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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1917
Page
15
A city resident recalls Kemmerer’s pride rising over three years from sparse yards to a thriving, flower filled summer display. One yard, transformed from no lawn last spring to lush grass and blooms, inspires the community to follow the example and beautify the city.
Kemmerer business leaders deem the city’s first Chautauqua a financial success with strong turnout and praise for the Hawaiian Quintet and Olive McCormick soprano. Reports from Rock Springs and Evanston suggest other towns faced poorer results, making Kemmerer’s outcome notable and worth pride.
The writer urges readers to support the war effort by sacrificing at home while soldiers abroad risk their lives. It highlights labor shortages as workers enlist and calls for everyone to contribute by supporting the second Liberty Loan and easing burdens for those who have left their jobs.
Residents of Lincoln County grow restless over delayed road projects amid federal funding. Citizens point to the Kemmerer Piney and Wilson Moran routes stalled by state red tape and county work bans, warning conditions worsen and urging Cheyenne’s commissioners to act.
A burglary at the Welel Confectionery in Mion last Wednesday resulted in about 270 in cash taken. About 470 was stolen from a punch board and the cash register. Entry was gained through a front window. County officers, led by Deputy Sheriff W UL Teatt, are handling the investigation.
A careful study suggests the Ampen sand may yield a prolific oil layer below 2000 feet, with encouraging surface showings and several validating holes indicating potential barrels of oil daily. Locators hold valid titles after a September withdrawal, with sixteen sections covered and renewed activity expected next year if government recognition and patenting occur.
Work began this morning on a standard rig six miles west of Fort Bridger for the Wyoming Consolidated Mil Company. A second well by Western Oil Company near Spring Valley station targets 1,200 to 1,400 feet, with oil expected within 30 days. Oil men and Utah capitalists eye Bridger Valley as a new era of development dawns.
A new oil company named Kemmerer Consolidated is formed this week by one local group. The holdings are in the Manhat area with stock expected to be sold. Drilling will begin as soon as possible.
A bridge party is planned this afternoon in Omaha Nebraska for Mrs Malley who recently returned from service in Mptfarnia. Many bridge enthusiasts from the city will attend the event to celebrate her homecoming and birthday.
The Lincoln County Fair and Agricultural exhibit is set for September 18 20 and 21 at Afton Wyoming. organizers aim for a larger fair with top agricultural and livestock exhibits including Star Valley boys and girls clubs work. Races rides and other attractions are planned with details on premiums and prizes available from the Lincoln County Fair secretary.
An agricultural plan proposes forming a rancher bureau in Linco County to cover the large territory including Big Piney. The organizers would elect officers and a board of advisers to handle rancher concerns and liaise with the county agent through the agricultural bureau.
Commissioners James Budge and Charles Peterson traveled to Cheyenne with state highway officials to review how federal road money will be allocated to Lincoln County. The county’s three main Lincoln County thoroughfares are slated as state highways, with no work started yet pending confirmation of plans and timing.
Montrose Colorado September 5 The purchase of 20 000 head of sheep from B E Shinn of Montrose by Joseph C Kinney president Kinney Oil and Refining company Casper Wyoming has just been announced at five paid way 18 a head Shinn one of the states largest slop raivers was lad to make the sale it found by the feet that the government has been lmiting the spare to be used at range in the forest reserves.
A group of Big Privy youths including Mr and Vine Mranke ball Mee AD ss torhou Pravkte Ball AHee Ball and Mins Jeepline Goberhunt traveled to Kemmerer then flew to Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California. Mrs Asterhout accompanied them to California and will return after a brief stay.
Freedom rancher Hd Vincent sold his ranch to Fred Webber for 12200. Vincent will thereafter devote his time to the confectionery and Hebt business.
Notice is hereby given that on September 25, 1917, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., at the Kom merer Coal Company's barn in Promeuer, Lincoln County, Wyoming, one day mare, one black mare, one bay mare, one set of double harness, and one man's saddle will be sold at public vendue. The property, levied upon to satisfy a judgment in Lincoln County for Providier Supply Company against Ematey Chrisman, is to be sold for cash. K. McMinn, Sheriff of Lincoln County, Wyoming.
Hy Earl G. Reed reports on poor road conditions from Big Piney to Ble Piney and calls for grading and road drag use. He notes a likely average hay crop with some better native hay and shorter timothy and red top. Beef cattle prosper on range. a Wyoming road linking Big Piney and Star Valley is deemed highly beneficial for dairy, hay, and grain trade.
A large crew from Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co. fixes the line between Kemmerer and Hig Piney to endure a heavy winter after past winter service disruptions.
The Red Cross dance at Frontier Saturday drew crowds from Iamandville Kemmerer Sublet and nearby camps. It was a clear success for enjoyment and finances, with about 150 expected for the Red Cross society. The mixed Kemmerer and Frontier orchestras supplied music noted as especially good.
Prominent resident Mrs Ed Jenk'ns of Freedom died suddenly last week at the Jenkins home in Star Valley. She was a former pastor in law to Commissioner Louly Jenkins who missed last week’s commissioners meeting due to the affair.
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