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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1911
Page
4
Local comment covers China revolution unrest and Lincoln county’s outlook. Reports on Bear River cattle interests and Salt Lake City crime figure London appealing a verdict. Sugar trust inquiry finds no irregularities among four major firms. A note on public printing credit shifts between papers and sheridanEnterprise.
A fragment notes a mail train passing through without a mail clerk to attend duties, expressing frustration over delays and the need to retrieve mail. The terse item highlights concerns about mail service disruption and the routine of mail handling aboard trains.
Joe Allard and party came back from a hunting trip on Grivant last week with their elk allotment. Toe became a steady trail worker, logging three days on the path, and Allard shipped his equipment by freight to Evanston before heading home. He plans to reform and visit Washington State to study salmon fishing and canning.
On the Line Manager George W. Monk of the Kemmerer telephone exchange left Monday to inspect the line between here and Carter and toward Opal to complete repairs before winter. He leads a crew of three with bins and their work will be finished. The company maintains the line in good order and Mr Monk seeks credit for his efforts on behalf of patrons.
Zack and his wife and Mrs Gene Noble visited Kemmerer after supper. Police inform cattle were sold and moved to a new owner. Zack says he has ridden to town and plans to vote, noting his brother’s full recovery and a long absence from the area.
The Elk Coal Company’s properties leased by Lincoln Coal Company are reactivated with Thomas and Harris in charge. About twenty men are employed and a market for the coal is found. Rumor says Governor Spry of Utah and ex-Governor Cutler will visit with others around the 2th in a special party to inspect the properties, with no purchase intent. Development could bring sustained activity for Kemmerer. Kemmerer Bakery advertises ice cream soda and sundaes.
M S Kemmerer came back from a hunting trip to the Fall River Basin with John Quealy. They hunted elk with Mr finde rant and arrived in Daniel from Frontier after two days of travel. Kemmerer, in good health at 67, plans more outdoor visits and boasts about future building plans in the city.
John Mischler and party including Rob Payne and Frank Johnley returned last week from a three week outing near Grovont above Wells. They were snowed in seven days after securing meat as Johnny took two elk and a deer while the others each took an elk. Old Jinkins lectured a new clerk on practical intelligence in a humorous aside.
The Kemmerer Cigar Factory claims to be the state’s largest and fastest cigar making plant, with six journeymen now employed after a recent expansion. The operation notes union-made quality, uses fine local tobacco, and urges residents to support the home industry to aid the town. The Emporium in Craigs offers related goods including candy, tobacco, pipes, and cards.
Herschler hosted guests from New London Hed Cloud and Kansan City at the ranch. The gathering touched on Merino Bucks for sale, with about 120 head listed for sale alongside associated business activity and kin connections in Kemmerer and nearby areas.
Local items include visits by residents from Cokeville and Evanston, sales offers on coal heaters and home products, and announcements from Kemmerer Hardware. Events feature a cake sale for St. Margaret's Guild, a Hallowe'en dance, and a stockade project at the round-house. Notable mentions include Lige Christensen, Myrtle Cunnington, and Willard Bell with community updates.
Evanston and Kemmerer high schools played a Saturday game at the local park with Kemmerer winning 12 to 11. Sunday’s rematch saw Branston defeat Kemmerer 10 to 4 after a lineup change. Notes mention a sick or injured player, a wedding event, and a social at the Kemmerer high school.
Peter Gordon and family settle into a new North Pine avenue home described as one of Kemmerer’s finest. The light pressed brick house features six rooms, modern amenities, and a hot water heating system with maple woodwork, cream walls, and varnished floors. Built by Victor denith with plumbing by Gilliven and Pita, the property aims for about 4000 dollars with fencing planned later.
Mrs. Post returned from a Fall River Vanin elk hunt with a full allotment including a fine point head. Mr. Post enjoys the spoils of the trip while Mr. and Mrs. Foust plan to depart soon as they join others. Delicious steaks and chops from Kemmerer market are noted as the best around.
At a late special town council meeting the decision was made to move the house of ill fame located on the highway between here and Diamondville. The new site chosen is above the railroad near the chute and the bridge, away from regular roads to reduce agitation and improve safety. Only one brothel is currently in operation and preparations to move it are underway with variations in plans.
A grey mare aged about two, with a stripe on the face and white hind, trimmed mane and short tail, is reported missing since October 3. The horse bears a brass left thigh mark and is connected to Br bandraichan and Diaswensti owners. search ongoing for return.
The wedding occurred at the bride’s home on Gestley Avenue Kemmerer with Mr Heckuberg present. The groom, a popular young man, has recently returned from the pest summer. The article notes cattle numbers heading to the San Francisco market. Mr and Mrs Martin will host a reception with friends.
A fragmented OCR passage discusses competitive rowing and a figure linked to life and slavery, mentioning war context and a controversial claim. The text is garbled, with unclear names and events, offering only a vague sense of debate over freedom and moral stance during wartime.
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