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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1915
Page
15
To Subscribers it is easy for subscribers to tell whether or not they are in arrears on subscription thru reference to the address slip which shows the month and year paid We will appreciate remittances from those in arrears During October our regular annual statements will be sent out and you can save us much trouble in bookkeeping by making remittances prior to then.
Henry Ford contemplates the wisdom of his one million dollar fund intended for public good. He reacts to national press attacks arguing that peace could be achieved faster than war preparation, a bold claim amid debate.
A. J. Wendt, editor of the Wind River Mountaineer in Lander, is in Cheyenne for a few days on business. He is described as a substantial Wyoming newspaper man who believes in the future of the state.
Mrs. F E Lucas of Buffalo Wyoming visited Casper during the Grand Lodge 0 FE 8 session on Monday and Tuesday as a Buffalo Chapter delegate. Wife of Buffalo Bulletin editor, she showed interest in the Casper Tribune office and printing plant equipment and costs.
In Big Piney last week, a visit with Hoyal A. Young editor of the Big Piney Examiner is praised for a well equipped shop and excellent paper. Cr Patterson of the Pinedale Roundup is also noted for veteran publication work in Green River Valley and collaboration with The Camera’s editor from Wyoming.
The governor arrived back after a three week tour of Werland Thertivbille and Ghar on. He spent days on his rustic bow Sheidan Thy covatre by Abe enki madd about Sheridan. He signed a car care of lis Zul"eecompeny' tee shipeess on May 1. Prosperity and rain were noted as welcome.
John L. Kemmerer of New York City and his wife arrived in Kemmerer last week and joined Jr F Hondurant on a big game hunting trip in the Fall Silver Basin. They traveled from Kemmerer by Pierre car toward Big Piney with Mr and Mrs Jay Quealy and Jay driving. Bob Majors chauffeured the party into the basin while the Quealys planned to spend about ten days in the hills. Kemmerer serves as secretary and treasurer for the Kemmerer Coal Co and makes regular annual visits to Kemmerer.
A suit was filed by County Clerk Harrison against Chicago Wrecking Co. to recover $200 for license payment by transient merchants. The law carries a fine between $50 and $400 or 10 to 90 days in jail, or both. Oscar Feldersher, manager, disputes the statute’s constitutionality and intends to challenge it.
Editor and Platt Wilson toured Big Piney Marbleton country in a Chandler six cylinder car. The vehicle powered through heavy mountain roads where other autos stalled. Chandler cars are favored for mountain terrain and two units operate on the South Pass mail line into Lander, delivering reliable service.
Gov Kendrick and Adjutant General Geo received Col W F Cody's invitation for a party of fifty hunters to depart Cody for Jackson Hole on October 2 for a two week trip. Two hundred horses have been provided for the excursion, which traces its origins to the Buffalo hunt in the North Platte district in honor of Grand Duke Alexis in Russia in 1871.
Brooks ships ten carloads of stock to Omaha weighing between 1200 and 1300 pounds each. At current market, parties consider how to best return on the shipment and its value.
Peter Gordon of Lincoln County returns home Saturday after injuries from a courthouse attack. He praises the hospital care and attentiveness of brave young ladies who tended him, expressing gratitude for the kindness shown during his convalescence.
A fragment describes twelve cars shipped from Kemmerer to Omaha alleging involvement by Wright Walter Peamer Axe 00 84 Bar Sonia K Curtis and others. Names referenced include Mes wan oe tar Waiter W Ba Button and Mike Cavaney, with unclear charges or context.
A week ago at Big Piney a lightning strike killed three horses drawing a wagon while Harry Springman, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Springman, escaped unhurt. He had been fencing when the storm hit and ran toward the house. Neighbors report the event remains a mystery. There will be a one week school recess next week due to an institute in Har Valley.
The Camera carried an advertisement seeking a rancher to hire a man and wife to work on a ranch in the Treen River Valley. Responses poured in after the notice appeared, with many others still arriving. Joe Carollo returns to Kemmerer after a long absence in Italy.
