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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1914
Page
8
Rev Cresson and Mrs Cresson attended services at St James Church extending a cordial welcome to instructors. The rector’s visit to Susie Sublet facilitated church outreach and spiritually helpful activities for parishioners. Communion was celebrated with assistance and the morning services featured music.
A gathering of the Old Timers of Wye is announced for October first in Douglas at the state fair. A. D. Hoskins is the only confirmed attendee so far, with expectations that more from southwestern Wyoming may join as details firm up.
A new rector visited the Big Piney church with his wife and son after stopping in Kemmerer. Sunday morning services will be held at Yorgee and the regular Sunday night service is scheduled for 7:45 p.m.
Dr C T Gamble who recently located in Kemmerer plans to return to Salt Lake City soon due to health. He has worked on an improved suppository with a patent applied for and believes it will offer advantages, be cheaper, and more useful if the invention succeeds.
Fore runner of fall notes Pred Jones named new assistant at Kastor & Co. Store. Leo Drontay of Cokeville visited Kethinerar yesterday. BA Hatton moves family from ranch. children now in school. Joe Smith visiting town with family after busy ranch season. Mark Twichel of Viola en route to Bute Idaho to attend high school. will winter with aunt. New Kemmer Theatre features Bryce Howatson and Daisy Swaybell in a comedy. five reel program. prices 10 and 4 cents. Michael Hogan celebrates seventh birthday with about 20 friends. Mrs Hogan assisted by Miss Mischler and Bagnell.
A lively social gathering hosted by Miss Vitumin Locker on Saturday evening August 20 honored her sisters Mrs PA Manley of Omaha and Mrs George Francis Lander of Tucaca Arizona. Yellow and white decorations complemented elegant refreshments served to about 85 guests while invitations listed numerous local residents and guests including Messrs Manley Lander Hoeker Quealy Rowe Burke Pitt and others.
The Skaggs case appeared before Justice iH with Lawrence Craig last week. Hascom denied the horse stealing charge and the preliminary bearing was set for September. Bond set at 82 500. Skaggs claimed he might return to the Red Desert to recover the missing horn, but Justice Cake refused to reduce the bond.
Allard of Evanston, brother of Joe Allard of Uinta county, visited Big Piney for ten days of finishing work on the new bank building. He notes the church and new store developments, and reports ongoing construction and improvements shaping the town.
Mrs P J Quealy entertained Thursday evening in honor of Miss RB Rose P A Manley and G F Lauder. Five hundred was played with honors to Mrs Rey Mason and Miss Jeanie Hooker. Refreshments were served and music concluded the evening.
Rev E J Magor formerly of the M E church in Karmsever for three years has been transferred to the Utah conference and assumed the pastorate of the Hut Methodist church in Salt Lake City this week.
Secretary Alfred P. Roberts confirms a Socialist ticket organized at the Odd Fellows hall in Kemmerer. Gabriel Silfvast of Diamondville chairs with Roberts secretary, naming nominees for Senate, Representatives, Sheriff, Commissioners, Treasurer, Clerk of Courts, Assessor, Coroner, and other posts. No nominations for County Clerk or several key offices were made. The Camera advertises campaign cards for sale.
The Democratic County Central committee met in Kemmerer on Monday to organize for the coming campaign. P. J. Quealy was elected state committee man and C. D. Stafford became county chairman with Jud Witherspoon as secretary. Twenty seven precinct committeemen were nominated and elected, fourteen represented in the meeting. An executive committee was formed to fill vacancies and complete the ticket, and conduct transacting business until a full session. The Republicans meanwhile called a meeting at the Town Hall in Kemmerer for September 12 at 3 p.m.
While her parents attended sun school last Sunday, Lulu Hancey aged one year climbed the window and knocked out the prop. The sash fell catching her right hand, breaking the first finger and bruising the others, with potential for greater harm.
Contractor Archie Allison delivered a bronze plate for the Lincoln County Miners Hospital dormitory front. The inscription reads Erected by Gertrude L Kemmerer Thorne in loving Memory of her mother Annie L Kemmerer 1914. The new home awaits furnishings before occupancy.
Notice of sale under an execution issued from the District Court of the third judicial district in Laramie County Wyoming. Judgment obtained by Farmers Savings Bank and Trust Company against Hovner Bead and Metendant for principal plus interest and attorneys fees. Sheriff will sell at public auction at the Town Hall of the town in the county for the amounts due.
The text notes ongoing mine work despite stalled contract signings as Cheyenne recalls its adjourned meeting to resolve disputes. Miners push for a full physician’s committee, with two miners and one operator currently represented, seeking a two year settlement if contracts are signed.
Thomas Sneddon returned to Die mordville last Thursday after months in Scotland and England. He left Liverpool on Aug 1 and arrived in New York on the 28. He sailed with 1206 passengers, many of whom had to take steerage or third class due to premium passage. He notes wartime cautions, shortages, and hardships seen abroad and the belief the war may last a long time.
Voters deserve clear images of candidates. The note explains halftone production takes about a week, urging campaign teams to provide a finished portrait for both ecards and the newspaper. It emphasizes using a single preferred halftone standard.
The preliminary hearing for Nick Kragovitch of Umberland on a murder charge was continued to Taeway. Letters in Anatrian sent to Nick prompted an interpreter, with the judge noting no protection needed for a one armed officer in custody. Kragovitch held for district court on $85,000 bonds amid sympathy from onlookers.
Report from Cheyenne Tri bone this week notes P. J. Quealy and Peter Keenan among several injured in a serious automobile accident. Sheridan brewer Peter Keenan is a local man and brother to the Sheridan brewer. P. J. Quealy was not accompanied by his son.
A long dispute over fair pay for carrying mail from Opal to Pinedale ends with Mr. Bird securing the contract. He has served as contractor on the line for about four years and will now receive the enhanced compensation. Local officials and the contractor express relief that the matter is settled.
The busy painters Steinberger and Schwalbe have had a full season with Schwalbe based in the Big Piney country and Steinberger handling a heavy load of work. The text is fragmentary and difficult to read.
In the Butte mining region of Montana Governor Stewart applied to President Wilson to address labor disturbances. The report notes the involvement of strikers and the mounting tensions affecting ore production and local safety. Local authorities seek federal intervention to restore order and stabilize mining operations.
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