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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1916
Page
2
Frontier agents listed Frontier Supply Co and Big Piney Mercantile Co in the brief notice. The item names indicate a business agent arrangement or representation in Big Piney with two local firms cited. The short read presents no dates or outcomes.
The Opal ladies announce a dance on Oct 28 to showcase a new $1000 player piano to be installed in the town hall. The E Church basement hosts a Hallowe en Social next Tuesday with James in charge offering various amusements. Fresh doughnuts coffee pie and hot chili will be served for a small charge.
A sizeable crowd in Mountain View heard Republican candidates, led by Senator Waren, discuss issues last Friday night. Attendees included Frank A. May Cokeville T. R. Wilson Jackson Hole and Ben Bell Kemmerer.
F W Harrison son of Dr Harrison Ev anston physician visited from his ranch near Bronx bringing news from the Upper Country. He says only two Hughes men remain in the precinct with most backing President Wilson. Harry Munn of Halfway traveled with Harrison and brought his mother to catch a Chicago train. she has been visiting her son this summer.
Oakley Edward Verrier notes plenty of chicken as a cure for appendicitis and reports a Sunday night dance at Barretts hall by Scotty Morgan of Diamondville. Mary McPhie burial assisted by Mrs A Easton and Diamondville Belle Society. new hall planned near Morrison dome after Loreal Union meeting.
An editorial argues the current Republican Board spent far more than the Democratic Board of 1913-14, citing $30 000 in excess and wasteful items such as paid extra prosecutors and pricey land options. It urges voters to elect Budge and Jenkins on November 7 to start a new regime.
The Linco Lumber Company predicts stronger building activity this fall than previously expected. James Orlereon plans a residence in the west end. Charles McKay eyes a two story structure with ground floor garage and upper rooms. Ed Sutton begins a new city garage. Oakley sees a new rail and boarding home soon.
Firemen host a large Saturday night dance in Lyceum hall with Kemmerer Orchestra providing music. Organizers expect a strong turnout as the firemen’s dances have always drawn wide support and rave reviews.
A fragmentary notice discusses new Sunday and weekend excursions to ease travel issues. It mentions lower rates compared with personal transportation and asks readers about available options and agents.
The Kemmerer Republican accuses the present Lincoln County Board of Commissioners of mismanaging funds and hints at selling the county jail to cover expenses through January 1917. It notes liabilities and resources, including $20 000 linked to the jail, and cites a recently received 1400 check from Uinta County election funds as part of the county's financial picture.
The piece argues the 1913 Democratic Board misallocated funds and would have left a larger balance for the current board. It compares $4,400 and $11,000 figures, warning voters to consider past excesses before this election. The author urges voting against Budget and Jen Kains to start a new regime.
The pativane of the local suburb Mes exhausted and circumstances urging action led to Tene McDonald, one of the worst cases of depraved morals, being insane a few days ago and sentenced to a term in the asylum at Evanston. A jury of five, led by Justice Carnahan, found the defendant insane after a long span of revolting incidents and drunken debauchery. The McDonald family history shows other relatives in trouble, with the penitentiary and bad paths noted, and an asylum matron escorted the patient to Evanston Saturday night.
Cook and his brother plan further investment to make the new skating rink and dance hall the best in the region. The surfacing machine will shape the floor for skating and dancing, allowing a smooth waxed surface for sliding.
A detailed political ad enumerates candidates for president and vice president, senator, representative, state senate, county positions, and local offices. It names individuals from multiple towns including Newcastle, Cokeville, Mountain View, Kemmerer, Diamondville, and Kemmerer, with roles from clerk to surveyor and school superintendent.
Fragmentary church notices from Kemmerer list Minch Chtereh Fe Ue and Hone ay at ae Toanes Holst term BEE mn Wecinald Hyan Mt James Church Serviews showing monthly services. References to pastor details and schedule appear alongside names like Wey Av Howler and Kennett.
Salt Lake residents including Tom Sneddon Junior returned from a Lincoln County trip after an outing with friends. The party reported encounters with elk and bear and noted a successful expedition with many members returning to Salt Lake City impressed by the country and game they saw.
A group of doctors from the community held an informal free health talk at Lincoln County Miners' Hospital. The meeting aimed to discuss mutual interests and improve healthcare practice among attendees.
A partial OCR shows a mention of a seven passenger vehicle and a model linked to a Keolian beauty theme. The readable bits include a Camer arion Hues al Jer and Marn tart phrases with no clear date or full entity set.
A garbled report mentions an item left by a nurse and a person named Martin Joneon. The text notes the item was provided and may be claimed later but remains unaddressed. No clear dates or locations are present.
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