Last night a noisy gathering of Kemmezer kids formed outside the Helbig residence with tin cans bells and other noisemakers causing misery until marhal dispersed them. The disturbance followed a wedding and neighbors urge parents to curb such unruly conduct before it worsens.
Lionel Rathbun arrived from Opal yesterday and is loading eight car loads of lambs for the Omaha market this morning. He will accompany the shipment as Jake Hershler loads 12 cars of sheep and Frank Pomeroy is also loading. All shipments go to south Omaha.
Ogden’s renowned wrestler Jack Harberson went to Mars last week for an exhibition match against ten volunteers. He defeated all ten within 90 minutes, showing superior skill and speed. He returned by auto after the events, having impressed local observers.
A tentative plan to use Wyoming bar for a canal to irrigate 225000 acres within the old Central Irrigation project was presented to the board of land commissioners at the capital on Friday. P J OConner of Camrose acted as chief spokesman with Patrick Sullivan of Casper H O Ker of Hudson and Mayor J A Dell of Riverton among settlers present.
During the year ending June 20, 1916, over 35 000 persons settled on government land in Wyoming, per Secretary of the Interior figures. About 900 settled on U S holdings, with many buying state land. Total land under private or unsurveyed status stands at 20 920 900 acres. Public lands taken up by settlers amount to 1 526 510 acres in Wyoming.
Fragmentary text mentions a 15-foot ranch valued at 145 and a $3,000 front? property at 110 Bowtie Street in a city heart. It references a deal by Loverteh and a plan to live in an elegant bungalow in Mostpeliar borough or city area with divisions between locales.
Community items from Riverton to Cheyenne report travels and visits. Mrs. Kendrick to rename studies in Bly Court Greenwich and mother to Exeter New Hampshire. Thomas Hastie en route to Nebraska, brother Alex Hastie editor of the State Leader, on journey resumes today. Mrs. Olson returns from Baltic Lake with her perilous Treasio now at that point. Attorney General Preston visits Rock Springs with wife for labor day address then camping trip in the mountains for three weeks. Taliaferro sons head to Alexandria West Virginia for winter school. Mayor Delfelder abandons horse travel for Chandler car and purchases a roadster. George Brimmer party from Rawlins to Cheyenne to christen daughter Nancy by Dean Thornberry, then returns home. Congressman Irene speaks at Court House for Eastern Star, sharing Washington experiences. Misses Quealy and Wertheim enter Convent of the Holy Child Jesus with Michael Quealy accompanying. Percy Hoyt and guests depart Cheyenne for California to visit expos in San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles for two weeks.
John B Erwin from Kel ly visited Jackson Hole last Saturday on business and received a letter of appreciation from County Assessor Geo W Tanner for his work as deputy. The note mentions tax schedules and a valuation of 277.00 with this year’s assessment at 4 935.00, up 179 from prior.
Chas Tischborne died after a long illness of tuberculosis on the fourth. He was a brother of Frank Tischborne and had been an invalid for some time. The funeral was held Saturday from Mrs. Fairchild’s home with services by Reverend Mythen of the Episcopal Parish and the Great James choir, and interment occurred at Kemmerer cemetery amidst many friends and rural offerings.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends for kindness during illness and death of Charles Palrchild. Mentions tokens and offerings. Also thanks for support after bereavement and loss referenced, signed by family members.
Irregular OCR text notes the law firm Walters and Wilson at the Lincoln County Garage near Waye, detailing their retirement and acknowledging debts to the firm. It requests holders of bills against the company to present them to prevent further action as of 1, 1908.
Fragmented school notes describe the high school’s pep rally and activities in the auditorium. Freshmen are guided by upperclassmen, with dancing and social fine details noted as weekly events proceed. Several students are named amid preparations for Lincoln County Institute break and upcoming vacation, with sports practice paused.
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