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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1917
Page
16
A poem recalling the joys and flaws of a jitney car and a Ford. The speaker praises everyday mobility, notes breakdowns and crankiness, but remains fond of the vehicles. It celebrates resilience and the shared تجربه of travel on rough roads and mule power towings.
Kinney, Lincoln county’s prominent magnate, spent three hours in a small town jail after speeding from Cheyenne to Denver. The Denver Post reports the town of Ault fined him twenty five dollars, with the magistrate reportedly preoccupied elsewhere. A re-survey of LaBarge township may follow a petition, awaiting federal action next spring.
H G Voight, surveyor for the Interior Department, arrived from LaBarge with a gang of surveyors to map a previously unsurveyed stretch. Work was halted for this fall due to the approaching mountain winter.
The sheriff's office hunts for suspects after two ranch homes were robbed in the county. George Haddenham near Opal lost a gun and valuables while away from home. An attempted car theft failed due to a frozen engine. Frank Hawkins also reported a valuable bridle stolen. A clue is believed to soon lead to an arrest.
A Saturday night dance at Lyceum Hall drew about forty couples, hosted by Bill Langrill and Mrs. Sammon. Dances will be held regularly every Wednesday and Saturday. A military wedding Sunday joined Miss Ethel Pfeiffer and Lieutenant Cobb, with Capt. Daly of Laramie in uniform.
The Red Cross finishes sewing and ships items to Denver this week while volunteers knit more woolens. Cokeville residents contribute to a national effort, aiding Uncle Sam. Local social notes include Miss Bilene’s visit, travels to Kemmerer and Salt Lake, a newborn baby girl, and residents Essa Perry and Mrs. Jack Jones.
Governor Frank Houx will address the public at the Cokeville Opera House next Sunday evening. The event invites broad attendance and features remarks by local officials.
Students from the fourth and ninth grades at Cokeville School hosted a Hallowe'en Party in the Manuel Training room. Attendees reported a highly enjoyable evening with festive activities and good spirits.
Ming Rose Dean and Frank Hazen of this city wed Wednesday at the temple in Salt Lake. Rose Dean has spent her life in the community and is popular. Hazen, employed by Nystrom and Taylor, is a young man of sterling character. Both families join in祝.
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