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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
10
Fragmentary notice item lists age related postings with advertising blanks and local lines. Mentions exenpt sunny and pinnentades Fyun seen ay advertising mates. Vague names Hmrtion and Vine ewet insertion appear in stray text.
Disputes over a working calendar shut down coal mining after August 31. Dispatches from Hutte report no settlement, leaving the district idle as arbitration is urged to resume operations and protect all interests.
John Griff reports steady progress on the sulphur mine with a new engine installed and a recent stall resolved. He says the crew is optimistic and the mine may start operating near Kemmerer soon, signaling development for the area.
A remark notes the habit of keeping laws in pockets and that people rarely use them. It describes coin sizes: a silver quarter is three quarters of an inch, half dollars are one inch, and silver dollars are an inch and a half in diameter.
Editor O. Davis grows local paper from two pages printed at home to four as he builds a weekly edition for Green River and its thriving business district with strong merchant support.
A. P. Pruitt, travelling agent for the Milwaukee road, visiting Kemmerer Saturday, reports a road box cutting the rate for feeding sheep at Kirkland yards. He says feeding per day on high priced lands could force western roads to meet lower rates on cheaper lands, citing ongoing price comparisons.
A Cheyenne Tribune special issue summarizes business conditions and features portraits of local leaders. The Fort Lander edition highlights community boosters and fundraisers for a city park, praising the Lady Bonters and Lady Ministers for their contributions and editor Eugene McKnight for writing a front page piece.
Fragmentary notes describe Rev Crabtree’s continued tenure at the Sherman St. church in Teceny conteroni. The event is portrayed as one of the state’s best held services with a homey atmosphere and strong attendance, inviting attendees to join in future gatherings.
A brief Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Neotiow Miuroul Htaber expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown after the loss of a beloved family member. The note mentions appreciation from relatives and friends during a difficult time.
Fragments describe openings and events with scattered phrases and garbled names. Readable names and places are missing or distorted, making the main action unclear and the record difficult to interpret.
In Diamondville a planned wedding at nine faced a stranded groom and missing minister. Uncle Donald McAllister traced the minister to Kemmerer and orchestrated a late ceremony at the bride’s home, while the Hen Cackle club allegedly plotted the kidnapping. The couple wed near midnight with family present.
Wexelberger admitted he is married to Miss Eda Barwell of Seattle on August 16. The couple will reside near Rock Springs where he runs large sheep interests. He has lived in the area since 1446 and has worked as a flockmaster since 18v0.
Pearl Penny and William Strawn wed last Sunday evening at the Penny home. Rev. E. E. Crabtree officiated. Mrs. Strawn, Penny’s sister, recently arrived from Kansas City, Mo, and Strawn is employed with Mr. Penny at the Golden Rule store. The couple will reside in the parsonage and later host friends.
Miss Nellie Hold married George Smith of Kemmerer in Salt Lake City on August 2 at Miss Hayes home. The couple plans to reside in Kemmerer and receive good wishes from The Casa and many friends for a long, prosperous life together.
The convention nominated A. D. Hoskins after a long ballot. Joseph Black was named temporary chairman. J. W. Sammon withdrew from nomination for senator but later supported the ticket. The body praised the convention as enthusiastic and united.
A fragmentary report notes scouts seeking a heart in a forest area named Guiham Do. Authorities question the existence of the automobily heart as searchers declare they found no heart during the expedition.
A local item notes Rover, the dog of Ernest Howe, who accompanied his owner to town, was cared for by Frontier staff. Ernest traveled from Opal to visit friends, while Rover stayed behind, later rejoining his master after a night apart. A lost gold locket was also reported with a reward offered.
Notice of application for pardon for Thomas L. Sewell in the state court, seeking clemency after a lengthy sentence. Hearing planned for April term in district court of the county. the applicant requests a pardon after serving time. The document specifies the petitioner and the court details.
An obscure OCR text fragment references the state land office, meetings in towns such as Ryaneton Wyoliing and MON Tt war, with mentions of patent applications, hearings after a dawning day in October, and a probe into a maternal subject. The garbled lines obscure clear details but indicate a public land or title investigation activity.
Fragmented OCR outlines hunting and fishing season limits and dates for various game including geese ducks elk antelope deer and grouse. Mentions licenses nonresidents and annual timeframes but specifics are unclear due to garbled wording.
A new eatery plans opening in September at the Rikister near Zeigtor. The Peetalinad Opel will serve elantumers and related dishes to attract local diners.
Public notice announces a five year proof and related proceedings to establish title. Names and dates are listed for petitioner and respondents though details are fragmented. Proceedings seek confirmation of ownership and rights under the land record process.
Local notes report visits by Pocatello residents and travelers through Kemmerer, with renditions of church events, cattle and lamb shipments to Chicago, and demonstrations of community life. Individuals such as A Valentine and J W Sammon appear among visitors, while road damage from recent rain impacts travel in Fossil and Diamondville areas.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Frontier Days event with riders and a river crossing, mentioning fear and uncertain outcomes. The readable segments reference Til, Peay, and Lae mo, with unclear actions and dialogue as spectators react to riding feats and risks.
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