on the face and white hind, trimmed mane and short tail, brass tag on left thigh. Claimant Mrs A Bandrichaun of Diaswensti requests the horse’s return.
The wedding of Bob Martin Frenckee to Mies Lalu ML occurred at the bride's Kemmerer home with Mr Heckuberg present. The groom, a popular gentleman who spent last summer in the party, bought cattle for the market. The couple will reside with their many friends attending.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a convoluted passage praising a competitive rowing scene amid war, mentioning a figure tied to a lie about emancipation and slavery. The garbled text references names like Loadoe Hyotandes and hints at contested historical narratives rather than a clear event or outcome.
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