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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
6
The piece surveys potential candidates for governor, naming T A Congriff, J E who, L G Phelps, Bryant B Brooks, and Governor Brooks as possible figures. It notes Congriff and Gillette fading, Phelps unconfirmed, and Taliaferro touring under Hay and Kinney, with no clear front runner emerging.
A telegram reports the death of Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota at Mayo Hospital Rochester after an operation. He was three times elected governor by large margins and ranked high in Democratic presidential nomination circles. The Cody Enterprise notes Secretary Hallinger may resign and cites a Pinchot controversy.
The piece cites Wyoming’s mixed results with prohibition and illegal whiskey sales amid revenue and police gaps. It notes the resignation of George S. Walker as secretary of the State Board of Sheep Commissioners, a loss felt by local shepherds who praise his work and hope for a capable successor.
A note reports the death of a brother in law linked to Willard Hell and references the Lawher Company and stockholders. It notes sympathy from Needham of Huns and mentions Mountain Trading Co in Diamondville as the publisher or advertiser.
Skimmed notes from Saris and local names suggest a hush on brothels in town with no new licenses. Citizens report wailing and speculation on continuing dissipation of vice while some areas remain haunted by soiled doves.
Steam heat equipment will be installed at the Elk hotel now called the Palmer House. Mrs. Tarter, owner, supports the project as a much needed improvement and a second steam heat plant for Kemmerer, reflecting confidence among local property owners in the town’s future.
Cumberland superintendent R K Gilmore, recently appointed from Evanston where he served as principal, visited town Friday. He leads about 300 students across four Cumberland buildings with eight teachers improving the schools.
The State case against Wor M Fleming, accused of shooting W J Glenn at Hig Piney on July 4, involves Fleming on bond until the last term. He was jailed after the term, released for a preliminary hearing before Judge Sime in Evanston, then rearrested and bound for the district court. After jury trial he left for his ranch.
Irvine’s Cement Walks contractor pushed pavement work with up to 20 men this past week. Crews on north Pins avenue lay walks, with heights of half a foot sometimes causing travel pauses. The project draws favorable comment and promises a lasting town improvement.
The Arco drawing notes George Prichard and Tom James of Rock Springs winning land under the Carey act. Prichard drew No 20 and James drew No 400, with water costs estimated at 640 an acre. Frank Weaselberger plans twelve sheep shipments to Omaha but car shortages hinder loading.
Fonail dealer RK Lee Craig visited town selling recently unearthed fossils to the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The items are new exhibit pieces featuring inlaid linoleum prints and are offered at Mountain Trading Co in Diamondville Wyoming.
Local notices describe land openings in Buhl Idaho, travel fares, and furniture deliveries. Readers are urged to inspect new lines at the City Drug Store and Kemmerer views store while noting losses, sales, and area visitors.
A jumble of community mentions reports on millinery store activity at the Emporium in Kemmerer, plus reflections on local transport veterans, survey work by F M Johnson and staff near Kemmerer, and upcoming showroom events. Knots of names appear including Hien G Signal, John Mischier, Mike Hiske, Jack Heaton, Otis Rife, Abraham Stoner and Mrs MillerHenry Young.
The bank, owned by stockholders including J. Gonke Tonarry Haley Thomas hw O HF Larem Hrowy Jos J shares, and G Edwards of Portland, informs that earnings have been added to surplus and undivided profits, with a semiannual dividend paid to stockholders. The policy reflects the directors and stockholders aims to benefit the county and state.
The message describes cementing a foundation with eight steps and a team applying cement around a triangle. It mentions a banded body and an outfit on site, claiming all work is guaranteed.
A historic notice states that George I Frenare and George P Ymes with 4ymes have dissolved a partnership. W Prichard and Geo Retumen Kemmerer declare all debts due and payable within 30 days from date. The notice is dated September 6, 1908, and issued in Wyoming.
A $15 reward is offered near Kemmerer Wyoming for information leading to the recovery of a missing item or person, with details referenced to local areas around Kemmerer and adjacent districts.
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