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Newspaper

Encampment Echo

Location

Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1920

Page

13

Ferry and Anderson Win Road Contract for 4 Mile Section

The Wyoming highway awards go to A. J. Ferry and James B. Anderson of Encampment for a four mile Rocky Mountain highway stretch between Encampment and Saratoga. The project includes eight reinforced concrete box culverts and grading. State surveys may adjust the route to lower costs before work begins.

Rocky Mountain Encampment Saratoga A. J. Ferry James B. Anderson Cheyenne Riverside Ferry & Anderson Converse Natrona Big Horn Weston Goshen

Chautauqua at Saratoga Arrives in August

Saratoga announces a three day chautauqua meeting Thursday to Saturday August 19 20 and 21 organized by the ladies aid society of Saratoga with entertainment from the Jones Chautauqua System Perry Iowa. The program features lectures impersonations music and other attractions in afternoon and evening sessions. All entertainment lovers are urged to attend at least some events and a separate notice promotes a show titled What Every Woman Wanted at the city hall Saturday night.

Saratoga Ladies’ Aid Society of Jones Chautauqua System Perry Iowa

William Johnston and His Notable Humor and Mystery Works

William Johnston, noted humorist of History Up to Date and Solomon Sloan's Advice on How to Run the Universe, also wrote Timpy praised for its charm. In recent years he excelled in mystery and detective fiction, with The House of Whispers regarded as his best. The piece will appear serialized in this panel.

Solomon Sloan House of Whispers Morgy Johnston Morgy State Bank Carbon County

Local notes sweep Platte Valley region with travels and events

Dr and Mrs W Burke depart for Cheyenne on business. Encampment residents report ranch activities and meetings. Grants Forney filed on a Mulien Creek homestead while reporting heavy rains. A camping party heads to Marble Top lakes. A five reel Grace Darmond feature shows at city hall. Fred Nickell and Pearl Wood injured in a speeders crash but recovering.

Grant Forney Henley Platte Mr. Forney Mulien Creek Stealey

Railroad Officials Visit Encampment

Encampment hosted visiting railroad leaders from Denver and Omaha including Mr. Cowan of Western Union Telegraph, Mr. Vallery and Mr. Montmorency of Burlington, and G. G. Morse of Morse Bros. They arrived in special cars Friday and left by Monday, with Union Pacific attorney Mr. Rich arriving Saturday. The Echo has not learned the purpose of the visit.

Cowan Western Union Telegraph Company Vallery Burlington Railroad G. G. Morse Morse Bros. Machinery & Supply Company Denver Montmorency Omaha Iia Rich Union Pacific Echo

Encampment Wyoming Council Minutes Aug 2 1920

Encampment Wyoming council conducts regular August 2 1920 meeting. Officials present Mayor Healey and councilmen Rankin Roliman and Carver approve minutes and pay listed bills including salaries and stock herding costs. Notice to republish occupation tax payment is ordered and clerk to present bill to liable parties.

Wyo Healey Roliman H. P. Culleton Kels P. Nickel Geo. Kuntaman Cspre H. Ashley Hunter J.C. Rankin W. C. Borge Sea

Mrs Gachwend Hosts Tea For Mrs Wilcox Guests

Mrs Gachwend entertained several of Mrs Wilcox s old friends at her home last Thursday afternoon in Hattiesburg Mississippi. Cards were the main diversion and refreshments were served by the hostess to Mesdames Teenant Blackhall Kuntzman Hopka Tullow Wilcox Rankie Ball and Little.

W. G. Wilcox Hattiesburg Mississippi Joe Gachwend Mrs. Wilcox Mesdames Teenant Blackhall Kuntzman Hopka Tullow Wilcox Rankie Ball and Little

Hayden National Forest Leads District 2 in Sheep Grazing Fees

The Hayden National Forest earned 13276.61 dollars in net sheep grazing receipts for fiscal year 20, ranking second in District 2 which spans Colorado Wyoming South Dakota Minnesota and Michigan with 28 forests. About 140000 sheep graze yearly on Hayden despite its small size.

Hayden National Forest Colorado Wyoming South Dakota Minnesota Michigan Rio Grande National Forest Hayden Hayden Forest

No Fishing or Hunting on Ranches Without Permission

Notice warns no fishing or hunting on all ranches and states trespassers will be prosecuted. Includes reference to 610th C.D. Terwillicne and an unclear ad line urging readers to read the ads in the Reho for profit.

C.D W.E. Tiron

Motor party travels to Steamboat Springs and back

Mr and Mrs Claude Thomison and Mr and Mrs James Ander with Mr and Mrs J W Close formed a motor party to Steamboat Springs Colorado Saturday evening returning home Sunday.

Claude W. Thom Ison James E. Ander Wid J. W. Close Steamboat Springs Colorado

Also Mentioned on This Page

J.H. Schmidt City Hall William Johnston Oghl Mrs. W. ©. Burke W. N Toothaker Beaver Creek Sanger Tursaay French Creek W. E. Tilton Hattie Pew Brush Creek G. W. Nicol Odd Fellows Platte Valley Lodge F. D. Bridges U. K VI. M. Conness D. M. Hogue Riverton C. W. Clough Harry Anderson Henry Kolling Marble ‘Top Country Grace Darmond Encvampment Jack Aydelotte Charter Oak Jack Fred Nickell Pearl Wood Here Walcott Micckell Wood Chas. Bragg Chas. H. Sanger P. H. A. Hunter Vic F. H. Healey Cashiex Council Proceedings Mrs. Gachwend Macumpment Stores Company Cheyenne Creamary C Os Encampment Stores Co
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