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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1917
Page
5
A town tale recalls how Kemmerer transformed a bare yard into a lush, flower filled landscape in one season. The narrative credits a new owner who returned from Southern California with a vision to beautify, noting the yard now draws praise from passers by and invites residents to imitate the effort for a lovelier city.
Community notes Kemmerer prides itself on a successful first year Chautauqua with a large audience and strong concerts. Reports from Evanston Rock Springs and Rawlins show neighboring towns struggled financially. The event featured Hawaiian Quintet and soprano Olive McCormick, drawing the season’s best attendance and praise from local press.
The piece urges readers to support those serving abroad who have left jobs and to fill labor gaps at home. It notes the upcoming second Liberty Loan and calls on citizens to contribute, arguing that sacrifices at the front justify efforts at home to ease burdens and back the war effort.
Residents voice frustration over federal funds for better roads in Lincoln County. The Kemmerer Piney and Wilson Moran routes remain largely unrepaired as state machinery slows, with local work halted by state orders. Commissioners Hudee and Peterson hope the Cheyenne trip yields action.
A burglary at Welel Confectionery in Mion last Wednesday looted meat and about 270 in cash. About 470 was taken from a punch board. rest from a cash register. Entry gained through front windows. County deputy sheriff leads the investigation.
A careful study suggests the Ampen sand may yield a prolific oil zone below 2000 feet, with surface shows and off-structure anticlinal contours supporting expected large quantities. Government withdrawal covers sixteen sections and validating holes dot the leases with some wells potentially producing oil daily.
Work started this morning on a standard rig six miles west of Ft Bridger for the Wyoming Consolidated Oil Company. The project near the Lincoln Highway aims to bring in a flowing well before winter. A second well by Western Oil Company north of Spring Valley station is expected to reach oil at 1,200 to 1,400 feet within 30 days. Utah investors, led by George Romney and J F Bowman, back the ventures as Bridger Valley signals a new phase of oil development.
A new oil company named Kemmerer Consolidated is formed with one local founder. The firm plans to invest in drilling at once with stock offerings to fund operations.
A bridge party for Vere Pad Crvetler is planned for this afternoon in Omaha Nebraska. The event honors her sister Mrs Malley who has recently returned from venturing in Mptfarnia and is now on her way home. A number of bridge enthusiasts from the city are expected to attend.
The Lincoln County Fair and Agricultural Exhibit will take place in Afton Wyoming on September 18 20 and 21. Officials aim for a bigger fair with top agricultural and livestock displays plus boys and girls clubs exhibits from Star Valley. Races, riding and attractions are planned with more details to come from the fair secretary.
A proposed plan to form an agricultural bureau for Linco County ranchers would elect officers and a board of advisers to address rancher needs and coordinate with the county agent. The idea targets the vast extent of the county and the remote Big Piney area, seeking to improve service delivery and farmer cooperation.
Commissioners James Budge and Charles Peterson traveled to Cheyenne with state highway officials to discuss spending federal road funds. Lincoln County has three main routes designated as state highways and eligible for state money, but no work has begun yet.
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 of Casper Wyoming has just been announced at five paid way 18 a head Shinn one of the state's largest slop raivers The sale 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 young people including Mr and Mrs Asterhout, Mee AD ss torhou, Pravkte Ball, AHee Ball and Mins Jeepline Goberhunt left Kemmerer for Los Angeles. The last two plan to attend the University of Southern California, with Mrs Asterhout joining them for a brief stay before returning.
Prominent Freedom rancher Hd Vincent sold his ranch to Fred Webber for 12200 dollars. Vincent will devote his time to the confectionery and Hebt business thereafter.
Notice is given that on September 25, 1917, between ten in the forenoon and five in the afternoon, at the Kommerer Coal Company's barn in Proneuer, Lincoln County, Wyoming, a sale of attached property will occur. Items include a day mare, a black mare, a ray mare, a set of double harness, and a man's saddle, to satisfy a judgment in favor of Proviier Supply Company against Ematey Chrisman. Cash only on the day of sale. K. McMinn, Sheriff of Lincoln County, Wyoming.
Hy Earl G. Reed notes the poor condition of roads from the county seat to Ble Piney and urges grading and road dragging. He reports the Green River Valley hay crop looks average with better native hay and some short timothy and broom grass. Cattle have performed well on range. a Wyoming road linking Big Piney and Star Valley is seen as highly beneficial for both areas and local dairy and grain needs.
A large crew from Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co. works on the line between Kemmerer and Hig Piney to restore winter-strong service after last winter’s heavy hampering.
The Red Cross dance at Frontier Saturday drew attendees from Iamandville Kemmerer Sublet and nearby camps and is seen as a success both in enjoyment and finances. About 150 will be realized for the Red Cross society. The combined Front tier and Kemmerer orchestras provided the music, praised by all.
Ed Jenkins of Freedom reports the sudden death of a well respected Star Valley resident. The victim, a former in law of Commissioner Louly Jenkins, could not attend last week's commissioners meeting due to the affair.
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