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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1913
Page
17
The Kemmerer Republican, dated Friday, September 5, 1901, launches with up to date news under editor Koabe. Edwin W. Hunnicutt leaves the Jackson Hole Courier after guiding it for some time. Richard Winger steps in to run the Courier, with well wishes for continued success.
The editor went back to Lava Hot Springs Dempsey Idaho on Friday and will likely stay until late month when Mrs Brandon returns home. Bond sales failures by the state delayed construction on the new bath house but other improvements are elevating the camp to a higher sanitary level.
Forest fires travel slowly, usually two to three miles per hour. Even in extreme cases it is doubtful they burn faster than six to ten miles an hour.
Parley Smith recently departed Salt Lake City to enroll at the University of Utah medical program. A hardworking student, he graduates Kemmerer High School this year with high honors, signaling a promising rise in medicine.
Historical notes report the Wyoming Legislature at its session drafting a law on school levy taxes. The measure would require counties to levy funds for teachers and schools, with mandated rates and duties for county commissioners. The text reflects concerns over tax burdens and distribution of funds to education.
Community notes list Jimmy Mack as Charley Petersons new assistant at Genta Furst Things store. Prosecution attorney Ivan Jones left for Montpelier for several days then planned a stop in Afton. Parry Cosby, a Failiver basin rancher, was in town on business. Mrs J W Brownson left for Vovatello to visit friends. F W Bower, O L claim agent, attended to business matters in Kewmeter. Mrs Alex Stott and Marion head to Los Angeles for the winter. Curtis, Ralph Smith, Bob Christmas and Win Pitt returned from hunting and fishing in Fall River basin with elk and deer and 60 pounds of rice fish. Wm Helm, Rock Springs sheepman, visited on business. Mrs W H Nott returns from her ranch holdings near Big Piney, motoring with Mr Vorhees.
Certificates numbered one through one hundred eighty five will be paid at the Lincoln Treasurer’s office on September first. Ben Bell serves as treasurer. Stout.
Members of the Kemmerer Band found desks arranged in rows filling the room at practice time causing confusion. The group debated a proposed change in marching arrangement citing architectural limits and safety concerns, with many objecting to moving down and a plan settling on a single leg of motion while the rest stayed in place.
Under guidance of Rev T D Lyxeat two Catholic services will be held at Sublet chapel Kemmerer this Sunday September 2. The first mass will be at oclock and the second at the mn end of day.
Miss Nicholson takes lead as Ether Nicholson and Mamle Thomas vie for top place in a regional free pole event. The girls train hard for the prize with close standings reported in the pro plan contest.
Sorrel Horse owned by Hy Me Potter of Soda Springs Idaho defeats Hilemans Diddy OToole by three lengths in a 0.75 mile sprint. Potter’s horse took early lead and remained safe the entire race. A second matchrace is planned Sunday in Kemmerer between Walter H and Potter's Jace Wilse for a $1000 purse.
Bartender Martin Regush suffered severe wounds when Win Geer of Frontier attacked with a knife in Gregor Strucel’s saloon. Geer pleaded guilty before Justice R. Lee Craig on Monday, fined $20 plus costs.
Due to persistently low water over the past month the Kemwerer Coal Co. has been forced to deliver water to the Susie, Sublet, and No. 6 camps, a daily three-car supply. Creeks ran dry, making the spring torrent season unusually treacherous for locals.
Communication from the general offices in Salt Lake City states the Idaho division superintendent is instructed to continue work on the station in his city. The notice indicates the project will be completed to a very short time, signaling expedient progress.
Race meeting Retiiever opens with races on Sunday Monday and pro billy Tuesday. At least three races daily include yard dash quarter mile and three-eighths mile with posted purses 2, 50, and 73 dollars. Horses from Montpelier Idaho Cokeville Rock Springs Bridger and local entries will compete for prizes.
During a downpour last Tuesday afternoon Mr Mott, brother of a noted judge, tracked toward a railroad shanty on Willow Creek to trade for a horse owned by Hank Matthews. A lightning strike sent him fleeing, his leg injured, and he barely escaped with his life as he sought shelter and guidance.
Notice outlines incorporation details for the Waster Livestocs Company with capital stock of 1000 shares at par value 8100. Document lists officers, board members, and principal place of business in the state, with date of August. It notes name of the company and security to which operations will be carried, and names J You, OV, Altes as key figures.
In Police Court Hilveeter Spencer was fined for carrying a concealed weapon. At Gregor Strucel’s saloon a man named Sylvester drew a pistol, placed it on the bar, and attempted to shoot. Strucel confiscated the gun and notified the sheriff. Deputy Gadmond captured the suspect nearby.
Notice in the Estate of James WaRv, by Edward Losmith as administrator, sets Monday October 6 at 10 a.m. in the secure room of the Evanston court for settlement of the final account. Interested parties may appear and file exceptions. Dated August 11, 1913. Clerk William H. Burdett. Attorneys A. B. & H. R. Christmas.
In Uluta County Wyoming Third Judicial District the estate of Thomas Dixon deceased is being settled John I Dixon administrator has filed a final account and petition for distribution for settlement and hearing on October 6 1913 at 10 a m in Evanston Wyoming at the court house Any interested party may appear to object in writing and show cause why final distribution should not be ordered Dated August 16 1913 William H Burdett Clerk District Court H F B E BR Christmas Attorneys for Estate
Live Stock Inspector Rich McMinn was appointed brand and livestock commissioner for the railroad corridor between Rock Springs and the western center. Appointed by the State Board of Live Stock Commissioners, the role will oversee inspection of hides and related matters. McMinn has his seal and is prepared to handle any requirements, with notices to bring in vehicles and engage in the new stationery at the Caminta office.
The event netted about 615 toward assisting a fortunate woman. Handsome arms were selected by Mr Whitton and Mrs May Goer of D4. Brown won the illustrated drawing, well rendered. The Ladies Aid Society, with Heddenham as a member, prepared tickets and oversaw the colored drawing for the benefit.
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