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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1915
Page
5
To subscribers it is easy to tell whether or not they are in arrears by reference to the address slip showing the month and year paid. Remittances from those in arrears are appreciated. During October our regular annual statements will be sent out, and remittances before then will ease bookkeeping.
Henry Ford, famed auto man, recently earmarked one million dollars to oppose military preparedness. He faces nationwide press contention arguing peace could arrive sooner with less war preparation. The issue prompts questions about prudent use of large charitable sums for public aims.
A. J. Wendt editor of the Wind River Mountaineer of Lander is in Cheyenne for several days on business. He is described as a substantial Wyoming newspaper man who deeply believes in the future of the state in a note from Cheyenne Leader.
Mrs F E Lucas of Buffalo Wyoming visited Casper this week to attend the Grand Lodge meeting as a Buffalo Chapter delegate. She is wife of the Buffalo Bulletin editor and proprietors and showed keen interest in Casper Tribune printing office equipment, improvements, and power sources.
A visitor commends Hoyal A. Young of the Big Piney Examiner for an excellent paper in typography and editorial quality. The meeting with Cr. Patterson of the Pinedale Roundup highlights Wyoming valley journalism and the enduring effort of regional papers across distant towns.
The governor just returned from a three week journey to Werland Thertivbille and Ghar on. He spent several days at home and commented that crops are good and rain is welcomed. He praised local shipments and noted prosperity everywhere.
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 by the Pierre car to Big Piney with Mr. and Mrs. Jay Quealy, Jay driving, followed by Bob Majors who drove the car into the Basin. The Quealys planned to stay about ten days in the hills. Mrs. Kemmerer’s first big game experience. Kemmerer serves as secretary and treasurer for the Kemmerer Coal Co and visits Kemmerer annually.
County Clerk Harrison has filed suit against Chicago Wrecking Co as part of a license collection for transient merchants. The action seeks $200 owed under statute and cites penalties of fines from fifty to four hundred dollars or jail terms from ten to ninety days. Oscar Feldersher, manager, says legal advice argues the law is unconstitutional.
Editor and Platt Wilson tested a Chandler six cylinder car in the Big Piney Marbleton country. The heavy mountain roads stalled many autos, but the Chandler showed strong power and reliability. Chandler cars, famed for mountain terrain, are used on the South Pass mail line into Lander with good results.
Gov Kendrick and Adjutant General Geo received Col W F Cody's invitation for a party of fifty to depart Cody for Jackson Hole on October 2 for a two week expedition in Wyoming. Two hundred horses have been provided for the party in connection with the hunt tied to the era's grand state displays.
Ex governor B B Brooks shipped ten head of cattle to Omaha, each weighed about 1200 to 1300 pounds. Market today shows investors weighing how much return these stock will bring.
Peter Gordon Br was released from the hospital on Saturday and is recovering well after his injuries. He praises the care he received in Lincoln County and thanks the young ladies who attended him, whose kindness and smiles helped him during his stay.
Fragmentary report indicates twelve cars were shipped from Kemmerer to Omaha last Friday. Names Wright Walter Peamer, Sonia K Curtis, Waiter W Ba Button, Mike Cavaney appear in the readable text amid unclear details about the load and parties involved.
Harry Springman of Big Piney narrowly escaped death when a storm struck as he drove a wagon past a fence project. His three horses were killed in the crash while he remained uninjured. Authorities call the incident a mystery. The coming week brings a school recess due to an institute in Har Valley with many students leaving Peneng.
The Camera advertised a ranch position in the Treen River Valley and has since received many inquiries and applications. Ranchers in the area are eager to hire a couple, and the paper offers to assist those seeking the job. Joe Carollo returns from a year away, having visited Italy, and comes back to Kemmerer.
Last night a group of Kemmerer children gathered around the Helbig residence, creating loud disturbances with tin cans and bells. Marghal had to disperse them as the din disrupted a wedding, prompting calls for parents to curb such noisy behavior and restore order.
