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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1913
Page
16
Dr Red Hocker who has practiced in Green River for about a year bought the triangle corner building from Trans Jones. He plans to move in soon and open a dental office there under Dr Padget’s supervision.
Mr and Mrs Lon Halbert return from California to Valejo and San Francisco visit. J R Nelson of Denver moves to Kemmerer for work. L J Jones returns to Pocatello Idaho. Miss Olive Rathbun heads to Denver then Laramie State University to study. Millinery shop opens in corner Downy building offering fall and winter stock. New novels arrive at the Emporium. Frank Rosenstern advertises a new Ford model. Salmon River drive to Omaha underway for cattle. Numerous social calls, visits, and routine errands fill local Kernmerer life.
Promotional note for Cheyenne Business College claiming it is the best equipped commercial school in Wyoming. Encourages attendance for stenotypy, business lectures, and a fast typing machine, offering a 32 page catalog for two cents and a mailed specimen booklet.
The new term began Monday September 4 as Kemmerer schools reopen after a three month pause. The district fills Odd Fellows hall and M E church to teach the largest pupil turnout in city history with 36 Frontier students joining. Contractor Archie Allison says the new building is on time for a December completion. Prof E Burch orchestrates smooth setup with extra staff and clear organization.
Jack Mantle resigns from the deputy sheriff position leaving the sheriff’s office without surprise. He has served as county jailer and former sheriff since Lincoln County’s formation and was noted for efficient service. Don Brady, former Town Marshall, is appointed to fill the vacancy caused by Mantle’s departure.
Two social showers were given in Kemmerer for Miss Irene Elliott. The first at J. W. Sammon’s home by the Bachelor Girls of Kemmerer featured many gifts and a 500 card game with Miss Ethel Ivy winning honors and Miss Mabel Downey the consolation prize. A late supper followed. The second was a towel shower at Mrs. W. J. Witherspoon’s home with the group in their unique attire enjoying the evening. Mrs Elliott, soon to retire from active club membership, received many gifts from friends.
In Kemmerer the fire department earns praise for past work and equipment but attendance at a recent meeting was only six members. The editor urges renewed turnout to keep the department strong, noting a Friday town hall meeting called by the Chief at the Town Hall to discuss preparedness.
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