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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
1
In a Washington letter, F H Barrow secretary to Representative Mondell says Encampment post office will be reinstated to third class on October 1 as receipts have risen after being cut to fourth class two years ago. The change follows a noted rise in earnings and supports continued operations.
The city hall Saturday pictures attract strong attendance as the show runs smoothly with Robertson & Cole films and J. M. Corlett’s tractor power. Bessie Barriscale stars in A Trick of Fate next Saturday. ads will announce each week’s title. Ames & Braisted win the Rambler to Copperton road contract, finishing 3.5 miles within 100 days despite solid rock work.
The notice states the occupation tax is past due and must be paid promptly. Mayor F. H. Haney signs the notice, with Town Clerk W. C. Burkr attesting. The item is a formal local government demand for immediate payment of arrears.
A snap for 265 dollars offers a four room completely furnished house plus three lots in Gro. Kun reman. The listing highlights a bargain price and bundled property, appealing to buyers seeking turnkey housing and land in one parcel.
No fishing or hunting permitted on our ranches without permission. Trespassers will be prosecuted. The first cutting of alfalfa is nearly finished and ranchers prepare to begin work on timothy and native meadows.
The two party filings show only one Republican primary contest for sheriff with several county offices and many precinct positions filled. Democratic filings include Mary Hayes for county clerk and multiple judges, constables, and supervisors, plus announced Democratic legislative candidates James Hopkins J F Gooldy and I M Conness.
Dave Bird visited from Beaver creek ranch while Philip Flohr traded in En campient from Leaver creek. Janes Blackball and I. UL Teasley left with pack horse for a hills business trip. Mrs Roy Gould and baby visited relatives in En eeropment Canyon ranch. Henry and Willie Flohr from Flohr ranch in the valley bought supplies. Rudolph Siebers came for back strain treatment. Gi. W. Nicol from Cheyenne visits Ro campinenk. Nick has many Ro friends. For dental appointments before August 15 contact Dr. Avery Saratoga Wyoming.
Department of the Interior lands office Cheyenne announces John H Binger of Battle Creek Colorado filed intent to make final three year proof to establish homestead claim for multiple fractional sections in Twp 13 N Range 86 W Sixth Principal Meridian. Proof to be before L J Dolan U S Commissioner at Dixon Wyoming on Sept 15 1920. Witnesses include Charles Vletcher George Nelson Peter Masmunson all Battle Creek Colorado and Sam Nuykendall Rawlins Wyoming.
Mike Handley traveled down from the hills on Tuesday night and returned to his mining property yesterday, according to local notices.
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