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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1916
Page
4
Deputy Marshal Stoddard entered Mills Tea Store Friday afternoon to arrest two black men who caused a disturbance. One fired at him wounding none, and Stoddard returned fire killing both suspects. The incident followed an attempted robbery of the cash drawer and ended with the marshal arresting the second man before he was killed.
Democratic contenders for Lincoln County offices tour the valley meeting voters. Harold Harrison is county clerk, George Tanner assessor, Louis Jenkins commissioner, Gilbert Taysam treasurer, J F Firepatrick county foreman, Flo LaChapelle district court clerk, Robert R Rose prosecuting attorney, D C Oakley brain candidate, with Budge for commissioner. Rallies and dances planned in Kelly Wilson and Jackson Thursday through Saturday invite public attendance.
J A Jones of Pocatello and C L Lulew of Idaho Falls visit Star Valley proposing a railroad from Pocatello to the valley crossing Snake River. They seek land mortgages from residents at five dollars per acre to secure a preliminary payment. If the line isn’t built in ten years the note becomes void.
A Corrupt- text fragment notes that residents of Kemmerer Idaho claim Dean's Kidney Pills help kidney sufferers. The letter from a Mrs Hood of Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY states doctors and patients report relief and workers returning to duty after using the remedy.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe transportation issues and concerns involving an agency and individuals. The readable items reference problems with systems or processes and mention unspecified agents and teams. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
The house once occupied by Mr. Ogiwara at No 4 was broken into last week and its contents stolen including silver, cut glass, jewelry, and valuables. Ogiwara, a Japanese boss at No 6 mine, planned to move soon as the Frontier Supply Co store near the same area was also looted though less severely.
A Willow Creek branch passenger train derailed Saturday afternoon due to a car coming off the track amid a hurried empty-car run to Sublet. The head car jumped the rails, the train slid several car lengths, and a passenger, Earnest Marinella, was in the car and escaped with probable injuries after jumping clear.
Miss Helen Stellwagen hosted a Stag Party at Mrs. A F Laley's Frontier home last Saturday with many Kemmerer women attending dressed as men to resemble famed actors. The event included card games and gossip, lunch was stolen, and several attendees from Kemmerer and nearby towns were listed.
The Diamondville community enjoyed a Friday barn dance with ULSA organizers and refreshments. Socials included Card Club delights hosted by Mrs Wideman and visits by residents returning from Butte and Anaconda. Funeral services for Mrs William McPhie noted with sympathy.
Leader .Man Here r reports that M Gill representing the State Leader visited Kemmerer last Saturday to discuss a forthcoming political edition set for issue on the 29th. The edition will feature representatives from each county and include Democratic candidates. Also notes a K Nomi operation and livestock inspection in Lincoln County with official seals and dates from 1916.
Diamondville Dance Mi Rewheneville attended the Barn Dance at Finn Hall in Diamondville hosted by the B I A. Rural youth wore gingham aprons and overalls, invitations were written on wrapping paper, and dancing lasted late with ragtime by Fred Jennings. Snacks included doughnuts, apples, and hard cider.
County official inspects 63 cattle near Black Rock Wyoming destined for Omaha Nebraska. Ownership listed as Orrin Seaton of Jackson, Wyoming with 38 cattle branded left rib and 25 branded left hip. Document dated September 21 1916 and October 12 1916 with registration by Ex-Officio Register G. Illeet.
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