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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1913
Page
7
The Kemmerer Republican debuts on Friday September 5 1901 under editor Koabe with fresh up to date news. Edwin W Hunnicutt resigns as Jackson Hole Courier editor after leading for years. Richard Winger assumes Courier duties and aims for continued clean and newsy reporting.
The editor went back to Lava Hot Springs Dempsey Idaho on Friday of last week and will probably stay until late month when Mrs Brandon returns home. Bond sales failure delays work on the new bath house but other improvements raise the camp to a higher sanitary standard.
Experts challenge common belief that forest fires race rapidly. They say fires rarely move more than two to three miles per hour, and even in extreme cases may not exceed six to ten miles per hour, casting doubt on sensational speed claims.
Parley Smith recently departed Salt Lake City to join the University of Ural for medical coursework. A Kemmerer high school graduate this year, he has been noted as a hard worker with bright prospects in medicine and high honors expected at graduation.
A fragmented report from the Wyoming Legislature outlines a proposed law on levying school property taxes. The measure would restrict county commissioners to set tax rates within a specified coefficient and ensure teachers are paid, with details on allocations and duties across counties.
Personal Pointers notes Jimmy Mack as Charley Petersons new assistant at Genta Furst Things Store. Various brief items mention travel plans for Ivan Jones and Mrs Stott plus Marion, Parry Cosby on business, the Brownsons visiting Vovatello, and local residents embarking on trips to Los Angeles and Big Piney. Also reports elk and deer catches by the Fall River basin group and Wm Helm visiting Rock Springs on business.
Certificates of Indebtedness numbered 1 through 185 will be paid at the Lincoln Treasurers Office on Sept. sthur. Ben Bell serves as Treasurer.
Members arrived to find desks filling the room arranged in rows. They were told to move up a row but protested the plan citing a ceiling height issue and joking about jail or the county coroner if they went lower. The scene reflected humorous resistance to a quirky schedule change.
St Patricks Catholic Church announces Sunday services at the new Sublet chapel. Two masses will be held in Kemmerer on Sunday with the first at o'clock and the second at the mn Rev T D Lyxeat Pastor.
Ether Nicholson takes the lead and Mamle Thomas contest for top place in the big Free Polo event. The girls are working hard for the prize as standings in the program contest fall into place.
Sorrel Horse owned by Hy Me Potter of Soda Springs Idaho defeated Hilemans Diddy OToole by three lengths in a three eighth mile race. Potter Day Mare edged Elipps owned by Jack Mel. A new race Sunday at Kemmerer will pit Walter H against Potter's Jace Wilse for 1000 dollars.
Martin Regush, a Gre gor Strucel’s bartender, was severely cut on the wrist and chest when Win Geer of Frontier attacked with a knife in the saloon. Geer pleaded guilty to assault before Justice R. Lee Craig and was fined twenty dollars plus costs.
During the past month low water forced the Kemwerer Coal Co to ship water to Susie Sublet and No 6 camps, three cars daily. Creeks ran dry as streams dried up for the first time in memory, hindering spring torrents and affecting nearby residents.
A communication from the General Offices in Salt Lake City directs the Idaho division superintendent to proceed with station improvements in his city. The notice indicates the work will be completed in a very short time.
A three day race meet begins this Saturday with races on Sunday Monday and Tuesday. At least three races daily include a yard dash a quarter mile and a three eighths mile with prize money of 2 50 73 dollars and likely additional matched races. Horses from Montpelier Idaho Cokeville Rock Springs Bridger and nearby entries will compete for the prizes.
During a heavy rain last Tuesday Mr Mott, brother of a noted judge, rode near Willow Creek to trade a horse. He sheltered in a shack at a mining site, but lightning struck tipping the pipe line crew. Mott narrowly escaped injury as the bolt caused chaos and near panic among the workers.
Incorporation notice states the Waster Livestock Company will operate within the state, to engage in general dives sleek basin and related activities. It lists Jeane Trowid as organizer with capital stock of 1000 shares par value 100 each, and names officers and principal place of business as in Wainel Bird, with officers and board to manage for the year.
In Police Court Hilveeter Spencer, colored, was fined 1900 for carrying concealed weapons. Sylvester walked into Gregor Strucel’s saloon, bought drinks, then drew a gun from his pocket, placed it on the bar and attempted to shoot. Strucel called the sheriff. Deputy Gadmond captured the suspect nearby.
In the Matter of the Estate of James 8 WaRv coud. Edward Losmith as administrator renders final count. On Monday October 6 at 10 o’clock a.m. in the secure room of the courthouse Evanston Uinta County Wyoming the settlement will proceed. Interested parties may appear and file exceptions. Dated August 11 1913. William H Burdett Clerk. A E B H R Christmas Attorneys. agist7
Notice to creditors heirs and others interested in the Thomas Dixon estate. John I Dixon administrator has filed a final account and petition for distribution to be settled on October 6, 1913 at 10 a.m. in the Evanston court house. Interested parties may appear and file exceptions in writing to contest the account. Dated August 16, 1913. William H. Burdett, Clerk. 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. The State Board of Live Stock Commissioners issued the appointment, emphasizing inspection of hides and related duties. McMinn holds the seal and stands ready to meet new requirements, with officials awaiting his arrival at Tie Caminita office.
The Ladies Aid Society organized a benefit attended by residents to support Mrs Hadden Diamondvilis. Mr Whitton selected the arms and Mrs May Goer of D4 assisted with arrangements. The event raised about 615 toward the recipient, with Brown presenting illustrated works that were well received.
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