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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1914
Page
20
The church notes moved to build a central spiritual and recreational hub at St James Church and Rectory. A rector visit to Susie Sublet fostered church outreach, aiding several parishioners and welcoming others with spiritual support. Holy Communion was celebrated with Rev Rafter assisting, and the services were well rendered.
Old Timers of Wyoming plan a gathering on October first in Douglas at the state fair grounds. A. D. Hoskins is the only attendee confirmed so far, with expectation that more participants from southwestern Wyoming will join as the event becomes better known.
A newly appointed rector and his wife, visiting Kemmerer with a son, attended services. The regular Sunday night service is set for 7:45 p.m. at Yorgee with Sunny Night Ro regular format.
Dr C T Gamble who recently moved to Kemmerer plans a return to Salt Lake City as altitude and climate affected his health. He has worked on an improved suppository with a patent application and believes it will outperform existing products, be cheaper, and aid users.
Local notes report Pred Jones named assistant at Kastor Co store and a visit by Leo Drontay of Cokeville. Listings include a two room house for sale, Hatton moving to town with children now in school, Joe Smith visiting with family after a busy range season, Mark Twichel en route to Bute Idaho for winter and high school, and a feature at the New Kemmerer Theatre Sunday with Bryce Howatson and Daisy Swaybell. Michael Hogan celebrates seventh birthday with friends. Mrs Hogan aided by Miss Mischler and Bagnell.
A lively Saturday evening party on August 20 hosted by Miss Vitumin Locker honored her sisters Mrs. PA Manley of Omaha and Mrs. George Francis Lander of Tucaca Arizona. Yellow and white decor highlighted the event with midnight refreshments for about 85 guests. Invitations listed many local residents and friends including Mines FAL Manley GF Lander St A Hoeker Wy It Hocker Pd Quealy Re Rowe KA Manon WA Whitlock Th Christus Withersp Heekstead W Hell O Kay Burke Wim Pitt H. string 1 Statford PF Chapin L Jouve M Naylin B Losiith C Me Whithes Jubert George Whitten He 1 Clark Cresson Ve 3 Brandon M K Fitzgerald C Tet bon II A Turner Phitt Wilson Wan Mosby Lester Pratt.
The Skaggs case was before Justice iH Lee Craig last week with Hascom pleading not guilty to horse stealing. A preliminary hearing is set for September. Bond was fixed at 82 500, and Skaggs hinted at returning to the Red Desert to locate the seven missing horses, though the judge reduced the bond to ease surety.
Big Piney resident Allard of Evanston visited the town last weekend to inspect finishing work on the new bank building. He noted the nearby Congregational church nearing completion and that the new store for the Sidine company was also advancing, reflecting a bustling town scene.
Mrs P J Quealy entertained Thursday evening in honor of Miss RB Rose Miss Manley and G F Lauder. Five hundred was played with honors awarded to Mrs Rey Mason and Miss Jeanie Hooker. Refreshments were served and music ended the evening.
Rev E J Magor, pastor of the M S E church for three years, was transferred to the Utah conference and arrived in Salt Lake City to assume leadership of a local church. The move follows a routine reassignment within the denomination and places Magor at the helm of a Methodist church in the city.
Reports circulate that Socialists will field a full ticket after a Kemmerer meeting at the Odd Fellows hall held by secretary Alfred P. Roberts. Gabriel Silfvast of Diamondville named chairman, with Roberts secretary, vacancies may be filled. Ticket lists Senate and Assembly candidates, Sheriff, Commissioners, Treasurer, Clerk of Courts, Assessor, Coroner, and other posts, with several names from Kemmerer, Evanston, Osmondville, Sublette, Cumberland, and Opal. No nominations made for County Clerk, prosecuting attorney, superintendent of schools, or surveyor. The Camera notes a campaign-card stock sale and service.
The Democratic County Central committee met in Kemmerer on Monday to organize for the coming campaign electing P. J. Quealy as state committee man C. D. Stafford county chairman and Jud Witherspoon secretary. At the primary 27 precinct committeemen were nominated and elected with 14 represented in the meeting forming an executive committee to handle vacancies and roster. Republicans call for a county central committee meeting at Kemmerer Town Hall on Saturday September 12 at 3 p m.
One year old Lulu Hancey, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Hancey, climbed a window and knocked out a prop as parents were at Sun school. The window fell, injuring her right hand by breaking the first finger and bruising the others. The incident narrowly avoided worse harm.
Contractor Archie Allison, who completed the Dormitory to the Lincoln County Miners Hospital, was in town with a bronze front plate. It bears that it was erected by Gertrude L. Kemmerer Thorne in memory of her mother Annie L. Kemmerer in 1914. The new home awaits furnishings before occupancy.
Notice that by virtue of an execution issued from the District Court of the third judicial district in bed county Wyoming the Savings Bank and Trust Company obtained judgment against Hovn bead as Metendant for principal sums and interest plus attorney fees. The sheriff will sell at public auction the described property including two black horses a brown horse one worn horse and the chattels of the named defendant under the judgment. The sale will take place at the town hall of the town in Wyoming on the specified day.
Miners press for full physician committee and signed contracts while work continues in the mines. An adjourned Cheyenne meeting will be recalled to decide the dispute, with a two year settlement possible if contracts are signed and accepted by the miners and operators.
Thomas Sneddon returns from Europe after months in Scotland. He sailed from Liverpool on Aug 1 and arrived in New York on the 28. He notes steerage was crowded and prices high for passage among 1206 passengers. He warns locals of wartime shortages and rising prices abroad and hopes the war will end soon.
Candidates push for ready portraits as halftones take about a week to produce. Voters want clear images of the candidate they support, with a small eco-friendly ecard version and a larger print-ready version for the paper.
The preliminary hearing for Nick Kragovitch of Umberland on a murder charge faced continued action. Letters in Anatrian to Nick prompted translation by an interpreter, with the defense arguing for protection amid a one armed officer present. The case moved to district court with $85,000 bonds, as sympathy for the defendant was noted and the slain man characterized as very bad.
Report says Jay Quealy car crash in Cheyenne last week involved P. J. Quealy and Peter Keenan. Sheridan brewer Peter Keenan is a local man and brother to the Sheridan brewer. P. J. Was Not With His son.
The contractor on the Opal to Pinedale mail line, Mr. Bird, finally secures a contract after months of fighting for fair pay. He has served on the route for about four years and will now be properly compensated.
The busy painters Steinberger and Schwalbe have had a full season with Mr Schwalbe working in the Big Piney country and Mr Steinberger handling a heavy load of painting work across various tasks, keeping both men continually occupied.
Governor Stewart applied to President Wilson for action as labor unrest spread through Butte Montana in the mining district. Officials report miners and strikers clashed, with disruptions affecting ore production and local economy.
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