Lionel Rathbun arrived from Opal yesterday to load eight carloads of lambs for the Omaha market and will accompany the shipment. Jake Herschler is loading twelve cars of sheep there today, and Frank Pomeroy is also loading. All shipments head for south Omaha.
Ogden's famed wrestler Jack Harberson traveled to Kemmerer and back by auto after a Mars event where he faced ten challengers in 90 minutes, defeating them all with ease.
A preliminary plan before the board of land commissioners at the capital proposed using Wyomi bar to build a canal supplying water to about 225 000 acres within the old Central Irrigation project. Spokesmen included P J O Connor of Cam cose Patrick Sullivan Casper H O Ker Hadean Mayor J A Dell Riverton and several local settlers.
In the year ending June 20 1916 more than 35 000 people settled on government land in Wyoming according to Secretary of the Interior figures. About 1 526 510 acres of public lands were taken up by settlers. The total land now in Wyoming both surveyed and unsurveyed reaches 20 920 900 acres.
A garbled 19th century style text describes a real estate exchange at 110 Bowtie Street in the city heart. The deal centers on a 15 foot ranch property valued around 145 and a separate lot, with references to a fashionable bungalow for residence and division of the property between parties Loverteh and Mostpeliar. The fragment mentions Balt Lake and vague monetary figures around 3 000, hinting at a major sale.
A stream of society items covers travels and plans in Wyoming. Mrs Ketcren ter and Mise Maye travel in the morning for the cat and Or will join Master Manville Kendrick after three weeks at the ranch. Mrs Kendrick to rename studies at Bly Court Oregonwich Conn. Master Kendrick spares time at the ranch. Mrs Kendrick returns to Cheyenne by end of October. Thomas Hastie of Parma enroute to Neb will pass through Cheyenne to see his brother Alex Hastie editor of the State Lander. Mrs J W Olson returns from Balt Lake with her p ey Treasio now at that point. Attorney General Douglas A Preston visits Rock Springs with Mrs Preston then Green River for camping for three weeks. Seddon Taliaferro and brother go to Alexandria W Va to attend school this winter. Mayor J A Delfelder, once rode Lenegyte, now drives a Chandler touring car and buys a roadster. George Brimmer and wife of Rawlins to Cheyenne for daughter's christening by Dean Thornberry and return home. Congressman irenee speaks at Court House under Eastern Star, sharing Washington experiences. Misses Frances Quealy Katherine and Mary Wertheim enter Convent of the Holy Jesus Cheyenne home near Elk Mountain, with Michael Quealy. Mr Percy S Hoyt and guests depart for California to visit expositions in San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles for two weeks.
John B. Erwin of Kel ly visited Jackson Hole on business last Saturday. He received a letter of appreciation from County Assessor Geo. W. Tanner thanking him for his work as deputy. Despite no increase in assessed tons, Erwin sent schedules for this assessment from some new contributors. The valuation stood at 277.00 with this year’s total 4,935.00 an increase of 179.
Chas Tischborne aged 30 died after a long illness from tuberculosis. He was brother to Frank Tischborne and had been an invalid for some time. The funeral was held Saturday at Mrs. Fairchild's home with services by Reverend Mythen of the Episcopal Parish, accompanied by the St. James choir, and he was buried at Kemmerer Cemetery amid many friends and rural tributes.
Cand of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends for kindness during illness and death of Charles Palrch and for tokens and offers. Card of Thartr extends thanks for condolences in bereavement for a daughter Emmy Remman and husband Job Remman with similar sentiments.
The Walters and Wilson firm of 9 ting the Lincels County Garage announces its dissolution with Mr. Walters retiring. Creditors holding bills against the company are urged to present them to prevent further action as of January 1, 1908.
The Memumorer High School notes a lively week with the freshman initiation and a return of old-time pep. Freshmen face a junior senior and sophomore escort lineup in the auditorium, with floor manager Mr. Davie guiding the event.
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